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  • Bologna Children's Book Fair: 'From Page to Screen'

    A presentation titled "From Page to Screen" was one of the most popular programs at last week's virtual Bologna Children's Book Fair.

  • Dynamite, Curiosity Ink Collaborate on Children's Books, Graphic Novels

    Independent comics publisher Dynamite Entertainment is partnering with Curiosity Ink Media, a producer of original children’s and family multiplatform entertainment, to create new children’s books.

  • In Brief: June 17, 2021

    This week, Veronica Roth, Marie Lu, and Alexandra Bracken examine dystopia; Lydia M. Sigwarth revisits the library and librarian that changed her life; and Alexis Nedd and Alanna Bennett talk e-sports.

  • Jason Reynolds, Sydney Smith Win Carnegie, Kate Greenaway Medals in U.K.

    Jason Reynolds has won the 2021 Carnegie Medal for 'Look Both Ways,' and Sydney Smith has won the 2021 Kate Greenaway Medal for his picture book 'Small in the City.'

  • Obituary: Robert M. Quackenbush

    Prolific children's book author-illustrator and fine artist Robert M. Quackenbush died on May 17; he was 91.

  • Jill Davis to Launch an Imprint at Astra

    After close to three decades of working as a children’s book editor at various publishing houses, Jill Davis has joined Astra Publishing House, where she will helm a yet-to-be named imprint dedicated to publishing illustrated children’s books.

  • Coming Through the Storm: Q&A with AASL President Jennisen Lucas

    When ALA Annual concludes on June 29, Jennisen Lucas, district librarian for Park County School District #6 in Cody, Wyo., will officially take the reins as the 2021–2022 president of the American Association of School Librarians.

  • Story Pirates, Random House Children's Books Reprise Second-Annual Creator Camp

    Offering a treasure trove of interactive content for kids ages 5–12 this summer, Story Pirates has joined forces with Random House Children's Books to reprise its Creator Camp.

  • Setting Sights on Summer Learning

    Wrapping up another difficult school year amid the pandemic, publishers, ed tech, libraries, and more address learning loss and keep kids engaged during the break.

  • Welbeck Children's Expands Its U.S. Program

    Welbeck Children's Publishing Group currently publishes an array of nonfiction in the U.S. under three imprints, and next year, the company’s offerings will grow further with the introduction of two fiction imprints for children.

  • Reading with Olympia and Ira: Two Under Two!

    Former publisher Betsy Groban reflects on the joys of storytime with her baby granddaughter Olympia and new grandson Ira, and their evolving taste in books, in our continuing series.

  • In Brief: June 10, 2021

    This week, Marvel authors drop by Politics and Prose for a powerful conversation; Sandhya Menon has a royal launch; and Elisha Cooper, Ruth Chan, and Brian Floca have a doggone great outdoor signing.

  • Books of Wonder to Close Second Location... For Now

    Manhattan's Books of Wonder children's bookstore will close its Upper West Side location when its building is handed off to new owners at the end of June.

  • Scholastic Authors Pay Tribute to Dick Robinson

    A number of Scholastic’s writers paid tribute to the Scholastic CEO, lauding his vision, his passion, and his unwavering support for children’s books and authors.

  • After 15 Months, A First In-Person Event for Three NYC Children's Authors

    Most bookstores have yet to return to in-person author events and do not expect to begin again until fall; but on June 5, three children's author-illustrators Elisha Cooper, Ruth Chan, and Brian Floca will put a toe in the water at a Brooklyn café.

  • U.S. Book Show: Middle Grade Book Buzz on the Age of Innocence and Change

    Authors Sharon Draper, Kim Dwinell, Gayle Forman, and BonHyung Jeong joined PW's Natasha Gilmore for a discussion about their forthcoming middle-grade books, including coming-of-age stories, graphic novels, and more.

  • U.S. Book Show: YA Book Buzz on History and Discovery

    The final event of the U.S. Book Show was a sponsored panel led by PW reviewer Idris Grey, featuring Dhonielle Clayton, 'Shattered Midnight' (Disney-Hyperion); Crystal Fleming, 'Rise Up! How You Can Join the Fight Against White Supremacy' (Henry Holt); Makiia Lucier, 'Year of the Reaper' (HMH); and Shanna Miles, 'For All Time' (Simon & Schuster).

  • U.S. Book Show Editors' Picks: Middle Grade Books as Activism

    On Thursday, May 27, PW reviewer Gnesis Villar moderated a conversation between eight editors, spotlighting forthcoming fall middle grade titles selected by PW.

  • U.S. Book Show Editors' Picks: Picture Books as Poetry and Possibility

    PW senior children's reviews editor Amanda Bruns kicked off the U.S. Book Show's day of children's editor picks by moderating a panel of editors, who spoke about their most anticipated picture book titles.

  • U.S. Book Show: Picture Book Buzz on Inspiration and Empowerment

    On the final day of the U.S. Book Show, May 27, PW freelance editor Natasha Gilmore moderated a sponsored author panel highlighting forthcoming picture books, including Ryan Higgins's 'Norman Didn’t Do It! (Yes He Did)'; Pat Zietlow Miller's 'Be Strong'; and Nabela Noor's 'Beautifully Me'.

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