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The Three-Way Collaboration Behind 'I Talk Like a River'
We spoke with author Jordan Scott, illustrator Sydney Smith, and publisher Neal Porter about their work together on the forthcoming picture book, 'I Talk Like a River,' inspired by Scott's childhood experience with stuttering.
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In Conversation: J.Elle and Denene Millner
J.Elle's debut fantasy novel, 'Wings of Ebony,' is due from Denene Millner Books in February 2021; the book marks the first YA acquisition for editorial director Denene Millner's eponymous imprint at S&S.
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Four Questions for Amanda McCrina
We spoke with YA historical fiction writer Amanda McCrina about her new novel, 'Traitor,' and illuminating a lesser-known facet of World War II.
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Q & A with Daniel Nayeri
In his autobiographical middle-grade novel 'Everything Sad Is Untrue,' Daniel Nayeri, who is also publisher of Macmillan's Odd Dot imprint, writes about being a young refugee from Iran.
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Q & A with Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
Best known for her historical fiction, Newbery Honor author Kimberly Brubaker Bradley has written her first contemporary novel in 13 years.
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Stephenie Meyer to Embark on Pandemic Book Tour
When it comes to promoting her fifth novel in the Twilight Saga, 'Midnight Sun,' during the ongoing pandemic, Stephenie Meyer has found a creative way to connect safely with her fans.
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In Conversation: Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
We asked co-authors Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan to interview each other about their new middle-grade novel, 'A Place at the Table,' a celebration of food and friendship
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Q & A with Kim Johnson
We spoke with Kim Johnson about how her work as an activist influenced her debut YA novel, 'This Is My America.'
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Jeff Kinney on His In-Person Indie Bookstore Tour
The Wimpy Kid author will personally hand off signed copies of his new book, 'Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure,' in a multi-stop, in-person, socially distanced tour.
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CI8: Alexander, Craft Talk Books, Bookselling, and Newbery Medals
Kwame Alexander and Jerry Craft engaged in a lively conversation at Children's Institute, during which they talked about their early careers and indie bookstores back then that they especially loved.
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Uri Shulevitz on Memoir and Memories
In his middle grade debut, ‘Chance,’ Caldecott Medalist Uri Shulevitz chronicles his perilous childhood escape from the Holocaust.
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Q & A with Sarah Crossan
We spoke with Sarah Crossan, who has just ended her term as Ireland’s Children's Laureate, about her new YA novel-in-verse, 'Being Toffee.'
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On Tour with Renée Ahdieh
Last week, YA author Renée Ahdieh embarked on a virtual tour to celebrate her latest novel, 'The Damned,' the second book in The Beautiful series.
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Obituary: Joanna Cole
Children's book author Joanna Cole, widely recognized for her nonfiction, and especially for the popular Magic School Bus series, died on July 12 of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in Sioux City, Ia.; she was 75.
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Four Questions for Lisa Moore Ramée
Ramée spoke with PW about the inspiration for her new book, 'Something to Say.'
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Children's Institute 2020: Kwame Alexander and Jerry Craft in Conversation
In a late addition to virtual CI8, ABA has added a special session to its publishers day with 2015 Newbery Medalist Kwame Alexander and 2020 Newbery Medalist Jerry Craft.
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Four Questions for James Patterson
James Patterson introduces a mysterious new character into his Maximum Ride universe in 'Hawk,' a YA novel he wrote with Gabrielle Charbonnet.
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Children’s Institute 2020: A Conversation with Isaac Fitzgerald
Isaac Fitzgerald—former BuzzFeed books editor, cofounder of The Rumpus, and author of two adult books about tattoos—says that his first picture book, 'How to Be a Pirate,' was a long time in the making.
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Children’s Institute 2020: Indies Introduce Debut Authors
Ten authors of books chosen by booksellers as their favorite summer/fall middle grade and YA debuts will read from their works in a lunchtime panel.
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Spring 2020 Flying Starts: Jarrett and Jerome Pumphrey
Brothers Jarrett and Jerome Pumphrey discuss their collaboration on ‘The Old Truck,’ an #OwnVoices picture book that celebrates a family’s love and grit.
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