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Books for Young Readers Addressing Book Banning
It may be a new year but the issue of book banning is still as prevalent as ever, and authors are finding innovative ways to discuss the issue, with the audience it affects most: children and teens. We've rounded up a selection of recent and forthcoming titles that offer young readers insight into book censorship.
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Just Announced: 'When We Flew Away: A Novel of Anne Frank Before the Diary' by Alice Hoffman
Scholastic has announced the forthcoming publication of 'When We Flew Away: A Novel of Anne Frank Before the Diary,' a new book about Anne Frank by novelist Alice Hoffman.
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Rights Report: Week of January 1, 2024
New deals for Hilary McKay, Matt Rockefeller, Melissa Dassori, Amy Matsushita-Beal, and others.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Weeks of January 1 and January 8, 2024
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book celebrating a New York City community, a graphic novel about the risks of falling in love, a YA novel following a teen's experience facing her grief in nature, and more.
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Children's Publishers Choose Their Favorite Reads of 2023
We asked staffers at children's publishing houses to tell us about their favorite children's or YA book they read this year.
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A Roundup of 2023's Best Book Lists for Children and Teens
We've rounded up a number of publications' selections for Best Books of the Year for young readers.
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Rights Report: Week of December 18, 2023
New deals for Rachael Lippincott, Alyson Derrick, Alicia Jasinska, Corey Ann Haydu, and others.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of December 25, 2023
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a graphic novel series addition about a prank gone wrong, a picture book inspired by Toni Morrison's work, and a YA thriller about a girl with no memories.
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Noteworthy Children's Series Ending in 2023
Several popular series for children and teens closed the final chapter of their stories this season. We've rounded up series finales that marked the end of an era for readers who have grown up alongside beloved characters.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of December 18, 2023
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book featuring a naughty kitty's quest to find an Easter staple, a picture book following a monster's passionate campaign for its favorite holiday, and a graphic novel highlighting shifts in a queer couple's relationship.
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'What Do You Do with an Idea?' Author Kobi Yamada Acts on Lightbulb Moments
We spoke with Kobi Yamada, president and CEO of independent publisher Compendium and author of the popular picture book What Do You Do with an Idea? and its sequels, about the book's continued resonance 10 years after its debut.
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Rights Report: Week of December 11, 2023
New deals for Sunya Mara, Yamile Saied Mendez, K.J. Reilly, and others.
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New and Noteworthy Children's and YA Books: December 2023
The year finishes strong with exciting new titles out this month including a picture book reprising beloved hippo characters, a romance debut featuring a fake-dating scheme, a YA love story about finding one’s soulmate, and more.
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New and Forthcoming Books for Young Readers About Unhoused Children
We've rounded up a selection of titles from 2023 and 2024 for children and teens, both fiction and memoir, that portray a variety of experiences with housing insecurity.
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2023 Holiday Books for Kids and Teens
Get into the holiday spirit with these seasonal books for young readers, including the return of a beloved reindeer, a first-timer's guide to celebrating Hanukkah, and more.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of December 11, 2023
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book sequel reprising characters from more than 45 years ago, a philosophical chapter book exploring death, a YA romance set in wintry Japan, and more.
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Rights Report: Week of December 4, 2023
New deals for Diana Rodriguez Wallach, Lovi Goyal Yu, Kim Arcand, and others.
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Noteworthy Picture Book and Novel Sequels: December 2023
We have to bid 2023 farewell, but young readers won't have to say goodbye to beloved characters quite yet.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of December 4, 2023
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a grandmother-granddaughter duo working together to create a cultural dish, a picture book inspired by a viral song, a YA thriller about a teen who can jump into other people's bodies, and more.
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Rights Report: Week of November 27, 2023
New deals for Erica Ridley, Alex Travis, Taylor Grothe, Lili Wilkinson, and others.