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Children’s Books Have a Melville Moment
Within four months, three picture books and one YA novel inspired by Herman Melville’s best-known works are hitting shelves.
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Sourcebooks Wonderland Honors Late Executive with New Series
For the team at Sourcebooks' Wonderland imprint, publishing 'Truckosaurus' by the late Karen Shapiro, illustrated by Rachel Foo, is a labor of love.
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Toy Fair 2026 Highlights Links Between Publishing and Toys
Book publishing had a high profile in a number of ways at the 120th edition of New York International Toy Fair, held in New York City February 14–17.
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In Brief: February 19, 2026
Recently, an author-illustrator shared her poetic tribute to a children’s book icon, a creator donned a costume for her event, an author headed out on a book tour, and an author made her middle grade debut.
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U.K.’s Bestselling Lottie Brooks Series Lands in U.S.
Created by British author-illustrator Katie Kirby, the Lottie Brooks series debuted in 2021 and has sold 1.6 million copies across the U.K. Random House Books for Young Readers introduced the awkward yet heartwarming middle grade star to U.S. readers last July, and the second installment in the series hits shelves here this week.
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SCBWI Winter Conference 2026: Editors and Agents Talk Trends and Wish Lists
The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators held its 2026 Virtual Winter Conference on February 6–7, featuring a panel of two editors and two agents, who shared what they’re looking for, advice for creators, and their feelings about diverse literature.
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Library of Congress to Unveil an Interactive Youth Center
This spring, the Library of Congress will open The Source: Where Creativity Sparks Discovery, a 4,000-square-foot experiential learning space for young people ages 8–15.
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Daniel Nayeri’s ‘Bizarre Bazaar’ Inspires Pop-Up Shop
Newbery Honor author Daniel Nayeri’s latest creative endeavor is a playful nod to his graphic novel series, The Bizarre Bazaar: a vending machine of treasures with unique stories to tell.
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In Brief: February 12, 2026
Recently an author presented her nonfiction picture book about a missing body of water, readers gathered for the launch of a YA rom-com, and a publisher and the NYPL partnered to celebrate World Read Aloud Day.
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2025 Children’s Bestsellers: Buzzy Series Additions, Graphic Novel Retellings, and Beloved Picture Books
Our compilation of 2025 children’s and YA bestsellers includes a wide variety of titles, dominated by new entries in familiar franchises, graphic novel adaptations of popular titles, and tried-and-true picture books.
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Taipei 2026: Forging Its Own Unique Identity for Further Expansion
The 34th edition of the Taipei International Book Exhibition, which ended its six-day run on February 8. We spoke with attendees about their insights on the children's book segment, which has held steady in Taiwan despite declining reading habits, competition from social media, low birthrate, and the rise of AI.
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2026 Sendak Fellows Announced
The Maurice Sendak Foundation has announced this year’s Sendak Fellows: Keiko Hayner, Angie Kang, Zahra Marwan, and Sid Sharp. The four-week fellowship, which runs from May 17 to June 13, will take place at Sendak’s former home in Ridgefield, Conn., and comes with a prize of $5,000.
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2026 Children’s Book Week Poster Revealed
An inherent sense of wonder and curiosity is not only the hallmark of childhood, but the inspiration for the 2026 Children’s Book Week poster, illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist Grace Lin.
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Simon & Schuster Relaunches Simon Pulse YA Imprint
This summer, Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing will reintroduce its Simon Pulse imprint with a new crop of young adult books, spanning a variety of genres.
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In Brief: February 5, 2026
Recently, two notable activists launched their collaboration, a children’s literature historian made an appearance at an exhibition, a YA author celebrated a new mystery novel, and supporters christened a nonprofit’s new office.
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Publishers Near and Far Step Up for Minnesota’s Children
A number of Twin Cities–based presses, as well as a California publisher with ties to Minneapolis, are working to provide books to children amid violent ICE crackdowns, which have impacted in-person school attendance.
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Licensing Hotline: February 2026
Read on for news about Papercutz’s first Speed Racer title; the inaugural Barbie YA novel, by Alex Aster; Bluey joining DK’s Lego publishing program; Bonkers Toys’ new collectibles based on the Warriors fantasy novels; and more.
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Children's Job Moves: January 2026
New Job Announcements in children’s publishing for January 2026.
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German Publisher Buys NorthSouth Parent Company
Ravensburger, a German children’s book publisher and games company, acquired a majority stake in NordSüd, parent company of U.S. children’s book publisher NorthSouth Books, best known for its 1992 picture book The Rainbow Fish.
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