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Behind the Scenes: 'Music for Mister Moon'
Caldecott Medalist Erin Stead gives us a visual tour of her illustration process for her new picture book with husband Philip Stead.
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On Tour with Atinuke and Angela Brooksbank
Earlier this month, picture book duo Atinuke and Angela Brooksbank embarked on a weeklong tour in the Washington, D.C., area, during which they accepted the Children's Africana Book Award for 'Baby Goes to Market' and celebrated the launch of their new collaboration, 'B Is for Baby.'
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Q & A with Rebecca Solnit
PW spoke with historian, activist, and author Rebecca Solnit about her children's debut, 'Cinderella Liberator,' a feminist fairy tale retelling.
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Q & A with Jonathan Stutzman and Heather Fox
Jonathan Stutzman and Heather Fox discuss their debut picture book, 'Llama Destroys the World,' which features a llama whose appetite for cake has serious repercussions for the fate of the universe.
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Q & A with Hafsah Faizal
PW spoke with Hafsah Faizal about the inspiration behind 'We Hunt the Flame,' and her journey from blogger to influencer to debut author after finding an agent via #DVPit.
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In Conversation: Audrey Coulthurst and Paula Garner
We asked authors Audrey Coulthurst and Paula Garner to interview each other about their friendship, which evolved from an online connection, and their new novel, 'Starworld.'
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Q & A with Ann Patchett
A chance meeting with illustrator Robin Preiss Glasser, an unexpected result in a Pennsylvania congressional race, and a Fleetwood Mac hit from 1975 are all part of the backstory for novelist Ann Patchett's debut children's book, 'Lambslide.'
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Q & A with Lynn Curlee
Artist and author Lynn Curlee spoke with PW about his latest book, 'The Great Nijinsky,' which features his acrylic paintings of the acclaimed dancer as well as other members of the Ballets Russes.
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'Wonder and Excitement': PW Talks with Seymour Simon
In ‘Destination: Moon,’ Simon, the author of more than 300 books for young readers, looks at the science and technology that made the lunar landing possible.
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A Year in Space: PW Talks with Scott Kelly
Retired NASA astronaut Scott Kelly chronicled his high-flying adventures for picture book readers in 'My Journey to the Stars,' now available in Step into Reading editions.
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Co-piloting the Story: PW Talks with Jane Yolen and Heidi E.Y. Stemple
The mother-daughter authors discusses how their new picture book, 'A Kite for Moon,' went through several phases before lift-off.
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Q & A with Leonard S. Marcus
PW caught up with Leonard S. Marcus to speak about his third title this spring, 'Helen Oxenbury: A Life in Illustration,' a survey of the groundbreaking children's book creator's work.
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Bologna 2019: Bart Moeyaert Wins Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award
Flemish author Bart Moeyaert is the winner of the 2019 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, the world’s largest children’s book prize.
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Q & A with Raúl the Third
Raúl the Third spoke with us about his new picture book graphic novel, 'Vamos! Let’s Go to the Market.'
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A.S. King 'Digs' In
The latest novel from award-winning writer A.S. King, 'Dig,' is about a lot of things: racism, poverty, drug abuse, terminal illness, domestic violence, and the tragic death of a teenager.
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Rights Report: Week of March 25, 2019
New deals for Brittney Cooper, Chanel Craft Tanner, Susana Morris, and more.
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Q & A with Margaret Peterson Haddix
Middle grade author Margaret Peterson Haddix spoke with PW about the seed of an idea planted more than 30 years ago, which inspired the Greystone Secrets series.
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On Tour with Marcus Emerson
Marcus Emerson recently set out on a national book tour to launch his new middle grade adventure 'Ben Braver and the Incredible Exploding Kid,' sequel to last year's 'The Super Life of Ben Braver.'
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Q & A with Lucy Strange
Strange spoke with PW about her second historical novel for young readers, 'Our Castle by the Sea,' and weaving history with fantasy.
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Obituary: Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
Author Marjorie Weinman Sharmat, creator of more than 130 books for children and young adults, and known for her beloved series about boy detective Nate the Great, died on March 12; she was 90.



