Author Interviews About Books For Kids and Teens
Get to know your favorite (or soon-to-be favorite) authors by reading our exclusive interviews. We love shining the spotlight on brilliant authors!
If you’re looking for a behind-the-scenes peek at the book-writing process, The Children’s Book Review is the place to be. When you read author interviews on our site, you’ll gain valuable insight into the creation of some of your favorite books. You’ll learn about everything from the inception of an idea to the final product on the shelves. But it’s not just the writing process that we explore. Our interviews also delve into authors’ lives and experiences that inspired their work. In addition, you’ll get to know authors on a more casual level by discovering their favorite snacks or which character from their book they’d want to hang out with.
We host interviews with authors from a range of genres and age groups, so there’s bound to be something that catches your eye. Check out our featured interviews, and then connect with us on social media (Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook) to share your thoughts. Get ready for some serious inspiration!
The talented author-illustrator Kaz Windness joined us to give an exclusive insight into her picture book, Bitsy Bat, School Star.
Newbery, Geisel, and Caldecott honoree Grace Lin and NYT bestselling author Kate Messner have partnered on the picture book Once Upon a Book.
In this episode, we have a seat at the cool kids’ table as award-winning picture book creators Mac Barnett and Christian Robinson talk about Twenty Questions.
In this episode, bestselling author and Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat talks about his graphic novel memoir A First Time for Everything.
In this episode, it’s a trifecta of guests! Caldecott Honor Book winners Molly Idle and Juana Martinez-Neal, and bestselling author Julie Fogliano.
An interview with Shaun TanThe Children’s Book Review Shaun Tan is a highly-acclaimed artist, writer,…
In this episode, super talented and award-winning picture book creator Molly Idle talks about her new and poignant story Witch Hazel.
Logan S. Kline’s exquisitely illustrated, almost wordless picture book, Finding Fire, was released to much acclaim. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look.
Two incredible award-winning guests, author Trudy Ludwig and illustrator Kathryn Otoshi, about their picture book Calling the Wind: A Story of Healing and Hope.
Katie Mazeika talks about Annette Feels Free: The True Story of Annette Kellerman, World-Class Swimmer, Fashion Pioneer, and Real-Life Mermaid.