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Walker Launches First Semester of 'Soccer School'
We spoke with U.K. authors and soccer lovers Alex Bellos and Ben Lyttleton about bringing their popular series from across the pond to young readers in the U.S.
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Meg Medina Revisits Middle School in New Novel
Cuban-American author Meg Medina's latest book from Candlewick, 'Merci Suárez Changes Gears,' is her first middle grade novel since her 2008 debut children’s book, 'Milagros: Girl from Away.'
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of September 24, 2018
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a "royal" girl, a middle grade novel about a court of goblins and the elf trying to make peace with them, and a book of short stories told visually.
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Simon Pulse Acquires YA Novel Inspired by 'Black Panther'
After a lively auction involving seven editors from the Big Five, Simon Pulse has acquired Brittney Morris’s debut novel, 'Slay,' in a six-figure deal for two books.
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Macmillan and NYPL Launch Two New Kids' Books
In celebration of two new children's book additions to its publishing partnership with Macmillan, the New York Public Library hosted events on September 8 and 9.
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Third ‘Rebel Girls’ Book to Launch Today
Following up on two of the most successful books in crowdfunding history, Francesca Cavallo and Elena Favilli are launching a companion book via Kickstarter.
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Mary Poppins Returns with New Editions, Tie-Ins
HMH Books for Young Readers is publishing a half dozen new Mary Poppins titles in anticipation of the December release of the Disney feature film 'Mary Poppins Returns.
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Viral Video Boosts Sales for 'The Wonky Donkey'
A YouTube video featuring a Scottish grandmother reading 'The Wonky Donkey' to her four-month-old grandson has sparked sales of the 2009 picture book from New Zealand.
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Ibi Zoboi: 'Pride' Grows in Brooklyn
We spoke with author Ibi Zoboi about the inspiration for her new YA novel, a Pride and Prejudice-inspired love story set in contemporary Brooklyn.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of September 17, 2018
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a father and his child, a book about the Syrian refugee crisis, and a book about the craft of writing from an award-winning author.
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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.
