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A Newly Discovered ‘Mr. Willowby’ Book for Christmas
Sixty-two years after the the publication of the beloved holiday picture book 'Mr. Willowby’s Christmas Tree,' a never-before-seen sequel, recently discovered by the late author Robert Barry's son, is now available for young readers.
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Forty Years Aboard ‘The Polar Express’
Four decades have passed since young readers first climbed on the North Pole-bound Polar Express along with Santa and the narrator of Chris Van Allsburg’s Christmas classic. We spoke with the author and his publishing team about reaching this milestone.
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New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of December 15, 2025
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about the joys of friendship, a picture book about connecting through hobbies, a YA thriller about vampires in Paris, and more.
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Jane Austen at 250: A YA Book List
As the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth on December 16 draws near, we’ve compiled a selection of new and forthcoming YA novels that pay homage to the author’s wise and witty works.
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Noteworthy Picture Book and Novel Sequels: December 2025
Young readers can close out the year with new stories featuring their favorite characters, including a picture book about rival holiday mascots, a graphic novel about a tween baker, a graphic novel series closer following a scientist with a devious alter ego, and more.
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Rights Report: Week of December 8, 2025
New deals for Annabelle Cormack, Kiersten White, Aiden Thomas, and others.
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Blending History and Mystery for Young Readers
Former middle school teacher Taryn Souders, the author of the Edgar Award–nominated 'Coop Knows the Scoop' and other mysteries for young readers, reflects on her penchant for incorporating lesser-known history in her books, including her forthcoming novel, 'Secrets of the Broken House.'
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New and Noteworthy Children’s and YA Books: December 2025
The year might be ending but exciting titles to add to your TBR keep coming, including a picture book series starter starring a group of friendly critters, a middle grade novel about a friendship with a sentient snowman, a YA novel about two Black cousins trying to fix past mistakes, and more.
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Notable Children’s and YA Series Endings: Fall/Winter 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, we’ve gathered some of the big series for young readers that reached conclusions this season.
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New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of December 8, 2025
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a bedtime picture book about a nocturnal creature, a middle grade romance set over spring break, a debut YA horror about twins investigating their mother’s death, and more.
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