This week, we are joined by a very special guest, the award-winning author of legendary books for children including Tell Me a Mitzi (1970), All the Way Home (1973), Tell Me a Trudy (1979), along with her Pulitzer-Prize finalist novel, Shakespeare's Kitchen (2008): Lore Segal. Much of Lore's work is influenced by her experiences during World War II, when Lore was sent from Austria to England on a kindertransport, moving from one host family to another. This episode details Lore's life, career, and her incredible wealth of writing knowledge. 


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On this episode of the SCBWI Podcast, we are joined by children's book translator, Laura Watkinson! 

Laura founded the Dutch chapter of the SCBWI in 2008. Her background is in languages and literature, specifically medieval and modern languages which she studied at St. Anne's College at Oxford University. Laura has been a full-time literary translator since 2003 when she relocated to the Netherlands. 

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This week, we are joined by the talented graphic novelist for middle-grade readers: Remy Lai! Remy is the author and illustrator of critically acclaimed novels Pie in the Sky, Fly on the Wall, and Pawcasso. In this episode, Remy tells us about her creative process, the importance of writing breaks, and balancing humor with heart. 

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This week, we are joined by New York Times Bestselling, award-winning, YA author, Becky Albertalli! She is best known for her 2015 debut novel, Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, which was adapted into the 2018 film Love, Simon and inspired the spin-off television series Love, Victor. Her latest book, Kate in Waiting, was released in April 2021.

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In this episode of the SCBWI Podcast, we are joined by award-winning author, TV/writer/producer, and screenwriter, Paula Yoo! 

Paula is the author of 12 children’s books and Young Adult novels. Her books have won many awards, including the Boston-Globe Horn Book Award, the National Book Award Longlist for Young People's Literature, and more. Her debut chapter book series with Lee & Low Books will be forthcoming. Her next YA nonfiction book, RISING FROM THE ASHES: HOW THE 1992 LOS ANGELES UPRISING BRIDGED TWO COMMUNITIES, will be published in Fall 2023 by Norton Young Readers. 

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This week, we are joined by author/illustrator, Brian Selznick!  Brian is the author and illustrator of THE INVENTION OF HUGO CABRET, winner of the Caldecott Medal, and the basis for the Oscar-winning movie, Hugo, directed by Martin Scorsese. 

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This week, we are joined by poet & author, Mahogany L. Browne! Mahogany is the Executive Director of JustMedia, a media literacy initiative designed to support the groundwork of criminal justice leaders & community members. She is the author of recent works: Vinyl Moon, Chlorine Sky, Woke: A Young Poets Call to Justice, Woke Baby, & Black Girl Magic. In this episode, Mahogany tells us about her experience reading as a child, writing through discomfort, and the process of writing a novel-in-verse.

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In this episode of the SCBWI Podcast, we are joined by #1 New York Times Bestselling author, Ruta Sepetys! Listen as Ruta details her writing process, music inspiration, research methods, and, of course, how SCBWI helped her get to where she is today. 

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Erin is the winner of the 2018 Newbery Medal for Hello, Universe. With many other awards and multiple books on the New York Times bestseller list, she is also a professor of children’s literature at Rosemont College. In this interview with Theo Baker, Erin shares about her background in journalism, having the right mindset for feedback, how she developed her craft, and much more!

Part One: Erin speaks of her background in journalism, how to approach feedback, and how childhood challenges resonate in her writing.

Part Two: Erin discusses what gets her excited, how self-doubt can be helpful, and shares her advice for others writing stories for young readers.

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Erin is the winner of the 2018 Newbery Medal for Hello, Universe. With many other awards and multiple books on the New York Times bestseller list, she is also a professor of children’s literature at Rosemont College. In this two-part interview with Theo Baker, Erin shares about her background in journalism, having the right mindset for feedback, how she developed her craft, and much more!

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