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  • New Kids' and YA Books: Week of September 16, 2019

    Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a dog who finds his forever home, a graphic novel about growing up, and a YA novel about a witchy teen.

  • 2019 Adult Books on Children's Lit

    Grown-up readers passionate about children's literature will find these recent and upcoming adult titles a welcome addition to their shelves.

  • Canadian First Graders Get Free Book in Plains Cree

    This year, every first grade student in Canada will receive a copy of 'My Heart Fills with Happiness/sâkaskinêw nitêh miywêyihtamowin ohci,' a picture book by Monique Gray Smith, illustrated by Julie Flett, as part of the TD Grade One Book Giveaway.

  • Rights Report: Week of September 9, 2019

    New deals for Karla Cornejo Villavicencio, Elise Bryant, Dustin Thao, and others.

  • Smith in the Country, Small in the City

    We spoke with acclaimed artist Sydney Smith about his debut picture book as both author and illustrator.

  • 'New York Times' Editors Offer Advice on Raising Readers

    Pamela Paul and Maria Russo's new book, 'How to Raise a Reader,' marries their profession with their passion for literacy.

  • New Kids' and YA Books: Week of September 9, 2019

    Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about trucks constructing storms, a middle grade novel about the effect of WWII on an American family, and a YA novel about a girl and the monsters she confronts.

  • Marvel, Scholastic Team to Produce Middle Grade Superhero Novels

    Marvel and Scholastic have recruited popular YA authors Nic Stone and Preeti Chhibber to write middle grade novels based on Marvel’s iconic superhero characters.

  • New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of September 2, 2019

    Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a refugee boy and his prized possession, a middle grade graphic novel that’s out of this world, and a YA novel about a Vietnamese girl and an aspiring cowboy.

  • Random House's Cathy Goldsmith on Newly Discovered Seuss Book

    Dr. Seuss, who died in 1991 at age 87, still continues to surprise; 'Dr. Seuss’s Horse Museum,' a new book based on an unfinished manuscript and sketches he created, will be published on September 3.

  • A Real-Life Interpretation of 'Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site'

    In Texas earlier this month, San Antonio Councilman John Courage filed a request to create new local rules limiting loud construction operations near homes at night; the politician dubbed his initiative in honor of the popular bedtime picture book.

  • Abrams to Publish 'Little Women' Movie Tie-Ins

    Louisa May Alcott’s coming-of-age classic 'Little Women' is getting the red carpet treatment, in time for the December 25 premiere of Greta Gerwig’s film adaptation; Abrams has announced the release of the original novel with film stills and an official movie companion book, along with a 'Little Women' wall calendar.

  • Find Waldo Local at Eight

    We spoke with a number of booksellers about how the Find Waldo Local campaign is continuing to grow and evolve.

  • New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of August 26, 2019

    Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a royal couple who long for a child but receive a pet goat instead, a middle grade novel about a science-obsessed Harlem tween, a YA family drama set in Ireland, and more.

  • In Brief: August 22, 2019

    This week, Dav Pilkey's Dog Man sets out to do good; Debbi Michiko Florence launches a series; Elisha Cooper decorates a new bookstore; and a musician celebrates his children’s book debut.

  • Children’s and Young Adult Reissues: Summer 2019

    Publishers offer up plenty of reissued books to read against the background hum of cicadas this summer.

  • Rights Report: Week of August 12, 2019

    New deals announced for Maiya Ibrahim, Debbi Michiko Florence, Carme Lemniscates, and more.

  • Louis Sachar’s Wayside School Bell Will Ring Again

    After an extended break, Wayside School will soon be back in session, as Mrs. Jewls’s classroom again springs to life in 'Wayside School: Beneath the Cloud of Doom,' due out next March.

  • New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of August 19, 2019

    Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about two stargazing campers, a picture book in which a child takes part in a food-themed pageant, and a coming-of-age YA novel set in contemporary Chicago.

  • Adult Presses Take On Children’s Books

    This fall, four indie presses distributed by Consortium are expanding beyond their well-established adult niches by publishing books for young readers.

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