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Musical Moment Gone Viral Inspires Picture Book 'The Boy Who Said Wow'
In May 2019, as the Handel and Haydn Society completed Mozart’s “Masonic Funeral Music” at Boston’s Symphony Hall, a spontaneous “wow” burst from a child in the audience; that moment is the climax of Todd Boss's picture book, The Boy Who Said Wow, illustrated by Rashin Kheiriyeh.
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Cover Reveal: 'Westfallen' by Ann Brashares and Ben Brashares
Ann Brashares, the bestselling author of the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants series, has teamed up with her brother Ben to write her first middle grade novel, a time-travel mystery-thriller, 'Westfallen.'
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of April 1, 2024
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book featuring an unlikely hero's quest, a middle grade novel about a boy grappling with masculinity issues, following a tween's breakup, a YA mystery about the return of a missing mother, and more.
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Rights Report: Week of March 25, 2024
New deals for Lauren Muñoz, Hien Nguyen, David Soren, and others.
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New and Noteworthy Children's and YA Books: March 2024
This month, readers can enjoy a picture book full of promises, a middle grade tale featuring a chaotic family, a YA fantasy reuniting magical warriors for an epic battle, and more.
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Cover Reveal: 'Out of My Dreams' and 'Bella Ballerina' by Sharon Draper
Fans of two-time Coretta Scott King Award-winner Sharon Draper have reasons to celebrate this fall, with Draper’s new middle grade novel 'Out of My Dreams'—the third in her bestselling Out of My Mind series—and her debut picture book, 'Bella Ballerina,' on the way.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of March 25, 2024
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book from a late physicist, a middle grade novel about navigating tweenhood with chronic pain, a YA memoir tracing the life of a feminist growing up in the ’90s, and more.
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A Quartet of Picture Books Honors Kentucky's Pack Horse Librarians
The remarkable achievements of the historic Kentucky Pack Horse Librarians are heralded in four recent and upcoming picture books.
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Rights Report: Week of March 18, 2024
New deals for Aimee Phan, Carlyn Greenwald, James Burks, Alex Brown, and others.
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Picture Books for Women's History Month 2024
We've gathered a selection of works for young readers that reflect on the many women throughout time who have overcome obstacles to leave their mark.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of March 18, 2024
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about the importance of protecting wildlife, a graphic novel road trip, a YA romance reuniting childhood best friends, and more.
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Rights Report: Week of March 11, 2024
New deals for Erin Cotter, Dustin Thao, Christina Wyman, and others.
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Just Announced: 'The Time Travel Twins' by James Patterson
Little, Brown has announced the forthcoming publication of 'The Time Travel Twins,' the first in a new middle grade series by James Patterson.
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Noteworthy Picture Book and Novel Sequels: March 2024
March marks the beginning of a new season, with a number of series continuations for young readers to get excited about, including a picture book about a magical creature aspiring to become something else, a middle grade book about secrets, a girl's journey in search of a missing book, and more.
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Cover Reveal: 'When the World Tips Over' by Jandy Nelson
We spoke with Printz Medalist Jandy Nelson about her new YA novel, 'When the World Tips Over,' her first book in a decade.
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Eileen Robinson Brings Her Middle Grade Imprint to Charlesbridge
Publishing veteran Eileen Robinson recently relocated her Move Books imprint to Charlesbridge Publishing, where it has a new life as Charlesbridge Moves.
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Just Announced: 'The Glass Girl' by Kathleen Glasgow
Delacorte Press is set to release 'The Glass Girl' on November 12, a new YA novel from 'Girl in Pieces' author and BookTok success Kathleen Glasgow.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of March 11, 2024
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about an aspiring pilot, a graphic novel following a boy's transformation into a magical creature, a YA mystery investigating the reappearance of a missing girl, and more.
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Holt Buys YA Fantasy Trilogy in Multi-House Auction
Henry Holt Books for Young Readers has acquired 'Queen of Faces,' the first book in a YA trilogy by debut author Petra Lord.
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Rights Report: Week of March 4, 2024
New deals for Trisha Tobias, Rebecca Mix, Sabrina Fedel, and others.