Featured Authors
Joanna Ho First Chapter Friday
11:15
Joanna Ho reads the first chapter of “The Silence that Binds Us” – an exquisite, heart-rending debut young adult novel that will inspire all to speak truth to power.
Chris Grabenstein Student Edition Author Takeover
46:04
Chris Grabenstein entertains students with fun experiences from his days in middle school and his road to becoming an author. He gives students fun tips for story writing and humors us with a story he creates live during the presentation.
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."
Behind the Book - Angie Thomas
37:37
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.
Joanna Ho First Chapter Friday
Joanna Ho reads the first chapter of “The Silence that Binds Us” – an exquisite, heart-rending debut young adult novel that will inspire all to speak truth to power.
11:15
Chris Grabenstein Student Edition Author Takeover
Chris Grabenstein entertains students with fun experiences from his days in middle school and his road to becoming an author. He gives students fun tips for story writing and humors us with a story he creates live during the presentation.
46:04
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
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
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
