We have a star-studded issue to kick off the New Year, with interviews with Ming Na-Wen, Amy Ephron, Samantha Berger, Corinna Luyken, Faithe Herman, Dennis and Wendel Kind, and Rebecca Elliott.

The holidays are here so let’s spread some cheer!

This month's issue includes interviews with Tomie dePaola, Elise Parsley, William Joyce, Katherine Rundell, Alex Bellos and Ben Lyttleton, Cathleen Burnham, Scott McBride and Rod Thompson, and the creators of Vooks—a new streaming service that brings children’s books to life on digital devices.

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This month's issue includes interviews with Kathie Lee Gifford, Paloma Rambana, The Aquabats, Ser'Darius Blain, Darcy Pattison, Ruby Jay, Dan Wyson, and a high school teacher who created a very special project for her students. Also inside, reading specialist Larissa Juliano opens her teaching toolbox and discusses Social Emotional Learning and Gratitude, James Patterson talks science, and we welcome our newest columnist, Judy Newman, president of Scholastic Book Clubs, who really doesn't want to be a dinosaur ... or does she? Be sure to check out our newest book reviews, holiday gift guide, and Nick's review of The House with a Clock in Its Walls.

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Julie Chen, Rachel Renee Russell, Kate DiCamillo, Rory Feek, Cale Atkinson, Kevin Cordi, Bob Goff, Linda Harkey, and John Herzog. Also inside, reading specialist Larissa Juliano opens her teaching toolbox and discovers a lion's share of animal books, science editor Conrad Storad talks about our wobbly world, and we welcome our new monthly columnist, James Patterson, who talks about the most important thing that we can teach our children.

This month's features includes:

Scholastic Book Clubs president Judy Newman, authors Tom Rogers, Trudy Ludwig, Aiden Dennis, David Shannon, Britt Menzies, and Jacqueline Jules. Also inside, Arizona has a new state dinosaur, thanks to a determined 11-year-old boy; see how the Reading Rescue program is changing the literary landscape for struggling students; and don't miss our teaching toolbox and a dreadful interview with grumpy book narrator Quentin Q. Quacksworth.

This month's features include:

• The Baby-Sitters Club author Ann M. Martin

• NFL Coach Tony Dungy and his wife and writing partner Lauren

• Vanessa Marshall, who voices Gamora on Disney XD's Guardians of the Galaxy

• Children's book authors Tim McCanna, Fiona Basile, and Linda Kranz

• Maceo Smedley, who stars in Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger

• Author Jennifer Rose, who offers life lessons for Autistic teens

This month's features include:

Interviews with Lauren Child, Danica McKellar, Annabeth Bondor-Stone and Connor White, Kate Biberdorf, Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley, Amy Welborn, Irene Applebaum Buchine, and Sue Fliess.

Our special contributors are Alva Sachs, who offers tips to avoid the "summer slide" and Larissa Juliano, who talks about stories that stick!

This month's features include:

• Remembering Mister Rogers

• One to Read: Wé McDonald

• ESPN Host Mike Greenberg Pens a Loveable Tale about a Furry MVP

• One to Watch: Siena Agudong

• Astronaut Clayton Anderson Launches Little Readers on an A to Z Mission

• Debbie Wideroe Inspires Eco-Awareness with Children’s Book Series

• Fathers Incorporated Partners with Little Free Library

• Teaching Toolbox: Summer Reading!

• Q&A with Carol Brendler and Lisa Brown 

This month's features include:

• Jessica, Patrick & Rescue: A Journey of Hope and Healing

• Julian Lennon Inspires Kids to Imagine a Better World

• One to Read: Katherine Applegate

• Mara Wilson Joins Roald Dahl’s Imaginormous Judging Panel

• Mazza Museum Brings Beloved Picture Book Art to Life

• Shelley Lekven Molds an Enchanting New Children’s Book

• Teaching Toolbox: Science, Social Studies, and Stories

• Q&A with Lois Brandt

This month's features include:

• Jason Reynolds on Reading, Writing, and Whatnot

• A Journey Through Autism

• Dave Eggers Inspires Young Writers to Make Their Mark

• One to Watch: Eddie Leavy

• Literature: A Secret Weapon Against Bullying

• Xolo Maridueña is the Next Karate Kid

• Students Hit the Dance Floor in Conga Kids Arts Program

• Q&A with Elizabeth Dale

This month's features include:

• Neil Patrick Harris Creates a Magical Middle Grade Series

• Megan McDonald Announces a Judy Moody Makeover

• One to Read: Tony Abbott

• Elena Delle Donne Hits the Court with New Childrens Book Series

• Behind the Books: Ben Clanton

• Laurie Copmann Creates a Story of Hope and Healing

• A Loveable Pig Proves that Familes Come in all Shapes and Sizes

• Q&A with Linda Ashman

This month's features include:

• Kwame Alexander is the Next Read Across America Ambassador

• Hannah Alper is Making a [Momentus] Difference

• Author Visit: Suzy Kline

• Vashti Harrison Introduces Young Readers to Little Leaders in Black History

• Eagle Scout Paul Ollarsaba Gives Kids in Need the Gift of Reading

• Sparking Imagination with Stellar Science

• Sarah Hill Creates a Whimsical Woodland Series for Kids

• Q&A with Deborah Diesen

This month's features include:

