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Four Questions for Jonathan Haidt and Catherine Price
Author and social psychologist Jonathan Haidt teamed up with science journalist Catherine Price to speak directly to tweens in 'The Amazing Generation: A Guide to Freedom and Fun in a Screen-Filled World.'
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Blending History and Mystery for Young Readers
Taryn Souders is a former middle school teacher and the author of the Edgar Award-nominated 'Coop Knows the Scoop,' among other mysteries for young readers. Here, Souders reflects on her penchant for incorporating lesser-known history in her books, including her forthcoming novel, 'Secrets of the Broken House.'
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Q & A with Chanel Miller
We spoke with Newbery Honor-winning author and adult memoirist Chanel Miller about her new middle grade book, 'The Moon Without Stars,' and helping kids learn how to seek help.
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Obituary: Jeanette Winter
Acclaimed illustrator and author Jeanette Winter, a pioneer of picture book biographies and nonfiction, many of which focused on brave women fighting for social justice, died November 7 at the age of 86.
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Native American Heritage Month 2025: Q&As with Authors for Young Readers on Showcasing Indigenous Culture and Community
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, we asked Indigenous creators to discuss how their works reflect different aspects of their culture and history.
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Beyond the Book: Lauren Sánchez Bezos's 'The Fly Who Flew Under the Sea'
Recently named a Literacy Champion for Scholastic's literacy support program, the United States of Readers, author, philanthropist, and pilot Lauren Sánchez Bezos spoke with PW about the joy of seeing her book 'The Fly Who Flew to Space,' along with its Spanish language edition 'La Mosca Que Voló al Espacio,' included in the program. (Sponsored)
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In Conversation: Adam Wallace and Cynthia Platt
In anticipation of Thanksgiving, we invited Wallace and Platt to talk turkey about their festive books and the creative process.
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Four Questions for Bianna Golodryga and Yonit Levi
For their debut book, 'Don’t Feed the Lion,' CNN anchor and senior global affairs analyst Bianna Golodryga and Israeli news anchor Yonit Levi decided to write for a tough audience—middle graders—on a big topic: antisemitism.
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A Writer Embraces the Chaos—and Comedy—of the Classroom
Raquel D’Apice, Emmy Award-winning comedy writer and author of the picture book 'I Am a Highly Dangerous Warrior!,' shares how her messiest and wildest experiences as a substitute teacher help fuel her writing.
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Four Questions for Lily Berlin Dodd
Lily Berlin Dodd tosses her hat into the dragon arena with her debut middle grade fantasy 'The Last Ember.'
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