Authors & Illustrators

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.

In this clip from their conversation, 2020 Margaret A. Edwards Award winner Kekla Magoon talks to Ibi Zoboi (American Street) about her childhood, her experience getting her MFA in Writing for Children from Vermont College of Fine Arts, and diversity in children’s literature.

Four new YA authors tell SLJ about the works that influenced them and how they are celebrating their first publications.

The children's literature world is mourning the loss of The Very Hungry Caterpillar author and illustrator who leaves behind dozens of books, a museum, and generations of readers and creators influenced by his work.