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Snappsy the Alligator Returns—Begrudgingly
The disgruntled protagonist of 'Snappsy the Alligator (Did Not Ask to Be in This Book)!' makes an encore appearance next month in a new picture book by Julie Falatko and Tim Miller.
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Siblings J.L. Powers and M.A. Powers Mine Memories for Supernatural YA Novel
Jessica Powers and her brother Matthew Powers will launch a new paranormal series in October, beginning with 'Broken Circle.'
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of September 25, 2017
Hitting shelves next week are a picture book about an owl, a monkey, and a balloon; a middle grade novel about tolerance from the perspective of a tree; and a YA novel about Mexican teens seeking better lives.
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YA Reimagining of 'Cinderella' Sells in Major Pre-Frankfurt Deal
Jennifer Donnelly's 'Stepsister,' which is told from the vantage point of one of the "wicked" stepsisters in 'Cinderella,' sold to Scholastic after a nine-bidder auction. It went for a sum rumored to be in the mid-to-high six-figure range, and a film deal is imminent.
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Lantana Publishing Breaks into U.S. Market
The London-based publisher has announced its debut U.S. list, which will launch this fall with four picture books.
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Sherman Alexie's 'Absolutely True Diary' Turns 10
Sherman Alexie said of his National Book Award-winning novel, “One of the things I’m really proud of is that this book has reached so many people who are not readers."
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New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of September 18, 2017
Hitting shelves next week are a wordless picture book about two cardinals in a famous Christmas tree, a middle grade novel about a boy building his way out of grief, and a YA novel about a defining day for a troubled teen.
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Comedy Writer Chris Harris Plays with Nonsense Verse
The Emmy-nominated writer has teamed up with Caldecott Honor artist Lane Smith for his debut collection of humorous children’s poems.
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New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of September 11, 2017
Hitting shelves next week are a picture book about an exploring fox, a middle grade novel about stranded kids fighting for survival, and a YA novel about a possible future Earth.
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A Makeover for Judy Moody
Candlewick will relaunch the popular chapter book series by Megan McDonald next April, with redesigned cover art.
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Candlewick Focuses on Branding at 25
As the publisher closes out its 25th anniversary year, it is turning to backlist favorites and beloved characters for continued growth.
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John Lennon's 'Imagine' Now a Picture Book
In partnership with Amnesty International, Clarion will release John Lennon's iconic song in picture-book format on September 21, the International Day of Peace.
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Children’s Books Celebrating Milestones in 2017
2017 represents a landmark year for a spate of children’s books.
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New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of September 4, 2017
Hitting shelves next week are a picture book in which a familiar 'fraidy-cat returns, a middle grade novel about the imaginations of the Brontë siblings, and a YA novel about mistaken identity and privilege.
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The YA Bestseller Brought Down by the YA Community
Members of the young adult writing community claimed that Lani Sarem's 'Handbook for Mortals,' which initially hit #1 on the NYT's YA bestseller list, charted because its sales were manipulated. The uproar has led to the book being dropped from the paper's list.
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A Trio of Fall Titles Celebrates Virginia Lee Burton’s Rich Legacy
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt celebrates Virginia Lee Burton's legacy with multiple books to be published in September and October.
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Penguin Boots Up for Marie Lu's 'Warcross'
Penguin has devised an extensive campaign to build fan excitement for 'Warcross,' the forthcoming sci-fi thriller from YA author and gamer Marie Lu,
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New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of August 28, 2017
Hitting shelves next week are a picture book about the coming fall season, a middle grade novel about an ambitious Kenyan girl, and a YA novel about teens capable of surprising themselves.
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New York Review Books Brings Back Maira Kalman Classics
Starting this fall, a number of Kalman's most beloved picture books will be reissued.
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Kid Reporter Hilde Lysiak Scoops Up Book Series
Ten-year-old journalist Hilde Lysiak will make her print debut as the star of a new children’s book series, focused on her real-life scoops.
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