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Back-to-School Books for Fall 2023

By PW reviewers | 07/10/2023 @ 09:00AM

As a new academic year approaches, we’ve compiled a list of some back-to-school stories—including picture book comedies and heartwarming tales—to help ease those first-day jitters.
Rights Report: Week of July 3, 2023

| 07/06/2023 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Alyssa Villaire, Jennifer Dugan, Safiya Zerrougui, and others.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of July 10, 2023

| 07/06/2023 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book highlighting mindfulness practices, a middle grade novel about overcoming the fear of an obstacle course, a YA tale of grief, and more.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of July 3, 2023

| 06/29/2023 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book featuring a seagull and his love for a new garment, a graphic novel set in a superhero universe, a 'Heathers'-inspired YA mystery, and more.
Rights Report: Week of June 26, 2023

| 06/27/2023 @ 03:00PM

New deals for Aida Salazar, Rebecca Hazelton, Janet Fox, Allison Steinfeld, and others.
New and Noteworthy Children's and YA Books: June 2023

| 06/26/2023 @ 09:00AM

Young readers can jumpstart their summer TBR with big books out this month, including a picture book tale about friendships and boundaries, a middle grade book featuring one Chinese American boy tackling changes at home and school, a semi-autobiographical graphic novel debut, and many more.
Spring 2024 Children’s Sneak Previews

Compiled by Shannon Maughan | 06/22/2023 @ 04:00PM

Take a look ahead at some of the big titles for children and teens due out next spring, in our exclusive roundup.
What’s the Buzz?: 'Immortal Dark' by Tigest Girma

By Iyana Jones | 06/22/2023 @ 03:00PM

Readers craving a story featuring Black vampires who are unafraid to wield their powers for good, bad, and the morally in between can look forward to Tigest Girma's debut novel, 'Immortal Dark,' which will be published in fall 2024.
Previously Unpublished Maurice Sendak Book Coming Next February

By Joanne O’Sullivan | 06/22/2023 @ 03:00PM

'Ten Little Rabbits,' a never-before-published counting picture book by Maurice Sendak, will be released by HarperCollins Children's Books on February 6, 2024.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of June 26, 2023

| 06/22/2023 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book potluck among creepy creatures, a graphic novel about a trip to an alien convention, a YA debut about a siren who is willing to do anything to keep her identity a secret, and more.
New Neil Gaiman Picture Book to Benefit UNHCR

By Iyana Jones | 06/20/2023 @ 03:00PM

This fall, HarperCollins Children's Books imprint Quill Tree Books will publish 'What You Need to Be Warm,' a picture book highlighting displacement, written by author and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Goodwill Ambassador Neil Gaiman and illustrated by various artists.
Rights Report: Week of June 19, 2023

| 06/20/2023 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Austin Siegemund-Broka, Emily Wibberley, Ravena Guron, others.
Noteworthy Picture Book and Novel Sequels: June 2023

| 06/15/2023 @ 03:00PM

We’ve rounded up new additions to series, including a graphic novel following two food friends facing their fears, a YA mystery about the return of an FBI trainee when a killer’s brother seeks vengeance, a trilogy closer following one girl’s rise to power, and more.
Rights Report: Week of June 12, 2023

| 06/15/2023 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Lora Senf, Jonell Joshua, Catherine Doyle, Sarah J. Mendonca, and others.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of June 19, 2023

| 06/15/2023 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book biography about the first Black woman to serve as a Supreme Court Justice, a graphic novel highlighting food during a family's immigration, a YA mystery following two sisters as they investigate a secretive community, and more.
Just Announced: 'Cat Kid Comic Club: Influencers' by Dav Pilkey

By Iyana Jones | 06/15/2023 @ 02:00PM

Dav Pilkey, author and illustrator of the popular Dog Man graphic novels, is set to release a new book in the Cat Kid spinoff series.
Children's Books for Father's Day 2023

By PW reviewers | 06/08/2023 @ 03:00PM

We've gathered a selection of celebratory titles for young readers to enjoy with their loved ones this coming Father's Day, ranging from outdoor adventures and big family reunions to contemplative tales about the nature of fatherly—and grandfatherly—love, and more.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of June 12, 2023

| 06/08/2023 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a companion picture book about the value of creativity in classrooms, a middle grade survival story, a YA psychological thriller featuring a cult, and more.
David Sedaris to Publish His First Book for Children

By Emma Kantor | 06/08/2023 @ 12:00PM

TOON Books has announced plans to publish the first picture book by acclaimed humorist David Sedaris, illustrated by the late author-illustrator Ian Falconer, creator of the popular Olivia series.
Rights Report: Week of June 5, 2023

| 06/06/2023 @ 02:00PM

New deals announced for Hannah Reynolds, Debbi Michiko Florence, Daniel Nayeri, Lee Wind, and more.

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