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In Brief: September 25, 2025
Recently an author headed off on tour, students welcomed an author for a visit, children’s creators collaborated on a newsletter, turtles were the star of a book event, an author signed a large amount of stock for students, and a book festival took place.
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Independent Children’s Publishers Share Secrets to Their Success
Education and library spending cuts and increased consolidation are among the challenges facing independent houses. But for a range of indie publishers, nimble is the watchword and the common denominator that helps them navigate the ups and downs of the kids’ publishing cycle.
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Karen Lotz Joins Norton as Director, Children’s Books and Strategic Development
After more than two decades with Candlewick Press and its parent company Walker Books, Karen Lotz is joining W.W. Norton as director, children’s books and strategic development.
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On Tour with Leigh Bardugo and John Picacio
To celebrate their debut picture book, 'The Invisible Parade,' creator of the Grishaverse series Leigh Bardugo and World Fantasy Award and Hugo Award winner and illustrator John Picacio hit the road for a national book tour.
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Children’s Day at Brooklyn Book Festival Celebrates 10th Year
The Brooklyn Book Festival celebrates 20 years of putting on literary programming for New Yorkers this weekend. The 10th annual Children’s Day and the Children’s Book Market, which welcome young readers and families for a day of activities, storytimes, and conversations with authors, will take place on Saturday, September 20.
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Licensing Hotline: September 2025
Read on for news about Running Press Kids' pairing with Cloudco Entertainment on two YA books, Union Square & Co.’s Super Smalls books, Cottage Door Press’s license with Mattel for its Luna StoryTime projector, a new licensing agent for Love You Forever, and more.
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In Brief: September 18, 2025
Recently an author and audiobook narrator discussed their book, a fall conference brought authors to the stage, an author made her picture book debut, YA romance authors came together, a nonprofit welcomed an author for a volunteer event, and local authors showed support at an event.
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2025 National Book Festival in Photos
The 25th annual Library of Congress National Book Festival took place on Saturday, September 6, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
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This One’s for the Fans: The Rise of the YA Novella
We spoke with YA authors and editors about the contemporary novella and the future of the format.
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Obituary: Gene Vosough
Paper engineer, designer, and art director Gene Vosough died on July 25 in Baltimore, of cancer. He was 59.
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First Book Partners with Kwame Alexander for National ‘Literacy Pep Rally’
First Book is teaming up with Newbery Medalist Kwame Alexander and his new nonprofit, One Word at a Time, to host a nationwide Literacy Pep Rally, taking place virtually on September 16.
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Every Child a Reader Partners with Literary Agents on Literacy Initiatives
Every Child a Reader has created the Literary Agent Circle of Sponsors, an industry-wide endeavor that pairs agents with the literacy nonprofit's major initiatives.
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In Brief: September 11, 2025
Recently an author celebrated hitting a milestone, authors shared a launch event, a local festival welcomed writers with haunting stories, an author made his picture book debut, a sold-out crowd welcomed a writer to the stage, and an author-illustrator duo discussed their latest collaboration.
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Twin Cities Authors Rally for Annunciation Catholic School
Local children’s authors are spearheading book donation campaigns for the Minneapolis school where a fatal mass shooting took place late last month.
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2025 NBA Longlist for Young People’s Literature Announced
The National Book Foundation has revealed the 2025 National Book Award longlist for Young People’s Literature. The five finalists will be named on October 7, and the winner will be announced during the 76th awards ceremony on November 19 in New York City.
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Spooky Middle Grade Still Sells
With editors looking for shorter, more plot-driven middle grade projects these days, agents have seen an uptick in the horror genre for younger readers.
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New Group Aims to ‘Save Middle Grade’
As a former content specialist and copywriter at Barnes & Noble in New York City, Josh Sippie had a front-row seat to how middle grade books were performing at retail. It wasn’t a pretty picture, so he decided to do something about it.
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Middle Grade Is Down but Never Out
We asked children’s book agents about trends they are seeing in the category, and how they are persevering in a tough market.
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Nancy Conescu to Helm FSG Books for Young Readers
Nancy Conescu, most recently publisher at Australia’s Berbay Books, will join FSG Books for Young Readers as editorial director. She’s expected to start her role at FSG in the coming months after relocating back to the U.S from Australia.
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Debut Picture Book Creator Personifies Health Journey in 'Yumi and Monster'
Kam Redlawsk’s experience with a rare degenerative disease inspired the premise behind her picture book 'Yumi and Monster,' a tale of resilience and acceptance.
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