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Obituary: Betsy Byars
Prolific children’s author Betsy Byars, winner of the Newbery Medal and National Book Award, died on February 26 in Seneca, S.C.; she was 91.
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In Conversation: Ethan Long and Christy Ottaviano
We asked author-illustrator Ethan Long and his editor, Christy Ottaviano—publisher of her eponymous imprint at Henry Holt—about their new collaboration, the Happy County picture book series for preschoolers.
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Q & A with Linda Sue Park
Linda Sue Park spoke with PW about her new historical fiction novel, 'Prairie Lotus,' which takes a fresh look at the American West in the second half of the 19th century.
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Obituary: Myron Levoy
Author Myron Levoy, whose acclaimed YA novel ‘Alan and Naomi’ was a National Book Award finalist, has died at age 89.
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Four Questions for Cassandra Clare
We spoke with Cassandra Clare about her fifth Shadowhunters series, The Last Hours trilogy, which kicks off next month with 'Chain of Gold.'
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In Conversation: Colin Meloy and Shawn Harris
We asked author and member of The Decemberists Colin Meloy and artist and musician Shawn Harris to interview each other about their new picture book, 'Everyone's Awake,' and their shared passion for music.
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Full STEAM Ahead: Spotlight on Chris Ferrie
With a new board book series focused on STEAM, Ferrie aims to instill in young readers a lifelong passion for science, technology, engineering, art, and math. (Sponsored)
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Pam Muñoz Ryan: Illuminating a Timeless Struggle
We spoke with Newbery Honor author Pam Muñoz Ryan about how current events inserted themselves into her latest middle grade novel, 'Mañanaland.’
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On Tour with Annie Barrows
Ivy + Bean author Annie Barrows recently embarked on a national tour in celebration of the release of 'The Best of Iggy,' kicking off her new middle-grade series illustrated by Sam Ricks.
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Q & A with Sandhya Menon
We spoke with Sandhya Menon about her new YA novel 'Of Curses and Kisses,' the first in her St. Rosetta's Academy series which puts a spin on fairy tale romance.
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Observation and Conservation: PW Talks with Sy Montgomery and April Pulley Sayre
The authors discuss their latest children’s books, ‘Condor Comeback’ and ‘Being Frog,’ and how they kindle an early love and respect for Earth’s creatures.
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Troubled Water: PW Talks with Candy J. Cooper and Marc Aronson
In ‘Poisoned Water,’ about the Flint water crisis, Cooper and Aronson convey lessons in social justice and government accountability to young readers.
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Four Questions for Kate Hattemer
We spoke with Kate Hattemer about her third novel, 'The Feminist Agenda of Jemima Kincaid,' the story of a loud and proud feminist teen who grapples with internalized misogyny and racism she never imagined she had.
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On Tour with Nic Stone
Last month, author Nic Stone set out on a seven-city tour in honor of her first middle-grade novel, 'Clean Getaway,' which follows a biracial boy named Scoob and his white grandmother on a road trip across the South.
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On Tour with Ransom Riggs
Last month, author Ransom Riggs set out on a tour in celebration of the release of 'The Conference of the Birds,' fifth in his paranormal YA series Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children.
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Wi15: Stamping Out Racism with Jason Reynolds
Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, an American University history professor and the author of 'Stamped from the Beginning,' joined in conversation with Jason Reynolds about their new book for young readers, 'Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You.'
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Q & A with Elana K. Arnold
We spoke with Elana K. Arnold about her new YA novel, 'Red Hood,' and the appeal of retelling familiar stories.
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When They Got the Call: PW Speaks with the 2020 Newbery, Caldecott, and Printz Winners
We spoke with the three big ALA Award winners about their initial reactions to the news.
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Jerry Craft's Newbery Win Was an Unforeseeable Dream
By 6:30 on the morning of the awards announcements, Jerry Craft had all but given up hope of receiving the call, when the Newbery committee rang to say that his graphic novel 'New Kid' had been chosen as winner of the 2020 Newbery Medal.
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A.S. King Adds a Printz Award to Her Honors
A.S. King played a round of phone tag last Sunday morning before she finally connected with the Michael L. Printz Committee, which revealed that her YA novel, 'Dig,' had been selected to receive the 2020 Printz Award.
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