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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of March 27, 2022

| 03/23/2023 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book highlighting music history, a middle grade novel about a girl's relationship to a wandering shark, a YA novel with a new spin on Greek mythology, and more.
New Picture Book 'The Umbrella' Honors Amy Krouse Rosenthal

By Sally Lodge | 03/21/2023 @ 03:00PM

Beth Ferry and Tom Lichtenheld's new collaboration, 'The Umbrella,' a picture book about bringing sunshine to a dreary world, is dedicated to the late children's author Amy Krouse Rosenthal.
Rights Report: Week of March 20, 2022

| 03/21/2023 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Marieke Nijkamp, Kerisa Greene, Beth Ferry, Rebecca Balcárcel, and others.
Celebrating Five Years of Transformational Stories: Close-Up on Rick Riordan Presents

| 03/17/2023 @ 12:00AM

Author and publisher Rick Riordan reflects on half a decade of exceptional storytelling. (Sponsored)
Cover Reveal: 'There Was a Party for Langston'

By Joanne O’Sullivan | 03/16/2023 @ 04:00PM

We spoke with Jason Reynolds about the photograph that inspired his first picture book, 'There Was a Party for Langston,' which is illustrated by Jerome and Jarrett Pumphrey, and due out on October 3.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of March 20, 2023

| 03/16/2023 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book collaboration from a former U.S. poet laureate and a Caldecott Medalist, a middle grade dive into a groundbreaking trial, a YA debut highlighting xenophobia, and more.
Noteworthy Picture Book and Novel Sequels: March 2023

| 03/16/2023 @ 02:00PM

Series continue to blossom with a companion picture book featuring robots learning a lesson, a book following canine pals helping a feline readjust, and a Merlin-inspired YA novel about an apprentice and a prince on a journey.
Rights Report: Week of March 13, 2023

| 03/14/2023 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Roselle Lim, Codie Crowley, Cynthia Leitich Smith, and others.
Picture Books for Women's History Month 2023

By PW reviewers | 03/13/2023 @ 09:00AM

In honor of Women's History Month, we've gathered a selection of books for young readers that showcase female innovators and changemakers from around the world.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of March 13, 2022

| 03/08/2023 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book following an elephant's biking experience, a middle grade mission to find a rare plant, a YA illustrated novel exploring masculinity and queer identity, and more.
Rights Report: Week of March 6, 2023

| 03/08/2023 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Tomi Oyemakinde, Wen-yi Lee, Josh Galarza, E.K. Johnston, and others.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of March 6, 2022

| 03/02/2023 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book highlighting a grandmother's connection to her garden, a middle grade novel following a British stowaway on the Titanic, a YA novel inspired by Greek mythology, and more.
A Newsy Spring for Dog Man

By Sally Lodge | 03/02/2023 @ 10:00AM

Dav Pilkey is bringing back his bestselling hero this month—with much fanfare; on March 28, Scholastic will release 'Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea,' the 11th graphic-novel adventure in a series that has more than 60 million copies in print.
Cover Reveal: 'Billie Blaster and the Robot Army from Outer Space'

By Krystyna Poray Goddu | 02/28/2023 @ 04:00PM

YA fantasy author Laini Taylor switches things up in her forthcoming book, a madcap middle-grade graphic novel in collaboration with her husband, illustrator Jim Di Bartolo.
The Spiderwick Chronicles Turn 20

By Sally Lodge | 02/28/2023 @ 03:00PM

In 2003, Simon & Schuster launched the bestselling Spiderwick Chronicles, created by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black; we spoke with the authors about celebrating this milestone.
Rights Report: Week of February 27, 2023

| 02/28/2023 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Trish Lundy, K.A. Cobell, Jessixa Bagley, Jill Baguchinsky, and others.
Noteworthy Picture Book and Novel Sequels: February 2023

| 02/28/2023 @ 02:00PM

Young readers can keep up with series additions including a tale of hippo siblings making new friends on the beach; a middle grade novel about a girl launching a podcast while helping her formerly incarcerated parent; a story centered on a prophecy that tests the loyalties of rival nations; and more.
Fall 2023 Children's Sneak Previews

Compiled by Shannon Maughan | 02/23/2023 @ 04:00PM

Take a look ahead at some of the big titles for children and teens due out this fall, in our exclusive roundup.

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