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WARNING: There is some very heated sibling rivalry in this episode, about some things we never would have expected (that title is a hint).

Kwame Alexander is a Caldecott and Newbery Award–winning author of books for young readers. His newest book, the first in a trilogy, is available beginning today and Alexander recently spoke with KMUW's Beth Golay about the new release.

On this episode of Marginalia, an author identifies the inspiration behind her genre-blending novel.

OK, kids! The SATs are coming up, and we've got your perfect study guide right here! We look at some words that tend to trip people up, or maybe that you've never even heard before at all. Disclaimer: We don't actually know how the SAT even works anymore.

It's been more than a decade since A.M. Homes published her last novel. On this episode of Marginalia, Homes explains the timeliness of her newest work, despite being set in 2008.

Beth Golay talks to Betty Gilpin about her new role - author.

In this episode of Marginalia, KMUW's Beth Golay visits with author James Kennedy about his novel, "Dare to Know," a work of science fiction in which those who can afford the high price tag can discover their death date, if they dare.

Up next on Marginalia, Caldecott-winner David Shannon on illustrating his own books.

Our discussion of spelling differences between American English and British English continues.

Beth Golay talks to Nobel Prize in Literature winner Abdulrazak Gurnah about his latest book, Afterlives.