Bilingual Books in Spanish
Changing demographics have created a growing demand from parents and educators for bilingual titles for young readers. more...
DC Revamps Its Publishing Program Under Age-Specific Labels
As part of the company's restructuring, all DC titles will now be released via three publishing lines: DC Kids, DC, and DC Black Label, beginning in 2020. more...
Literary Organization Pairs Seasoned Editors with Diverse Writers
Now in its second year of sponsoring a mentorship program for diverse writers, The Word, A Storytelling Sanctuary has selected three children’s writers to partner with editors from Little, Brown Books for Young Readers to revise and fine-tune their manuscripts. more...
Quarantine: From Dystopian YA Series to Summer Camp
A YA novel published several years ago, 'Quarantine,' has inspired the launch of Northern Illinois University's STEM-focused summer camp for high school students. more...
Fresh Takes: Backlist Backbones 2019
We took a look at a handful of older children's books, which show how an evergreen theme can give a story staying power. more...
Summer Reads:
Children's and YA Books
For those long, hot days, check out PW’s summer picks for readers of all ages. From a planetary-annihilating llama to a historical dinosaur-laden fantasy to topical tales for teens, we’ve got kids covered. more
YA for Changing Times
We asked editors about the ways teen literature is expanding to reflect today’s world, with topical themes, diverse representation, and more. more...
Middle Grade Growth Spurts
We asked editors to share their insights on the growing number of heavily illustrated middle grade books, titles spotlighting neurodiversity and physical differences, and books containing LGBTQ representation. more...
Fall 2019 Sneak Previews
Take a look ahead at some of the big titles for children and teens due out next fall, in our exclusive roundup. more...
Children's Books for Spring:
All Our Coverage
Check out our comprehensive A-to-Z listings of publishers' spring offerings for kids and teens, and more, in our Spring Announcements issue. more...
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AuthorsLiterary Organization Pairs Seasoned Editors with Diverse Writers
Now in its second year of sponsoring a mentorship program for diverse writers, The Word, A Storytelling Sanctuary has selected three children’s writers to partner with editors from Little, Brown Books for Young Readers to revise and fine-tune their manuscripts.
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Book News
Quarantine: From Dystopian YA Series to Summer Camp
A YA novel published several years ago, 'Quarantine,' has inspired the launch of Northern Illinois University's STEM-focused summer camp for high school students.
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Authors
Rights Report: Week of June 24, 2019
New deals announced for Asha Bromfield, Sophia Glock, Shannon Dittemore, and more.
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Book News
Cover Reveal: Mildred D. Taylor Bids Farewell to the Logans
Viking has announced the January 2020 publication of 'All the Days Past, All the Days to Come,' the fifth and final novel in Mildred D. Taylor’s Logan Family saga, which began in 1975.
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Industry News
In Brief: June 20, 2019
This week, Peter Sís goes on a picture book odyssey; a pouty fish finds a reason to smile; Drag Queen Story Hour celebrates Pride Month; author Ellen Goodlett concludes her YA duology; the Jewish community commemorates Anne Frank; and canine heroes enter the spotlight.
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Book News
Market Research Says Children’s Books Up, Overall Market Flat
A recent presentation on the latest consumer buying trends in the book industry showed that children’s book sales remain stable in a generally flat market.
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Book News
New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of June 24, 2019
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a boy who wants a puppy but gets a truck instead, a middle grade novel about two baseball-playing siblings who summon zombies, and a YA debut about a Philadelphia teen living with chronic illness.
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Book News
New Mural at Brooklyn Public Library Features Seven Children’s Artists
The Brooklyn Public Library’s Central Library has unveiled a new mural by seven children’s illustrators: Selina Alko, Sophie Blackall, Yuyi Morales, Christopher Myers, Stephen Savage, Javaka Steptoe, and Paul O. Zelinsky.
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Book News
Noteworthy Picture Book Sequels: July and August 2019
Notable picture book and illustrated sequels publishing in the next two months include a pigeon’s first day of school, a magic-infused ballet, a llama learning about responsibility, and more.
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Book News
Rights Report: Week of June 17, 2019
New deals announced for Suzanne Collins, Rachel Vincent, Darcie Little Badger and Rovina Cai, and more.
PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Katie Green
British author-illustrator Katie Green discusses her graphic memoir ‘Lighter Than My Shadow,’ which traces her long struggle with and recovery from anorexia, as well as why telling the story visually was so important.
