Featured Authors
Chris Grabenstein First Chapter Friday
5:41
Chris Grabenstein reads the first chapter of his “The Smartest Kid in the Universe” series. In “Evil Genius,” middle schooler Jake McQuade’s jar of knowledge-providing jelly beans goes missing and he needs to needs to solve this mystery, and fast!
Sharon M. Draper Author Takeover
42:33
Sharon Draper shares why it took her until after having an established teaching career to become an author and what was responsible for getting her there. We also get a sneak peek into "Out of My Heart", the long-awaited sequel to "Out of Mind."
Jarrett J. Krosoczka First Chapter Friday
5:40
Jarrett J. Krosoczka reads the first chapter of “Sunshine,” the follow-up to his highly reviewed graphic memoir, “Hey, Kiddo.” He brings readers back to Camp Sunshine to meet the campers and fellow counselors who changed the course of his life.
David Macaulay Student Edition Author Takeover
45:28
David Macaulay gives students a look inside the studio where the drawings from his latest mammoth excursion come to life. He’ll share what he believes all students should carry throughout their day, and what first enticed him about drawing.
Chris Grabenstein First Chapter Friday
Chris Grabenstein reads the first chapter of his “The Smartest Kid in the Universe” series. In “Evil Genius,” middle schooler Jake McQuade’s jar of knowledge-providing jelly beans goes missing and he needs to needs to solve this mystery, and fast!
5:41
Sharon M. Draper Author Takeover
Sharon Draper shares why it took her until after having an established teaching career to become an author and what was responsible for getting her there. We also get a sneak peek into "Out of My Heart", the long-awaited sequel to "Out of Mind."
42:33
Jarrett J. Krosoczka First Chapter Friday
Jarrett J. Krosoczka reads the first chapter of “Sunshine,” the follow-up to his highly reviewed graphic memoir, “Hey, Kiddo.” He brings readers back to Camp Sunshine to meet the campers and fellow counselors who changed the course of his life.
5:40
David Macaulay Student Edition Author Takeover
David Macaulay gives students a look inside the studio where the drawings from his latest mammoth excursion come to life. He’ll share what he believes all students should carry throughout their day, and what first enticed him about drawing.
45:28
Preview of Elementary Authors
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Behind the Book - Andrea Beaty
Go behind the book with Andrea Beaty as she talks about her books and journey to becoming an author.
16:47
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Behind The Book - Barb Rosenstock
Author Barb Rosenstock talks why she loves picture books, adapting historical figures, and more!
6:21
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Behind The Book-Carol Weston
Missing her mother who died last year, fourteen-year-old Sofia finds an anonymous outlet for her personal questions and deep, dark secrets in the Dear Kate advice columnist, until, much to her horror, Sofia's father starts dating Kate.
9:27
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Behind The Book - Amy Ephron
Amy Ephron talks her book The Castle in the Mist and more!
9:44
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Behind the Book - Yuyi Morales
Check out Yuyi Morales talk about her new book, Dreamers and more!
14:12
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Behind The Book – Kadir Nelson
Kadir Nelson shares how he got started as an artist.
10:08
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Behind the Book - Jane Yolen
Jane Yolen talks about her book "Mapping the Bones" and more!
13:30
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Behind the Book- Brad Meltzer Part 1
Hear from author Brad Meltzer in this unique #behindthebook Skype interview!
2:55
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Behind the Book-Brad Meltzer Part 2
Brad Meltzer Behind the Book Part 2 (HD)
3:31
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Behind The Book – Lauren Tarshis
Lauren Tarshis talks about her next book in the “I Survived” series.
10:28
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Behind The Book-John David Anderson
John David Anderson talks about his new book "Posted" and more!
10:09
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Behind The Book - Michael Hall
Meet Michael Hall in this 1:1 author interview at Follett's McHenry West offices.
4:25
Preview of Young Adult Authors
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Behind the Book - Angie Thomas
Angie Thomas shares how her award-winning debut novel “The Hate U Give” originated. She talks about her journey to becoming an author, and how she feels when her books are used in the classroom.
37:37
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Behind The Book - Traci Chee
Traci Chee talks her book The Speaker, continuing the Sea of Ink and Gold series, and more!
10:12
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Behind The Book - Sabaa Tahir
Discover why Sabaa Tahir started writing in this 1:1 interview with the popular YA author.
3:26
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Behind The Book-Jack Gantos
Learn more about Jack Gantos and his new book, Writing radar : using your journal to snoop out and craft great stories
11:59
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Behind the Book - Adib Khorram
Check out Adib Khorram talk about his book Darius the Great Is Not Ok and more!
10:23
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Behind the Book- Dr. Mona Hanna Attisha
Go Behind the Book with Dr. Mona Hanna Attisha and hear about her novel, What the Eyes Don't See.
12:20
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Behind The Book -Neal Shusterman
Neal Shusterman talks about his experience as an author and what inspires him to write!
10:24
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Behind The Book - Holly Goldberg-Sloan Part 1
Holly Goldberg-Sloan talks about her new book "Appleblossom the Possum" and more!
3:58
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Behind The Book - Holly Goldberg-Sloan Part 2
Holly Goldberg-Sloan talks about why she became an author and her experiences as a YA author!
3:52
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Behind The Book-Sarah Dessen Part 1
Sarah Dessen Interview #1
3:43
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Behind The Book-Sarah Dessen Part 2
Sarah Dessen Interview #2
4:28
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Behind The Book-Sarah Dessen Part 3
Sarah Dessen Interview #3
4:36
