2020 Political Books for Children
In the run-up to November’s presidential election, publishers are courting readers who won’t be eligible to cast ballots this year or, in some cases, for many years to come. more...
In Support of Indie Bookstores, Dozens of Illustrators Send Art
More than 50 of the nation’s leading illustrators have joined together, sending packages of art for free to independent bookstores, which the stores are then giving away to customers who place online orders. more...
Debut Children's Books and Authors Affected by the Coronavirus: May 21, 2020
In our ongoing series, we continue to highlight some of the books this season that may not have gotten the attention they were due, including a number of spring's debuts. more...
Candlewick Launches Online Summer 'Camp'
Candlewick Press has launched a program for children and teens wondering what to do with their long summer days amid the pandemic. more...
'Covid-19 Helpers' E-Book Wins Global Health Award
Children's author Beth Bacon and illustrator Kary Lee sprang to action when they learned of the Emory Global Health Institute’s Covid-19 Children’s E-book Competition. more...
Summer Reads 2020
For long, warm days amid uncertain times, check out PW’s summer picks for young readers of all ages and interests, from funny, meaningful picture books to novels historical, realistic, and speculative. more...
YA Authors Move Online
Debut and veteran novelists dive into the world of digital events amid the pandemic. more...
Eye on Middle Grade
We asked editors about some of the latest developments in the category: the portrayal of mental health issues and #MeToo trauma, and graphic novel–style memoirs and nonfiction for young readers. more...
Coronavirus Updates: Impact on Children's Books
As the book publishing world takes a hit from the coronavirus outbreak, PW is providing ongoing coverage and industry updates. more...
Children's Books and Authors Affected by the Coronavirus
PW is tracking some of the new and forthcoming books for young readers that have taken a hit during the pandemic.
How Kids' Lit Is Responding to the Coronavirus
With widespread school and library closures, children's authors and publishers are going digital to provide kids with ways to read, draw, and engage. more...-
Book NewsDebut Children's Books and Authors Affected by the Coronavirus: May 21, 2020
In our ongoing series, we continue to highlight some of the books this season that may not have gotten the attention they were due, including a number of spring's debuts.
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Industry News
In Support of Indie Bookstores, Dozens of Illustrators Send Art
More than 50 of the nation’s leading illustrators have joined together, sending packages of art for free to independent bookstores, which the stores are then giving away to customers who place online orders.
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Authors
Q & A with Zoraida Córdova
Zoraida Córdova spoke with us about her first foray into middle grade fiction, 'The Way to Rio Luna,' and writing about themes of isolation, hope, and family.
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Authors
Obituary: Karen Blumenthal
Children's book author and journalist Karen Blumenthal, widely recognized for her works of narrative nonfiction addressing complicated subject matters, died on May 19 ; she was 61.
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Industry News
Candlewick Launches Online Summer 'Camp'
Candlewick Press has launched a program for children and teens wondering what to do with their long summer days amid the pandemic.
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Book News
'Covid-19 Helpers' E-Book Wins Global Health Award
Children's author Beth Bacon and illustrator Kary Lee sprang to action when they learned of the Emory Global Health Institute’s Covid-19 Children’s E-book Competition.
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Book News
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of May 25, 2020
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a light bulb who gets a chance at a great adventure, a middle grade novel set under the big top, and the launch of a YA series infused with West African mythology.
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Industry News
In Brief: May 21, 2020
This week, Mark Oshiro, TJ Klune, and Lauren Shippen discuss mental health representation; Mari Mancusi and Henry Clark have a fiery launch; Andrea Beaty and David Roberts honor Iggy Day; and Barbara McClintock gives a fur-miliar nursery rhyme a facelift.
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Industry News
Restructuring at Simon & Schuster Children’s
Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing will be reorganizing under two publishing entities: a trade publishing group and a new branded publishing team.
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Authors
Christian Robinson: Creating Art That Matters
Author-illustrator Christian Robinson discusses his latest picture book, 'You Matter,' and his new video series called "Making Space," for kids and families who are sheltering in place.
PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Jorma Taccone
Jorma Taccone, member of The Lonely Island sketch comedy group, discusses his debut picture book, 'Little Fox and the Wild Imagination,' illustrated by Dan Santat.
