Interview: Jessica Yoon
Sarah Steinbacher interviews kidlit author Jessica Yoon about KPop Demon Hunters, Korean folktales, diverse representation, the importance of community.
Interview: Alder Van Otterloo
Sarah Steinbacher interviews kidlit author Alder Van Otterloo about coming-of-age books, horror, Appalachia, and the importance of trans representation.
Kidlit Pride Scholarship Award
Boyds Mills (formerly Highlights Foundation) awarded Sarah Steinbacher the 2026 Kidlit Pride Scholarship for their nonbinary picture book manuscript, THE LIGHT IN BETWEEN.
Interview: CK Malone
Sarah Steinbacher interviews kidlit author CK Malone about identity, authenticity, holiday traditions, and the universality of grief.
Interview: Livia Blackburne
Sarah Steinbacher interviews kidlit author Livia Blackburne about immigrant stories, tall tales, gentrification, and the impact of writing authentic stories based on personal experiences.
Interview: Khushboo Patel
Sarah Steinbacher interviews kidlit author Khushboo Patel about her upcoming children’s books, the power of art, and the ups and downs of writing a middle grade novel in verse.
Interview: Deborah Underwood
Sarah Steinbacher interviews children’s book author Deborah Underwood about her children’s books, the importance of nature, and tips for emerging writers.
Interview: Rob Sanders
Sarah Steinbacher interviews children’s book author Rob Sanders about his picture books, collaborations, book bans, and travel.
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