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U.S. Book Show YA Editors' Picks: Young Adult Trends and Looking to the Future
The final Editors' Picks panel for the U.S. Book Show on May 27 spotlighted big YA titles coming out this fall, moderated by PW reviewer Sanina Clark.
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U.S. Book Show Book Buzz: Spotlight on Indigenous Voices
On May 26, the second day of the U.S. Book Show, author and co-curator of the HarperCollins Heartdrum imprint Cynthia Leitich Smith led a sponsored panel highlighting Indigenous voices in children's and YA.
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In Brief: June 3, 2021
This week, Little Free Library and HarperCollins pay respect to the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre; Lana Wood Johnson has a virtual launch with plenty of guests; and the D.C. Public Library marks the 125th anniversary of Plessy v. Ferguson.
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Random House Partners with Funko Pop! and Universal for Little Golden Books
Random House Books for Young Readers is pairing with Funko and Universal Brand Development for a line of Little Golden Books featuring Universal properties in the style of Funko's Pop! brand.
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Children's Job Moves: May 2021
Job moves in children's publishing during May 2021.
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U.S. Book Show: Padma Lakshmi Teaches Kids About Healthy Eating
Sharing her journey from celebrity chef to first-time children's book author, Padma Lakshmi sat down with Viking Children's Books editorial director Tamar Brazis to discuss the forthcoming release of her debut picture book, 'Tomatoes for Neela.'
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Tiffany Liao Joins Zando as Executive Editor
Zando, a new independent publishing house founded by former Crown publisher Molly Stern, has hired Tiffany Liao as executive editor to lead the company's Young Readers initiative, effective June 9.
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TV Alert: 'Panic'
Lauren Oliver's 2014 YA contemporary thriller 'Panic' has been adapted into a 10-episode series by Amazon Prime Video, which is slated for release on Friday, May 28.
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Mango Partners with Woo! Jr. to Launch DragonFruit Imprint
Miami-based Mango Publishing has formed a new children's imprint, DragonFruit; its partner in the joint venture is Wendy Piersall, CEO and editor-in-chief of Woo! Jr. Kids Activities.
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In Brief: May 20, 2021
This week, David LaRochelle and Mike Wohnoutka make a bookshop stop; Rocky Callen sponsors a free art exhibit; and Scholastic and HarperCollins authors Zoom into the OMG BookFest.
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Stacey Barney Named Associate Publisher of Nancy Paulsen Books
Stacey Barney will take on the role of associate publisher of Nancy Paulsen Books, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers, effective June 1; currently executive editor at G.P. Putnam’s Sons, Barney will work closely with Nancy Paulsen to expand the imprint.
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U.S. Book Show: PW Editors' Picks Panels for Children's and YA
PW's editors have selected some of the biggest forthcoming fall titles for young readers, which will be presented during the U.S. Book Show's Picture Books, Middle Grade, and Young Adult Editors' Picks Panels.
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Obituary: Arnold Adoff
Children's poet, author, and anthologist Arnold Adoff, widely noted for his inventive poetry style and for depicting African American experiences in his work, died on May 7; he was 85 years old.
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In Brief: May 13, 2021
This week, Asha Bromfield celebrates her debut; second graders observe Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month; and Scholastic authors have a fantastical panel.
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American Girl Celebrates 35th Anniversary with Random House Publishing Program
Random House Books for Young Readers is launching a new American Girl publishing program in the U.S. and Canada.
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Licensing Hotline: May 2021
Read on for the latest on World Book Inc.'s expansion beyond the school market, a new licensing agency for Albert Whitman's The Boxcar Children, a second title in Quarto's Stanley Jr. line, and licensing news about Ameet, Little Brown, Insight Editions, and more.
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DK Brings Mrs. Wordsmith to Retail
DK has signed a global licensing deal with Mrs. Wordsmith, a direct-to-consumer brand of educational books, apps, and games.
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'Young Authors Publishing' Nurtures Up-and-Coming Writers of Color
Helping to expand the burgeoning community of Black and brown voices in children's books, Young Authors Publishing is celebrating its third year in business.
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Big Names Join Children's Day at U.S. Book Show
Publishers Weekly's inaugural U.S. Book Show has announced three speakers for its Children's Books Day: Elizabeth Warren, Brian Selznick, and Padma Lakshmi.
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In Brief: May 6
This week, Kwame Mbalia and Prince Joel Makonnen celebrate on Crowdcast; Angeline Boulley springs forward with a talk on Native American literature; and Renée Watson and Meg Medina chat about their middle grade sequels.



