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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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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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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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Children’s Books Celebrating Milestones in 2017
2017 represents a landmark year for a spate of children’s books.
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PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Katie Green
British author-illustrator Katie Green discusses her graphic memoir ‘Lighter Than My Shadow,’ which traces her long struggle with and recovery from anorexia, as well as why telling the story visually was so important.
