Highly Anticipated Final Volume of Philip Pullman’s Book of Dust Trilogy Slated for October
Since Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials series debuted 30 years ago, it has become a cultural juggernaut. Now, after five epic novels in two series that sent heroine Lyra Belacqua traveling between worlds, her story will come to an end with 'The Rose Field,' due from Knopf on October 23. more...In Conversation: Varian Johnson and Reggie Brown
Author Varian Johnson and illustrator Reggie Brown discuss their new picture book collaboration, 'Little Big Man,' Black joy, and father-son bonds. more...'Writing the Ding Dang Poem': Tom Angleberger on Getting Kids Excited About Poetry
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The 2025 Children’s Book Week will be revealing a host of programming treats for registered libraries, bookstores, and families, including an adult book creator-driven initiative; original poems, riddles and story starters; and more. more...Four Questions for Jennifer Dugan
Known for her long career in sapphic fiction, author Jennifer Dugan returns to YA romance with 'Summer Girls' after some time spent in adult romance and graphic novels. more...TeenBookCon 2025 in Photos
YA authors and fans gathered in Houston on April 12 for the annual TeenBookCon, a day of YA-centric book festivities. more...Noteworthy Picture Book and Novel Sequels: April 2025
Spring has finally sprung and young readers can enjoy the season with their favorite series, including an illustrated chapter book following a trio’s chaotic trip to the beach, a graphic novel about a family member’s visit, a middle grade novel about revelations about a war, and more. more...PW Summer Reads 2025
For young readers settling into back seats, beach blankets, or park benches, our editors' summer picks include transporting picture books, travel-oriented middle grade, and thrilling YA tellings. MORETurning the Tide on Middle Grade Books
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Our 2024 Facts and Figures compilation of children’s and YA bestsellers includes a wide variety of titles, dominated by middle grade graphic novel series, YA thrillers and romance, and evergreen picture book favorites. more...Where Is the Kid Lit Community Online?
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Authors
In Conversation: Varian Johnson and Reggie Brown
Author Varian Johnson and illustrator Reggie Brown discuss their new picture book collaboration, 'Little Big Man,' Black joy, and father-son bonds.
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Industry News
TeenBookCon 2025 in Photos
YA authors and fans gathered in Houston on April 12 for the annual TeenBookCon, a day of YA-centric book festivities.
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Authors
Four Questions for Jennifer Dugan
Known for her long career in sapphic fiction, author Jennifer Dugan returns to YA romance with 'Summer Girls' after some time spent in adult romance and graphic novels.
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Industry News
2025 Children’s Book Week Presents Full Roster of Event Ideas
The 2025 Children’s Book Week will be revealing a host of programming treats for registered libraries, bookstores, and families, including an adult book creator-driven initiative; original poems, riddles and story starters; and more.
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Authors
'Writing the Ding Dang Poem': Tom Angleberger on Getting Kids Excited About Poetry
Tom Angleberger reflects on his new book, 'Dino Poet: A Graphic Novel,' kicking off a series about a T. rex who fancies himself as something of a T.S. Eliot.
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Book News
Noteworthy Picture Book and Novel Sequels: April 2025
Spring has finally sprung and young readers can enjoy the season with their favorite series, including an illustrated chapter book following a trio’s chaotic trip to the beach, a graphic novel about a family member’s visit, a middle grade novel about revelations about a war, and more.
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Rights Report: Week of April 28, 2025
New deals for Kara Storti, Chrystal D. Giles, Laura Genn, and others.
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Highly Anticipated Final Volume of Philip Pullman’s Book of Dust Trilogy Slated for October
When readers first met her in 'The Golden Compass,' Lyra Belacqua was a young orphan, hiding in a wardrobe at Oxford’s Jordan College, spying on scholars. Now her story will come to an end with 'The Rose Field' by Philip Pullman, due from Knopf on October 23.
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Book News
Children’s Books for Mother's Day and Father’s Day 2025
We’ve gathered a selection of titles for young readers to enjoy with their loved ones this coming Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, ranging from sweet and silly animal tales and moving odes to intergenerational bonds, to stories celebrating quiet moments between parent and child.
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Authors
Q & A with Katie Mazeika
We spoke with Katie Mazeika, author-illustrator and advocate for the neurodivergent and disabled, about her first fiction picture book, 'Maybe Just Ask Me!'