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Cover Reveal: 'You: The Story' by Ruta Sepetys

By Ingrid Roper | 09/08/2022 @ 04:00PM

In her newest book, Ruta Sepetys turns from YA historical fiction to the subject of writing to inspire readers to mine their memories and craft personal stories.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of September 12, 2022

| 09/08/2022 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book following a prehistoric child's hunt to find fire, a graphic novel featuring a robot boy's entrance into high school, a YA heist featuring an asexual blackjack whizz, and more.
Rights Report: Week of September 5, 2022

| 09/08/2022 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Sonora Reyes, Kiara Valdez, Diana Tsai Santos, Daphne Benedis-Grab, and others.
Mary Pope Osborne Celebrates 30 Years of the Magic Tree House

By Sally Lodge | 09/01/2022 @ 04:00PM

Launched by Random House in 1992, the bestselling series about siblings going on adventures throughout history and the universe is is credited with catapulting kids into reading—and lots of them; we spoke with Osborne about the origins of the Magic Tree House books and what's on the horizon.
The Reign of Tim Burton's 'Pumpkin Queen'

By Karen Raugust | 09/01/2022 @ 04:00PM

On August 2, Disney Press released its latest young adult take on a classic Disney entertainment property, 'Long Live the Pumpkin Queen' by Shea Ernshaw, based on Tim Burton's 1993 film, 'The Nightmare Before Christmas.'
Kindred Spirits: Children's Authors Reimagine 'Anne of Green Gables'

By Emma Kantor | 09/01/2022 @ 03:00PM

We spoke with the creators of four new and soon-to-be-released retellings of L.M. Montgomery's 1908 novel about their enduring affection for heroine Anne Shirley, and reimagining her story for today’s young readers.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of September 5, 2022

| 09/01/2022 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about nonconformity, a graphic novel featuring a cheerleader-hopeful, a queer YA duology opener about a deathly magical competition, and more.
Rights Report: Week of August 29, 2022

| 09/01/2022 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Candice Jalili, Lillie Vale, Sajni Patel, Nita Tyndall, and others.
Make Some Noise: Close-Up on 'Loud Mouse’ by Idina Menzel and Cara Mentzel

| 08/29/2022 @ 09:00AM

Sisters and coauthors Idina Menzel and Cara Mentzel shared their thoughts on their debut picture book, Loud Mouse; writing for children; building confidence; and the mouse characters they based on their own childhood selves. (Sponsored)
Big Children's Books for Fall 2022

By Claire Kirch, with reporting by Nathalie op de Beeck and Judith Rosen | 08/25/2022 @ 04:00PM

According to a survey of booksellers PW conducted across the country, a broad selection of new releases for all ages and in all genres is certain to appeal to readers—particularly in the children’s category.
Back-to-School Books for Fall 2022

By PW Reviewers | 08/25/2022 @ 03:00PM

As kids embark on a new academic year, we've compiled a list of some back-to-school stories—including picture books to help ease those first-day jitters and novels set in schools both magical and realistic.
Rights Report: Week of August 22, 2022

| 08/25/2022 @ 02:00PM

New deals for MK Pagano, Suja Sukumar, Julie Abe, Carmella Van Vleet, and others.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of August 29, 2022

| 08/25/2022 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a boy's efforts to build his own boat, a graphic novel adaptation of a vampire bunny, a YA mystery about a girl returning to her former high school to investigate a murder, and many more.
New American Girl Is Full-Circle Moment for Author Brit Bennett

By Karen Raugust | 08/23/2022 @ 10:00AM

American Girl is adding a new historical character, Claudie Wells, to its line of middle-grade books and toys; set during the Harlem Renaissance, 'Meet Claudie' is written by Brit Bennett, bestselling author of 'The Mothers' and 'The Vanishing Half,' who is making her first foray into children’s books.
New and Noteworthy Children's and YA Books: August 2022

Compiled by Iyana Jones | 08/22/2022 @ 09:00AM

Close out summer vacation with loads of new books hitting shelves this month. Young readers can follow along as a rock explores the world outside the classroom; navigate the definition of family with the daughter of a pro-wrestling star; immerse themselves in a mystery set at a prep school; and more in our roundup of some of the big new books for kids and teens.
Cover Reveal: 'Ellie Engle Saves Herself' by Leah Johnson

By Idris Grey | 08/18/2022 @ 04:00PM

For her next book for young readers, Leah Johnson, author of the Stonewall Honor Book 'You Should See Me in a Crown,' shifts her attention from YA to middle grade for the first time in 'Ellie Engle Saves Herself,' due out from Disney Hyperion in spring 2023.
Rights Report: Week of August 15, 2022

| 08/18/2022 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Maggie Horne, Robbie Couch, Julie Kwon, Federico Erebia, and others.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of August 22, 2022

| 08/18/2022 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book featuring a new spin on the big bad wolf, a middle grade adventure with an ode to Frankenstein's monster, a YA duology closer about a magical tea-maker preparing for a rebellion, and more.
What's the Buzz?: 'Lightlark' by Alex Aster

By Iyana Jones | 08/11/2022 @ 03:00PM

Two weeks ahead of publication, Alex Aster's series opener 'Lightlark,' which sold for six figures, has already drawn attention with more than 20 million TikTok views.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of August 15, 2022

| 08/11/2022 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week include a picture book following two displaced children after a storm, a middle grade book on a girl discovering her biological pro-wrestling family, a YA novel about a teen's return to a summer camp full of haunting memories, and more.

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