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Q & A with Dan Yaccarino

By Libby Morse | 08/26/2021 @ 03:00PM

We spoke with author-illustrator Dan Yaccarino about his new picture book 'The Longest Storm,' inspired by his experience isolating at home during the pandemic.
Q & A with Teacher, Rapper, and Author Dwayne Reed

By Patricia J. Murphy | 08/23/2021 @ 09:00AM

We spoke with Dwayne Reed, who calls himself "America's Rapping Teacher," about his comittment to education and his debut middle grade novel 'Simon B. Rhymin.'
Bringing STEM/STEAM to Life

By Shannon Maughan | 08/23/2021 @ 09:00AM

We asked a number of authors and illustrators known for their STEM and STEAM biographies to tell us more about how they work on these books.
Q & A with Tom Gauld

By Antonia Saxon | 08/19/2021 @ 03:00PM

We spoke with comic artist Tom Gauld about his debut picture book, 'The Little Wooden Robot and the Log Princess,' and the world of fairy tales.
In Conversation: Adam Jay Epstein and Ruth Chan

| 08/12/2021 @ 04:00PM

We asked author Adam Jay Epstein and illustrator Ruth Chan to interview each other about their new picture book, 'Have You Seen Gordon?', a playful and irreverent take on the classic seek-and-find.
Lisa McMann on Her Cross-Country Bookstore Tour

By Lisa McMann | 08/10/2021 @ 03:00PM

Lisa McMann shares photo highlights from her recent driving tour from Michigan to Arizona, in honor of her forthcoming book, 'Clarice the Brave.'
Beautiful Beginnings: Close-up on Andrea Davis Pinkney and Brian Pinkney

| 08/09/2021 @ 12:00AM

PW caught up with Andrea Davis Pinkney and Brian Pinkney to chat about their new series Bright Brown Baby, the inspiration behind the books, their longtime creative collaboration, and a whole lot more. (Sponsored)
Q & A with Raquel Vazquez Gilliland

By Martha Schulman | 08/05/2021 @ 03:00PM

Raquel Vazquez Gilliland spoke with us about her second YA novel, 'How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love with the Universe,' colorism, and the dangers and roots of purity culture.
Q & A with Jerry Spinelli

By Sally Lodge | 08/03/2021 @ 03:00PM

We spoke with Newbery Medalist Jerry Spinelli about his latest book for young readers, 'Dead Wednesday,' about a shy boy and a deceased girl whose stories collide during an annual middle-school ritual.
Zen and the Art of Children's Books: Spotlight on Mark Brown

| 08/02/2021 @ 12:00AM

The author’s Zen Pig series shows children the importance of gratitude, presence, and compassion with clear writing and touching artwork. (Sponsored)
Indies Introduce Debut Authors

Compiled by Alex Green | 07/30/2021 @ 07:00PM

At each Children’s Institute, a panel of booksellers presents its 10 favorite fall debuts, and each of the authors gives a reading; here, the editors of this year’s picks discuss why they think their books were chosen.
Q & A with Divya Srinivasan

By Sarah Yung | 07/29/2021 @ 03:00PM

Author-illustrator Divya Srinivasan spoke with PW about her new picture book, 'What I Am,' an uplifting tale with deeply personal origins.
'A Radical Decision': David Wiesner on Wordless Picture Books

By Antonia Saxon | 07/27/2021 @ 04:00PM

"It's a radical decision not to use words," picture book creator David Wiesner told an online audience on July 22.
In Conversation: Kwame Mbalia and Lamar Giles

| 07/27/2021 @ 04:00PM

We asked authors Kwame Mbalia and Lamar Giles to interview each other about their work on Mbalia's new middle grade anthology, 'Black Boy Joy.'
Q & A with Jeff Zentner

By Sara Grochowski | 07/27/2021 @ 03:00PM

PW spoke with the author about his mission to combat toxic masculinity through writing, the need for a more nuanced depiction of Appalachian people, and how his own journey to becoming a poet informed his new main character's story.
Q & A with John Parra

By Patricia J. Murphy | 07/23/2021 @ 03:00PM

We spoke with award-winning artist, designer, and children's book illustrator John Parra about how his experiences as a student and an instructor have left an imprint on his art, and how he hopes it inspires his readers to be creative.
Q & A with L.M. Elliott

By Krystyna Poray Goddu | 07/20/2021 @ 03:00PM

We spoke with author and former journalist L.M. Elliott about her latest historical YA novel, 'Walls,' which covers the 12 months leading to the building of the Berlin Wall.
Stacey Abrams to Publish Children's Debut with HarperCollins

By Gilcy Aquino | 07/20/2021 @ 03:00PM

Former Georgia House minority leader, bestselling author, and voting rights activist Stacey Abrams is set to publish her first picture book, 'Stacey's Extraordinary Words,' on December 28 with HarperCollins Children's Books imprint Balzer + Bray.
Obituary: Floyd Cooper

By Shannon Maughan | 07/19/2021 @ 09:00AM

Award-winning author-illustrator Floyd Cooper, widely lauded for his evocative and luminous paintings depicting the African American experience, died on July 16 at age 65.

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