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Q & A with Maureen Johnson
In Maureen Johnson's latest standalone mystery following her bestselling Truly Devious series, a gay teen investigates not one but two murders that have taken place at her eerie new place of work.
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Four Questions for Caitlin Schneiderhan
We spoke with Caitlin Schneiderhan, a writer on the sci-fi TV drama 'Stranger Things,' about her YA debut, 'Medici Heist,' a caper set in Renaissance Florence.
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In Brief: August 1, 2024
Recently, an imprint highlighting Indigenous authors held a retreat, an astrophysicist gave a reading, collaborators visited a setting from their story, and an author returned to a familiar place for an event.
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Breaking Down Stereotypes: PW Talks with Jen Malia
Author and educator Jen Malia is working to replace negative perspectives of neurodiversity with positive ones, one book at a time.
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In Conversation: Jason Chin and Katherine Roy
We asked Caldecott Medalist Jason Chin and Sibert Honor winner Katherine Roy to discuss their new picture books, and their techniques for bringing complex underwater worlds to life for young readers.
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'Playing the Long Game': PW Talks with Emma Hunsinger
Following the picture book 'My Parents Won’t Stop Talking'—her children’s debut in collaboration with her wife, graphic novelist Tillie Walden—Emma Hunsinger is publishing her solo debut middle grade graphic novel, 'How It All Ends.'
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In Brief: July 25, 2024
Recently, an author was a guest at an international book festival, a community welcomed an author for a reading, award winners shared their book, and an author spoke at a New York City bookstore.
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Lifting Up Young Readers: PW Talks with Deborah Ellis
Deborah Ellis, activist and author of more than 30 fiction and nonfiction books for children, including the Breadwinner trilogy, spoke with us about her new middle grade novel, 'The Outsmarters.'
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Cover Reveal: Rosanne Parry Unpacks a New Wolf Story
'A Wolf Called Fire'—part of a two-book, six-figure deal at Greenwillow—picks up the trail of a favorite character who went missing in 'A Wolf Called Wander,' Rosanne Parry's bestselling middle grade novel.
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Playing Those Mind Games: PW Talks with Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Jennifer Lynn Barnes returns to the world of the Inheritance Games, her bestselling viral BookTok saga, in the new spinoff series launch, 'The Grandest Game.'
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In Brief: July 18, 2024
Recently, collaborators utilized their launch event to encourage civil engagement, an author invited readers to enjoy the pre-Olympic games, a literary program celebrated its anniversary, and an author celebrated the launch of her newest book.
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In Brief: July 11, 2024
Recently, a publisher’s authors gathered for an event; a stage adaptation made its premiere; and an author celebrated a launch.
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In Conversation: Wade Hudson and Don Tate
We asked author Wade Hudson and illustrator Don Tate to discuss their new picture book, 'The Day Madear Voted,' which traces one Black family’s journey to the polls in 1969.
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Adib Khorram on the Dark Side of Winning
Adib Khorram reflects on his new picture book, 'Bijan Always Wins,' illustrated by Michelle Tran, and the early seeds of toxic masculinity that are planted in childhood.
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Q & A with Tricia Levenseller
An ambitious teenager will stop at nothing to get what she wants in 'The Darkness Within Us,' the companion novel to YA romantasy author Tricia Levenseller's viral BookTok sensation 'The Shadows Between Us.'
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Q & A with Jill Baguchinsky
Jill Baguchinsky—the author of contemporary YA novel 'Mammoth'—goes dark and moody in 'So Witches We Became,' a supernatural YA horror novel.
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Dan Gutman's 'My Weird School' Marks 20 Years in Session
HarperCollins is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the 'My Weird School' series by Dan Gutman, which includes 101 titles published under 10 different series arcs.
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Q & A with Billy Mills and Donna Janell Bowman
We spoke with Billy Mills, the second Indigenous athlete to claim an Olympic Gold Medal, and co-author Donna Janell Bowman about their new book, 'Wings of an Eagle,' detaling Mill's life and his journey to victory.
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In Brief: June 27, 2024
Recently, distinguished authors made a school visit, an author gave a storytime about a familiar and impactful setting, a mother-daughter duo appeared on TV, a co-op celebrated a holiday with free books, readers enjoyed a skating-themed event, and an author held a book signing.
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Tomi Adeyemi's 'Children of Anguish and Anarchy' Live On
'Children of Anguish and Anarchy' concludes the Legacy of Orïsha trilogy that began with Toni Adeyemi's YA debut 'Children of Blood and Bone' and catapulted her momentous career.



