Author Essays

Throughout the year, many Random House Children’s Books authors have shared some thoughts on their books, inspirations, and tips for educators with us. Discover all of their essays below!

The Warrior Challenge

Read John Beede’s essay!

Orphan Eleven

Read Gennifer Choldenko’s essay!

Walk Toward the Rising Sun

Read Ger Duany’s essay!

The Rise and Fall of Charles Lindbergh

Read Candace Fleming’s essay!

Off the Record

Read Camryn Garrett’s Q&A!

When Life Gives You Mangos

Read Kereen Getten’s Q&A!

No More Naps!

Read Chris Grabenstein’s essay!

Girl Crushed

Read Katie Heaney’s essay!

What's Inside A Flower?

Read Rachel Ignotofsky’s essay!

Ballpark Mysteries #16: The Colorado Curveball

Read David A. Kelly’s essay!

Unravel the Dusk

Read Elizabeth Lim’s essay!

The Power of One

Read Trudy Ludwig’s essay!

Violet and Daisy

Read Sarah Miller’s essay!

Areli Is a Dreamer

Read Areli Morales’s essay!

The Way Back

Read Gavriel Savit’s essay!

A Wolf for a Spell

Read Karah Sutton’s essay!

A Cloud of Outrageous Blue

Read Vesper Stamper’s Q&A!

Hope in the Mail

Read Wendelin Van Draanan’s essay!

When You Were Everything

Read Ashley Woodfolk’s essay!

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