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Rights Report: Week of March 6, 2023

| 03/08/2023 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Tomi Oyemakinde, Wen-yi Lee, Josh Galarza, E.K. Johnston, and others.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of March 6, 2022

| 03/02/2023 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book highlighting a grandmother's connection to her garden, a middle grade novel following a British stowaway on the Titanic, a YA novel inspired by Greek mythology, and more.
A Newsy Spring for Dog Man

By Sally Lodge | 03/02/2023 @ 10:00AM

Dav Pilkey is bringing back his bestselling hero this month—with much fanfare; on March 28, Scholastic will release 'Dog Man: Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea,' the 11th graphic-novel adventure in a series that has more than 60 million copies in print.
Cover Reveal: 'Billie Blaster and the Robot Army from Outer Space'

By Krystyna Poray Goddu | 02/28/2023 @ 04:00PM

YA fantasy author Laini Taylor switches things up in her forthcoming book, a madcap middle-grade graphic novel in collaboration with her husband, illustrator Jim Di Bartolo.
The Spiderwick Chronicles Turn 20

By Sally Lodge | 02/28/2023 @ 03:00PM

In 2003, Simon & Schuster launched the bestselling Spiderwick Chronicles, created by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black; we spoke with the authors about celebrating this milestone.
Rights Report: Week of February 27, 2023

| 02/28/2023 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Trish Lundy, K.A. Cobell, Jessixa Bagley, Jill Baguchinsky, and others.
Noteworthy Picture Book and Novel Sequels: February 2023

| 02/28/2023 @ 02:00PM

Young readers can keep up with series additions including a tale of hippo siblings making new friends on the beach; a middle grade novel about a girl launching a podcast while helping her formerly incarcerated parent; a story centered on a prophecy that tests the loyalties of rival nations; and more.
Fall 2023 Children's Sneak Previews

Compiled by Shannon Maughan | 02/23/2023 @ 04:00PM

Take a look ahead at some of the big titles for children and teens due out this fall, in our exclusive roundup.
New and Noteworthy Children's and YA Books: February 2023

| 02/23/2023 @ 03:00PM

February marks the season of love and readers are sure to find new books out this month to adore, including a picture book following one family's long day of adventure, a middle grade book about using food as a source of familial connection, a YA novel following two teens grappling with mental health, grief, alcoholism, and more.
Rights Report: Week of February 20, 2023

| 02/23/2023 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Sher Lee, Sofia Szamosi, Louisa Onomé, ONeillJones, and others.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of February 27, 2022

| 02/23/2023 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a worm's selfishness, a middle grade novel about a boy connecting to the game of chess, a YA novella revisiting familiar characters, and more.
The Grinch Returns in First-Ever Sequel

By Sally Lodge | 02/23/2023 @ 11:00AM

'How the Grinch Lost Christmas!,' a sequel to the Seussian classic, wiill be released on September 5 with a 300,000-copy first printing.
No Plans for Dahl Text Changes from U.S., European Publishers

By Joanne O’Sullivan | 02/23/2023 @ 10:00AM

A report in the 'Daily Telegraph' has sparked widespread controversy, revealing that new editions of Roald Dahl’s body of work issued by U.K. publisher Puffin Books would contain language replacing some of the author's original text, removing potentially offensive words.
'Horse Crazy' Inspires a Series for Young Readers

By Nathalie op de Beeck | 02/16/2023 @ 03:00PM

Starting this spring, Cameron Kids will publish Pulitzer Prize-nominated reporter Sarah Maslin Nir's Once Upon a Horse series for middle grade readers.
Rights Report: Week of February 13, 2023

| 02/16/2023 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Julie Kagawa, Gemma Cary, Trinity Nguyen, and others.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of February 20, 2022

| 02/16/2023 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book featuring an aquatic pair of friends learning to compromise, a young readers adaptation on combatting racism, a YA romance about a school's matchmaking system, and more.
PEN America List Highlights Banned Picture Books for Young Readers

By Andrew Albanese | 02/16/2023 @ 10:00AM

In a release this week PEN America noted 317 of the 1,648 banned titles the organization tracked during the 2021-2022 school year were picture books for young readers, with 19 picture books targeted more than once.
Amanda Gorman and Christian Robinson Partner for New Picture Book

By Iyana Jones | 02/15/2023 @ 10:00AM

Presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman is partnering with Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Honor winner Christian Robinson for a new picture book, called 'Something, Someday.'
Rebel Girls Enters Google Kids Space with Audio, E-book Content

By Karen Raugust | 02/15/2023 @ 10:00AM

Rebel Girls, the publishing-based empowerment brand, has announced a digital content partnership with Google.
Children's Books for Black History Month 2023

By PW reviewers | 02/13/2023 @ 09:00AM

In honor of Black History Month, we've gathered a selection of titles for young readers that commemorate the impact of African American cultural and political figures both past and present.

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