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In Conversation: Julie Murphy and Jonathan Van Ness
We asked author Julie Murphy and 'Queer Eye' star and writer Jonathan Van Ness to discuss their new YA novel, 'Let Them Stare,' queer history, and the joys of collaboration.
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Q & A with Alanna Bennett
'XO, Kitty' screenwriter Alanna Bennett draws on her experience as an entertainment journalist in her pop culture–infused debut YA novel, 'The Education of Kia Greer.'
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AAPI Heritage Month 2025: Q&As with Children's Authors on Writing About Culture and History
In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we asked eight authors of new books ranging from picture books to YA about highlighting their cultures, history, and traditions for young readers.
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Four Questions for Tia Williams
We spoke with Tia Williams about her first YA romance, 'Audre & Bash Are Just Friends,' and writing across genres and age ranges.
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Q & A with Corey R. Tabor
We spoke with Caldecott Honor winner Corey R. Tabor about his new book, 'Cranky, Crabby Crow (Saves the World),' and his love for stories that go off the rails.
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In Conversation: Varian Johnson and Reggie Brown
Author Varian Johnson and illustrator Reggie Brown discuss their new picture book collaboration, 'Little Big Man,' Black joy, and father-son bonds.
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Four Questions for Jennifer Dugan
Known for her long career in sapphic fiction, author Jennifer Dugan returns to YA romance with 'Summer Girls' after some time spent in adult romance and graphic novels.
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'Writing the Ding Dang Poem': Tom Angleberger on Getting Kids Excited About Poetry
Tom Angleberger reflects on his new book, 'Dino Poet: A Graphic Novel,' kicking off a series about a T. rex who fancies himself as something of a T.S. Eliot.
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Q & A with Katie Mazeika
We spoke with Katie Mazeika, author-illustrator and advocate for the neurodivergent and disabled, about her first fiction picture book, 'Maybe Just Ask Me!'
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In Conversation: Erin Entrada Kelly and Rebecca Stead
We invited Erin Entrada Kelly and Rebecca Stead to discuss their Newbery-winning books, both of which were inspired by another Newbery winner, Madeleine L’Engle's 1964 classic 'A Wrinkle in Time.'
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Q & A with Frederick Joseph
Frederick Joseph—poet, philanthropist, and author of 'The Black Friend: On Being a Better White Person'—makes his solo fiction debut with contemporary YA novel 'This Thing of Ours.'
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In Conversation: Natalie Naudus and Jenna Voris
Audiobook narrator turned author Natalie Naudus and YA author Jenna Voris share unexpected common ground: both have books forthcoming about queer girls navigating their relationship with religion.
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Four Questions for Calista Brill
Calista Brill—picture book author and editorial director at First Second Books—makes her graphic novel debut with middle grade comic 'Creaky Acres,' illustrated by Nilah Magruder.
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In Conversation: Roman Muradov and Dasha Tolstikova
Twentieth-century author and educator Gianni Rodari is considered by many to be the father of the modern Italian children’s book; Roman Muradov and Dasha Tolstikova recently spoke with each other about their approaches to illustrating two new English translations of his work.
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In Conversation: Maika Moulite and Maritza Moulite
Sisters and collaborators Maika Moulite and Maritza Moulite take philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s popular adage about class conflict to its furthest extent in their latest YA novel, 'The Summer I Ate the Rich.'
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The Wind Still Blows: Alyssa Colman on Researching Her Dust Bowl–Set Middle Grade Novel
Alyssa Colman reflects on her research behind her forthcoming middle grade novel, 'Where Only Storms Grow'—which takes place during Black Sunday, one of the worst storms of the Dust Bowl, 90 years ago on April 14, 1935—and its parallels to our current climate catastrophes.
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Q & A with Anna James
Pages & Co. author Anna James returns with a new middle grade fantasy, 'Chronicles of Whetherwhy: The Age of Enchantment,' first in a four-book series.
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The Good News Is, We Can Do Something: PW Talks with Sen. Raphael Warnock
The Georgia senator’s new children’s book series based on biblical tales kicks off this month with Leo’s Lunch Box about a generous boy whose inexhaustible lunch box recalls the miracle of loaves and fishes that fed a multitude.
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Obituary: Jean Van Leeuwen
Children’s author Jean Van Leeuwen, known for a broad oeuvre including her beginning-reader stories following the adventures of Oliver Pig, died on March 3 of cancer. She was 87.
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Earth Day 2025: Q & As with Picture Book Authors
In celebration of Earth Day, we spoke with the creators of three picture books highlighting underappreciated processes of nature and the conservationists fighting to protect the environment.
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