YA/Teens
Jim Dale, narrator of the Harry Potter series
We sat down with the beloved stage, screen, and audio performer to talk about how he created hundreds of character voices to bring Harry Potter to life for U.S. and Canadian audiences.
Kiera Cass Lets Her Characters Take the Reins in 'The Betrothed'
Kiera Cass, author of the internationally best-selling The Selection series, transports us once again with 'The Betrothed,' a royal love story dripping with Tudor-inspired intrigue.
#OwnVoices Stories from Top YA Authors
YA fiction is rife with powerful stories from contemporary #ownvoices authors, who have have created some of the most enduring and popular fiction of the last several years.
Sandhya Menon Goes From The Dimple-verse To Fairy Tales
The best selling YA author of 'When Dimple Met Rishi' brings a unique new take on 'Beauty and The Beast.'
Claudia Kishi Rules
Our guest editor shares the lasting impression of one integral Baby-Sitters Club character who became an early role model for an entire generation of young Asian Americans.
Author Angie Thomas's Rap-Infused Latest Novel 'On The Come Up' Is Tailor-Made for Audio
Back with her follow-up to "The Hate U Give," Angie Thomas talks with editor Katie O’Connor about how perfectly narrator Bahni Turpin embodies her work and how important the power of the voice is, especially in her latest novel.
What If the Universe Made Authors Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera Collaborate Just to Make Us Happy?
These two rockstar YA authors share how they came together to write ‘What if It’s Us’ and what it’s like to have their dream cast bring it to life in audio.
Kody Keplinger on why diversity in kidlit must include people with disabilities
The author of 'That's Not What Happened' and 'The Duff' caught up with editor Rachael to talk about representation, how geek girls find their way, and how audiobooks aid accessibility.
Rick Riordan's new imprint emphasizes the need for diversity in kidlit
The Percy Jackson author talks about championing diversity with his new Disney imprint, and we hear from Roshani Chokshi, author of the first book, ‘Aru Shah and the End of Time.’
Debut Author Tomi Adeyemi on Representation and the Magical Powers of Fantasy
The author of "Children of Blood and Bone," the hottest YA debut of the season, talked to us in the weeks leading up to launch and discussed what it's like to be part of a cultural movement.