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Cover Reveal: 'Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.' by Judy Blume

By Ingrid Roper | 01/12/2023 @ 04:00PM

Since the 1970 publication of 'Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.,' Judy Blume refused all offers for a film adaptation, until Kelly Fremon Craig wrote Blume an email that changed her mind.
Noteworthy Picture Book and Novel Sequels: January 2023

| 01/12/2023 @ 03:00PM

Keeping up with a series is one habit we won't break in the new year, with lots of additions to longstanding sagas hitting shelves.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of January 16, 2023

| 01/12/2023 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about the search for a missing pet, a middle grade memoir from a late Caldecott Medalist, a YA novel featuring a fake college acceptance scheme, and more.
Rights Report: Week of January 9, 2023

| 01/10/2023 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Lauren Ho, Jamie D'Amato, Robin Wasley, Christine Calella, and others.
Magsamen and Cartwheel Double Down on Play with New Series

By Karen Raugust | 01/05/2023 @ 04:00PM

Sandra Magsamen and Scholastic's Cartwheel Books imprint are releasing a new series of Let's Play! interactive board books centered on simple childhood games, starting with six titles in May.
Rights Report: Week of January 2, 2023

| 01/05/2023 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Jenn P. Nguyen, Maleeha Siddiqui, Sarah Beth Durst, and others.
New Kids' and YA Books: Weeks of January 2 and 9, 2023

| 01/05/2023 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves this week and next are a picture book biography about a civil rights activist, a middle grade book exploring racial identity, a YA fantasy series starter inspired by Chinese mythology, and more.
A Roundup of 2022's Best Book Lists for Children and Teens

Compiled by Iyana Jones | 12/20/2022 @ 04:00PM

Critics and readers highlighted their most memorable children's and YA titles of the year.
Rights Report: Week of December 19, 2022

| 12/20/2022 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Aisha Bushby, Betsy Aldredge, Shay Youngblood, Lynn Brunelle, and others.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of December 19 and 26, 2022

| 12/20/2022 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves this week and next are a picture book about Lunar New Year preparations, a middle grade graphic novel exploring California wildlife, a YA mystery centered on a London cold case, and more.
Children's Publishers Choose Their Favorite Reads of 2022

Compiled by Diane Roback | 12/15/2022 @ 05:00PM

We asked staffers at children's publishing houses to tell us about their favorite children's or YA book they read this year.
2022 Books for Young Readers on Natural Hair: A Book List

Compiled by Iyana Jones | 12/15/2022 @ 03:00PM

We've gathered a selection of books published this year and forthcoming in 2023 that celebrate the beauty, uniqueness, and community surrounding natural hair.
New Crop of Children's Books Continues Celebrations of Natural Hair

By Iyana Jones | 12/15/2022 @ 03:00PM

2022 has seen a number of books for young readers affirming the beauty of natural hair and highlighting the difficulties children wearing their natural hair can face.
Loggerhead Turtle Yoshi's Odyssey Inspires a Trio of Picture Books

By Nathalie op de Beeck | 12/15/2022 @ 03:00PM

Few sea turtles can claim the title of "international celebrity," but three new picture books celebrate a special loggerhead turtle.
Singer Roberta Flack Makes Children's Book Debut

By Matt Broaddus | 12/13/2022 @ 04:00PM

Fifty years after the release of her classic hit "Killing Me Softly with His Song," singer-songwriter Roberta Flack debuts with an autobiographical picture book.
Rights Report: Week of December 12, 2022

| 12/13/2022 @ 03:00PM

New deals for Tai Manzano, Tom Birdseye, Leila Boukarim, Matt Myklusch, and others.
New and Noteworthy Children's and YA Books: December 2022

| 12/12/2022 @ 09:00AM

New releases due out this month, including a picture book etiquette lesson gone wrong, a queer YA fake romance, a road trip rom-com, and more are sure to be a bright light amid the festive season.
Just Announced: December 8, 2022

| 12/08/2022 @ 03:00PM

Country music star Dolly Parton will make a new addition to her literary catalogue next spring with a picture book from Penguin Young Readers.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of December 12, 2022

| 12/08/2022 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book zooming in on the materials that sustain life, a picture book biography on the man who made his career selling chocolate, a YA heist taking place on the Titanic, and more.
Noteworthy Picture Book and Novel Sequels: December 2022

Compiled by Iyana Jones | 12/08/2022 @ 02:00PM

Young readers can help save the world with a mischievous feline, discover a new picture book from Stacey Abrams, solve the latest mystery set in the Truly Devious universe, and more in the many sequels out this month.

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