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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of March 19, 2018
Among the books hitting shelves next week are an illustrated story about shoes gone missing in the jungle, a middle grade mystery that grapples with good and evil, and a YA novel about twin brothers navigating race issues.
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New Novel Coming from 'Book Thief' Author Markus Zusak
Random House has announced the publication of 'Bridge of Clay,' a highly anticipated YA novel by Markus Zusak, author of 'The Book Thief.'
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Chelsea Clinton's 'She Persisted' Goes Global
We spoke with activist and former First Daughter Chelsea Clinton and illustrator Alexandra Boiger about their new book, 'She Persisted Around the World: 13 Women Who Changed History.'
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Judi and Ron Barrett Follow Up Their 1970 Classic
The author-and-illustrator duo discuss their new collaboration, 'Lots More Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing,' which hit shelves on March 13.
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Kate DiCamillo Writes Companion Novel to 'Raymie Nightingale'
Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo's next book for middle grade readers is a follow-up to her novel 'Raymie Nightingale.' The novel will be released on October 2.
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Rescuing a Story of Disability, Adversity, and Hope
We spoke with Jessica Kensky and her husband Patrick Downes, both survivors of the Boston Marathon bombing, about their debut picture book, which is inspired by their recovery.
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'Hope Nation' Tour in Photos
This past week, a group of acclaimed authors embarked on a tour in honor of the launch of 'Hope Nation: YA Authors Share Personal Moments of Inspiration.'
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of March 12, 2018
Among the books hitting shelves next week are the first picture book from an award-winning author for adults, a middle grade guidebook for creating playful poetry, and a YA novel about a girl whose father struggles with alcoholism.
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Looking Back, Looking Forward: 60-Plus Years Illustrating and Writing Books for Children
Author-illustrator Sheila Greenwald reflects on her decades-long career and the ever-evolving children's book landscape.
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A Franz Brandenberg-Aliki Classic Returns to Print
The New York Review Children’s Collection adds another timeless tale to its list on March 20 with the reissue of 'I Wish I Was Sick, Too!' by husband-and-wife collaborators Franz Brandenberg and Aliki.
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Sibling Picture Book Collaborators Debut with Two Titles
Since teaming up to write a picture book in 2014, sisters Tara Luebbe and Becky Cattie have sold six books to three publishers, and the first two books are launching this spring.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of March 5, 2018
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about pigging out at a picnic, a middle grade adventure set in the Scottish Highlands, and the much-anticipated launch of a debut YA fantasy trilogy.
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2017 Children's Bestsellers: Thriving Backlists, Popular Tie-Ins, and More
Our exclusive, extensive compilation of the year's bestsellers encompasses a wide range of titles, dominated by series, graphic novels, movie and television tie-ins, and beloved picture books.
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On Tour with Sherri Duskey Rinker
See photo highlights from the author's national tour in celebration of her new picture book, 'Tiny and the Big Dig.'
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Galley Talk: 'Ghost Boys' by Jewell Parker Rhodes
Eugenia Vela, kids’ event and marketing coordinator at BookPeople in Austin, Tex., recommends Jewell Parker Rhodes's powerful new novel about a black boy killed by a police officer.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of February 26, 2018
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a wordless graphic novel about getting away, a middle grade fantasy about a wizard looking for work, and a YA novel about a free-spirited teen coming of age in Saudi Arabia.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of February 19, 2018
Hitting shelves next week are a tale about an upset boy and his soothing rabbit, the true story about one of the world’s first computer programmers, and a poetic picture book about starting over in a new place.
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It Takes a Village: NorthSouth Publishes WNDB Grant Recipient
The first book to emerge from the We Need Diverse Books mentorship program will be released in March, when NorthSouth Books publishes 'The Field' by Baptiste Paul, illustrated by Jacqueline Alcántara.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of February 12, 2018
Hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a traveling cat’s search for home, a nonfiction middle grade book about women’s suffrage, and more.
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The 100th Anniversary of Madeleine L'Engle's Birth Finds Her Legacy Thriving
The late author's birthday is being marked by two key events: the publication of a middle-grade biography, written by her granddaughters, and a long-awaited film of her 1963 Newbery winner, 'A Wrinkle in Time.'



