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Spring 2018 Flying Starts: Tomi Adeyemi
After developing the idea for a Black Lives Matter-inspired fantasy, 'Children of Blood and Bone,' Adeyemi buckled down to write the manuscript for Pitch Wars; her persistence paid off, leading to representation and a seven-figure preempt for her debut.
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Children's Institute 2018: Angie Thomas Urges Booksellers to 'Change the World'
During her closing keynote on June 21 at Children’s Institute in New Orleans, author Angie Thomas reflected on her path to becoming a writer and her experiences facing discrimination as a woman of color.
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T. Rex Problems: Spotlight on Ryan T. Higgins
Higgins takes on kids' first-day-of-school jitters with the help of an adorable T. rex who happens to have an appetite for her human classmates. (Sponsored)
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Four Questions for Diane Guerrero
PW spoke with actor and immigration activist Diane Guerrero about adapting her memoir for young readers.
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In Conversation: Brodi Ashton, Cynthia Hand, and Jodi Meadows
PW asked the fellow YA authors to interview each other about the origins of their Lady Janies series, which continues this month with 'My Plain Jane,' and the joys of collaborating with close friends.
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Q & A with Ryan T. Higgins
Author-illustrator Ryan T. Higgins has worked on a series of laugh-out-loud picture books, but 'We Don't Eat Our Classmates' is his first foray into delicate social situations.
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'Just Write Your Own Fairy Tale': Chris Colfer on His 'Land of Stories' Series
At BookExpo, actor turned writer Chris Colfer spoke with 'NYTBR' editor Pamela Paul about the paperback release of the sixth and final book in his bestselling The Land of Stories series.
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In Conversation: Minh Lê and Dan Santat
We asked author Minh Lê and Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat to interview each other about the personal inspiration for their forthcoming picture book, 'Drawn Together,' and the power of art to cross cultural barriers.
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Obituary: Richard Peck
Author Richard Peck, winner of the Newbery Medal and widely acclaimed for his realistic YA novels, died May 23 at his home in New York City following a long illness; he was 84.
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Jeff Kinney's China Tour in Photos
We've rounded up a selection of highlights from Diary of a Wimpy Kid author Jeff Kinney's 2018 Global Tour in China.
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Four Questions for Kate Messner
PW spoke with Kate Messner about the real-life inspiration for her new novel, 'Breakout,' as well as how she decided on the most effective structure for her story.
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Q & A with Kenneth C. Davis
PW asked Kenneth C. Davis about the genesis of his writing career and move into children’s books, and what sparked his most recent foray into hidden history.
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Four Questions for Alison McGhee
PW spoke with Alison McGhee about 'What I Leave Behind,' her first young adult novel in nearly 10 years.
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Q & A with Carrie Arcos
PW spoke with Carrie Arcos about the inspiration for her new novel, 'We Are All That’s Left,' and her impressions of Bosnia today.
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Four Questions for Temple Grandin
In advance of her keynote at Children’s Institute in New Orleans next month, inventor and autism activist Temple Grandin spoke with PW about her new children's book, 'Calling All Minds.'
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Q & A with Aisha Saeed
PW spoke with Aisha Saeed about the real-life Pakistani girl who jumpstarted the writing of 'Amal Bound.'
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Four Questions for Sally Green
PW spoke with the internationally bestselling author of 'Half Bad' about her new YA fantasy trilogy and the joy of reading.
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Four Questions for Erin Danielle Russell
PW spoke with Dork Diaries co-author Erin Danielle Russell about her first solo book, 'How to Trick the Tooth Fairy.'
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Q & A with Hope Larson
PW speaks with Hope Larson about her latest graphic novel for middle grade readers, 'All Summer Long.'
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Four Questions for Martha Brockenbrough
PW spoke with YA author Martha Brockenbrough about the impetus for writing her Trump biography, 'Unpresidented,' which is due out from Feiwel and Friends on November 13.
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