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Workman's Indestructibles Debuts Sesame Street as First-Ever License

By Karen Raugust | 06/06/2023 @ 02:00PM

Workman Kids' bestselling Indestructibles series has made its first foray into licensing, acquiring the rights to 'Sesame Street' from Sesame Workshop. Six books are set for publication this year and next.
Yen Press's JY Imprint Expands with Japanese Chapter Books

By Pamela Brill | 06/01/2023 @ 03:00PM

Middle grade readers with a penchant for manga and anime will get a fresh taste of Japanese kid lit this fall, courtesy of four new titles from Yen Press.
Rights Report: Week of May 29, 2023

| 06/01/2023 @ 02:00PM

New deals for LaDarrion Williams, Meredith Adamo, Marker Snyder, and others.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of June 5, 2023

| 06/01/2023 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about boundaries within friendship, a graphic novel adaptation depicting discrimination, a YA coming-of-age story about three best friends during their first summer apart, and more.
Random House Acquires Boxcar Children Series

By Sally Lodge | 05/31/2023 @ 10:00AM

Random House Children’s Books has acquired rights to the book property from Albert Whitman & Company, and will begin selling the current Boxcar Children titles immediately.
There’s Magic in the World: Close-Up on Pup and Dragon

| 05/31/2023 @ 12:00AM

Pup and Dragon: How to Catch an Elf, the first early graphic novel from the creators of the bestselling How to Catch series, follows a hilarious pup and dragon on a Christmas adventure that involves catching one of Santa's helpers. PW sat down with Karen Shapiro, senior publishing manager at Sourcebooks, and Maryn Arreguín, senior art director at Sourcebooks, to talk about the enduring popularity of the How-to-Catch series, jumping into the graphic novel space, supporting beginning readers, and a whole lot more. (Sponsored)
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of May 29, 2023

| 05/23/2023 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a father-son tradition, a graphic novel based on a video game, a YA second chance romance set in Trinidad, and more.
Rights Report: Week of May 22, 2023

| 05/23/2023 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Bethany Mangle, Alex Crespo, Abby Denson, Jessica Lewis, and others.
Earth Aware Kids Imprint Launches OceanX Adventures Series

By Pamela Brill | 05/22/2023 @ 09:00AM

Taking a deep dive into the world of ocean conservation and education, Insight Editions imprint Earth Aware Kids has partnered with nonprofit OceanX on a collection of middle-grade fiction that aims to further young readers' understanding of their natural surroundings. The first two books debuted in May, with additional titles slated for the fall.
New and Noteworthy Children's and YA Books: May 2023

| 05/19/2023 @ 02:00PM

May brings with it the beginning of warm weather and a slew of new titles for young readers to enjoy, including a picture book about the bountiful love of a group of relatives, a middle grade debut following a tween’s hunt for treasure, a YA companion novel tackling issues surrounding U.S. repatriation laws, and more.
'Diary of a Wimpy Kid #18' Is Coming in October

By Iyana Jones | 05/18/2023 @ 03:00PM

Amulet Books has revealed the cover for Jeff Kinney's No Brainer, set to release on October 24.
Rabbit Jumps into Books with Candlewick, Walker

By Karen Raugust | 05/18/2023 @ 03:00PM

Candlewick Press is publishing a new series of jacketed hardcovers for children with British designer Jo Ham, founder of HAM Editions and creator of Rabbit, the popular character featured in HAM's flagship product lines.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of May 22, 2023

| 05/18/2023 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week include a picture book about a loving gaggle of aunts, a graphic novel about a witch harnessing her powers, a YA novel in verse highlighting police brutality, and more.
James Riley Concludes 'Once Upon Another Time' Trilogy

By Sally Lodge | 05/16/2023 @ 04:00PM

Fantasy author James Riley will bring his most recent series for young readers to a close with 'Happily Ever After,' due from Aladdin on May 30.
Rights Report: Week of May 15, 2023

| 05/16/2023 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Ann Liang, Kelsey B. Toney, Lydia Kang, Lance Rubin, and others.
Children's Books for Mother's Day 2023

Compiled by Iyana Jones | 05/11/2023 @ 03:00PM

We've rounded up 2023 picture books and novels for young readers that reflect the different kinds of relationships shared between mother and child, ranging from affirming and celebratory to challenging and complex.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of May 15, 2023

| 05/11/2023 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a father bear soothing his cub, a middle grade adventure set in the Rainbow Realm, a YA memoir about queer identity, and more.
Cover Reveal: 'Alebrijes' by Donna Barba Higuera

By Linda Lowen | 05/09/2023 @ 04:00PM

Get a first look at Newbery Medalist Donna Barba Higuera's forthcoming middle grade science fiction novel, due out October 3 from Levine Querido.
Rights Report: Week of May 8, 2023

| 05/08/2023 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Amber Chen, Brenda Janowitz, Marcie Flinchum Atkins, and others.
Workman Unveils New Sticker-Based Educational Materials

By Pamela Brill | 05/08/2023 @ 09:00AM

Employing a learning style that has already proven its value in the classroom and at home, Workman Publishing is rolling out a new workbook series that uses stickers to teach kids math and phonics.

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