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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of June 28, 2021
Among the books hitting shelves next week are an early chapter book about a Brooklyn boy's first day of first grade, a fantastical middle grade novel that centers on a chess-like game, the start of an action-packed YA sci-fi series, and more.
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Rights Report: Week of June 21, 2021
New works by Yoon Ha Lee, Alex Aster, Lisa Schroeder, Joy Hakim, and more.
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Noteworthy Picture Book and Novel Sequels: June 2021
June means the beginning of the summer and the perfect time to catch up on some favorite continuing series, including a new adventure for Shark and Bot, a monster mystery, a historical tale about Mary, Queen of Scots, and more.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of June 21, 2021
Among the books hitting shelves next week are an early reader comic about a restless fish, a middle grade graphic novel musical mystery, a YA novel in which a trans teen helps ghosts move on in the afterlife, and more.
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Rights Report: Week of June 14, 2021
New deals for Rachael Lippincott, Alyson Derrick, Lora Merriman, Aamna Qureshi, and others.
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Children's Books for Father's Day 2021
We've gathered a selection of celebratory titles for young readers to enjoy with their loved ones this Father's Day.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of June 14, 2021
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book biography of Isamu Noguchi, a middle grade novel about the daughter of Chinese laborers who loves tall tales, a YA Afro-futurist fantasy debut, and more.
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Biden Inauguration Inspires Another Picture Book
Later this month, Philomel is crashing a picture book that came about because Biden recited the lyrics of a song written in 1998 during his inaugural address, 'American Anthem' by Gene Scheer.
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Off to Neverland!: 2021 Peter Pan Retellings
The boy who refused to grow up has gone through countless incarnations, from beloved book series to adaptations for the big screen; we've rounded up a selection of new and forthcoming 'Peter Pan' retellings.
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Rights Report: Week of June 7, 2021
New deals for Sabaa Tahir, Amélie Wen Zhao, Melissa Albert, and others.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of June 7, 2021
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about building physics-defying pillow forts, a middle grade novel about a girl who heals her grief after adopting a dog, a high-stakes escape room YA novel, and more.
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Rights Report: Week of May 31, 2021
New deals for Shannon Gibney, Nicole Chung, Gillian French, and others.
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Cover and Title Revealed for 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' 16
Amulet Books has announced the title and cover of the 16th installment in Jeff Kinney's global bestselling series, Diary of a Wimpy Kid. 'Big Shot' will be simultaneously published in 28 countries on October 26.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of May 31, 2021
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about the beauty of all bodies, a middle grade story about a budding filmmaker, a YA novel about a teen reeling from loss, and many more.
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Children's Books Commemorate 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
With 2021 marking the centenary of the May 31, 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, a number of books are being released this year to commemorate what is regarded by many as one of the darkest events in American history.
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Rights Report: Week of May 24, 2021
New deals for Asha Bromfield, Suzanne Young, RaeChell Garrett, and others.
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Highlights Celebrates 75 Years of 'Helping Children Become Their Best Selves'
With three-quarters of a century under its belt, 'Highlights for Children,' the brightly colored, instantly recognizable magazine delivered to mailboxes across the country, served as a first friend for generations of young readers.
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New and Noteworthy Kids' and YA Books: May 2021
We've rounded up some of the buzziest books for young readers coming out this month, including a celebration of everyday family rituals, a fantasy inspired by Korean myth, a YA retelling of Jane Austen set in Trinidad and Tobago, and many more.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of May 24, 2021
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about preserving memories, a middle grade graphic novel about a girl's bond with an unusual dog, a witchy YA novel that spans world mythology, and more.
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Lee & Low Launches Kickstarter to Promote Graphic Novel
A Kickstarter campaign launched by Lee & Low Books to expand the print run for a graphic retelling of Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein' set in colonial Mexico, has quickly exceeded its initial goal.



