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A Roundup of 2025’s Best Book Lists for Children and Teens

| 12/18/2025 @ 03:00PM

Before looking ahead to the new year and the exciting titles to come, critics and readers reflected on their most memorable children’s and YA picks. Check out our roundup of notable 2025 Best Books lists.
Children’s Publishers Choose Their Favorite Reads of 2025

Compiled by Diane Roback | 12/16/2025 @ 04:00PM

We asked staffers at children’s publishing houses to tell us about their favorite children’s or YA book they read this year. Here we present their recommendations.
Making Space for Palestinian Children’s Books

By Pooja Makhijani | 12/16/2025 @ 03:00PM

We spoke with Hannah Moushabeck—author and co-owner of Interlink Publishing—and fellow members of the Palestinians in Kidlit support group about the importance of lifting up Palestinian voices and stories.
New Kids’ and YA Books: Weeks of December 22 and 29, 2025

| 12/16/2025 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves in the next two weeks are a picture book journey to China, a picture book tracing the life of a teen sharpshooter, a middle grade novel about saving a magical forest, and more.
Adult Books on Children’s Lit: Fall 2025

Compiled by Emma Kantor | 12/16/2025 @ 02:00PM

We’ve rounded up a selection of new nonfiction books for older readers—including biographies of legendary creators, close-ups on the making of classic books, and essay collections—that pay tribute to the lasting power of children’s literature.
Rights Report: Week of December 15, 2025

| 12/16/2025 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Annie Barrows, Christina Soontornvat, Sarah J. Mendonca, and others.
A Newly Discovered ‘Mr. Willowby’ Book for Christmas

By Shannon Maughan | 12/11/2025 @ 03:00PM

Sixty-two years after the the publication of the beloved holiday picture book 'Mr. Willowby’s Christmas Tree,' a never-before-seen sequel, recently discovered by the late author Robert Barry's son, is now available for young readers.
Forty Years Aboard ‘The Polar Express’

By Sally Lodge | 12/11/2025 @ 03:00PM

Four decades have passed since young readers first climbed on the North Pole-bound Polar Express along with Santa and the narrator of Chris Van Allsburg’s Christmas classic. We spoke with the author and his publishing team about reaching this milestone.
New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of December 15, 2025

| 12/11/2025 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about the joys of friendship, a picture book about connecting through hobbies, a YA thriller about vampires in Paris, and more.
Jane Austen at 250: A YA Book List

Compiled by Emma Kantor | 12/09/2025 @ 03:00PM

As the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth on December 16 draws near, we’ve compiled a selection of new and forthcoming YA novels that pay homage to the author’s wise and witty works.
Noteworthy Picture Book and Novel Sequels: December 2025

| 12/09/2025 @ 02:00PM

Young readers can close out the year with new stories featuring their favorite characters, including a picture book about rival holiday mascots, a graphic novel about a tween baker, a graphic novel series closer following a scientist with a devious alter ego, and more.
Rights Report: Week of December 8, 2025

| 12/09/2025 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Annabelle Cormack, Kiersten White, Aiden Thomas, and others.
Blending History and Mystery for Young Readers

By Taryn Souders | 12/08/2025 @ 09:00AM

Former middle school teacher Taryn Souders, the author of the Edgar Award–nominated 'Coop Knows the Scoop' and other mysteries for young readers, reflects on her penchant for incorporating lesser-known history in her books, including her forthcoming novel, 'Secrets of the Broken House.'
New and Noteworthy Children’s and YA Books: December 2025

| 12/08/2025 @ 09:00AM

The year might be ending but exciting titles to add to your TBR keep coming, including a picture book series starter starring a group of friendly critters, a middle grade novel about a friendship with a sentient snowman, a YA novel about two Black cousins trying to fix past mistakes, and more.
Notable Children’s and YA Series Endings: Fall/Winter 2025

Compiled by Iyana Jones | 12/04/2025 @ 03:00PM

As 2025 comes to a close, we’ve gathered some of the big series for young readers that reached conclusions this season.
New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of December 8, 2025

| 12/04/2025 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a bedtime picture book about a nocturnal creature, a middle grade romance set over spring break, a debut YA horror about twins investigating their mother’s death, and more.
Rights Report: Week of December 1, 2025

| 12/02/2025 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Katherine Rundell, Ellen Oh, James Trevino, and Elizabeth Sagan others.
Babymouse Thriving at 20

By Sally Lodge | 11/25/2025 @ 03:00PM

Two decades ago, sibling collaborators Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm’s peppy cartoon heroine burst onto the still nascent kids’ graphic novel scene in ‘Babymouse: Queen of the World!’; since then, the Babymouse books and two spinoff series have sold more than 3.6 million copies.
New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of December 1, 2025

| 11/25/2025 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book series starter about curating the perfect home, a graphic novel series installment about a forthcoming competition, a YA short story collection from a beloved universe, and more.
Rights Report: Week of November 24, 2025

| 11/25/2025 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Isabel Cañas, Margie Fuston, Tegan Cassell, and others.

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