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New Graphic Novel 'Piper' Plays a Dark, Romantic Tune
An exclusive first look at the cover of 'Piper,' the forthcoming graphic novel by Jay Asher and Jessica Freeburg and illustrated by Jeff Stokely.
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Carolyn Mackler Expands on a YA Favorite
Bloomsbury has acquired world English rights to The Universe Is Expanding and So Am I, Carolyn Mackler's long awaited sequel to 2003's The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things.
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Noteworthy Second Novels of 2017
Here we round up sophomore novels from authors whose recent debuts made big impacts.
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2017 NYC Teen Author Festival in Photos
The 10th annual NYC Teen Author Festival was held March 18–26 at various public venues in New York City and New Jersey.
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New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of April 3, 2017
Hitting shelves next week are a nonfiction picture book for budding engineers, a middle grade novel about a boy and his dog, and a contemporary YA spin on You’ve Got Mail.
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William Joyce Classics Find a New Home
The World of William Joyce debuts next month with three titles, Bently & Egg, Dinosaur Bob and His Adventures with the Family Lazardo, and A Day with Wilbur Robinson.
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Facts and Figures 2016: Children’s Bestsellers Reflect Booming Backlists and Reinvigorated Franchises
Our annual compilation of children’s bestsellers encompasses a wide range of titles, dominated by series, movie tie-ins, and read-aloud favorites.
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Pinkalicious’s Brother Lands Leading Role in 'Peterrific'
Victoria Kann, the creator of the bestselling Pinkalicious series, shines the spotlight on that spunky heroine’s younger brother in a spinoff picture book.
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TV Alert: ‘13 Reasons Why’
The 13-episode series adaptation of Jay Asher’s novel '13 Reasons Why' premieres on Netflix on March 31.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of March 27, 2017
Hitting shelves next week are a picture book adaptation of a bestselling middle grade title, a middle grade novel from an acclaimed adult author, and the launch of a YA duology that melds realism with the divine.
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What’s Selling at Bookshop Santa Cruz
The current political climate is fueling children’s book sales at California’s Bookshop Santa Cruz, in Santa Cruz, Calif., reports children’s book buyer Gā Lombard.
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‘Flowers for Sarajevo’ Commemorates War Through Words, Pictures, and Music
'Flowers for Sarajevo', a new picture book by John McCutcheon, has its roots in a senseless tragedy during the Balkan War, which inspired an act of heroism and hope on the part of a Bosnian musician.
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Feminism in YA Literature: Spring 2017
A rundown of a new crop of titles for teens that explore the origins and history of feminism.
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Licensing Hotline: March 2017
Read on for news about Little, Brown’s books tied to Spirit Riding Free, new licensing deals at Walter Foster Jr., brand extension activity at Highlights Press, and more.
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New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of March 20, 2017
Hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a cat with a unique perspective, a middle grade novel about an introvert dealing with change, and a graphic novel about a girl caught up in an unexpected space adventure.
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Never Say Never Again: Alex Rider Returns
A cover reveal for the surprise10th book in Anthony Horowitz's Alex Rider series, due out in October.
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‘The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary’ Revealed
'The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary: The Next Chapter will be a behind-the-scenes look at the filming of 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul.'
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First Look: Jessica Townsend’s ‘Nevermoor’
Debut author Jessica Townsend's much-anticipated YA novel, Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow, is due out in October.
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Three Funny Fellows Introduce a Fourth in ‘Jake the Fake Keeps It Real’
What’s a kid who’s short on talent to do when he wangles – er, cheats – his way into the prestigious Music and Art Academy? Continue to fake it, of course.
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New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of March 13, 2017
Hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a shifty-eyed triangle, a middle grade novel about two inseparable friends, and a nonfiction book about the diversity of plant life.



