In Conversation: Catherine Con Morse and Ellen Oh
We asked Catherine Con Morse and Ellen Oh to discuss their new YA novels and the importance of authentic Asian American representation in children's literature. more...YALLWEST 2024 in Photos
On May 4, YALLWEST, the festival founded and run by authors Melissa de la Cruz and Margaret Stohl, celebrated a major milestone: the 10th-anniversary festival. more...Reach Out and Read Commemorates Milestone with Inclusive Book Collection
Thanks to a joint effort between Reach Out and Read and Scholastic, 350,000 copies of a curated 35-book collection will be distributed to medical clinics nationwide, providing greater opportunities for parents to bond with their children through reading. more...HarperCollins and Girl Scouts Launch Publishing Program
HarperCollins Children's Books has partnered with Girl Scouts of the USA for an eight-book publishing program, with the first title to launch this fall. more...Four Questions for Michael Ruhlman
PW spoke with Michael Ruhlman about his inspiration, experiences, and influences in bringing his culinary expertise to his YA debut, 'If You Can't Take the Heat.' more...Licensing Hotline: May 2024
Read on for news about Scholastic's Pokémon publishing program for preschoolers, new licenses being added to the You're My Little series, Crown Books' StEvEn & Parker license, publishing timed to Barbie's 65th anniversary, new Rainbow Brite coloring and activity books, and more. more...New and Noteworthy Children's and YA Books: May 2024
Spring is in full swing, with plenty of worthwhile reads for kids and teens out this month, including a picture book about letting go of perfection, a middle grade novel about a child facing housing insecurity, the next installment in a poignant series of YA memoirs, and more. more...Summer Reads
Our annual compilation of summer picks for young readers includes bustling picture books and graphic novels, mesmerizing middle grade, and high-concept YA reads, all ready to crack open on a beach blanket or park bench. MOREChildren's Books for Spring 2024: All Our Coverage
Check out our comprehensive A-to-Z listings of publishers’ spring offerings for young readers beginning with an interview with our cover artist, Jessica Love. more...What's Ahead for Kids' Books in 2024?
Few in children’s publishing were sorry to see the end of 2023, a year marred by skyrocketing book bans and softening sales. But publishers and agents foresee much to feel optimistic about in 2024—albeit with a few caveats. more...Children’s Authors on Their Favorite Questions from Kids
We asked veteran children’s authors and illustrators to tell us their favorite questions they’ve been asked by young readers, and how they answered them. more...2023 Children's Bestsellers: Standout Series, Spinoffs, and Staples
Our annual Facts and Figures compilation of children's and YA bestsellers includes a wide variety of titles, dominated by ever-expanding illustrated and graphic novel series and their spinoffs, YA movie tie-ins and sequels, and time-tested picture books. more...Fall 2024 Sneak Previews
Take a look ahead at some of the big titles for children and teens due out this fall, in our exclusive roundup. more...Where Should the Caldecott Sticker Go?
After the Caldecott Medal is bestowed, creative teams scramble to put the shining golden seal in the perfect cover spot. more...Who Is YA For?
We spoke with editors about the category’s ever-shifting boundaries and widening appeal for today's readers. more...-
Authors
In Conversation: Catherine Con Morse and Ellen Oh
We asked Catherine Con Morse and Ellen Oh to discuss their new YA novels and the importance of authentic Asian American representation in children's literature.
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Industry News
YALLWEST 2024 in Photos
On May 4, YALLWEST, the festival founded and run by authors Melissa de la Cruz and Margaret Stohl, celebrated a major milestone: the 10th-anniversary festival.
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Authors
Four Questions for Michael Ruhlman
PW spoke with Michael Ruhlman about his inspiration, experiences, and influences in bringing his culinary expertise to his YA debut, 'If You Can't Take the Heat.'
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Book News
HarperCollins and Girl Scouts Launch Publishing Program
HarperCollins Children's Books has partnered with Girl Scouts of the USA for an eight-book publishing program, with the first title to launch this fall.
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Industry News
Reach Out and Read Commemorates Milestone with Inclusive Book Collection
Thanks to a joint effort between Reach Out and Read and Scholastic, 350,000 copies of a curated 35-book collection will be distributed to medical clinics nationwide, providing greater opportunities for parents to bond with their children through reading.
-
Industry News
In Brief: May 16, 2024
Recently an author and actor met for a conversation; food took center stage at an author's event; writers of autobiographical works conversed; an author signed copies for readers; a reading festival took place abroad; and authors spoke to students at an event.
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Book News
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of May 20, 2024
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book highlighting the relationship between an elderly canine and a girl, a YA novel about a teen protecting her 19th-century seaside village, a YA fantasy about the battle to become queen, and more.
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Industry News
Licensing Hotline: May 2024
Read on for news about Scholastic's Pokémon publishing program for preschoolers, new licenses being added to the You're My Little series, Crown Books' StEvEn & Parker license, publishing timed to Barbie's 65th anniversary, new Rainbow Brite coloring and activity books, and more.
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Authors
Homefront Heroines: New Kids' Books Explore Hidden Wartime History
We spoke with the authors of three new books for young readers that shine the light on some of the lesser-known stories of civilian ingenuity and bravery during World Wars I and II—women and teens who contributed to the war efforts in their own invaluable way.
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Industry News
Highlights from the 2024 Kweli Color of Children's Literature Conference
The 10th annual Kweli Color of Children's Literature Conference featured a notable lineup of authors, illustrators, and publishers participating in the nation's largest children's book conference exclusively for Black, Indigenous, and other creators of color.