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Increased Visibility for 'The Invisible String'

By Sally Lodge | 10/23/2018 @ 03:00PM

This month, Little, Brown releases the first paperback edition of Patrice Karst's inspirational picture book, 'The Invisible String,' featuring new illustrations by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff and an afterword by Karst.
On Tour with Max Brallier

Compiled by Emma Kantor | 10/23/2018 @ 03:00PM

This September and October, author Max Brallier set out on a seven-city tour for the launch of the fourth book in his bestselling middle-grade graphic novel series, The Last Kids on Earth.
Rights Report: Week of October 22, 2018

| 10/23/2018 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Reimena Yee, Christopher Swiedler, Kimberly Willis Holt, Jessixa Bagley, and others.
Moving On Up: Spy School

By Shannon Maughan | 10/18/2018 @ 04:00PM

We spoke with Spy School author Stuart Gibbs about the latest book in his popular action-adventure series, which releases this month, and why the books appeal to middle grade readers.
Kickstarter for Third 'Rebel Girls' Brings in More Than $200K

| 10/18/2018 @ 03:00PM

Elena Favilli and Francesca Cavallo of Timbuktu Labs recently launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for 'I Am a Rebel Girl: A Journal to Start Revolutions.'
Noteworthy Graphic Novel Sequels: October 2018

| 10/18/2018 @ 03:00PM

Featuring witches, amulets, middle school crushes, and more, a number of graphic novel sequels hit the shelves this month.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of October 22, 2018

| 10/18/2018 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about immigration, a middle grade science-filled space romp, and a YA novel that melds history and magic.
Norton Signs Graphic Memoir by Olympic Protest Hero Tommie Smith

By Calvin Reid | 10/16/2018 @ 04:00PM

In an announcement timed to coincide with his historic protest at the Olympic games 50 years ago, Norton Young Readers unveiled plans to publish a graphic memoir by 1968 Olympic gold medalist Tommie Smith, to be co-written by Derrick Barnes, an award-winning writer for young readers.
Rights Report: Week of October 15, 2018

| 10/16/2018 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Tara O'Connor, Eva Gibson, Wendelin Van Draanen, and others.
Holiday Gift Guide 2018: Gift Books for Younger Readers

| 10/12/2018 @ 07:00PM

We recommend books for kids of all ages.
Knopf to Publish New Book by Christopher Paolini

By Emma Kantor | 10/11/2018 @ 04:00PM

Random House Children's Books US and Penguin Random House Children's UK have announced plans to publish a new book of short stories by Christopher Paolini, bestselling fantasy author of the Inheritance Cycle.
Cover Reveal: 'How to Read a Book'

By Sally Lodge | 10/11/2018 @ 04:00PM

We spoke with author Kwame Alexander and illustrator Melissa Sweet about their forthcoming picture book, 'How to Read a Book,' a celebration of literacy, the cover of which is revealed here for the first time.
Noteworthy Middle Grade and YA Sequels: October 2018

| 10/11/2018 @ 03:00PM

Whether realistic fiction or epic fantasies, sequels being published this month feature the return of beloved characters and the promise of new adventures.
Rights Report: Week of October 8, 2018

| 10/11/2018 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Raina Telgemeier, Kat Ellis, Scott Reintgen, and others.
New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of October 15, 2018

| 10/11/2018 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a girl who wants to stay awake forever, a Christmas fairy tale by a TV celebrity and his husband, and a middle grade novel about the summer adventures of three boys in small-town Indiana.
Free Spirit Celebrates 35 Years

By Emma Kantor | 10/05/2018 @ 07:00PM

As Free Spirit Publishing marks its anniversary in 2018, its mission—creating self-help books for young readers—remains constant, even as its target audience has expanded.
Movie Alert: 'The Hate U Give'

By Matia Burnett | 10/04/2018 @ 03:00PM

A timely novel about racism and police brutality becomes a timely film, with the October 19 release of 'The Hate U Give,' based on Angie Thomas’s debut novel of the same name.
New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of October 8, 2018

| 10/04/2018 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a YA graphic memoir about a family’s struggle with addiction, a middle grade novel in which an overachiever follows her cryptozoologist mother, and a YA novel about two very different boys falling in love.
Scholastic Ups Print Run for 'The Wonky Donkey'

By Emma Kantor | 10/02/2018 @ 01:00PM

In the two weeks since the 'The Wonky Donkey' reprinting was announced—after a YouTube video featuring the picture book went viral—Scholastic has increased the print quantity to 500,000 copies, based on pre-orders.
Abrams Brings Back Rosie Revere in New Series

By Sally Lodge | 09/27/2018 @ 03:00PM

Engineer Rosie Revere, architect Iggy Peck, and scientist Ada Twist return in The Questioneers, a new chapter book series by Andrea Beaty, and illustrated by David Roberts.

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