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  • New Kids' and YA Books: Week of December 4, 2023

    Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a grandmother-granddaughter duo working together to create a cultural dish, a picture book inspired by a viral song, a YA thriller about a teen who can jump into other people's bodies, and more.

  • Rights Report: Week of November 27, 2023

    New deals for EricaRidley, Alex Travis, Taylor Grothe, Lili Wilkinson, and others.

  • Rights Report: Week of November 20, 2023

    New deals for Dwayne Reed, Shamar Knight-Justice), Charlene Rocha, Mary Beth Leatherdale, and others.

  • New Kids' and YA Books: Week of November 27, 2023

    Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book from a Pulitzer Prize winner and her daughter, a nonfiction book about different functions of the brain, a YA debut featuring an Arthurian fake dating scheme, and more.

  • New Kids' and YA Books: Week of November 20, 2023

    Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about acclimating to a new city, a middle grade graphic novel about friends fighting for freedom of speech, a YA coming-of-age novel following the love lives of queer teens, and more.

  • Just Announced: 'I’m Proud of You' by Craig Melvin

    HarperCollins has announced the forthcoming children’s book debut from NBC News’ 'Today' news anchor Craig Melvin; 'I’m Proud of You,' illustrated by Sawyer Cloud, will publish on May 7, 2024, from Quill Tree Books.

  • Rights Report: Week of November 13, 2023

    New deals for Briana Johnson, Charlotte Lillie Balogh, Kat Ellis, Christy Mandin, and others.

  • New and Noteworthy Children's and YA Books: November 2023

    No need to fear, November books are here! Highlights include a chapter book about new residents in a San Francisco apartment house, a middle grade tale of free speech, a YA romance debut within the competitive chess circuit, and more.

  • Innovative Projects Gain STEAM in Children's Publishing

    We took a look at a number of new children’s books and publishing partnerships that spotlight problem-solving and science.

  • Are Early Readers Even Accessible for New Readers?

    Blogger and children's book expert Melissa Taylor looks at the ways that many early readers are falling short of teaching essential literacy skills.

  • New Kids' and YA Books: Week of November 13, 2023

    Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book biography about a celebrated children's book creator, a middle grade exploration of asexuality, and a YA debut following the rise and potential fall of a relationship between two Black teens.

  • Noteworthy Picture Book and Novel Sequels: November 2023

    Young readers are sure to fall for new series additions and sequels, including a graphic novel following a kitty’s investigation, a wintry tale of war, a long awaited return to a universe of dragon riders, and more.

  • Rights Report: Week of November 6, 2023

    New deals for Farah Heron, Alison Ames, Nicole Melleby, and others.

  • What’s the Buzz?: 'The Way I Am Now' by Amber Smith

    Amber Smith centers the complex healing process and evolution of a promising relationship in 'The Way I Am Now,' the follow-up to her #BookTok darling 'The Way I Used to Be.'

  • New Kids' and YA Books: Week of November 6, 2023

    Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a child dedicated to keeping a garden against all odds, a graphic novel tracing the budding friendship between two telepaths, a YA thriller about a deadly K-pop competition, and more.

  • Rights Report: Week of October 30, 2023

    New deals for Rachel Reiss, Kalynn Bayron, K.L. Walther, Erin Moonyeen Haley, and others.

  • New Kids' and YA Books: Week of October 30, 2023

    Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book biography about a Chinese artist, a graphic novel adaptation of an award-winning novel about sexual assault, a YA fantasy about a witch and pirate duo attempting to escape an island, and more.

  • Rights Report: Week of October 23, 2023

    New deals for Amber Clement, Chan Chau, Lamar Giles, and others.

  • New and Noteworthy Children's and YA Books: October 2023

    As the weather cools down, cozy up with new books out this month, including a middle grade novel set in 1970s Brooklyn, a chapter book about an investigating duck’s first big case, a nonfiction work highlighting the variety of brain functions, and many more.

  • Noteworthy Picture Book and Novel Sequels: October 2023

    Although it may be the season for tricks, young readers can enjoy new sequels and series additions as a treat. A busy bee plans a birthday party, a family takes a trip to Florida, a town’s ghost population mysteriously dwindles, and more in the big sequels out this month.

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