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2020 Halloween Reads for Kids and Teens
In honor of the upcoming holiday, we've put together a list of Halloween-themed books for young readers of all ages and horror thresholds—from a picture book about a timid ghost, to a middle grade primer on the history of witches, an anthology of YA vampire stories, and many more.
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New and Noteworthy Kids' and YA Books: September 2020
Some of September's numerous big releases for children and teens include a picture book about the scope of the universe, a quirky family’s return, a postapocalyptic Latinx fantasy, and more.
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Cover Reveal: 'Nicky & Vera: A Quiet Hero of the Holocaust and the Children He Rescued' by Peter Sís
We spoke with Caldecott Honor artist Peter Sís for an early look at his new nonfiction picture book, 'Nicky & Vera,’ which tells the inspiring true story of a Holocaust hero.
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2020 Election-Themed Novels for Young Readers
In anticipation of the presidential election this November, we've gathered a list of some of the year’s noteworthy middle grade and YA fiction about political campaigns and voting.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of September 28, 2020
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a family during Jim Crow from award-winning co-creators, a middle grade graphic novel following a band of adventurers, a YA novel about a teen with stand-up comedy aspirations, and more.
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Cover Reveal: 'Free to Be Elephant Me'
Author Giles Andreae and illustrator Guy Parker-Rees, the British creative duo behind 1999's 'Giraffes Can’t Dance,' return to Africa as the setting for a new tale, which is scheduled for release on July 1, 2021.
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Pandemic Inspires YA Anthology
Due from Delacorte Press in October, 'Together, Apart' is a compilation of original short stories by nine authors about characters finding love in unexpected ways during an unprecedented time.
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Noteworthy Picture Book and Novel Sequels: September 2020
Sequels hitting shelves this month include the return of an anthropomorphic doughnut, undercover alligators, American royalty, and much more.
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Rights Report: Week of September 21, 2020
New deals for Kelly McWilliams, Molly Horan, Mariama J. Lockington, and others.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of September 21, 2020
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a teacher's march for civil rights, a middle grade graphic novel update of 'Little Women,' a YA fantasy novel following an esoteric bookseller on the lam, and more.
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PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Jimmy Dunne
Songwriter-turned-author Jimmy Dunne shares his debut picture book, 'The Shepherd's Story,' a new take on the nativity tale, illustrated by Ivan Kravets.
