Books Alive!

Number the Stars and The Giver are two of Lois Lowry's amazing books and both won her a Newbery Award. She has also written the delightful Gooney Bird Greene series, the Anastasia books, and more.

Her book Chains was nominated for a National Book Award and her novel, Speak, is read by millions. Laurie Halse Anderson is one of the foremost voices writing for young adults and has some terrific picture books for younger...

Newbery Award winning author, Katherine Paterson, joins Barb to talk about The Bridge To Terabithia, The Great Gilly Hopkins, Our White House, and her philosophy of writing books for children.

If you've already caught the bug for mythological adventures, then here's the perfect book for you. Only this time we're up against the Aztec world. Great humor and action/adventure for 9-13 year olds.

Author of fast-paced action/adventure books for ages 10-15, James Dashner has burst onto the scene of young adult literature with his books, The Maze Runner and the Thirteenth Reality series.

One of the best authors writing for children today, she is an award-winning author of pictures books, juvenile fiction, and adult fiction.

If you're looking for a book to really intrigue your children, I've got one here for you...

Writing some of the best fantasy adventure books for girls and a Newbery Honor Award winner, Shannon Hale is at the top of the list for 10-15 year olds.

Gail Carson Levine won legions of fans with Ella Enchanted and kept them coming back with Ever, Fairest, and her Princess Tales. She talks about her writing process.