Featured Authors Archive

Featured author Adam Lehrhaupt discusses writing for young readers, and what he hopes people take from his stories.

Middle grade author Alexandra Diaz discusses translation, teaching, and writing about serious topics.

Featured author Alicia D. Williams talks about her writing process and her newest middle grade novel, MID AIR.

A resource center for books by author Alma Flor Ada

A resource center for author Andrew Smith!

Featured author Anita Lobel discusses her long back log of incredible picture books.

Featured author Barbara Dee talks about her acclaimed middle grade novel, MAYBE HE JUST LIKES YOU.

Author Ben Clanton discusses his latest, writing, and art!

Acclaimed author-illustrator Brian Floca talks about the inspiration behind his picture book, KEEPING THE CITY GOING.

Highly acclaimed author Carole Boston Weatherford talks about the inspiration for her picture book, RESPECT

A resource center for books by acclaimed author-illustrator Christian Robinson!

Award-winning author Cynthia Kadohata explores the inspiration behind her middle grade novel A PLACE TO BELONG.

Featured author Cynthia Rylant discusses the first novel in her Rosetown series and its inspiration.

A resource center for books by Debbie Ridpath Ohi

Featured author Doreen Cronin talks about the scope of her writing's accessibility and the fun she has on her books.

Author-illustrator Evan Turk talks about advice for budding artists and inspiration for his picture book, HELLO, MOON

Featured author Frances O'Roark Dowell discusses her ambitious title, THE CLASS, a novel told from 20 different perspectives.

Featured author Hena Khan talks about her middle grade novel MORE TO THE STORY and it's literary inspiration.

Featured author-illustrator James E. Ransome discusses with Lesa Cline-Ransome working together and future projects.

The prolific author James Howe's incredible title BUNNICULA is now available as a graphic novel!

Featured and bestselling author James Ponti talks about his on-going City Spies series

Author James Riley discusses in detail the first book in his Revenge of Magic series.

Middle grade author Jamie Sumner talks about why she loves writing, and what she hopes readers take away from her books.

Author Jarrett Lerner discusses his books and why he writes for readers of different ages.

Bestselling and award-winning author Jason Reynolds talks about his first middle grade series and his writing process.

Featured author Jennifer Ward discusses her newest picture book Sleepy and why animals are such an important influence in her stories.

Featured author Jerdine Nolen discusses her latest novel and writing for young readers and middle school students.

Featured author-illustrator Jessie Sima talks about their book JULES VS. THE OCEAN and librarians and educators that have impacted them.

Joy McCullough considers her research for her middle grade novel, CODE RED.

Angelina Ballerina author Katharine Holabird is featured, discussing new characters and refreshed editions of her classic titles.

Author Kit Frick discusses genre, thrilling twists, and writing for different age groups in this month's feature.

Featured author Lesa Cline-Ransome discusses with James E. Ransome working together and future projects.

Featured author Lisa McMann examines her series The Unwanteds and its sequel, The Unwanteds Quests.

Lita Judge writes of her picture books and making art for children

Featured Author Lucy Ruth Cummins discusses inspiration and the importance of community

Featured author Lynn Painter talks about writing sequels, movies, and her precious memories visiting the library in her childhood.

Featured author Margarita Engle talks about her writing inspiration and why she likes telling stories through poetry.

A resource center for acclaimed author-illustrator Marla Frazee!

Featured author Meghan McCarthy discusses inspiration for her picture book ACTION! and why she likes writing nonfiction.

Morgan Mason talks all about The Ballad of Darcy and Russell and her writing process!

Award-winning author Neal Shusterman talks about his inspiration, and some of his favorite parts of writing.

A resource center for books by Patricia MacLachlan (1938-2022).

Featured author Patricia Polacco discusses the research for her picture book, THE BRAVES MAN IN THE WORLD

Featured author Rachel Reneé Russell talks about her inspiration for the Dork Diaries series.

Featured author Rosemary Wells talks about her inspiration and tips for young artists

Featured author Sandhya Menon talks about her writing process and advice for new writers

Featured author Scott Reintgen talks about writing for readers of different ages, and his strong feelings for schools & libraries.

Featured Author Shannon Messenger discusses her Keepers of the Lost Cities middle grade series, and what's to come.

Featured author Sharon M. Draper discusses her book BLENDED and her favorite parts about writing.

Bestselling author Stuart Gibbs talks about the start of his series featuring genius Charlie Thorne!

Emma Otheguy discusses her new MG novel Cousins in the Time of Magic and her love of writing!

Featured Ryan Calejo