• Backstage with Nathan Lane

• Dan Santat Creates an Inspiring Postscript to a Beloved Nursery Rhyme

• Katherine Paterson Recounts a Little-Known Literacy Campaign

• One to Watch: Jeff Ward

• One Warm Coat Aims to Reach 1 Million in Need

• Behind the Mic: Adam McArthur

• Mustaches for Maddie: An Inspiring Story of Courage and Compassion

• Twice Upon a Time: Giving Old Tales New Life

• Richard Valicek Invites Readers into a 23rd Century World of Fantasy

• Q&A with Elly Mackay

This month's features include:

• Kelly Clarkson Takes the Literary Stage

• Anthony Kennedy Shriver Brings Decades of Friendship to the Disabled

• Maddie Ziegler Makes the Leap into Middle Grade Fiction

• An Interview with Daniel Handler … or Lemony Snicket

• Jan Brett Tells a New Tale of Goldilocks with an Aquatic Twist

• One to Read: Josh Funk

• Meet Alina Morse: the 12-year-old Inventor of Zollipops

• Tammy Koelling Introduces Young Readers to Tucker Wilson

• Q&A with Stacy McAnulty

This month's features include:

• In the Studio with Sandra Boynton

• Meg Cabot Releases a Royal Series for Young Readers

• Frank Shankwitz Brings Decades of Wishes to Children in Need

• Annie Parnell Continues the Beloved Piggle-Wiggle Tradition

• Sherylee Honeyghan Shares Her Daughter’s Inspiring Story

• The Best Storybook Heroes for Dyslexics

• Kid Spin: Ice Cream Trucks and the End of the World

• Q&A with Terry Pierce

• Check out our Holiday Gift Guide!

This month's features include:

• Ainsley Earhardt Captures Our Hearts with Literary Lullabies

• Gene Luen Yang: A Literacy Superhero

• Meet Masha and the Bear

• Henry Herz Scribes a Clever Tale for Little Mateys

• L2M Brings Girl Power to a New Generation

• One to Watch: Sage Correa

• Reading Fiction Helps Bully-Proof Your Kids

• Q&A with Emily K. Neuburger

• Check Out Our Fall Reading List!

This month's features include:

• Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton Set the Stage for Literacy

• Super Bowl Champion Malcolm Mitchell Inspires Kids On and Off the Field

• Marc Brown Continues to Capture Children’s Hearts with Arthur

• Laura Backes Has the Inside Scoop on Writing Children’s Books

• Author Kyle Morey Has the World at His Feet

• One to Watch: Rebecca Bloom

• I Always Dreamed of Being a Writer

• Q&A with Lesléa Newman

• Check Out Our Summer Reading List!

This month's features include:

• James Patterson Releases His Best Book for Boys in Years

• One to Watch: Jillian Rose Reed

• Teen Novelist Alessia Dickson is Right in Her Element

• Callie Chapman: a Little Writer Who is Making a Big Difference

• Janet Tashjian: Her Life as an Author

• My Teaching Toolbox: Mentor Texts

• Purple Dragonfly Book Awards Winners Announced

• Check Out Our Summer Reading List!

This month's features include:

• Danica McKellar Makes Math Fun for Little Learners

• Michael Fry Releases a Super New Series for Middle Graders

• Beth Montgomery Invites Readers to her Back to Front World

• Why I Write for Reluctant Readers

• Behind the Voice: Despicable Me Star Dana Gaier

• Paige McKenzie Pens a Haunting YA Book Series

• Kevin Coolidge Creates a Totally Awesome Adventure Series for Kids

• Patricia McClure-Chessier Shares Her Family’s Struggle with Alzheimer’s in Award-Winning Book

Our marvelous May issue is packed with spunky authors, inspiring interviews, budding actors – and even Marvel creator Stan Lee! Also featured are: Ame Dyckman, Terrell Ransom Jr., Teresa Anne Power, Greg McGoon, Anne Mason, Joshua Rush, and George Green.

One of the most recognized television and film actors of all time, Henry Winkler captured America’s heart and tickled its funny bone as Arthur Fonzarelli on the 1970s hit show Happy Days. Today, Henry is bringing happy days to young readers with his Hank Zipzer book series, which follows a young student who faces learning challenges. The stories in the series are largely based on Henry’s own real-life experiences in the classroom and his struggles with dyslexia. Henry’s message to kids is clear: “If you can imagine it, you can do it.” Now that is cool.

While a second career as a children’s author might seem an unlikely choice for this basketball giant, Shaquille O’Neal tells us that he turnedto writing books for children in his retirement as a way to continue to champion two of his favorite topics: reading and basketball. That’s a slam dunk in our playbook. For iPhone users who need immediate answers to their questions, information is only a button-push away. For years, Apple devotees wondered if the voice inside their phones was computer-generated. To some extent it is. However, there is a real woman behind that sound. Meet Susan Bennett, the voice of Siri! Also in this issue, we meet 12-year-old Author Hannah Hoffman, who tells us that having her debut book published has been a dream come true ... literally. Kathryn Starke tells us if she learned one thing in the 10 years she spent teaching in inner-city public schools, it’s that many students need extra help to learn basic literacy skills. So she combined her expertise as a literacy specialist with the thrill of the NFL to create Tackle Reading, which features thoughts on reading from over 45 contributors in the fields of education, entertainment, and professional sports. Julie Sternberg and Marcie colleen have created Play Memory, a brilliant resource for parents, teachers, and librarians to help young people cope with the challenges they are facing every day. And our special contributor this month is Noelle Sterne, Ph.D., who gives us some tips on giving a great children’s presentation.

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