Sure, it’s simple, writing for kids . . . just
as simple as bringing them up.
—Ursula K. Leguin
On the following pages are interviews with authors of young adult fiction and nonfiction who are writing and publishing today. They answer questions about what’s involved with subgenres, dealing with rejection, and various approaches to finishing a book. Then they delve into the rewards of being a writer. Please note that each author’s profile only includes a selection of his or her works. For more, please visit the websites provided.
Fiction Authors |
Nonfiction Authors |
| M.T. Anderson | Christine Fonseca |
| Pam Bachorz | Zachary Hamby |
| T. A. Barron | Sean McCollum |
| Joan Bauer | Josh Neufeld |
| Hilari Bell | Megan Nicolay |
| Dia Calhoun | Janet Price |
| Chris Crutcher | Cheryl Miller Thurston |
| Nancy Garden | Sari Wilson |
| Emmanuel Guibert | |
| Patrick Jones | |
| Laurie R. King | |
| David Lubar | |
| Barry Lyga | |
| Carolyn Meyer | |
| Todd Mitchell | |
| Corinne Mucha | |
| Lauren Myracle | |
| Donita K. Paul | |
| Stephanie Perkins | |
| Laura Resau | |
| Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich | |
| Amy Kathleen Ryan | |
| Lynda Sandoval | |
| Denise Vega | |
| Allen Zadoff |