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Bernard Waber, 1921-2013
Bernard Waber, creator of much-loved picture books about Lyle the crocodile and other anthropomorphic animals, died on May 16 after a long illness. He was 91.
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Q & A with Cecil Castellucci and Sara Varon
PW spoke with illustrator Sara Varon and writer Castellucci to hear about how two self-proclaimed odd ducks combined forces to create Odd Duck, an unconventional – and very funny – book.
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Q & A with Julie Kagawa
The Eternity Cure, the second book in Julie Kagawa's dystopian vampire trilogy, Blood of Eden.
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Q & A with Paul Rudnick
Paul Rudnick's first YA book, Gorgeous, tells the story of a girl in a trailer park who instead of three wishes is granted three magic dresses and perfect beauty by an all-powerful clothing designer.
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Q & A with Sara Zarr
In The Lucy Variations, Sara Zarr's fifth novel, 16-year-old Lucy has stepped away from her blossoming career as a concert pianist, and is struggling to redefine what role music will play in her life.
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Fredrick L. McKissack, 1939–2013
Fredrick L. McKissack, who with his wife and partner Patricia created more than 100 books illuminating aspects of the African-American experience, died of heart failure on April 28.
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Corsetto Goes Long Form with 'Adventure Time'
Popular webcomic creator Danielle Corsetto talks about adapting to the world of graphic novels with Adventure Time: Playing With Fire.
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E.L. Konigsburg, 1930–2013
Esteemed children's author E.L. Konigsburg, a two-time winner of the Newbery Medal, died on Friday at age 83.
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Q & A with Brent Hartinger
Having just self-published The Elephant of Surprise, the fourth book in his Russel Middlebrook series, Brent Hartinger is at the forefront of trends in self-publishing and gayYA fiction.
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Q & A with Bob Staake
A bluebird befriends a lonely boy – and risks its life to protect him in a city park – in Bob Staake's wordless picture book, Bluebird.
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PW KidsCast: Paul Rudnick
Screenwriter, playwright, and humorist Paul Rudnick discusses his first book for teens, Gorgeous, the enduring allure of royalty and happily-ever-after endings, and the power of humor and wit. Author Photo by Hat Head Studio.
