Featured Authors
Jason Reynolds First Chapter Friday
29:47
Jason Reynolds reads the first chapter of “Stuntboy, in the Meantime,” a hilarious, hopeful, and action-packed middle grade novel about the greatest young superhero you've never heard of.
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."
Lincoln Peirce Student Edition Author Takeover
38:03
Lincoln Peirce demonstrates to students just how easy drawing can be and gives them the confidence to create their own comics. Learn more about the inspiration behind “Max and the Midknights” and who inspired some of the characters within the series.
Aisha Saeed First Chapter Friday
7:41
Aisha Saeed reads the first chapter of “Omar Rising” – a story that helps us to see the world more clearly and to see ourselves as powerful enough to change it.
Gayle Forman Author Takeover
37:21
Gayle Forman dives into her debut middle grade novel “Frankie & Bug.” She shares how it came to be, why she decided to have it take place in the 80’s, and her approach to addressing the heavy topics in the story with a younger audience.
Jason Reynolds First Chapter Friday
Jason Reynolds reads the first chapter of “Stuntboy, in the Meantime,” a hilarious, hopeful, and action-packed middle grade novel about the greatest young superhero you've never heard of.
29:47
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
Lincoln Peirce Student Edition Author Takeover
Lincoln Peirce demonstrates to students just how easy drawing can be and gives them the confidence to create their own comics. Learn more about the inspiration behind “Max and the Midknights” and who inspired some of the characters within the series.
38:03
Aisha Saeed First Chapter Friday
Aisha Saeed reads the first chapter of “Omar Rising” – a story that helps us to see the world more clearly and to see ourselves as powerful enough to change it.
7:41
Gayle Forman Author Takeover
Gayle Forman dives into her debut middle grade novel “Frankie & Bug.” She shares how it came to be, why she decided to have it take place in the 80’s, and her approach to addressing the heavy topics in the story with a younger audience.
37:21
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.
10:09
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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 - 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
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Behind The Book - Reshma Saujani
Reshma Saujani talks her book Girls Who Code: Learn to Code and Change the World, her organization, and more!
8:25
