Featured Authors
Behind the Book - Angie Thomas
37:37
Angie Thomas shares how her award-winning debut novel “The Hate You Give” originated. She talks about her journey to becoming an author, and how she feels when her books are used in the classroom.
TLA 2021 Author Chat with Samantha Clark
34:05
Join author Samantha Clark as she reads an excerpt from her latest book “Arrow” and shares what inspired her to write the story.
Max Brallier Student Edition Author Takeover
44:08
Max Brallier entertains students with the story behind his becoming an author and why his original career path didn’t work out. He discusses his wildly popular “Last Kids on Earth” series and how his safe place growing up inspired that book.
Kelly Yang First Chapter Friday
7:23
When the coronavirus hits Hong Kong, 10-year-old Knox Wei-Evans’ mom makes the decision to move him and his siblings back to California, where they think they will be safe. Suddenly, Knox has two days to prepare for an international move.
Terri Libenson Author Takeover
41:18
Terri Libenson shares some themed lessons and activities that could be used when reading the “Emmie and Friends” series, which book in the series she found to be most fun to write, and how she went from syndicated cartoonist to author.
Behind the Book - Angie Thomas
Angie Thomas shares how her award-winning debut novel “The Hate You 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
TLA 2021 Author Chat with Samantha Clark
Join author Samantha Clark as she reads an excerpt from her latest book “Arrow” and shares what inspired her to write the story.
34:05
Max Brallier Student Edition Author Takeover
Max Brallier entertains students with the story behind his becoming an author and why his original career path didn’t work out. He discusses his wildly popular “Last Kids on Earth” series and how his safe place growing up inspired that book.
44:08
Kelly Yang First Chapter Friday
When the coronavirus hits Hong Kong, 10-year-old Knox Wei-Evans’ mom makes the decision to move him and his siblings back to California, where they think they will be safe. Suddenly, Knox has two days to prepare for an international move.
7:23
Terri Libenson Author Takeover
Terri Libenson shares some themed lessons and activities that could be used when reading the “Emmie and Friends” series, which book in the series she found to be most fun to write, and how she went from syndicated cartoonist to author.
41:18
Preview of Elementary Authors
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Play video Behind the Book - Andrea Beaty
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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Play video Behind The Book - Barb Rosenstock
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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Play video Behind The Book-Carol Weston
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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Play video Behind The Book - Amy Ephron
Behind The Book - Amy Ephron
Amy Ephron talks her book The Castle in the Mist and more!
9:44
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Play video Behind the Book - Yuyi Morales
Behind the Book - Yuyi Morales
Check out Yuyi Morales talk about her new book, Dreamers and more!
14:12
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Play video Behind The Book – Kadir Nelson
Behind The Book – Kadir Nelson
Kadir Nelson shares how he got started as an artist.
10:09
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Play video Behind the Book - Jane Yolen
Behind the Book - Jane Yolen
Jane Yolen talks about her book "Mapping the Bones" and more!
13:30
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Play video Behind the Book- Brad Meltzer Part 1
Behind the Book- Brad Meltzer Part 1
Hear from author Brad Meltzer in this unique #behindthebook Skype interview!
2:55
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Play video Behind the Book-Brad Meltzer Part 2
Behind the Book-Brad Meltzer Part 2
Brad Meltzer Behind the Book Part 2 (HD)
3:31
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Play video Behind The Book – Lauren Tarshis
Behind The Book – Lauren Tarshis
Lauren Tarshis talks about her next book in the “I Survived” series.
10:28
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Play video Behind The Book-John David Anderson
Behind The Book-John David Anderson
John David Anderson talks about his new book "Posted" and more!
10:09
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Play video Behind The Book - Michael Hall
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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Play video Behind the Book - Angie Thomas
Behind the Book - Angie Thomas
Angie Thomas shares how her award-winning debut novel “The Hate You 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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Play video Behind The Book - Traci Chee
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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Play video Behind The Book - Sabaa Tahir
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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Play video Behind The Book-Jack Gantos
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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Play video Behind the Book - Adib Khorram
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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Play video Behind the Book- Dr. Mona Hanna Attisha
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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Play video Behind The Book -Neal Shusterman
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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Play video Behind The Book - Holly Goldberg-Sloan Part 1
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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Play video Behind The Book - Holly Goldberg-Sloan Part 2
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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Play video Behind The Book-Sarah Dessen Part 1
Behind The Book-Sarah Dessen Part 1
Sarah Dessen Interview #1
3:43
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Play video Behind The Book-Sarah Dessen Part 2
Behind The Book-Sarah Dessen Part 2
Sarah Dessen Interview #2
4:28
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Play video Behind The Book-Sarah Dessen Part 3
Behind The Book-Sarah Dessen Part 3
Sarah Dessen Interview #3
4:36