Author Amalia Hoffman talks about the joy and creativity of crafting for young readers. Be sure to check out the YouTube version of this talk to see Amalia's wonderful work, and you can also visit this author's site at http://www.amaliahoffman.com/

Comics creator Ennun Ana Iurov talks about collaborating on Needle and Thread, as well as the new project, Whisper of the Woods. You can read more about Ennun's work at https://www.ennunanaiurov.com/

Author Christine Platt shares about writing stories of joy for young readers, sharing resources for learning, and the necessary work of advocacy and advancing antiracism. You can read more about Christine's work at https://www.christineplatt.com/

Author Jennifer Ziegler talks about crafting for young readers, exploring the picture book medium, and capturing middle grades experiences in fiction. You can read more about Jennifer's work at https://jenniferziegler.com/

Author David F. Walker talks about creating in comics, sharing stories that are fantastic and historical, and upcoming work in the world of prose for young readers. You can read more about David's work at https://davidfwalker.com/

Cory Doctorow talks about the path to authoring and the power of speculative fiction, including insightful questions of the world. You can read more about Cory's work at https://craphound.com/

Comics creator Steve Bird talks about finding innovative ways to create in the medium, as well as highlights of his career. You can check out Steve's podcast, Marvel Reread Club, at this link.

Comics creator Johnnie Christmas talks about the process of creating work in visual/verbal form and the responsibilities that are part of crafting for young audiences. You can read more about Johnnie's work at https://johnniechristmas.com/

Comics creator Lilah Sturges talks about motifs, collaborations, and playful inventions in superhero worlds.

Comics creator Caitlin Like talks about the positive mentors in the industry, the inspirations behind creating, and the new book, The Hundredth Voice. You can read more about Caitlin's work at https://www.caitlinlike.net/