Interviews Jack Prelutsky, a well-known poet for children who provides a perspective on the imperfect people and perplexing paradoxes that puzzle everyone. Provides a look at random notes from his notebook and drafts and a list of the books he has published. (MG)

Presents an interview with Vera B. Williams, the distinguished author and illustrator of 13 children's books, as well as the illustrator of several other books. Discusses the reissuing of "A Chair for My Mother,""Something Special for Me," and "Music, Music for Everyone." (SG)

Presents the author's reflections and experiences with author and founding editor of Atheneum Books, Jean Karl. Discusses some of her experiences with editors. Emphasizes the great influence Jean Karl had on the author's life and work. (SG)

Describes the process of writing a screenplay from the book "Sarah, Plain and Tall" and the collaboration involved in working with the directors for the production. Talks about the creative process of enlarging the scope but leaving the story intact. (MG)

Presents an interview with the vice president and publisher, and the marketing director, of the Walt Disney Company concerning plans for the company to enter the competitive field of children's book publishing. (RS)

Explores Katherine Paterson's novels and her ability as a writer to plumb the mythic depths of everyday experience. Discusses the heroic journeys of her characters. (MG)

Describes the process of writing the picture book "Encounter," which tells of the fateful first meeting of Christopher Columbus and the Native Americans from the point of view of a boy raised in the Tanio culture. (RS)

Presents an interview with James Cross Giblin. Discusses how writing non-fiction books for children aged 8 to 12 gives him the opportunity to pursue his research interests, meet interesting and stimulating experts in various fields, and share his enthusiasm with a young audience. (SG)

Attempts to clarify the processes the author utilized when plotting the writing of a children's book. (MS)

Discusses how the author, currently Editor-at-Large of Chronicle Books, chooses books to publish and discusses four attributes in a book that catch her eye. Presents an interview with Randy DuBurke and a conversation about his first picture book, "The Moon Ring." (SG)

Explores the opportunities offered to children and adults in books with an island survival theme. Examines persistent questions about the nature of children's literature. (MG)

Interviews Newbery Medal winning author of children's books Karen Cushman about her personal writing process and history. Discusses her early writing experiences, changes at age 50 through which she became an author of children's books, her inner journey as she brings a story to life, and her special writing place and time to muse and do careful…

Recalls the process of rewriting the Uncle Remus stories. Discusses the differences between writing stories and storytelling. Criticizes those who cannot relinquish cultural assumptions. (MS)

Discusses how the world of children's literature has changed during the author's 42-year career as an author and illustrator. (SR)

Discusses the reasons for publishing the picture book "Encounters," which tells of the fateful first meeting of Christopher Columbus and the Native Americans from the point of view of a boy raised in the Tanio culture. (RS)