YA Romantasy: True Love or Passing Fancy?
We spoke with publishers, agents, and authors about readers’ all-consuming passion for romantasy, the influence of BookTok on sales, and why it's become a category that demands to be taken seriously. more...
Obituary: Étienne Delessert
Swiss self-taught artist and animator Étienne Delessert, globally lauded for the surrealistic, wildly imaginative images in his more than 80 children's books, died on April 22 in Lakeville, Conn.; he was 83. more...
Stephanie Owens Lurie to Retire from Disney
Stephanie Owens Lurie, editor-at-large at Disney Hyperion, has announced that she will retire from the company at the end of May. more...
Humphrey the Hamster Enters Third Decade as Class Pet
Published by Putnam in 2004, Betty G. Birney's 'The World According to Humphrey' introduced a series about a perspicacious hamster who arrives in Room 26 as the new class pet; on May 14, in honor of his 20th anniversary, the hamster returns in 'Happiness According to Humphrey.' more...
Viral Poet Nikita Gill Reimagines Greek Goddess in Debut YA Trilogy
Irish-Indian poet Nikita Gill, hailed as Britain's most-followed poet on social media, has published seven volumes of poetry and two novels in the U.K.; now Little, Brown hopes to make Gill a big star in the U.S. as well with her forthcoming YA trilogy inspired by Greek mythology. more...
Just Announced: 'Sunderworld Vol. I: The Extraordinary Disappointments of Leopold Berry' by Ransom Riggs
Ransom Riggs, the creator of the popular Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children series, is writing a new fantasy trilogy for young readers, kicking off with 'Sunderworld, Vol. I: The Extraordinary Disappointments of Leopold Berry.' 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. MORE
Children'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...-
Industry NewsObituary: Derek Anderson
Author-illustrator Derek Anderson, known for his expressive and often humorous acrylics in Lauren Thompson's Little Quack picture books and numerous self-illustrated books, died of glioblastoma on April 26 in St. Paul, Minn., at 55.
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Industry News
Obituary: Étienne Delessert
Swiss self-taught artist and animator Étienne Delessert, globally lauded for the surrealistic, wildly imaginative images in his more than 80 children's books, died on April 22 in Lakeville, Conn.; he was 83.
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Industry News
Stephanie Owens Lurie to Retire from Disney
Stephanie Owens Lurie, editor-at-large at Disney Hyperion, has announced that she will retire from the company at the end of May.
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Authors
Q & A with Alison McGhee
Author Alison McGhee examines death and grief with a speculative twist in her upcoming middle grade novel 'Telephone of the Tree.'
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Book News
Viral Poet Nikita Gill Reimagines Greek Goddess in Debut YA Trilogy
Irish-Indian poet Nikita Gill, hailed as Britain's most-followed poet on social media, has published seven volumes of poetry and two novels in the U.K.; now Little, Brown hopes to make Gill a big star in the U.S. as well with her forthcoming YA trilogy inspired by Greek mythology.
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Book News
Humphrey the Hamster Enters Third Decade as Class Pet
Published by Putnam in 2004, Betty G. Birney's 'The World According to Humphrey' introduced a series about a perspicacious hamster who arrives in Room 26 as the new class pet; on May 14, in honor of his 20th anniversary, the hamster returns in 'Happiness According to Humphrey.'
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Industry News
Children's Job Moves: April 2024
Job moves in children's publishing during April 2024.
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Book News
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of May 6, 2024
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book highlighting the importance of imperfection, a middle grade series finale about an animal family, a YA retelling of the Orpheus and Eurydice myth, and more.
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Book News
Just Announced: 'Sunderworld Vol. I: The Extraordinary Disappointments of Leopold Berry' by Ransom Riggs
Ransom Riggs, the creator of the popular Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children series, is writing a new fantasy trilogy for young readers, kicking off with 'Sunderworld, Vol. I: The Extraordinary Disappointments of Leopold Berry.'
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Industry News
In Brief: May 2, 2024
Recently, book bans were the subject of a panel; an author held a storytime; an author-illustrator showcased his drawing skills; and students welcomed an author for a visit.
