Cassandra Clare's Kickstarter Campaign Sets Record for YA Projects
Bestselling YA fantasy author Cassandra Clare recently shattered records with her month-long Seasons of Shadowhunters Kickstarter campaign, raising more than one million dollars to realize her latest projects with total creative control. more...
Penguin Random House, Authors Sue to Block Iowa Anti-LGBTQ Book Banning Law
Penguin Random House and the Iowa State Education Association, along with four bestselling authors and five plaintiffs from the state of Iowa, have sued the state to block key provisions of its sweeping new law banning books with sexual or LGBTQ+ content in schools. more...
Fifth Circuit Hears Appeal of Texas Book Rating Law
At a 45-minute hearing on November 29, lawyers for a coalition of plaintiff booksellers and publishing industry groups urged the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans to immediately lift an administrative stay that has allowed the controversial book rating law to take effect. more...
Inclusive Children’s Book Publishers
We spoke with editors at four children’s imprints that focus on promoting underrepresented authors about how they got their start and what they love about their work. more...
'ABCs of Book Banning' Documentary Amplifies Florida Kids' Voices
Florida children's opinions on the freedom to read are highlighted in a newly released documentary, 'The ABCs of Book Banning.' more...
Remembering Bernette Ford
David Bennett, publisher of Boxer Books, pays tribute to his longtime friend—publisher and author Bernette Ford, who died this past summer. more...
On Tour with Stephan Pastis
Last month 'Pearls Before Swine' cartoonist and 'Timmy Failure' author Stephan Pastis embarked on an ambitious book tour consisting of 20 public events and 28 school visits, which took place across 27 days. more...
Children's Starred Reviews 2023: All of Our Stars
Our Children’s Starred Reviews Annual features nearly 400 reviews of exceptional books for young readers, a selection of interviews with some of today’s top authors and illustrators, our 50 Best Books of 2023, and a cover by Vashti Harrison. more...
Best Children's and YA Books 2023
Our selections for the top 50 books of the year, for readers of all ages. MORE
Who Is YA For?
We spoke with editors about the category’s ever-shifting boundaries and widening appeal for today's readers. more...
Buzzy Middle Grade Genres
We spoke with a number of editors to learn more about the seeming proliferation of three genres within middle grade: heists and horror and illustrated humor, oh my! more...
Children's Booksellers Anticipate Happy Holidays
In the run-up to the holiday season, we asked a number of booksellers about the children's and YA titles they expect to fly off their shelves, from publishers large and small. more...
Spring 2024
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...
Children's Books for Fall 2023: 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—featuring a cover by graphic novelist Jen Wang. more...-
Industry NewsScholastic Union Reaches Tentative New Contract Agreement
Unionized magazine employees at Scholastic have reached a tentative agreement with management, establishing a $65,000 salary floor, general wage increases, ratification bonuses, and more.
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Authors
Cassandra Clare's Kickstarter Campaign Sets Record for YA Projects
Bestselling YA fantasy author Cassandra Clare recently shattered records with her month-long Seasons of Shadowhunters Kickstarter campaign, raising more than one million dollars to realize her latest projects with total creative control.
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Authors
On Tour with Stephan Pastis
Last month 'Pearls Before Swine' cartoonist and 'Timmy Failure' author Stephan Pastis embarked on an ambitious book tour consisting of 20 public events and 28 school visits, which took place across 27 days.
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Industry News
'ABCs of Book Banning' Documentary Amplifies Florida Kids' Voices
Florida children's opinions on the freedom to read are highlighted in a newly released documentary, 'The ABCs of Book Banning.'
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Industry News
Remembering Bernette Ford
David Bennett, publisher of Boxer Books, pays tribute to his longtime friend—publisher and author Bernette Ford, who died this past summer.
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Industry News
In Brief: November 30, 2023
Recently an Olympic medalist made her debut; authors teamed up to talk YA romance; the cuddly star of a picture book made an appearance; an author led an artistic event; illustrators gathered at a conference; and an author celebrated the launch of a companion novel.
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Book News
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of December 4, 2023
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a grandmother-granddaughter duo working together to create a cultural dish, a picture book inspired by a viral song, a YA thriller about a teen who can jump into other people's bodies, and more.
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Industry News
Five Trends in the Chinese Children's Book Market
The first conference session at the recently concluded Shanghai Children’s Book Fair shed light on major shifts within the country's kids' book market, including the growing popularity of pop-science, STEAM-focused, and manga-style titles.
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Industry News
YALLFest 2023 in Photos
An estimated 20,000 readers gathered in Charleston, S.C., on November 10 and 11 for YALLFest, the annual festival celebrating literature for teens.
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Industry News
2023 Shanghai Children's Book Fair in Photos
The fair celebrated its 10th anniversary this year, hosting 478 exhibitors from 25 countries and territories, including 127 from overseas, and 42,733 visitors—making CCBF the biggest event dedicated to kids' books and content in Asia.
