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Four Questions for Katie Kennedy
Katie Kennedy's newest work of middle grade nonfiction, 'Did You Hear What Happened in Salem? The Witch Trials of 1692,' illustrated by Nick Thornborrow, recounts the infamous 17th-century trials.
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In Brief: September 4, 2025
Recently an author celebrated a momentous anniversary, a Chinese book fair welcomed an American author, the family of a congressman dropped by a children’s book event, tarot was the focus of an author’s launch, nature took center stage at a picture book launch, and friends of an author showed their support.
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Children's Job Moves: August 2025
New Job Announcements in children’s publishing for August 2025.
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2025 In Memoriam: Children's Book Creators and Publishers Remembered
We pay tribute to the authors, illustrators, and publishing professionals we have lost so far this year.
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Layoffs Hit Bloomsbury US Children’s Division
Bloomsbury US has eliminated five positions in its children’s division as part of what the company called “a strategic shift toward publishing a more curated list.”
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A Picture Is Worth 1000 Words: The Big Indie Children’s Books of Fall 2025
Highly anticipated children’s books from indie presses this fall are an art form.
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Google Launches Personalized Gemini Storybook App to Industry Concern
Earlier this month, Google launched the AI-powered Gemini Storybook, offering personalized stories with read-aloud narration as an option, prompting concern among creators and book publishing professionals.
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Prominent Kids’ Authors Build a Low-Residency MFA Program
Three high-profile authors have put their heads and their networks together to dream up a university program tailor-made for children’s and YA creators.
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Britney S. Lewis on the Mistreatment and Omission of Black Girls in the Fantasy Space
Author Britney S. Lewis reflects on how the paranormal genre has slighted its Black heroines and how she aims to rewrite the narrative in her new YA novel, 'Blood Moon.'
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Licensing Hotline: August 2025
Read on for news about the hot preschool property Gabby’s Dollhouse, Tommy Nelson’s new Strawberry Shortcake license, Running Press’s Miffy books and gifts, and more.
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Holiday House, Peachtree Announce Editorial Restructuring
In a set of strategic changes in Holiday House and Peachtree’s publishing programs, Mary Cash has been promoted to VP and associate publisher of Holiday House and Peachtree Publishing. Peachtree’s associate publisher, Kathy Landwehr, will begin her planned retirement on September 1 following 35 years with the company.
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Depicting Disabled Childhoods for Young Readers
'Owning It: Our Disabled Childhoods in Our Own Words,' features 22 true stories from disabled writers; the co-editors reflect on how the collection came together, and the need for more nuanced and authentic representation of disabled children.
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In Brief: August 14, 2025
Recently 'Good Morning America' welcomed its new YA Book Club pick author to the stage, an author held a plant-centric event, a debut launch featured aura readings, and authors discussed climate change in their YA works.
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New Voices New Rooms Regional Conference Spotlights Children’s Books and Authors
This year's event offered a children’s track for booksellers that focused on topics including literacy, affordable children’s book festivals, and book fair alternatives, and also featured a number of authors.
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The Sneaky Gender Bias in Picture Books: Animal Characters
Melanie Walsh, an assistant professor in the Information School and an adjunct assistant professor in the English department at the University of Washington, shares her investigations into the subtle gender imbalance often at play in picture books featuring animal characters.
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Children's Job Moves: July 2025
New Job Announcements in children’s publishing for July 2025.
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Kwame Alexander’s New Nonprofit Fosters Literacy, Word by Word
Author Kwame Alexander has launched a national literacy nonprofit called One Word at a Time, which aims to inspire middle graders to read and try their hand at creative writing, while connecting them with authors.
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In Brief: July 31, 2025
Recently, collaborators reunited to discuss a historic anniversary, acclaimed picture book creators came together for a conversation, siblings made their joint debut, and an author was invited to an embassy.
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Veteran Reporter Turned Podcaster Gets Kids Talking About Books
'The Book Club for Kids,' a podcast where middle school readers discuss well-known books, gives children the mic.
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Educators Share Strategies for Reaching Reluctant Readers
PW spoke with three teachers and librarians who are committed to helping readers turn the page to find books that will change their reading lives.
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