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Cover Reveal: 'Where Are You, Brontë?' by Tomie dePaola

By Shannon Maughan | 10/10/2024 @ 04:00PM

Award-winning author-illustrator Tomie dePaola’s death in 2020 was an enormous loss for the world of children’s books. But it turns out there was another gift still to be added to his legacy.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of October 14, 2024

| 10/10/2024 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book showcasing the value of affection, a middle grade novel exploring the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls crisis, an intergenerational YA novel, and more.
In Brief: October 10, 2024

| 10/10/2024 @ 02:00PM

Recently collaborators celebrated the launch of a picture book poem that will soon be in outer space, a book festival took place, an author spoke with local media, and a spooky launch was held for an author.
'Guess How Much I Love You' at 30

By Sally Lodge | 10/08/2024 @ 03:00PM

Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram's exploration of unconditional love, 'Guess How Much I Love You,' has been published in 57 languages and has sold 60 million copies worldwide since its debut three decades ago. Candlewick is celebrating the milestone with the debut ebook edition, event kits, and more.
Rights Report: Week of October 7, 2024

| 10/08/2024 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Joelle Wellington, Zanni L. Arnot, Grace Desmarais, and others.
Just Announced: 'Dear Manny' by Nic Stone

By Iyana Jones | 10/03/2024 @ 04:00PM

Nic Stone will close out her YA Dear Martin series with the newly announced novel 'Dear Manny,' set for release from Crown Books for Young Readers on March 25, 2025.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of October 7, 2024

| 10/03/2024 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book depicting the construction of a famous bridge, a middle grade sequel about a highly anticipated first day, a YA fantasy about the opponents of an impending political marriage, and more.
A Pair of Space-centric Picture Books Achieve Liftoff

By Shannon Maughan | 10/01/2024 @ 03:00PM

This fall, two new picture books explore the curiosity, science, history, and art behind some distinctive missions—each with a very special payload—to the final frontier: outer space.
Rights Report: Week of September 30, 2024

| 10/01/2024 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Marissa Meyer, Olivia A. Cole, Ashley Woodfolk, and others.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of September 30, 2024

| 09/26/2024 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are an anniversary edition picture book, a graphic novel duology closer from queer musicians, a YA novel about navigating substance abuse, and more.
Noteworthy Picture Book and Novel Sequels: September 2024

| 09/24/2024 @ 02:00PM

Fall is upon us and young readers can cozy up with familiar characters heading into new adventures, including a middle grade book about a Black tween during the segregation era, a picture book guide to decoding animal behavior, a middle grade novel following a tween’s journey to London, and more.
Rights Report: Week of September 23, 2024

| 09/24/2024 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Sarah Everett, Natalie Naudus, Elise Kova, and others.
New Patrick Ness Trilogy to Be Set in the 'Chaos Walking' World

By Joanne O’Sullivan | 09/24/2024 @ 12:00PM

Walker Books has acquired the New World trilogy by Patrick Ness, a new series set in the world of Ness's bestselling Chaos Walking world; the first book, 'Piper at the Gates of Dusk,' is set to publish in the U.S. and U.K. in spring 2026.
2024 Halloween Reads for Kids and Teens

Compiled by Iyana Jones | 09/23/2024 @ 09:00AM

It’s never too early to get into the Halloween spirit! Young readers can prepare for tricks and treats with books including a picture book featuring an innovative witch, a tale of friendship between a ghost and a human, a middle grade story following a tween’s rise to spooky royalty, and more.
Paul Zelinsky's Window Display Takes Center Stage at Books of Wonder

By Pamela Brill | 09/19/2024 @ 03:00PM

At Books of Wonder in New York City, the story behind Alex London’s picture book 'Still Life' is played out in a life-sized window display this month, designed by the book’s illustrator, Caldecott Medalist Paul O. Zelinsky.
On the Horizon: 2024–2025 Children's Books in Translation

Compiled by Emma Kantor | 09/19/2024 @ 03:00PM

Publishers shared some of the recent and forthcoming children's titles in translation they're especially proud to be bringing to U.S. readers, from thought-provoking picture books to YA fantasies and more.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of September 23, 2024

| 09/19/2024 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book debut from a YouTube star, a middle grade journey through a dystopian landscape, a YA mystery following an investigation that brings a cold case back to life, and more.
Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month Books for Young Readers 2024

Compiled by Iyana Jones | 09/17/2024 @ 03:00PM

Check out our roundup of new and recent books for young readers that highlight varying aspects of Hispanic and Latinx culture in honor of Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month (September 15 through October 15).
Rights Report: Week of September 16, 2024

| 09/16/2024 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Melissa de la Cruz, Adib Khorram, Romina Garber, and others.

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