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Interviews of Authors and Illustrators of Children's Books and Books for Teens
Check here if you would like to know more about how some authors and illustrators go about the business of creating children's books and books for teens. Find out about the challenges some have faced.
Middle Grade Author Tom Angleberger
In this interview with middle grade author Tom Angleberger, you'll learn about his books The Strange Case of Origami Yoda, Horton Halfpott and
An Interview With Author Lauren Oliver
Learn all about author Lauren Oliver, Delirium and the other dystopian novels in her trilogy for teens, her writing and more in this interview.
Robie H. Harris 3-Part Interview on Her Books for Kids on Sex and Sexual Health
When I interviewed author Robie H. Harris about her sex education books for kids, we discussed censorship and varying opinions of sex education books. In this 4-part interview, we also discussed her guiding principle in writing the children's books, the illustrations in her nonfiction children's books and her latest book, Who Has What?
An Interview With Author Clare Vanderpool
Learn about the 2011 John Newbery Medal winner author Clare Vanderpool, who won the 2011 Newbery Medal for Moon Over Manifest, historical fiction for children. Clare Vanderpool discusses Moon Over Manifest, winning the Newbery Medal and writing children's books.
An Interview with Teen Author K.L. Going
In this interview about teen author K.L. Going, learn about her Printz award, her book Fat Kid Rules the World and more.
Interview with Mike Berenstain
Learn about the Berenstain Bears Chrstian books and The Berenstain Bears movie. The Berenstain Bears children's books have delighted children for decades.
An Interview with Children’s Author Jon Scieszka
In this interview with Jon Scieszka, you will learn all about the popular author's views on encouraging boys to read, writing and creativity, and more. Jon Scieszka is the nation's first National Ambassador for Young People's Literature
An Interview with the Creators of The Spiderwick Chronicles
Interview: How did author and illustrator Tony DiTerlizzi and author Holly Black work together to create The Spiderwick Chronicles series and how were they involved with The Spiderwick Chronicles movie? Read this interview with Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black to find out.
All About the Berenstain Bears and Their Creators
The Berenstain Bears children's books have delighted children for decades. Learn about the Berenstain Bears children's books and their creastors, Stan, Jan, and Mike Berenstain.
An Interview With Award-Winning Author Jane Yolen
Author Interview: Jane Yolen, an award-winning author of children's books, has written more than 200 children's books. Learn about her writing life and books in this author interview.
Judy Moody Author Megan McDonald: An Interview
Judy Moody and her brother, Stink, are popular characters in the Judy Moody books and the books about Stink by author Megan McDonald. In this...
An Interview With Ellen Hopkins
Learn about Ellen Hopkins bestselling author of the frequently challenged Crank Trilogy and other novels in verse for young adults.
Robie H. Harris Interview, Part 3: Her Children’s Book Who Has What?
Robie Harris Interview About Who Has What