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Whither Children's Bookselling?

By Leonard S. Marcus | 04/19/2022 @ 12:01AM

Historian Leonard S. Marcus examines the evolution and impact of children's bookselling, beginning with the surge in independent children’s-only bookstores that began in late 1970s and continues today.
What's the Buzz?: 'Blood Scion' by Deborah Falaye

By Iyana Jones | 04/14/2022 @ 04:00PM

The first in an anticipated duology, 'Blood Scion' by Deborah Falaye joins the growing Afrofantasy genre alongside such popular novels as Tomi Adeyemi's 'Children of Blood and Bone' and Namina Forna's 'The Gilded Ones.'
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of April 18, 2022

| 04/14/2022 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves this week are a picture book about a skater finding his crew, a graphic novel featuring bug scouts, a YA Jane Austen reimagining, and more.
Rights Report: Week of April 11, 2022

| 04/12/2022 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Natasha Preston, Elizabeth Wein, Ann Dávila Cardinal, and others.
Brandon Sanderson Looks 'Skyward' with New Books for Young Readers

By Sally Lodge | 04/07/2022 @ 04:00PM

Bestselling fantasy novelist Brandon Sanderson is having a banner year—with another taking shape; we spoke with the author about his numerous forthcoming books for young readers.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of April 11, 2022

| 04/07/2022 @ 02:00PM

Books hitting shelves this week include a picture book featuring a feathered friend determined to be in first place, a middle grade graphic novel on living with ADHD, a YA novel in which a high school prank war leads to romance, and more.
Rights Report: Week of April 4, 2022

| 04/05/2022 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Becky Dean, Wendy Heard, Aden Polydoros, Alison Stine, and others.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of April 4, 2022

| 03/31/2022 @ 02:00PM

Books hitting shelves this week include a picture book of affirmations for young readers, a middle grade comic on the complexity of gender, a YA novel in verse about two queer girls falling into a dysfunctional relationship, and more.
Rights Report: Week of March 28, 2022

| 03/29/2022 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Ann Zhao, Kate Scelsa, Farah Naz Rishi, and others.
New and Noteworthy Children's and YA Books: March 2022

Compiled by Gilcy Aquino | 03/28/2022 @ 09:00AM

A child celebrates dress-up day at school—a day late; a girl who was raised by mystical birds embarks on an adventure; a young animator and a poet find love; and more in our roundup of some of the big new books for young readers.
Children's Books to Celebrate Easter, Passover, and Spring 2022

By PW Reviewers | 03/28/2022 @ 09:00AM

We've gathered a selection of new and noteworthy springtime picture books for young readers, both secular and spiritual.
Random House to Bring Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu’s 'Joy' to Picture Book Readers

By Sally Lodge | 03/24/2022 @ 03:00PM

Random House Children's Books has announced the September 27 publication of 'The Little Book of Joy,' a picture book adaptation of 'The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World' by Nobel Peace Prize winners His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu, with Douglas Abrams, illustrated by Rafael López.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of March 28, 2022

| 03/24/2022 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves this week are the adventure of a pegasus in search of friends, a magic-infused middle grade book about a rabbit finding a new home, a YA medieval novel about a queer hero looking for true love, and more.
Rights Report: Week of March 21, 2022

| 03/22/2022 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Elle Gonzalez Rose, Alex Crespo, Tanita S. Davis, Sophie Escabasse, and others.
First Look: 'Skandar and the Unicorn Thief'

By Joanne O’Sullivan | 03/17/2022 @ 04:00PM

We spoke with Annabel Steadman, pen name A.F. Steadman, about her highly anticipated debut, 'Skandar and the Unicorn Thief.'
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of March 21, 2022

| 03/17/2022 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves this week are a picture book about school dress-up day, a WWII-era middle grade novel, a YA novel about a queer musician, and more.
Rights Report: Week of March 14, 2022

| 03/15/2022 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Christina Li, Trung Le Nguyen, Olivia Worley, and others.
Noteworthy Picture Book and Novel Sequels: March 2022

Compiled by Gilcy Aquino | 03/15/2022 @ 02:00PM

Time marches on and so do several series for young readers this month.
Cover Reveal: 'I Don’t Care' Has a Backstory of First Evers and Friendship

By Sally Lodge | 03/10/2022 @ 04:00PM

We took a first look at 'I Don't Care,' a picture book ode to friendship by Julie Fogliano, illustrated by Caldecott Honorees and best friends Molly Idle and Juana Martinez-Neal.
Books for Young Readers Celebrate Women's History Month

By Claire Kirch | 03/10/2022 @ 03:00PM

We spotlighted four new and forthcoming illustrated books that pay tribute to a variety of women and girls around the world who have done extraordinary things to inspire social and political change.

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