Best Children's and YA Books of 2021
From Publishers Weekly’s reviews of children’s and young adult books published in 2021, our selections for the top 50 books of the year include picture books and graphic novels, fiction and nonfiction, debuts and bestsellers for readers of all ages. more
Jeff Kinney Scores with ‘Big Shot’
With the 16th book in his 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' series out this week and a Disney+ movie coming out on December 3, the mega-bestselling author is hitting the road. more...
A Very Busy Fall for Ada Twist
With a Netflix show, new book series, museum exhibit and a Thanksgiving parade balloon, Ada Twist is flying high. more...
Four Questions with Ariel Henley
In her debut memoir, 'A Face for Picasso,' Ariel Henley recounts her childhood growing up with Crouzon syndrome. more...
In Conversation: Renée Watson and Brendan Kiely
We asked authors Renée Watson and Brendan Kiely to discuss their latest books, their approaches to writing about race for young readers, and their hopes for how educators and parents can use their work to spark difficult but important dialogues. more...
New and Noteworthy Kids' and YA Books: October 2021
Cozy up with this month's big children's releases, including the tale of an attention-loving girl, an LGBTQ middle grade anthology, a gender-flipped reimagining of 'The Outsiders,' and many more. more...
Children's Books for Fall: All Our Coverage
Check out our comprehensive A-to-Z listings of publishers’ fall offerings for kids and teens, and more, in our Fall Announcements issue. more...
Spring 2022 Sneak Previews
Take a look ahead at some of the big titles for children and teens due out next spring, in our exclusive roundup. more...
Literary Agents Assess the Middle Grade Landscape
A number of agents revealed some of the middle grade trends they are observing from their unique vantage point. more...
Veteran Editors on Their New Children's Imprints
Nine editors launching imprints during the pandemic reflect on what drove them, what they hope to accomplish, and how the books they intend to publish will stand out in an already crowded marketplace. more...
Children's Booksellers on Which Pandemic-Era Changes Are Here to Stay
Tools that helped booksellers endure the pandemic are set to last. more...
Pandemic Missed Connections
In our ongoing series, we asked editors to tell us about a book of theirs, published during the pandemic, that they wish had gotten more love. more...
Comics Formats Go Younger
As sales of middle grade graphic novels continue to grow, publishers are bringing the format to a younger audience, with a new wave of graphic novels for early readers, ages four to eight. more...-
Industry NewsA Very Busy Fall for Ada Twist
With a Netflix show, new book series, museum exhibit and a Thanksgiving parade balloon, Ada Twist is flying high.
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Authors
Four Questions with Ariel Henley
In her debut memoir, 'A Face for Picasso,' Ariel Henley recounts her childhood growing up with Crouzon syndrome.
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Rights Report: Week of October 25, 2021
New deals for Aleema Omotoni, Amanda Quain, Kylie Lee Baker, and others.
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Jeff Kinney Scores with ‘Big Shot’
With the 16th book in his 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' series out this week and a Disney+ movie coming out on December 3, the mega-bestselling author is hitting the road.
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Industry News
Read Alouds That Rock: Storytimes That Come Alive for Grades 3 to 5
Continuing our series on leading successful read alouds, we spotlight educators who deliver captivating storytimes for the chapter book and middle grade crowd in grades three to five.
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Book News
A Kids Company About Releases New Book on Emergency Preparation
Encouraging children to develop a take-charge attitude in times of crisis is the focus of a new book from children's media provider A Kids Company About.
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Book News
New and Noteworthy Kids' and YA Books: October 2021
Cozy up with this month's big children's releases, including the tale of an attention-loving girl, an LGBTQ middle grade anthology, a gender-flipped reimagining of 'The Outsiders,' and many more.
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Authors
In Conversation: Renée Watson and Brendan Kiely
We asked authors Renée Watson and Brendan Kiely to discuss their latest books, their approaches to writing about race for young readers, and their hopes for how educators and parents can use their work to spark difficult but important dialogues.
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Authors
Q & A with Rob Sanders
PW spoke with Sanders about his tightly woven teaching and writing backgrounds, and creating books he wished he had when he was growing up.
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Cover Reveal: 'Creepy Crayon!'
Author Aaron Reynolds and illustrator Peter Brown are back with their third picture book in the Creepy Tales series, 'Creepy Crayon!,' which hits shelves August 2022; click through for our exclusive first look.
PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver
Co-authors and Hollywood insiders Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver discuss their new book, Alien Superstar: Hollywood vs. the Galaxy, and their process for writing compelling comedies for kids.
