Patricia and Frederick McKissack are a writing duo that got their start when they decided they wanted to do something about the lack of children's stories about African Americans. In this interview, the McKissacks talk about finding inspiration for their writing, their favorite books, their commitment to writing African American stories, and the power of reading to children. Watch the interview, view the interview transcript, read a short biography on Patricia and Frederick McKissack, or see a selected list of their children's books.