-

Q & A with Matthew Reinhart
We spoke with paper engineer Matthew Reinhart about his first series of pop-ups for preschoolers, Pop Magic.
-

Obituary: Sam McBratney
Irish children's author Sam McBratney, most widely known for the classic, bestselling picture book 'Guess How Much I Love You,' died on September 18; he was 77.
-

Remembering Tomie dePaola
Marking what would have been his 86th birthday, family, friends, and colleagues honored the late author-illustrator Tomie dePaola during a digital memorial service on September 15.
-

Four Questions for Tom Lichtenheld
We spoke with Tom Lichtenheld about 'Moo-Moo, I Love You!,' his final book with friend Amy Krouse Rosenthal, which he completed after she died in 2017.
-

Cover Reveal: Krosoczka Launches Graphic Memoir and Web Series
National Book Award finalist Jarrett Krosoczka returns to his adolescence in 'Sunshine,' his second graphic memoir for teens, the cover of which is revealed here.
-

A Lesson in Hope: Children's Authors Who Are Teachers During Covid-19
We asked a number of authors who are also teachers how they are adapting and maintaining optimism amid the pandemic.
-

Q & A with Amy Timberlake
Newbery Honor author Amy Timberlake introduces a pair of unlikely animal roommates in her latest book, 'Skunk and Badger,' a middle-grade novel illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Jon Klassen.
-

Q & A with Corinne Duyvis
Corinne Duyvis spoke with us about her new YA novel, 'The Art of Saving the World,' LGBTQIA+ representation, and the impact of the #OwnVoices hashtag that she coined five years ago.
-

In Conversation: Andrea Davis Pinkney and Brian Pinkney
We asked husband-and-wife collaborators Andrea Davis Pinkney and Brian Pinkney to interview each other about their latest book, 'Loretta Little Looks Back: Three Voices Go Tell It,' the cross-generational story of a Black family.
-

The World of Dav Pilkey: Reigning Dogs and Cats
We took a peek at what’s coming from Pilkey—which includes a graphic novel series launch and a new Dog Man caper, the title of which is revealed here.
-

Q & A with Amra Sabic-El-Rayess
Sabic-El-Rayess spoke with PW about 'The Cat I Never Named,' her story of surviving ethnic cleansing during the 1990s in war-torn Bosnia.
-

Jordan Ifueko Embarks on a Virtual Tour
Author Jordan Ifueko recently launched a digital tour for her first YA fantasy novel, 'Raybearer.'
-

In Conversation: Ibi Zoboi and Yusef Salaam
We asked co-authors Ibi Zoboi and Yusef Salaam, a member of the Exonerated Five, to interview each other about their new YA novel, 'Punching the Air,' and fighting institutional racism.
-

Q & A with Garth Nix
For his latest novel, 'The Left-Handed Booksellers of London,' Garth Nix channels his earlier life in the book trade.
-

Four Questions for Bill Konigsberg
Bill Konigsberg spoke with us about his new YA novel, 'The Bridge,' and teen suicide prevention.
-

Q & A with Phil Bildner
Phil Bildner spoke with us about how he went from teaching kids to writing books for them, and about the inspiration for his latest novel, 'A High Five for Glenn Burke.'
-

Ruta Sepetys Supports Indies with Virtual Book Club Tour
Bestselling author Ruta Sepetys is among those who have found a way to circumvent the pandemic's challenges to help retailers and connect with fans.
-

Playwright's Revisions of Classic Picture Books Go Viral
Topher Payne recently gained a large following after posting his alternate endings for three picture books that are considered to be classics, but also have been derided by some for their problematic content.
-

Q & A with Lev Grossman
We spoke with Lev Grossman, author of the bestselling Magicians trilogy for adults, about his first book for a middle grade audience, 'The Silver Arrow.'
-

Four Questions for Dave Horowitz
Juggling careers as a paramedic as well as an author and illustrator of more than a dozen picture books, Dave Horowitz drew from both vocations to create his new picture book, 'Emergency Monster Squad.'



