Library of Congress Collection Tells the Story of American Children’s Books
A new book from the Library of Congress, ‘Tell Me a Story,’ presents children’s book selections from the holdings of the nation’s largest library, alongside essays from National Ambassadors for Young People’s Literature past and present. more...
Charlesbridge on Track to Publish First Titles in STEAMWORKS Series
After nearly three years in development, Charlesbridge Publishing is ready to release the first titles in its STEAMWORKS series, aimed at young readers who are interested in the sciences and the arts. more...
Just Announced: ‘Empire’ by Sabaa Tahir
Penguin Young Readers has announced the forthcoming release of National Book Award and Printz Award winner Sabaa Tahir’s 'Empire,' closing out the duology that began with her YA fantasy novel 'Heir.' more...
In Conversation: Adib Khorram and Nathanael Lessore
Adib Khorram and Nathanael Lessore address the complexities of masculinity and growing up in their new YA novels 'One Word, Six Letters' and 'King of Nothing,' respectively. more...
Anna Dewdney Read-Together Award Turns 10, Opens Up Voting
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Anna Dewdney Read-Together Award, which was established in 2016 by Penguin Young Readers, the Children’s Book Council, and Every Child a Reader in honor of the late author-illustrator and Llama Llama creator. more...
Four Questions for Sofia Szamosi
Artist, zinester, and graphic novelist Sofia Szamosi returns with her new YA graphic memoir, 'Bad Kid: My Life as a “Troubled Teen.” ' more...
In Brief: March 12, 2026
Recently, a picture book biographer and her subject met, an author took part in health advocacy, a festival for (very) short children’s films took place, an author celebrated a milestone, baseball season kicked off with a literary fan, and a convention brought authors and readers together. more...
Children's Books for Spring: All Our Coverage
Our Spring Children’s Preview features a selection of the season’s biggest titles for kids and teens. more...
Fall 2026 Sneak Previews
See highlights of the children's and YA titles due out next season—including highly anticipated debuts, follow-ups to bestselling novels, and collaborations between favorite authors and illustrators—in our exclusive roundup. more...
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. more...
YA Romance Goes Graphic
We spoke with the creators of six forthcoming YA graphic novel romances that display how the medium might just be the new literary fix for lovers of love. more...
When They Got the Call: PW Speaks with the 2026 Newbery, Caldecott, and Printz Winners
The annual Youth Media Awards were announced on January 26 by the American Library Association. See our interviews with the winners of the three top prizes about their initial reactions to the life-changing news. more...
Spring 2026 Writers to Watch
We spotlight the authors of five of the season’s most promising children’s and YA debuts. Their offerings include a tale inspired by Ghanaian legend, a dystopian middle grade novel, a YA novel starring a Latina poet, and more. more...
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Industry NewsAnna Dewdney Read-Together Award Turns 10, Opens Up Voting
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Anna Dewdney Read-Together Award, which was established in 2016 by Penguin Young Readers, the Children’s Book Council, and Every Child a Reader in honor of the late author-illustrator and Llama Llama creator.
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Book News
Just Announced: ‘Empire’ by Sabaa Tahir
Penguin Young Readers has announced the forthcoming release of National Book Award and Printz Award winner Sabaa Tahir’s 'Empire,' closing out the duology that began with her YA fantasy novel 'Heir.'
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Industry News
Library of Congress Collection Tells the Story of American Children’s Books
A new book from the Library of Congress, ‘Tell Me a Story,’ presents children’s book selections from the holdings of the nation’s largest library, alongside essays from National Ambassadors for Young People’s Literature past and present.
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Authors
In Conversation: Adib Khorram and Nathanael Lessore
Adib Khorram and Nathanael Lessore address the complexities of masculinity and growing up in their new YA novels 'One Word, Six Letters' and 'King of Nothing,' respectively.
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Authors
Four Questions for Sofia Szamosi
Artist, zinester, and graphic novelist Sofia Szamosi returns with her new YA graphic memoir, 'Bad Kid: My Life as a “Troubled Teen.” '
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Industry News
Charlesbridge on Track to Publish First Titles in STEAMWORKS Series
After nearly three years in development, Charlesbridge Publishing is ready to release the first titles in its STEAMWORKS series, aimed at young readers who are interested in the sciences and the arts.
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Industry News
In Brief: March 12, 2026
Recently, a picture book biographer and her subject met, an author took part in health advocacy, a festival for (very) short children’s films took place, an author celebrated a milestone, baseball season kicked off with a literary fan, and a convention brought authors and readers together.
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Book News
New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of March 16, 2026
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book from a beloved queer performer, a middle grade novel highlighting Indigenous history, a YA trilogy closer following a teen’s final battle to save his kingdom from his evil uncle, and more.
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Authors
LBF 2026: A.F. Steadman Looks Ahead
Before her Author of the Day conversation at the London Book Fair, we checked in with the writer of the wildly popular Skandar series and talked about what’s next after The First Unicorn Rider.
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Industry News
Anime NYC, Scholastic Collab on Kid-Friendly Space
Anime NYC, New York City’s anime convention, has partnered with Scholastic to create Anime NYC Family Zone, a new space dedicated to kid-friendly anime and manga experiences.
