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New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of March 16, 2026

| 03/12/2026 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book from a beloved queer performer, a middle grade novel highlighting Indigenous history, a YA trilogy closer following a teen’s final battle to save his kingdom from his evil uncle, and more.
Rights Report: Week of March 9, 2026

| 03/10/2026 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Jenna Voris, Sonido Reyes, Beck Kubric, and others.
New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of March 9, 2026

| 03/05/2026 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book following a child navigating Ramadan, a middle grade novel about tweens who are determined to sabotage their parents’ relationship, a speculative YA novel about a teen living with depression, and more.
Rights Report: Week of March 2, 2026

| 03/03/2026 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Libba Bray, Julie Restivo, Audrey Goldberg, and others.
A New Day for Langston Hughes’s ‘The Weary Blues’

By Iyana Jones | 02/26/2026 @ 03:00PM

In an effort to keep the creative endeavors and spirit of late African American poet Langston Hughes alive, HarperCollins recently released 'Melodies of the Weary Blues,' a picture book anthology revisiting the poetry collection of the same name with a slate of Black illustrators.
New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of March 2, 2026

| 02/26/2026 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a new picture book from the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, a middle grade novel following tweens surviving an earthquake, a YA speculative romance, and more.
Noteworthy Picture Book and Novel Sequels: February 2026

| 02/26/2026 @ 02:00PM

PW’s selection of notable series installments includes a picture book about showing appreciation, a scary illustrated novel about food that bites back, a middle grade novel about international tween spies, and more.
Rights Report: Week of February 23, 2026

| 02/23/2026 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Cairo Aibangbee, Taylor Hartley, Jasmine Guillory, and others.
New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of February 23, 2026

| 02/19/2026 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book ode to springtime, a middle grade adventure based on Indigenous American tales, a YA fiction anthology highlighting climate change, and more.
Rights Report: Week of February 16, 2026

| 02/18/2026 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Cory Doctorow, J.R. Doyle, Blue Delliquanti, and others.
New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of February 16, 2026

| 02/12/2026 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book biography about a famous magician, a middle grade novel about time-traveling tweens fighting to save the future, a postapocalyptic YA romance, and more.
Spring 2026 Children's Previews Listings

| 02/12/2026 @ 01:00PM

See our selection of listings of publishers’ titles for young readers due out in spring 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.'

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