Eugene Yelchin: A Conversation on Truth, Freedom, and Point of View
The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge (Candlewick, 2018) is perhaps one of the most revolutionary novels introduced in recent years. The story is an illustrated allegory as well as a political [...]
High-Energy Non-Fiction Title Proves Biographies Can Be Cool
Very rarely is there a book published that is completely original and groundbreaking. But Chef Roy Choi and the Street Food Remix (Readers to Eaters, 2017) completely breaks the mold when it [...]
Sherman Alexie’s and Yuyi Morales’ Thunder Boy Jr. Rocks Picture Book World
Sherman Alexie has long been known for giving voice to the Native American experience. Engaging his pen in “fancydancing” has paid off. He has received numerous accolades for his poetry, novels, [...]
Artist Kadir Nelson and Author Mildred D. Taylor Reintroduce Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
From a young age, Kadir Nelson demonstrated artistic skill. With encouragement, apprenticeship, education, and experience, Nelson has become recognized worldwide for his pieces in prominent [...]
Mac Barnett and Jory John: Award-winning Authors Creating Tales of Hilarious Hijinks
George Burns and Gracie Allen. Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon. Tina Fey and Amy Poehler. The list of great American comedic duos spans generations and is nearly endless. And with the introduction [...]
Rachel Renée Russell Encourages Young People to Embrace Their Inner Dorks
Mention Dork Diaries to nearly any middle-school girl and you are likely to get an enthusiastic “Squee!” This wildly popular, award-winning series is composed of personal diary entries [...]
A Conversation With Award-Winning Author/Illustrator Team, Candace Fleming and Eric Rohmann
How does one encourage young people to read and contribute to the literacy development of children? This is a question that many librarians, teachers, and parents consider; and the answer may be [...]