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Scholastic Announces 'Wonky Donkey' Sequel

By Emma Kantor | 04/01/2019 @ 10:00AM

Capitalizing on the picture book turned viral video sensation, 'The Wonky Donkey,' Scholastic has announced the global release of a sequel, 'The Dinky Donkey.'
New 'Crayons' Picture Book to Get 1M First Printing

By Sue Corbett | 04/01/2019 @ 10:00AM

'The Crayons’ Christmas' by collaborators Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers, goes on sale October 15, with a first print run of one million copies.
Ian Falconer Switches Publishers for New Book

By Sue Corbett | 03/28/2019 @ 04:00PM

Ian Falconer, creator of the internationally bestselling book series about Olivia the pig, is swapping porcine characters for canines in his first picture book outside of the Olivia universe: 'Two Dogs' will be published by Harper’s Michael di Capua Books in April 2020.
Gidwitz Expands Collaborative Middle Grade Series

By Sally Lodge | 03/28/2019 @ 04:00PM

'The Chupacabras of the Río Grande' is Newbery Honor-winning author Adam Gidwitz's third collaboration in the Unicorn Rescue Society series.
Noteworthy Novel Sequels: March 2019

| 03/28/2019 @ 03:00PM

This month, middle grade and YA novel sequels offer fantasy realms, super (and not so super) heroes, middle grade adventures, reformed bullies, and theater kids.
New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of April 1, 2019

| 03/28/2019 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about the creatures who live on the forest floor, a time-traveling middle grade adventure, and a YA novel about two friends who travel to India together.
On Tour with Mac Barnett

| 03/26/2019 @ 03:00PM

Author Mac Barnett recently toured in celebration of 'Circle,' marking the conclusion of his Shapes picture book trilogy, illustrated by Jon Klassen; see our photo essay for highlights from the events.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of March 25, 2019

| 03/21/2019 @ 03:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a book hoarding pig who can't read, a middle grade novel about a bully who gets a second chance, and a myth-infused science fiction YA novel.
The Enemy Child Who Became a Leader: A U.S. Congressman's Story of Incarceration

By Claire Kirch | 03/19/2019 @ 03:00PM

Andrea Warren's new book, 'Enemy Child,' is a timely nonfiction account of Norm Mineta, who was taken as a boy by military police with his Japanese-American family to an internment camp in Wyoming, where they lived for the duration of World War II.
Rights Report: Week of March 18, 2019

| 03/19/2019 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Tanya Boteju, Alysa Wishingrad, Shannon and Dean Hale, Shivaun Plozza, and others.
Random House to Publish Spanish Editions of Seuss Classics

By Emma Kantor | 03/18/2019 @ 10:15AM

Beginning this spring, Random House Children’s Books will publish Spanish-language editions of classic picture books by the late Dr. Seuss.
'Green Book' Movie Lifts Up Sales for Backlist Picture Book

By Claire Kirch | 03/14/2019 @ 04:00PM

The success of the 2018 film release 'Green Book' has helped to dramatically boost sales for a backlist picture book that Lerner released in 2010.
Noteworthy Picture Book Sequels: March 2019

| 03/14/2019 @ 03:00PM

Picture book sequels pubbing this month include the return of an endearing odd couple, a fox detective, an aquatic duo, and more.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of March 18, 2019

| 03/14/2019 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a burgling baby, an illustrated collection of Mr. Rogers poetry, and a YA novel about a teen's harrowing journey across the U.S.-Mexico border.
Rights Report: Week of March 11, 2019

| 03/12/2019 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Marit Weisenberg, Laurie Devore, Lori Banov Kaufmann, and others.
Children's and Young Adult Reissues: Spring 2019

By Natasha Gilmore | 03/07/2019 @ 03:00PM

Anniversary editions of contemporary YA, paperback reprints of long out-of-print classics, as well as new packages for persistent sellers are all blooming this season.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of March 11, 2019

| 03/07/2019 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about crocodiles, a graphic novel adaptation of a Homeric classic, and a queer coming of age story.
Moving On Up: 'The Good Egg' Cracks Bestsellerdom

By Shannon Maughan | 03/05/2019 @ 04:00PM

'The Good Egg' by Jory John, illustrated by Pete Oswald—the follow-up to the duo's 'The Bad Seed'—has made some impressive sales strides since its February publication, having sold more than 120,000 copies to date.
Rights Report: Week of March 4, 2019

| 03/05/2019 @ 02:00PM

New deals for the week of March 4, 2019, including Jordyn Taylor, John Cusick, Adiba Jaigirdar, Antoinette Portis, and more.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of March 4, 2019

| 02/28/2019 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a T-rex who struggles to hug with his tiny arms, a middle grade novel about girls becoming activists, and a YA novel about complicated family trees.

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