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A Bounty of Picture Books from Oliver Jeffers
A look at Penguin Young Readers’ fall roster shows the creativity and versatility of author-illustrator Oliver Jeffers; the publisher has four titles by Jeffers scheduled for release.
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Noteworthy Novel Sequels: October 2019
Fiction sequels hitting shelves in October include a reimagined Elsa without an Anna, a Holy Grail turned baby dragon, and a return to familiar heroes 10 years later.
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Rights Report: Week of September 16, 2019
New deals for Ellen Oh, Peter Sís, Kate Prosswimmer, and others.
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Wimpy Kid Hits the Road, Goes Green
Author-illustrator Jeff Kinney is back this fall with 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball,' book 14 in his mega-selling middle grade series; also this season, Kinney is touring with an interactive show and partnering with PepsiCo on a recycling program.
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Jon Klassen's Latest Solo Act
Author-illustrator Jon Klassen throws a turtle, an armadillo, and a snake—oh, and a boulder falling from above—into the mix in his latest picture-book comedy, 'The Rock from the Sky,' which Candlewick will publish in March 2021.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of September 16, 2019
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a dog who finds his forever home, a graphic novel about growing up, and a YA novel about a witchy teen.
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Canadian First Graders Get Free Book in Plains Cree
This year, every first grade student in Canada will receive a copy of 'My Heart Fills with Happiness/sâkaskinêw nitêh miywêyihtamowin ohci,' a picture book by Monique Gray Smith, illustrated by Julie Flett, as part of the TD Grade One Book Giveaway.
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2019 Adult Books on Children's Lit
Grown-up readers passionate about children's literature will find these recent and upcoming adult titles a welcome addition to their shelves.
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Rights Report: Week of September 9, 2019
New deals for Karla Cornejo Villavicencio, Elise Bryant, Dustin Thao, and others.
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'New York Times' Editors Offer Advice on Raising Readers
Pamela Paul and Maria Russo's new book, 'How to Raise a Reader,' marries their profession with their passion for literacy.
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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.
