Featured Authors
Celebrating the Power of Asian American Storytelling
57:15
Moderated by educator Jillian Heise, award-winning and best-selling authors Linda Sue Park, Ellen Oh, Minh Lê, and Grace Lin explore contemporary Asian American identity and their upcoming collaboration "You Are Here: Connecting Flights."
First Chapter Friday - Andrea Beatriz Arango
9:39
Andrea Beatriz Arango reads the first chapter of “Iveliz Explains it All” moving novel in verse that navigates mental health, finding your voice, and discovering that those who really love you will stay by your side.
Uma Mishra-Newbery and Lina AlHathloul Author Takeover
32:08
Join Uma Mishra-Newbery and Lina AlHathloul as they discuss their magical picture book tale, inspired by a real-life heroine, the women’s rights activist Loujain AlHathloul.
Christina Soontornvat First Chapter Friday
5:36
Two-time Newbery honor recipient Christina Soontornvat reads the first chapter of "The Guardian Test," the first title in her compelling new young middle grade fantasy series.
Celebrating the Power of Asian American Storytelling
Moderated by educator Jillian Heise, award-winning and best-selling authors Linda Sue Park, Ellen Oh, Minh Lê, and Grace Lin explore contemporary Asian American identity and their upcoming collaboration "You Are Here: Connecting Flights."
57:15
First Chapter Friday - Andrea Beatriz Arango
Andrea Beatriz Arango reads the first chapter of “Iveliz Explains it All” moving novel in verse that navigates mental health, finding your voice, and discovering that those who really love you will stay by your side.
9:39
Uma Mishra-Newbery and Lina AlHathloul Author Takeover
Join Uma Mishra-Newbery and Lina AlHathloul as they discuss their magical picture book tale, inspired by a real-life heroine, the women’s rights activist Loujain AlHathloul.
32:08
Christina Soontornvat First Chapter Friday
Two-time Newbery honor recipient Christina Soontornvat reads the first chapter of "The Guardian Test," the first title in her compelling new young middle grade fantasy series.
5:36
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
