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Rights Report: Week of November 4, 2019
New deals for Liz Lawson, Jessie Ann Foley, Deborah Falaye, Randi Pink, and others.
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'NYTBR,' NYPL Announce Best Illustrated Children’s Books of 2019
The 'New York Times Book Review' has revealed its 67th annual list of Best Illustrated Children’s Books, co-presented by the New York Public Library.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of November 4, 2019
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book that follows a Russian apartment through the cycles of the nation's history, a middle grade novel about a boy's last defense against monsters, and a middle-grade series spun off from a popular world.
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'Roly Poly' Reunites Creative Team of 'Time for Bed'
In 1993, Harcourt Children's Books published a picture book by Mem Fox, featuring Jane Dyer's watercolor illustrations; after 27 years, the author, illustrator, and editor have teamed up again for 'Roly Poly,' due out next month.
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Noteworthy Picture Book and Graphic Novel Sequels: November 2019
Picture book and graphic novel sequels hitting shelves next month include a heroine princess in disguise, a second grade activist, the conclusion to a supernatural trilogy, and more.
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Rights Report: Week of October 28, 2019
New deals for Chelsea Pitcher, Katie Kingman, Steven Weinberg, and others.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of October 28, 2019
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a space-themed story about friendship, a graphic novel that elucidates immigration issues, and a YA reboot for a DC heroine.
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Young Readers Adaptations: Summer and Fall 2019
Throughout the second half of the year, publishers are offering up a bevy of successful nonfiction adult titles adapted for younger audiences. Topics range from Indigenous people's history, leadership skills, the interconnectedness of trees, and more.
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Rights Report: Week of October 21, 2019
New deals for Pamela Harris, Riley Redgate, Rose Szabo, Kelly deVos, and others.
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YA 2019–2020 Booklist: The Big Picture
Our curated list offers a look at recent developments in YA fiction, including fantasy titles featuring diverse characters, gender-bent or LGBTQ retellings of classics, and “clean teen.”
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YA Publishing Widens Its Lens
We spoke with editors about their efforts to bring books representing a broader range of teen experiences to readers.
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A Long-Awaited Bedtime for Little Blue Truck
This week, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Books for Young Readers is publishing the third hardcover picture book in the Little Blue Truck series, 'Good Night, Little Blue Truck,' marking the popular character's return to the picture book format after 10 years.
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Rights Report: Week of October 14, 2019
New deals for Karen M. McManus, Ashley Woodfolk, Emily X.R. Pan, Nova Ren Suma, and others.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of October 21, 2019
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a story about the winter solstice, a book about a young musician, and a YA novel that takes place in a fictional urban setting.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of October 14, 2019
Among the books hitting shelves next week are an actress's picture book debut, the story of Henry Ford's obsession with beans, and a YA novel about a struggling teen who may have sold a winning lottery ticket.
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Debut YA by Member of Chippewa Tribe Sells in Seven-Figure Deal
'The Firekeeper's Daughter' by Angeline Boulley was acquired by Tiffany Liao at Henry Holt Books for Young Readers after a 12-bidder auction.
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Welcome to the Neighborhood: 2019–2020 Books on Fred Rogers
With the success of the 2018 documentary 'Won’t You Be My Neighbor?' and the imminent release of the 2019 drama 'A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,' a number of books are being published about the late TV personality Fred Rogers.
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Actress and Activist Alyssa Milano Introduces 'Hope'
This month, actor Alyssa Milano introduces the character of Hope Roberts in the first installment of her middle-grade series, 'Hope #1: Project Middle School.'
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Rights Report: Week of October 7, 2019
New deals for Shannon Hale, Dave Eggers, Daniel Minter, and others.
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Finalists for 2019 NBA in Young People's Literature Announced
The National Book Foundation has narrowed its longlist down to five finalists for the National Book Award for Young People's Literature.



