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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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In Conversation: Matthew Burgess and Doug Salati
Author Matthew Burgess and Caldecott Medalist Doug Salati spoke with each other via Zoom about their collaboration on 'Words with Wings and Magic Things'—an illustrated poetry collection in the spirit of Shel Silverstein—and the liberating power of verse.
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Women's History Month 2025: Q & As with Picture Book Authors Honoring Influential Women
In honor of Women’s History Month, we spoke with seven creators of picture book biographies highlighting overlooked female figures in history.
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In Conversation: Matt de la Peña and Loren Long
We asked Newbery Medalist Matt de la Peña and illustrator Loren Long, who previously paired up for the picture book 'Love,' to speak with each other about their new collaboration, 'Home,' and the many shapes that shelter can take.
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Obituary: Anne Elisabeth (Annabeth) Suter
Swiss-born literary and artists’ agent Annabeth Suter died of natural causes on February 14 in Bern, Switzerland. She was 91.
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Q & A with Mahogany L. Browne
In her latest collection for young readers, 'A Bird in the Air Means We Can Still Breathe,' writer, organizer, and educator Mahogany L. Browne centers on a myriad of New York City teens grappling with love, grief, survival, and loss during the height of the pandemic.
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Four Questions for Tori Amos
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and musician Tori Amos makes her children’s book debut with 'Tori and the Muses,' a fanciful tale exploring the source of inspiration, illustrated by Demelsa Haughton.
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Julio Anta on the Importance of Bilingual Representation in Children's Literature
Author Julio Anta reflects on his middle grade graphic novel debut, 'Speak Up, Santiago!,' and the importance of crafting stories for young readers in both English and Spanish.
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In Conversation: Carmen Agra Deedy and Raúl Colón
We asked author Carmen Agra Deedy and illustrator Raúl Colón to discuss their new picture book collaboration, 'The Peanut Man,' inspired by Agra Deedy’s bittersweet memories of her immigration journey from Havana to the United States.
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Q & A with Ashley Hope Pérez
Author and activist Ashley Hope Pérez spoke with PW about her new anthology, 'Banned Together: Our Fight for Readers,' and how young readers can push back against censorship.
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Q & A with Elizabeth Eulberg
Elizabeth Eulberg, the author of several YA and middle grade books, takes readers across the pond for her return to the romance genre with her new YA novel, 'Take a Chance on Me.'
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Q & A with Michael Leali
PW spoke with Leali about how his teaching, writing, and life intersect, and why he feels called to represent LGBTQ+ identities and stories amid growing book bans and discrimination.
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Q & A with Emily J. Taylor
We spoke with Taylor about the origins of her highly anticipated sophomore YA fantasy, 'The Otherwhere Post,' and how her background in art design informs her work.
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Four Questions for Christian Cooper
We spoke with the memoirist and host of National Geographic’s 'Extraordinary Birder' about his picture book debut 'The Urban Owls: How Flaco and Friends Made the City Their Home,' illustrated by Kristen Adam.
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Black History Month 2025: Q&As with Black Picture Book Creators
In celebration of Black History Month, we spoke with seven children's authors about their books showcasing Black cultural and historical figures, and the importance of teaching young people about the full scope of American history.
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Four Questions for Carolyn Mackler
PW spoke with Mackler about her new middle grade novel 'Right Back at You,' her own experience with bullying, and the difference between the present day and when she was in middle school.
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Writing for 'Our Next Generation of Explorers'
Leland Melvin—engineer, educator, and a former NASA astronaut and NFL wide receiver—reflects on his lifelong passion for learning, and his new middle grade graphic novel, 'Space Chasers.'
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Behind the Book: Carmen Agra Deedy's 'The Peanut Man'
PW spoke with the bestselling author about her new picture book, which has received a starred review from PW, in which a young girl makes a deep connection with a peanut vendor in her native Cuba before her family immigrates to America. (Sponsored)
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Catching a Buzz: PW Talks with Shawn Harris
The Caldecott Honor winner discusses interactive readings, the appeal of working in crayon, and his new picture book, Let's Be Bees (Neal Porter Books).
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Four Questions for Katherine Paterson
Two-time winner of both the Newbery Medal and the National Book Award, Katherine Paterson is also a longtime member of the International Board on Books for Young People, and her latest book is a spirited illustrated biography of the organization’s founder, Jella Lepman.
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