It's our super duper holiday issue! Our December line-up includes interviews with Miguel Lopez de Leon, Jennifer Sattler, Kingsley Osei, Joellyn Cicciarelli, Jarrett J. Krosoczka, Leila Sales, Melissa de la Cruz, and Catherine Stier. Our special contributor this month is Max Elliot Anderson, who tells us how he ended up writing for kids. Judy Newman talks about her reading heroes, Alane Adams talks about ideas, and Raven Howell is throwing a poetry parade! Be sure to check out our newest book reviews, Holiday Gift Guide, and Nick's review of The Witches! It's all inside!