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Children’s Books Have a Melville Moment
Within four months, three picture books and one YA novel inspired by Herman Melville’s best-known works are hitting shelves.
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Sourcebooks Wonderland Honors Late Executive with New Series
For the team at Sourcebooks' Wonderland imprint, publishing 'Truckosaurus' by the late Karen Shapiro, illustrated by Rachel Foo, is a labor of love.
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Toy Fair 2026 Highlights Links Between Publishing and Toys
Book publishing had a high profile in a number of ways at the 120th edition of New York International Toy Fair, held in New York City February 14–17.
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In Brief: February 19, 2026
Recently, an author-illustrator shared her poetic tribute to a children’s book icon, a creator donned a costume for her event, an author headed out on a book tour, and an author made her middle grade debut.
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U.K.’s Bestselling Lottie Brooks Series Lands in U.S.
Created by British author-illustrator Katie Kirby, the Lottie Brooks series debuted in 2021 and has sold 1.6 million copies across the U.K. Random House Books for Young Readers introduced the awkward yet heartwarming middle grade star to U.S. readers last July, and the second installment in the series hits shelves here this week.
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SCBWI Winter Conference 2026: Editors and Agents Talk Trends and Wish Lists
The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators held its 2026 Virtual Winter Conference on February 6–7, featuring a panel of two editors and two agents, who shared what they’re looking for, advice for creators, and their feelings about diverse literature.
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Library of Congress to Unveil an Interactive Youth Center
This spring, the Library of Congress will open The Source: Where Creativity Sparks Discovery, a 4,000-square-foot experiential learning space for young people ages 8–15.
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Daniel Nayeri’s ‘Bizarre Bazaar’ Inspires Pop-Up Shop
Newbery Honor author Daniel Nayeri’s latest creative endeavor is a playful nod to his graphic novel series, The Bizarre Bazaar: a vending machine of treasures with unique stories to tell.
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In Brief: February 12, 2026
Recently an author presented her nonfiction picture book about a missing body of water, readers gathered for the launch of a YA rom-com, and a publisher and the NYPL partnered to celebrate World Read Aloud Day.
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2025 Children’s Bestsellers: Buzzy Series Additions, Graphic Novel Retellings, and Beloved Picture Books
Our compilation of 2025 children’s and YA bestsellers includes a wide variety of titles, dominated by new entries in familiar franchises, graphic novel adaptations of popular titles, and tried-and-true picture books.
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