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Moving On Up: Spy School
We spoke with Spy School author Stuart Gibbs about the latest book in his popular action-adventure series, which releases this month, and why the books appeal to middle grade readers.
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Kickstarter for Third 'Rebel Girls' Brings in More Than $200K
Elena Favilli and Francesca Cavallo of Timbuktu Labs recently launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for 'I Am a Rebel Girl: A Journal to Start Revolutions.'
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Noteworthy Graphic Novel Sequels: October 2018
Featuring witches, amulets, middle school crushes, and more, a number of graphic novel sequels hit the shelves this month.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of October 22, 2018
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about immigration, a middle grade science-filled space romp, and a YA novel that melds history and magic.
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Norton Signs Graphic Memoir by Olympic Protest Hero Tommie Smith
In an announcement timed to coincide with his historic protest at the Olympic games 50 years ago, Norton Young Readers unveiled plans to publish a graphic memoir by 1968 Olympic gold medalist Tommie Smith, to be co-written by Derrick Barnes, an award-winning writer for young readers.
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Rights Report: Week of October 15, 2018
New deals for Tara O'Connor, Eva Gibson, Wendelin Van Draanen, and others.
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Holiday Gift Guide 2018: Gift Books for Younger Readers
We recommend books for kids of all ages.
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Knopf to Publish New Book by Christopher Paolini
Random House Children's Books US and Penguin Random House Children's UK have announced plans to publish a new book of short stories by Christopher Paolini, bestselling fantasy author of the Inheritance Cycle.
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Cover Reveal: 'How to Read a Book'
We spoke with author Kwame Alexander and illustrator Melissa Sweet about their forthcoming picture book, 'How to Read a Book,' a celebration of literacy, the cover of which is revealed here for the first time.
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Noteworthy Middle Grade and YA Sequels: October 2018
Whether realistic fiction or epic fantasies, sequels being published this month feature the return of beloved characters and the promise of new adventures.
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Rights Report: Week of October 8, 2018
New deals for Raina Telgemeier, Kat Ellis, Scott Reintgen, and others.
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New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of October 15, 2018
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a girl who wants to stay awake forever, a Christmas fairy tale by a TV celebrity and his husband, and a middle grade novel about the summer adventures of three boys in small-town Indiana.
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It’s Never Too Early for Self-Improvement: Self-Help Books 2018–2019
As Free Spirit Publishing marks its 35th anniversary this year, its mission remains constant, even as its target audience has expanded.
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Movie Alert: 'The Hate U Give'
A timely novel about racism and police brutality becomes a timely film, with the October 19 release of 'The Hate U Give,' based on Angie Thomas’s debut novel of the same name.
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New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of October 8, 2018
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a YA graphic memoir about a family’s struggle with addiction, a middle grade novel in which an overachiever follows her cryptozoologist mother, and a YA novel about two very different boys falling in love.
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Scholastic Ups Print Run for 'The Wonky Donkey'
In the two weeks since the 'The Wonky Donkey' reprinting was announced—after a YouTube video featuring the picture book went viral—Scholastic has increased the print quantity to 500,000 copies, based on pre-orders.
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Abrams Brings Back Rosie Revere in New Series
Engineer Rosie Revere, architect Iggy Peck, and scientist Ada Twist return in The Questioneers, a new chapter book series by Andrea Beaty, and illustrated by David Roberts.
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It’s Alive! Again! Frankenstein Reimagined
In this roundup, we gather a selection of books for young readers being published in this bicentennial year of Mary Shelley’s 'Frankenstein.'
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New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of October 1, 2018
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book where the action takes place along the book’s gutter, a middle grade adventure novel inspired by fantasy stories, and a YA novel set in a dried-up dystopian southern California.
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Tanglewood Celebrates 25 Years of 'The Kissing Hand'
We spoke with author Audrey Penn about reaching a publishing milestone, and why her picture book continues to ease separation anxiety of children.
PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Katie Green
British author-illustrator Katie Green discusses her graphic memoir ‘Lighter Than My Shadow,’ which traces her long struggle with and recovery from anorexia, as well as why telling the story visually was so important.
