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Viral Poet Nikita Gill Reimagines Greek Goddess in Debut YA Trilogy

By Pooja Makhijani | 05/02/2024 @ 03:00PM

Irish-Indian poet Nikita Gill, hailed as Britain's most-followed poet on social media, has published seven volumes of poetry and two novels in the U.K.; now Little, Brown hopes to make Gill a big star in the U.S. as well with her forthcoming YA trilogy inspired by Greek mythology.
Humphrey the Hamster Enters Third Decade as Class Pet

By Sally Lodge | 05/02/2024 @ 03:00PM

Published by Putnam in 2004, Betty G. Birney's 'The World According to Humphrey' introduced a series about a perspicacious hamster who arrives in Room 26 as the new class pet; on May 14, in honor of his 20th anniversary, the hamster returns in 'Happiness According to Humphrey.'
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of May 6, 2024

| 05/02/2024 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book highlighting the importance of imperfection, a middle grade series finale about an animal family, a YA retelling of the Orpheus and Eurydice myth, and more.
Just Announced: 'Sunderworld Vol. I: The Extraordinary Disappointments of Leopold Berry' by Ransom Riggs

By Iyana Jones | 05/02/2024 @ 02:00PM

Ransom Riggs, the creator of the popular Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children series, is writing a new fantasy trilogy for young readers, kicking off with 'Sunderworld, Vol. I: The Extraordinary Disappointments of Leopold Berry.'
Spotlighting 2024 Children's Book Anniversaries

By Sally Lodge | 04/30/2024 @ 04:00PM

Multiple houses are commemorating key milestones for backlist staples this year, and we've assembled a sampling of book anniversaries being celebrated in the first half of 2024.
Rights Report: Week of April 29, 2024

| 04/30/2024 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Molly X. Chang, Sabrina Kleckner, @Jo Whittemore, Kip Wilson, and others.
YA Romantasy: True Love or Passing Fancy?

By Joanne O’Sullivan | 04/26/2024 @ 07:00PM

We spoke with publishers, agents, and authors about readers’ all-consuming passion for romantasy, the influence of BookTok on sales, and why it's become a category that demands to be taken seriously.
Who’s Reading Romantasy?

By Joanne O’Sullivan | 04/26/2024 @ 07:00PM

Agents and editors agree that romantasy has innate appeal for a wide audience.
Children's Publishers Embrace the Taylor Swift Factor

By Shannon Maughan | 04/25/2024 @ 04:00PM

With demand for all things Taylor Swift still going strong, we took a look at a swath of new and forthcoming Swift-inspired children's book projects, including the exclusive announcement of two titles from Little, Brown.
Just Announced: 'Amazing Grapes' by Jules Feiffer

By Iyana Jones | 04/25/2024 @ 03:00PM

HarperCollins Publishers has announced the forthcoming publication of artist and writer Jules Feiffer's first graphic novel created for young readers; 'Amazing Grapes' is scheduled for publication on September 24 under the Michael di Capua Books imprint and will simultaneously release in the U.S. and Canada.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of April 29, 2024

| 04/25/2024 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about the relationship between a caretaker and child, a graphic novel uncovering a mastermind’s plans, a YA tale investigating the existence of an afterlife, and more.
Hearst Home Kids Releases the History Channel's Debut Children's Book

By Sally Lodge | 04/23/2024 @ 03:00PM

Record-breaking sports and cultural moments, and groundbreaking inventions and discoveries are some of the phenomena spotlighted in 'This Day in History for Kids'; the book kicks off a publishing partnership between Hearst Home Kids and the History Channel.
Rights Report: Week of April 22, 2024

| 04/23/2024 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Vania Stoyanova, Rosiee Thor, Brandon James Scott, Marie Voigt, and others.
New and Noteworthy Children's and YA Books: April 2024

| 04/22/2024 @ 09:00AM

The only thing that could outshine an eclipse are the exciting titles for young readers releasing this month, including a high-seas adventure from a Caldecott Medalist, a tale of intergenerational friendship, a YA mystery about a missing mother’s return, and more.
Nikki McClure Adapts Rachel Carson's 1956 Script into Picture Book

By Nathalie op de Beeck | 04/18/2024 @ 04:00PM

Cut-paper artist Nikki McClure’s latest picture book, 'Something About the Sky,' pairs her with one of the foremothers of the environmental movement, Rachel Carson.
Cover Reveal: 'The Frindle Files' by Andrew Clements

By Sally Lodge | 04/18/2024 @ 04:00PM

Twenty-eight years after the late Andrew Clements introduced his iconic debut novel 'Frindle,' Random House will posthumously publish its follow-up, 'The Frindle Files,' on August 27.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of April 22, 2024

| 04/18/2024 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book follow-up tracing a cat and dog's journey, a graphic novel about a band's last shot at fame, a YA fantasy about unlocking lost memories, and more.
Rights Report: Week of April 15, 2024

| 04/16/2024 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Nick Brooks, Nidhi Chanani, Balazs Lorinczi, and others.
Noteworthy Picture Book and Novel Sequels: April 2024

Compiled by Iyana Jones | 04/16/2024 @ 02:00PM

The spring season brings plenty of exciting shifts in nature, and young readers can rely on their favorite series to deliver new additions, including a potato's tale of humility, a spy's battle against worthy competitors, a new addition to a BookTok series sensation, and more.
Just Announced : 'Billy the Kid Comes Home for Christmas' by Dolly Parton

By Iyana Jones | 04/16/2024 @ 02:00PM

Country music icon and literacy activist Dolly Parton's beloved pooch returns in 'Billy the Kid Comes Home for Christmas,' a new standalone sequel picture book from Penguin Workshop.

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