Authors & Illustrators

What goes into an exceptional book cover? Betsy Bird investigates. 

Gene Luen Yang won two Eisner Awards for Superman Smashes the Klan (Best Publication for Kids, and Best Adaptation from Another Medium) and one for Dragon Hoops (Best Publication for Teens).

The graphic novelist strives to emulate kids’ storytelling styles in his books, about Cuban American siblings who use a little magic to fight monsters.

The kid lit world remembers award-winning illustrator Floyd Cooper.

SLJ spoke with the accomplished author about her musical background, the power of pop music, and the connective possibilities of fandom.

As summer arrives, three new YA authors tell SLJ about the characters in their books and share what they plan to do for fun this season.

The New York Times bestselling author helps readers become aware of issues facing endangered species in the middle grade adventure series opener The Islanders, coauthored with Angela May.

Author and teacher Torrey Maldonado asked friends and fellow authors, "What does Juneteenth mean to you?"

Magoon spoke with best-selling author Ibi Zoboi about the book that’s closest to her heart, forming her identity while reckoning with history, and being a writer ahead of her time.