Executive Director of the National Book Foundation Lisa Lucas discusses the The National Book Awards, the publishing industry, and developing young readers. For some of Lisa's interviews with authors and more literature-loving content, visit: http://www.allarts.org/authorimprint. Also, book lovers - check out The Great American Read, PBS's new 8-part series about the power of books and the joy of reading. What's America's favorite novel? This series aims to find out. Vote for your favorite book and check out more here: www.thirteen.org/greatamericanread Photo credit: Beowulf Sheehan

New York Times best-selling author Meg Wolitzer discusses female protagonists, the value of nuance, and being published at age 23. Her latest book is The Female Persuasion. For a video interview with Meg and more literature-loving content, visit: http://www.allarts.org/authorimprint. Also, book lovers - check out The Great American Read, PBS's new 8-part series about the power of books and the joy of reading. What's America's favorite novel? This series aims to find out. Vote for your favorite book and check out more here: www.thirteen.org/greatamericanread

Historical fiction author Steve Berry discusses why history matters, the value of persistence, and writing what you love. His latest book is The Bishop's Pawn. For a video interview with Steve and fellow best-selling thriller writers Katherine Neville and Jeffrey Deaver (as well as more literature-loving content), visit: http://www.allarts.org/authorimprint. Also, book lovers - check out The Great American Read, PBS's new 8-part series about the power of books and the joy of reading. What's America's favorite novel? This series aims to find out. Vote for your favorite book and check out more here: www.thirteen.org/greatamericanread

Prolific thriller writer Jeffery Deaver shares his theories on writing, why he loves the Bard, and how he keeps readers coming back for more spine-tingling stories. His latest book is The Cutting Edge. For a video interview with Jeffery and fellow best-selling thriller writers Katherine Neville and Steve Berry (as well as more literature-loving content), visit: http://www.allarts.org/authorimprint. Also, book lovers - check out The Great American Read, PBS's new 8-part series about the power of books and the joy of reading. What's America's favorite novel? This series aims to find out. Vote for your favorite book and check out more here: www.thirteen.org/greatamericanread

Novelist Katherine Neville talks swashbuckling stories, speedreading, and the value of a Eurail pass. Her latest novel is The Fire. For a video interview with Katherine and fellow best-selling thriller writers Steve Berry and Jeffrey Deaver (as well as more literature-loving content), visit: http://www.allarts.org/authorimprint. Also, book lovers - check out The Great American Read, PBS's new 8-part series about the power of books and the joy of reading. What's America's favorite novel? This series aims to find out. Vote for your favorite book and check out more here: www.thirteen.org/greatamericanread

YA writer Jason Reynolds sits down with National Book Foundation executive director and friend of the podcast, Lisa Lucas. They discuss literacy, representation, and why they love working with young people. Jason's latest books are Sunny and For Every One. For the full video of this interview and more literature-loving content, visit: http://www.allarts.org/authorimprint. Also, book lovers - check out The Great American Read, PBS's new 8-part series about the power of books and the joy of reading. What's America's favorite novel? This series aims to find out. Vote for your favorite book and check out more here: www.thirteen.org/greatamericanread Photo credit: Ben Fractenberg

Journalist Becky Aikman talks deadlines, transitioning to long-form writing, and show biz. Her latest book is "Off the Cliff: How the Making of Thelma and Louise Drove Hollywood to the Edge." For Becky's video interview on "Off the Cliff..." and more literature-loving content, visit: http://www.allarts.org/authorimprint Also, book lovers - check out The Great American Read, PBS's new 8-part series about the power of books and the joy of reading. What's America's favorite novel? This series aims to find out. Vote for your favorite book and check out more here: www.thirteen.org/greatamericanread

New Yorker cartoonist Roz Chast discusses breaking into the business, what makes a good New Yorker cartoon, and her illustrated guidebook to Manhattan, "Going Into Town: A Love Letter to New York." For Roz's video interview on "Going Into Town: A Love Letter to New York" and more literature-loving content, visit: http://www.allarts.org/authorimprint Also, book lovers - check out The Great American Read, PBS's new 8-part series about the power of books and the joy of reading. What's America's favorite novel? This series aims to find out. Vote for your favorite book and check out more here: www.thirteen.org/greatamericanread

Poet, author, blogger, and anti-gentrification activist Jeremiah Moss talks about his writing process and blog-turned-book, "Vanishing New York: How a Great City Lost Its Soul." For Jeremy's video interview on "Vanishing New York: How a Great City Lost Its Soul" and more literature-loving content, visit: http://www.allarts.org/authorimprint Also, book lovers - check out The Great American Read, PBS's new 8-part series about the power of books and the joy of reading. What's America's favorite novel? This series aims to find out. Vote for your favorite book and check out more here: www.thirteen.org/greatamericanread

Welcome to Author Imprint: The Podcast. Our first episode premieres Thursday, May 3. Join host Maddie Orton as she talks to some of the biggest names in the world of books. For more literature-loving content, visit: bit.ly/2HN8990 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allartstv Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllArtsTV Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allartstv #AuthorImprint Also, book lovers - check out The Great American Read, PBS's new 8-part series about the power of books and the joy of reading. What's America's favorite novel? This series aims to find out. Vote for your favorite book and check out more here: www.thirteen.org/greatamericanread