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Interviews with children's and YA authors conducted by Publishers Weekly children's editor Emma Kantor.
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Dan Gemeinhart spoke with PW KidsCast about his new middle grade novel, ‘Coyote Lost and Found,’ the follow up to ‘The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise,’ and returning to his beloved characters. (Sponsored.)
Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat spoke with PW KidsCast about delving into the past for his first graphic memoir for middle graders, 'A First Time for Everything,' inspired by his life-changing class trip to Europe. (Sponsored.)
Maggie Edkins Willis spoke with PW KidsCast about her debut middle-grade graphic novel, 'Smaller Sister,' tackling issues such as mental health and body image for tweens, and writing from her personal experiences. (Sponsored.)
Kate Albus spoke with PW KidsCast about her debut novel, 'A Place to Hang the Moon,' a hopeful and heartfelt historical middle-grade novel set during the child evacuations in WWII England. (Sponsored.)
Co-authors and Hollywood insiders Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver discuss their new book, 'Alien Superstar: Hollywood vs. the Galaxy,' and their process for writing compelling comedies for kids. (Sponsored.)
Michael W. Waters returns to PW KidsCast to discuss his new picture book, 'Liberty's Civil Rights Road Trip,' illustrated by Nicole Tadgell, and the ongoing march toward racial justice in the U.S. (Sponsored.)
Jo Watson joins PW KidsCast for a conversation about her debut YA novel, Big Boned, body acceptance, and writing swoonworthy rom-coms for teen readers. (Sponsored.)
Michael G. Long spoke with PW KidsCast about his new picture book, Three Lines in a Circle: The Exciting Life of the Peace Symbol, illustrated by Carlos Vélez, and the evolution of the peace movement. (Sponsored.)
Songwriter-turned-author Jimmy Dunne shares his debut picture book, The Shepherd's Story, a new take on the nativity tale, illustrated by Ivan Kravets. (Sponsored.)
Author, activist, and pastor Michael W. Waters speaks with PW KidsCast about his new picture book, For Beautiful Black Boys Who Believe in a Better World, illustrated by Keisha Morris, about one Black family's response to racism and gun violence. (Sponsored.)
Tracy Deonn discusses her debut YA novel, Legendborn, first in a fantasy series inspired by King Arthur, with a dose of Black Girl Magic. (Sponsored.)
Jorma Taccone, member of The Lonely Island sketch comedy group, discusses his debut picture book, 'Little Fox and the Wild Imagination,' illustrated by Dan Santat. (Sponsored.)
Author Supriya Kelkar speaks with PW KidsCast about her new middle grade novel, American as Paneer Pie, and drawing inspiration from her experience as a first generation Indian American. (Sponsored.)
YA author and law professor Antony Barone Kolenc discusses his Medieval mystery series, kicking off with Shadow in the Dark. (Sponsored.)
Author Lauren DeStefano and illustrator Gaia Cornwall discuss their new picture book, The Unicorn Came to Dinner, and helping kids manage their everyday anxieties. (Sponsored.)
Author Robert Repino talks with PW KidsCast about his first venture into middle-grade fantasy, 'Spark and the League of Ursus,' and drawing inspiration from favorite childhood films.
1Representatives from Simmons University’s Center for the Study of Children’s Literature in Boston speak with us about the program, and the joys of studying children’s books from a literary and historical perspective.Cathryn M. Mercier, PhD (l.), and Dana Chidiac
Author, illustrator, and motivational speaker Jason Tharp discusses his new picture book, ‘It’s Okay to Be a Unicorn!,’ and the importance of self-worth, with PW KidsCast.
Author and former NFL running back Rashad Jennings talks with PW KidsCast about his new book, ‘Arcade and the Golden Travel Guide,’ expanding his middle grade adventure series, and reaching reluctant readers.
Author Fiona Basile speaks with PW KidsCast about her debut picture book, ‘Shhh... God Is in the Silence,’ and the power of mindful contemplation.
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