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!
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.
Matt de la Peña and Corinna Luyken talk about their picture book, Patchwork, a deeply moving ode to the complexity and uniqueness of every child.
Jaimal Yogis and Vivian Truong talk about their graphic novel City of Dragons: The Awakening Storm! They answered many of your questions!
Poet M.H. Clark’s heartfelt words combine with illustrator Beya Rebaï’s colorful artwork in an expressive and inspirational picture book, Over and Over.
An interview with Elise Hurst in partnership with Compendium, Inc.The Children’s Book Review Elise Hurst…
Your favorite author and illustrator, Bob Shea talks about the importance of reading for fun and his latest funny picture book, I Am a Baby.
Julio Torres and Julian Glander, talk about their picture book I Want to Be a Vase. This book makes for an important conversation starter on identity.
Jarvis shares why he makes art, his inspirations and the process for creating the visually stunning picture book, The Boy with Flowers in His Hair.