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PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Dan Gemeinhart

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.)

PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Dan Santat

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.)

PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Maggie Edkins Willis

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.)

PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Kate Albus

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.)

PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver

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.)

PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Michael W. Waters

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.)

PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Jo Watson

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.)

PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Michael G. Long

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.)

PW%C2%A0KidsCast: A Conversation with Jimmy Dunne

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.)

PW%C2%A0KidsCast: A Conversation with Michael W. Waters

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....

PW%C2%A0KidsCast: A Conversation with Tracy Deonn

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.)

PW%C2%A0KidsCast: A Conversation with Jorma Taccone

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.)

PW%C2%A0KidsCast: A Conversation with Supriya Kelkar

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.)

PW%C2%A0KidsCast: A Conversation with Antony Barone Kolenc

YA author and law professor Antony Barone Kolenc discusses his Medieval mystery series, kicking off with Shadow in the Dark. (Sponsored.)

PW%C2%A0KidsCast: A Conversation with Lauren DeStefano and Gaia Cornwall

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.)

PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Robert Repino

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.

PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Simmons University

Representatives 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

PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Jason Tharp

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.

PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Rashad Jennings

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.

PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Fiona Basile

Author Fiona Basile speaks with PW KidsCast about her debut picture book, ‘Shhh... God Is in the Silence,’ and the power of mindful contemplation.

PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Julia Drake

Julia Drake joins PW KidsCast to discuss her debut YA novel, ‘The Last True Poets of the Sea,’ her love of theater, and bringing Shakespeare’s ‘Twelfth Night’ into the modern day.

PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Erin Barker

Erin Barker speaks with PW KidsCast about her first solo picture book, 'Mr. Pumpkin's Tea Party.'

PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Brittney Morris

Brittney Morris speaks with PW KidsCast about her debut YA novel, ‘SLAY,’ the magic of ‘Black Panther,’ and imagining inclusive spaces for videogamers.

PW KidsCast: A Conversation with David Biedrzycki

PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Steve Sheinkin

Author Steve Sheinkin talks to PW KidsCast about his new nonfiction book, ‘Born to Fly,’ about the 1929 Air Derby—the first women's air race across the U.S.—and writing history books to hook young readers.

PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Ian and Sarah Hoffman

Sarah and Ian Hoffman talk to PW KidsCast about their new picture book, 'Jacob's Room to Choose,' illustrated by Chris Case, and telling stories of gender nonconformity and inclusion inspired by their own children.

PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Doug Cenko

Author-illustrator Doug Cenko discusses his new picture book, ‘My Mama Is a Mechanic,’ follow-up to ‘My Papa Is a Princess,’ and the importance of portraying all kinds of roles for parents.

PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Christine Lynn Herman

Christine Lynn Herman speaks with PW KidsCast about her debut novel, ‘The Devouring Gray,’ a YA paranormal mystery set in upstate New York.

PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Hafsah Faizal

Hafsah Faizal speaks with PW KidsCast about her debut YA fantasy, 'We Hunt the Flame,' first in the Sands of Arawiya series, drawing inspiration from ancient Arabian culture, and the synergy between web design and world-building.

PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Jonathan Stutzman and Heather Fox

Author Jonathan Stutzman and illustrator Heather Fox discuss their debut picture book, ‘Llama Destroys the World,’ a sci-fi farce starring a cake-loving llama.

PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Carlos Hernandez

Author Carlos Hernandez speaks with PW KidsCast about his middle grade debut, ‘Sal & Gabi Break the Universe,’ about a Cuban-American teen with the power to open holes in the space-time continuum.

PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Ross Burach

Author and illustrator Ross Burach speaks with PW KidsCast about his new book 'The Very Impatient Caterpillar,' a humorous take on metamorphosis as experienced by a caterpillar who can't wait to turn into a butterfly.

PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Arthur Yorinks

Arthur Yorinks speaks with PW KidsCast about completing his previously unpublished collaboration with the late author-illustrator Maurice Sendak, ‘Presto & Zesto in Limboland.’

PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Kathryn Dennis

Author-illustrator Kathryn Dennis discusses her debut picture book, 'Snakes on a Train,' her path to creating children’s books, and the joys of wordplay.

PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Dan Gemeinhart

Dan Gemeinhart talks about his new novel, 'The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise,' about a 12-year-old girl who's been traveling across the country with her father in a school bus ever since her mother and two sisters were killed in...

PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Tami Charles

Tami Charles speaks with PW KidsCast about her debut middle grade novel, ‘Like Vanessa’, a coming-of-age story set in 1983—the year that Vanessa Williams was crowned the first black Miss America—and how her experience competing in pageants inspired her writing.

PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Jonathan Auxier

Jonathan Auxier speaks with PW KidsCast about his new middle-grade historical fantasy, ‘Sweep,’ the origins and enduring resonance of the golem legend, and bringing Victorian London to life.

PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Kwame Alexander and Mary Rand Hess

Kwame Alexander and Mary Rand Hess talk about 'Swing,' a coming-of-age novel in verse about two friends who set out to discover their true selves in their junior year of high school.

PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Megan McDonald

Author Megan McDonald speaks with PW KidsCast about 'Judy Moody and the Right Royal Tea Party,' book 14 in her Judy Moody chapter book series, and drawing from her own childhood antics to create a memorable heroine.

PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Susan Patterson and James Patterson

PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Gordon Korman

Author Gordon Korman discusses his new middle grade novel, ‘Whatshisface,’ and bringing Shakespearean humor into the digital age.

PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Dave Eggers

Author Dave Eggers talks about his new middle grade adventure novel, ‘The Lifters,’ and promoting literacy through his nonprofits 826 National and ScholarMatch.

PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Ryan T. Higgins

Author-illustrator Ryan T. Higgins discusses his new picture book, ‘We Don’t Eat Our Classmates,’ as well as his love of comics and animals.

PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Blue Balliett

Author Blue Balliett talks about her new middle-grade ghost story, ‘Out of the Wild Night,’ and the rich history of Nantucket.

PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Wendy Mass %26 Rebecca Stead

Authors Wendy Mass and Rebecca Stead discuss ‘Bob,’ their new middle-grade novel about an extraordinary friendship, as well as the joys of collaboration.

PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Tomi Adeyemi

Debut author Tomi Adeyemi discusses ‘Children of Blood and Bone,’ kicking off a YA fantasy series inspired by West African mythology, as well as her path to publication.

PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Marcus Emerson

Marcus Emerson talks about ‘The Super Life of Ben Braver,’ about a middle schooler who discovers a world of kids with superhuman abilities, and discusses his entry into writing through the world of self-publishing.

PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Christopher Paul Curtis

Christopher Paul Curtis discusses his new novel, ‘The Journey of Little Charlie,’ as well as his past Buxton novels and the effect that his Newbery Award and Honors have had on his career.

PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Roshani Chokshi

Roshani Chokshi talks about her middle grade novel ‘Aru Shah and the End of Time,’ the first book in the Pandava series, inspired by Hindu mythology, as well as the first book in the Rick Riordan Presents publishing program.

PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Tui T. Sutherland

Tui T. Sutherland discusses the graphic novel adaptation of ‘The Dragonet Prophecy,’ the first book in her popular Wings of Fire series about young dragons destined for greatness.