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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.
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Rights Report: Week of November 20, 2023
New deals for Dwayne Reed, Shamar Knight-Justice), Charlene Rocha, Mary Beth Leatherdale, and others.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of November 27, 2023
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book from a Pulitzer Prize winner and her daughter, a nonfiction book about different functions of the brain, a YA debut featuring an Arthurian fake dating scheme, and more.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of November 20, 2023
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about acclimating to a new city, a middle grade graphic novel about friends fighting for freedom of speech, a YA coming-of-age novel following the love lives of queer teens, and more.
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Just Announced: 'I’m Proud of You' by Craig Melvin
HarperCollins has announced the forthcoming children’s book debut from NBC News’ 'Today' news anchor Craig Melvin; 'I’m Proud of You,' illustrated by Sawyer Cloud, will publish on May 7, 2024, from Quill Tree Books.
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Rights Report: Week of November 13, 2023
New deals for Briana Johnson, Charlotte Lillie Balogh, Kat Ellis, Christy Mandin, and others.
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New and Noteworthy Children's and YA Books: November 2023
No need to fear, November books are here! Highlights include a chapter book about new residents in a San Francisco apartment house, a middle grade tale of free speech, a YA romance debut within the competitive chess circuit, and more.
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Innovative Projects Gain STEAM in Children's Publishing
We took a look at a number of new children’s books and publishing partnerships that spotlight problem-solving and science.
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Are Early Readers Even Accessible for New Readers?
Blogger and children's book expert Melissa Taylor looks at the ways that many early readers are falling short of teaching essential literacy skills.