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Rights Report: Week of December 31, 2018
New deals for April Henry, Elsie Chapman, Amanda McCrina, and others.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of January 7, 2019
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book biography of a ballerina, a middle grade adventure about a family that lives on a school bus, and a YA compilation of short stories that address blackness.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Weeks of December 24 and December 31, 2018
Among the books hitting shelves in the next few weeks are a picture book about the language of chickens, a middle grade novel that explores grief, and a YA novel about a teen relocating to a foreign city.
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Children's Publishers Choose Their Favorite Reads of 2018
We asked staffers at children's publishing houses to tell us about their favorite children's or YA book they read this year, and what they loved about it.
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The Scottish Granny Cracks Up and Another Book Becomes a Bestseller
The infectious laugh of Janice Clark, aka the Scottish Granny, has catapulted yet another picture book to global success; sales of 'I Need a New Bum!' have spiked after the release of a viral video of Clark reading the book to her grandson.
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Beacon Press Set to Publish Radical Histories for Teens
Beacon Press has announced the launch of a line of history books intended to provide teen readers with accessible histories written from diverse viewpoints.
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Rights Report: Week of December 17, 2018
New deals for Chelsea Clinton, Gianna Marino, Jessica Verdi, Dana Simpson, and others.
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A Roundup of 2018's Best Book Lists for Kids and Teens
We've gathered a list of some of the more prominent best-of-the-year lists for exceptional children's and YA books published this year.
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School & Library Spotlight Fall 2018: Maker Movement Resource List
Publishers share their newest titles related to maker education.
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Political Books for Children Explore the Meaning of Citizenship
Not only are politicians writing children's books, but a new crop of books for young readers explores the virtues of responsible citizenship.
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U.S. Senators Pen Children's Books While Pondering 2020 Campaigns
This fall and into 2019, multiple U.S. senators whose names have been bandied about as possible presidential contenders in 2020 have written books for young readers.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of December 17, 2018
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a robot who learns what love is, a YA novel about a teen set up on blind dates by a matchmaker, and the story of a teen who relocates to Tokyo.
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Children's and Young Adult Reissues: Fall/Winter 2018
Publishers are reissuing a number of older books for young readers, in some cases because they have gained new relevance in today's headlines.
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Rights Report: Week of December 10, 2018
New deals for Lily Sparks, Lish McBride, Kelly J. Baptist, and others.
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Five-Million-Copy First Printing for Dog Man #6
Scholastic has announced a five-million-copy first printing for 'Dog Man: Brawl of the Wild,' the sixth book in the internationally bestselling series by Dav Pilkey.
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Moving On Up: 'Five Feet Apart'
We spoke with author Rachael Lippincott about the success of her debut YA romance, 'Five Feet Apart,' which is based on the screenplay for the upcoming feature film of the same title.
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Designer Rachel Roy Collaborates with Daughter on YA Debut
Fashion designer, activist, and philanthropist Rachel Roy has teamed up with her daughter, Ava Dash, for a different kind of creative endeavor: a YA novel entitled '96 Words for Love.'
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Wimpy Kid #13 Is Global #1 Bestseller
Abrams has announced that the newest title in Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, 'The Meltdown,' has sold more than two million copies worldwide—in more than 140 countries by 26 publishers—since its publication on October 30.
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Noteworthy Picture Book Sequels: November and December 2018
Picture book sequels hitting shelves this season feature familiar faces and some brand-new stories.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of December 10, 2018
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a bear who loses his beloved hat, a book that acts as a visual guide through a sleep-inducing meditation, and a story about the folklore behind Chinese New Year celebrations.



