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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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Q & A with Shifa Saltagi Safadi
Safadi follows up her National Book Award-winning middle grade novel 'Kareem Between' with the new chapter book series Amina Banana, featuring a STEM-minded protagonist who solves everyday problems using the scientific method.
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In Conversation: Gary D. Schmidt and Ron Koertge
Newbery Honor-winning author Gary D. Schmidt and PEN Award winner Ron Koertge discussed their new middle grade novel told in vignettes, 'A Day at the Beach,' and what makes them ideally suited as collaborators.
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Q & A with Ruth Spiro
With two new spring books—'Baby Loves Meteorology' and 'How to Explain Climate Science to a Grown-Up'—author Ruth Spiro adds to her extensive children’s STEM catalog.
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Four Questions for Alwyn Hamilton
Alwyn Hamilton pits the members of a family against one another in 'The Notorious Virtues,' a YA fantasy thriller set in the 1930s.
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In Conversation: Jen Calonita and Alyson Gerber
Author friends Jen Calonita ('Isle of Ever') and Alyson Gerber ('The Liars Society: A Risky Game') both have middle grade mystery-adventure books coming out a week apart; that news has only brought them closer.
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Q & A with Laurie Halse Anderson
We spoke with Laurie Halse Anderson, recipient of the 2023 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, about her new middle grade novel, 'Rebellion 1776,' which explores the chaotic time of the start of the American Revolution in Boston through the eyes of a servant girl.
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Four Questions for James Robinson
In his middle grade debut, 'Whale Eyes: A Memoir About Seeing and Being Seen,' James Robinson uses optical exercises and personal recollections to explain how he perceives the world with strabismus.
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