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  • Winnie's Wagon Supports Unhoused Students

    Pittsburgh-based nonprofit Homeless Children’s Education Fund has rolled out Winnie's Wagon, the first mobile classroom in the region dedicated to serving youth experiencing housing instability.

  • Atelier Éditions Launches New Children's Imprint

    After nearly eight years of producing illustrated art books, Los Angeles-based Atelier Éditions has entered new territory with the launch of Atelier Enfants, an imprint for young readers.

  • In Brief: December 7, 2023

    Recently, an author became part of a community; collaborators went on a book tour; authors helped celebrate independent bookstores; publishing professionals held a panel; alumnae returned to their alma mater; and a nonprofit highlighted local writers.

  • Children's Job Moves: November 2023

    Job moves in children's publishing during November 2023.

  • After Outcry, Scholastic Lays the Groundwork for Its Spring Book Fairs

    Books once included in Scholastic's optional Share Every Story, Celebrate Every Voice collection, along with additional books with inclusive content, will become part of regular book fair shipments next year.

  • Scholastic Union Reaches Tentative New Contract Agreement

    Unionized magazine employees at Scholastic have reached a tentative agreement with management, establishing a $65,000 salary floor, general wage increases, ratification bonuses, and more.

  • 'ABCs of Book Banning' Documentary Amplifies Florida Kids' Voices

    Florida children's opinions on the freedom to read are highlighted in a newly released documentary, 'The ABCs of Book Banning.'

  • Remembering Bernette Ford

    David Bennett, publisher of Boxer Books, pays tribute to his longtime friend—publisher and author Bernette Ford, who died this past summer.

  • In Brief: November 30, 2023

    Recently an Olympic medalist made her debut; authors teamed up to talk YA romance; the cuddly star of a picture book made an appearance; an author led an artistic event; illustrators gathered at a conference; and an author celebrated the launch of a companion novel.

  • Five Trends in the Chinese Children's Book Market

    The first conference session at the recently concluded Shanghai Children’s Book Fair shed light on major shifts within the country's kids' book market, including the growing popularity of pop-science, STEAM-focused, and manga-style titles.

  • YALLFest 2023 in Photos

    An estimated 20,000 readers gathered in Charleston, S.C., on November 10 and 11 for YALLFest, the annual festival celebrating literature for teens.

  • 2023 Shanghai Children's Book Fair in Photos

    The fair celebrated its 10th anniversary this year, hosting 478 exhibitors from 25 countries and territories, including 127 from overseas, and 42,733 visitors—making CCBF the biggest event dedicated to kids' books and content in Asia.

  • Licensing Hotline: November 2023

    Read on for news about the new publishing program based on popular board game Ticket to Ride, two recently released Dr. Seuss podcasts, merchandise to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Tortall universe, a new Dick Tracy comic book series, brand extensions for Spookley the Square Pumpkin, and more.

  • Late Former Razorbill Publisher's Medical Fundraiser to Erase Millions in Medical Debt

    A campaign on fundraising site RIP Medical Debt organized by Casey McIntyre before her death this month has raised more than $600,000 in donations—enough to wipe out $60 million in medical debt for cancer patients.

  • Children's Starred Reviews 2023: All of Our Stars

    Our Children’s Starred Reviews Annual features nearly 400 reviews of exceptional books for young readers, a selection of interviews with some of today’s top authors and illustrators, our 50 Best Books of 2023, and a cover by Vashti Harrison.

  • Candlewick Makes Leadership Changes

    Candlewick Press in Somerville, Mass., today announced significant changes to its roster. Former Walker Books Group managing director Karen Lotz is taking on the role of Candlewick publishing director-at-large, while senior executive editor Katie Cunningham will now serve as Candlewick senior v-p, editorial, and associate publisher.

  • Babycake's Book Stack Brings Books to Readers

    Zsamé Morgan, founder of Babycake’s Book Stack mobile bookstore in St. Paul, Minn., spoke with us about her mission to deliver diverse books to young people.

  • Optimism and Opportunities at the 2023 Shanghai Children's Book Fair

    This year's China Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair, which ran November 17–20, was the first time back for many overseas exhibitors since 2019.

  • In Brief: November 21, 2023

    Recently, romance authors gathered to discuss a debut; an annual celebration for illustrators took place; an author headed out on tour; and an author dropped by a book party.

  • Inclusive Children’s Book Publishers

    We spoke with editors at four children’s imprints that focus on promoting underrepresented authors about how they got their start and what they love about their work.

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