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Q & A with Henry Lien
PW caught up with Peasprout Chen author Henry Lien to speak with him about his influences for the series.
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In Conversation: Holly Goldberg Sloan and Meg Wolitzer
PW asked friends and fellow writers Holly Goldberg Sloan and Meg Wolitzer to interview each other about their friendship and their collaborative middle grade novel, 'To Night Owl from Dogfish,' which grew out of their lively email correspondence.
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A Universal Adventure: Spotlight on Carlos Hernandez
Two amazing middle schoolers mess with the fabric of space and time in this hilarious and poignant middle grade debut from Hernandez. (Sponsored)
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Obituary: John Burningham
Award-winning British author-illustrator John Burningham, known for the wit and humor in his storytelling and artwork, died in London on January 4, at age 82.
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Q & A with Roshani Chokshi
We spoke with Chokshi about her new YA novel, 'The Gilded Wolves,' and the importance of diverse representation in children’s literature.
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Q & A with Lincoln Peirce
Lincoln Peirce spoke with PW about venturing into the Middle Ages in 'Max & the Midknights,' his ongoing Big Nate comic strip, and what his creative future might hold.
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Four Questions for Karen M. McManus
PW spoke with author Karen M. McManus about her sophomore YA thriller, 'Two Can Keep a Secret,' followup to her bestselling breakout novel, 'One of Us Is Lying.'
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Fall 2018 Flying Starts: Adib Khorram
‘Darius the Great Is Not Okay’ is Adib Khorram’s first published novel—and a finalist for the William C. Morris Award, given to debut novelists; but Khorram did not find success with the very first novel he wrote.
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Fall 2018 Flying Starts: Molly Brooks
Author-illustrator Molly Brooks found inspiration for her debut graphic novel, ‘Sanity & Tallulah,’ while collaborating on a minicomic with her friend and fellow creator Andrea Tsurumi.
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Fall 2018 Flying Starts: Damien Love
Scottish author Damien Love’s first foray into middle grade, ‘Monstrous Devices,’ draws from his lifelong love of film and pop culture.
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Fall 2018 Flying Starts: Oge Mora
Creating picture books was never a foregone conclusion for debut author-illustrator Oge Mora, whose Nigerian immigrant parents are what she calls “science-minded.”
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Fall 2018 Flying Starts: Laura Weymouth
We speak with Laura Weymouth about her debut YA novel, ‘The Light Between Worlds,’ which is inspired by her fascination with the transformative and traumatic aftereffects of adventures in children’s literature.
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Fall 2018 Flying Starts: Jessica Hische
Author-illustrator Jessica Hische brings her passion for graphic design and lettering to her debut picture book, ‘Tomorrow I’ll Be Brave.’
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Fall 2018 Flying Starts
We spotlight six notable children’s and YA debuts from this past season, including picture books and graphic novels, teen adventures, and more..
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School & Library Spotlight Fall 2018: Q & A with Nicholas Provenzano
PW speaks with ed-tech expert and author Nicholas Provenzano about fostering problem-solving skills and the “maker mentality” in students.
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Q & A with Gennifer Choldenko
Gennifer Choldenko spoke with PW about her new book for young readers, 'One-Third Nerd,' and writing from the truest part of yourself.
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Q & A with Tricia Tusa
Author-illustrator Tricia Tusa spoke with PW about her artistic process, working in a variety of mediums, and her new picture book, 'Is That You, Eleanor Sue?'
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On Tour with Megan McDonald
Author Megan McDonald hit the road this fall in celebration of the release of 'Judy Moody and the Right Royal Tea Party,' illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds, book #14 in her popular chapter book series.
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Q & A with Arwen Elys Dayton
We spoke with author Arwen Elys Dayton, whose new standalone SF novel 'Stronger, Faster, and More Beautiful' is told through six interconnected stories that successively look further into the future.
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Ruta Sepetys’s 'Between Shades of Gray' Hits the Big Screen
We spoke with the author about seeing her historical YA novel, which explores one Lithuanian girl's harrowing life in a Soviet labor camp, adapted for film.



