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On Picture Books and Baking

By Pooja Makhijani | 02/10/2026 @ 03:00PM

PW contributor Pooja Makhijani gives her recipe for how she created her new picture book, 'Bread Is Love,' inspired by her life-affirming and nourishing ritual of baking.
Rights Report: Week of February 9, 2026

| 02/09/2026 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Kacen Callender, Erin Cotter, Cheryl Isaacs, and others.
New and Noteworthy Children’s and YA Books: February 2026

| 02/09/2026 @ 09:00AM

This month's offerings include a picture book from a beloved librarian, a middle grade novel in verse about a tween's appreciation for her local library, a YA novel grappling with the aftereffects of trauma, and more.
Just Announced: 'The Siren' by Tomi Adeyemi

By Iyana Jones | 02/05/2026 @ 03:00PM

Henry Holt Books for Young Readers has announced the forthcoming publication of 'The Siren,' the new YA dark academia by 'Children of Blood and Bone' author Tomi Adeyemi.
2026 Black History Month Picture Book Biographies

Compiled by Iyana Jones | 02/05/2026 @ 03:00PM

In honor of Black History Month, 'PW' showcases a selection of picture book offerings that highlight the achievements and impact of influential Black figures throughout history.
Fall 2026 Children’s Sneak Previews

Compiled by Shannon Maughan | 02/05/2026 @ 02:00PM

See highlights of the children's and YA titles due out next season—including highly anticipated debuts, follow-ups to bestselling novels, and collaborations between favorite authors and illustrators—in our exclusive roundup.
New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of February 9, 2026

| 02/05/2026 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book highlighting a family reunion, a middle grade novel showcasing the devastating effects of Hurricane Harvey, a YA fantasy about a teen attempting to regain the gods’ favor for her kingdom, and more.
Cover Reveal: 'Mexikid Dreams' by Pedro Martín

By Joanne O’Sullivan | 02/03/2026 @ 04:00PM

The hilarious and heartful imaginings and experiences of Pedro Martín's childhood are the subject of his upcoming graphic novel memoir, 'Mexikid Dreams,' the follow-up to his Newbery Honor–winning debut graphic novel 'Mexikid.'
Rights Report: Week of February 2, 2026

| 02/02/2026 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Malinda Lo, Mel Hammond, Yamile Saied Méndez, and others.
New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of February 2, 2026

| 01/29/2026 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a modern picture book retelling of a classic fairy tale, a middle grade novel highlighting a tween’s love of the library, a dark academia YA novel about the cutthroat social politics of a magical Ivy League school, and more.
Noteworthy Picture Book and Novel Sequels: January 2026

| 01/29/2026 @ 02:00PM

It might be a new year, but there’s no need for young readers to leave their favorite series behind.
Rights Report: Week of January 26, 2026

| 01/29/2026 @ 01:00PM

New deals for Charlene Thomas, Michelle Jing Chan, Sarah Suk, and others.
Scholastic Celebrates Baby-sitters Club 40th Anniversary with Three New Projects

By Shannon Maughan | 01/22/2026 @ 04:00PM

Scholastic will mark four decades of Ann M. Martin's beloved and groundbreaking series about four enterprising middle school BFFs with a trio of new books.
New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of January 26, 2026

| 01/22/2026 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book biography on a civil rights activist, a graphic novel memoir about a tween’s transfer to an all-girls school, a YA retelling of 'The Great Gatsby' featuring Black protagonists, and more.
Rights Report: Week of January 19, 2026

| 01/22/2026 @ 01:00PM

New deals for Jesmeen Kaur Deo, Chad Sell, Jenny L. Howe, Erin Soderberg Downing, and more.
Somali Author Shugri Salh on the Power of Words

By Shugri Salh | 01/15/2026 @ 04:00PM

Shugri Salh, author of the memoir ‘The Last Nomad,’ reflects on her picture book debut, ‘Suuban’s First Day,’ current events, and how words have the capacity both to heal and to harm.
New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of January 19, 2026

| 01/15/2026 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book highlighting a ritual for natural hair, a middle grade novel about a tween discovering her royal ancestry, a YA mystery about exonerating a late Black teen, and more.
Cover Reveal: Fright and Fun Collide in R.J. Palacio’s Halloween Picture Book

By Sally Lodge | 01/13/2026 @ 04:00PM

R.J. Palacio, author of the 16-million-copy middle grade bestseller 'Wonder,' has teamed up with A Series of Unfortunate Events illustrator Brett Helquist for a Halloween-themed picture book due out in July from Random House.

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