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Licensing Hotline: December 2025
Read on for news about HarperPop's Toca Boca books; Teacher Created Materials’ first-ever licensed titles, in collaboration with Mattel; the tie-in program for 'Zootopia 2,' with books from Random House and other publishers; and more.
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YALLFest 2025 in Photos
The 15th annual YALLFest was held on November 14 and 15 across the historic district of Charleston, S.C. Thousands of young attendees took part in book signings and a slew of special events.
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In Brief: December 4, 2025
Recently, author friends showed support at an event, a Mexican illustrator traveled to N.Y.C. to celebrate an award, an annual benefit for the freedom to read took place, a middle grade author signed stock, an author highlighted Hanukkah at her book event, and a book festival welcomed authors and readers.
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PRH Announces ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Publishing Program
In partnership with Netflix, Penguin Random House has announced a multi-book program based on the hit family film in a range of formats, including activity books and manhwa, to be published across its children’s and adult divisions through 2027.
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Children's Job Moves: November 2025
New Job Announcements in children’s publishing for November 2025.
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An Exit Interview with Publisher Neal Porter
After a nearly 50-year tenure in publishing, Neal Porter has announced his retirement from his eponymous imprint at Holiday House. Porter shared thoughts and reflections on his long and distinguished career.
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SCBWI Instructs Authors to ‘Make the Familiar Fresh’ in a State of the Industry Overview
Members of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators considered trends in children’s and young adult publishing on November 20, during a webinar led by author and editorial consultant Deborah Halverson.
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Comics in the Classroom: Teachers and Librarians Share Their Best Practices
We spoke with three educators about the innovative ways they’re utilizing comics and graphic novels to teach visual literacy and create lifelong readers, one panel at a time.
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2025 National Book Awards for Young People’s Literature in Photos
On November 19, book publishers, authors, and agents gathered at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City for the 76th National Book Awards. From that ceremony, we present the five finalists for the Young People’s Literature prize. along with their editors.
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Children’s Book Creators for Conservation 2025 Trip: A Photo Essay
The Children’s Book Creators for Conservation recently embarked on a tour across South Africa. The organization, founded in 2023 by authors Hayley and John Rocco, is a collective of children’s book authors and illustrators who partake in conservation efforts around the world.
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In Brief: November 20, 2025
Recently an author brought his characters to life in New York City, a book club pick was announced, nonprofits came together for an event, a panel highlighted the impact of a beloved character, a book festival took place, and an author donned a costume for a launch party.
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Daniel Nayeri Wins 2025 National Book Award for Young People’s Literature
The winner of the 2025 National Book Award for Young People’s Literature is Daniel Nayeri for his middle grade novel 'The Teacher of Nomad Land: A World War II Story.'
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‘Endless Possibility’: National Book Award Finalists Take the Stage at 2025 Teens Read Event
The National Book Foundation welcomed students to Symphony Space in New York City on the morning of November 18 for its annual Teens Read event, where young readers had the opportunity to hear from this year’s finalists for the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature.
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In Brief: November 13, 2025
Recently a sled dog was the star of an event, a member of the Exonerated Five launched his book on justice, an author shared a picture book biography, a festival celebrated tween readers, a debut author showcased original art, and an author held food-centric school visits.
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Community Building in Boston’s Kid Lit World
Last month, greater Boston children’s book publishers and booksellers gathered for “good old community-building” at the inaugural Kid Lit Night, hosted by Nosy Crow and Charlesbridge Publishing.
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Jeff Kinney’s ‘Partypooper’ Tour in Photos
Author Jeff Kinney teamed up with bookstores in 10 cities along the East Coast and Deep South to host family-friendly events in honor of the 20th book in his Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, ‘Partypooper,’ and 300 million Wimpy Kid books in print worldwide.
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RHCB Buys Cherry Lake
Random House Children’s Books has acquired Cherry Lake Publishing Group, the Ann Arbor–based publisher of children’s trade, library, and educational titles; the purchase involves approximately 6,000 titles. Cherry Lake will continue to operate independently.
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Raising Readers: Educators Share Strategies to Help Reward Voracious Readers
We spoke with three educators about the ways they’re helping support passionate readers to elevate them and their reading lives for the long term, from book clubs to reading logs and more.
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NYT, NYPL Announce Best Illustrated Children’s Books of 2025
Now in their 73rd year of highlighting children’s books, the 'New York Times Book Review' and the New York Public Library have announced the 10 winners of the Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award.
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Children’s Publishers Celebrate Halloween 2025
Children’s publishers hosted a number of Halloween parties last week, and creative staffers donned costumes based on favorite characters and books—both classic and contemporary. We’ve gathered a selection of photos from the festivities.
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