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Just Announced: 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid #20' by Jeff Kinney

By Iyana Jones | 02/28/2025 @ 01:00PM

'Partypooper' will be published on October 21 by Amulet Books, an imprint of Abrams Children’s Books.
Cover Reveal: 'Archibald and the Furry Dinosaurs' by Suzanne Lang and Max Lang

By Sally Lodge | 02/27/2025 @ 04:00PM

The author and illustrator of the bestselling Grumpy Monkey series will introduce another picture book protagonist on September 2, when Random House Studio publishes 'Archibald and the Furry Dinosaurs.'
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of March 3, 2025

| 02/27/2025 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book visit to a cherished place, a graphic novel about a teen navigating her queer identity, a YA dystopian novel following an assassin falling for her mark, and more.
Rights Report: Week of February 24, 2025

| 02/25/2025 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Roshani Chokshi, Clare Edge, Trang Thanh Tran, and others.
PW Close-Up: How Nat Geo Kids Explore! Reimagines the Skill-Building Workbook

| 02/25/2025 @ 07:00AM

Katherine Moore, Senior Editor at National Geographic Kids, spoke to PW about how this new series of workbooks has been updated and reimagined to meet the demands of today's parents, while piquing—and holding—the interest of their kids. (Sponsored)
Noteworthy Picture Book and Novel Sequels: February 2025

| 02/20/2025 @ 03:00PM

The season of love is in full swing and with it comes a selection of exciting sequels and companion novels for young readers to enjoy. Readers can take their pick from a picture book about a disgruntled crane, a middle grade novel about a spy in search of his parents, a middle grade book about a pup learning to become a leader, and more.
Cover Reveal: 'The Incredibly Human Henson Blayze' by Derrick Barnes

By Joanne O’Sullivan | 02/20/2025 @ 03:00PM

Holding on to his work has served Newbery Honor-winning author Derrick Barnes well throughout his career, and led to the creation of his first middle-grade novel in more than a decade; 'The Incredibly Human Henson Blayze' is due out from Viking in September.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of February 24, 2025

| 02/20/2025 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a sea dweller's plan for revenge, a poetry collection about the power of language, a middle grade novel about twins growing apart, and more.
Rights Report: Week of February 17, 2025

| 02/20/2025 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Amber Chen, Alyssa Sheinmel, Kim Spencer, and others.
Katherine Rundell Expands Her Impossible Creatures Series

By Emma Kantor | 02/20/2025 @ 09:00AM

Knopf Books for Young Readers has announced the expansion of British author Katherine Rundell’s middle grade fantasy juggernaut, Impossible Creatures, from a trilogy to a five-book series.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of February 17, 2025

| 02/13/2025 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about how children discover the power of imagination, a graphic novel about acclimating to a move, a dark academia YA novel about a sudden trail of murders following a new student’s arrival, and more.
‘Hansel and Gretel’ Picture Book Due This Fall from Stephen King and Maurice Sendak

By Iyana Jones | 02/13/2025 @ 09:00AM

In a surprise announcement and pairing, HarperCollins has announced the September publication of 'Hansel and Gretel', a Brothers Grimm reimagining by horror writer Stephen King, illustrated by late Caldecott Medalist Maurice Sendak.
What’s the Buzz?: 'Rebel Witch' by Kristen Ciccarelli

By Iyana Jones | 02/11/2025 @ 04:00PM

Kristen Ciccarelli's 'Heartless Hunter' stole the hearts of readers on BookTok last year, and the author prepares to close her Crimson Moth romantasy duology with a bang with 'Rebel Witch', releasing later this month from Wednesday Books.
Cover Reveal: 'The Questioneers: Billie Jean Peet, Athlete'

By Sally Lodge | 02/11/2025 @ 04:00PM

Abrams is introducing a new protagonist to its bestselling The Questioneers series, written by Andrea Beaty and illustrated by David Roberts, which has been published in 25 languages and has sold more than six million copies worldwide.
Just Announced: 'The Invisible Parade' by Leigh Bardugo and John Picacio

By Iyana Jones | 02/11/2025 @ 02:00PM

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers has announced the forthcoming publication of 'The Invisible Parade', a picture book collaboration from Leigh Bardugo, author of the bestselling Grishaverse novels, and World Fantasy Award and Hugo Award-winning illustrator John Picacio.
Rights Report: Week of February 10, 2025

| 02/11/2025 @ 02:00PM

New deals for C.R. Averett, Katharine Corr, Elizabeth Corr, and others.
New and Noteworthy Children's and YA Books: February 2025

| 02/10/2025 @ 09:00AM

We’re crushing on the many new releases out this month including a picture book about boundaries, a middle grade series starter about a kid detective’s first case, a YA novel about a sinister plot aboard a ship, and more.
Fall 2025 Children's Sneak Previews

Compiled by Shannon Maughan | 02/06/2025 @ 04:30PM

See highlights of the children's and YA titles due out next season—including highly anticipated debuts, follow-ups to bestselling novels, and collaborations between favorite authors and illustrators—in our exclusive roundup.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of February 10, 2025

| 02/06/2025 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a series debut featuring a kid sleuth, a middle grade novel about tweens bonding over a hard first day of middle school, a YA novel in verse about teens in New York City, and more.
Rights Report: Week of February 3, 2025

| 02/04/2025 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Kristin Dwyer, Rebecca Carvalho, Dinesh Thiru, and others.

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