In Memoriam: Lore Segal
Esteemed author and educator Lore Segal, who wrote and translated clever and sunny children's tales alongside the autobiographical adult stories and novels informed by her early life as a Jewish refugee during WWII, died on October 7 at her home in Manhattan. She was 96. more...
Cover Reveal: 'Where Are You, Brontë?' by Tomie dePaola
Award-winning author-illustrator Tomie dePaola’s death in 2020 was an enormous loss for the world of children’s books. But it turns out there was another gift still to be added to his legacy. more...
From Venezia to the Village: Sullaluna Bookshop and Bistrot Arrives in NYC
Sullaluna NYC, an outpost of a Venetian bookstore and bistrot founded in 2017, distinguishes itself with a focus on illustrated titles for children and adults in English and Italian. more...
Holiday Gift Guide 2023: Children’s & YA
Selected by PW's editors, stories of family and friendship—plus a dash of romance—give kids and teens plenty to celebrate in December and beyond. more...
Brooklyn Book Festival 2024 in Photos
The annual Brooklyn Book Festival took place over the weekend of September 28–29; children’s authors made appearances at various events, including Children’s Day on September 28, which gathered authors, illustrators, booksellers, and young readers for storytimes and activities. more...
In Brief: October 10, 2024
Recently collaborators celebrated the launch of a picture book poem that will soon be in outer space, a book festival took place, an author spoke with local media, and a spooky launch was held for an author. more...
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of October 14, 2024
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book showcasing the value of affection, a middle grade novel exploring the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls crisis, an intergenerational YA novel, and more. more...
Surveying the Fall Season: Children's Booksellers Share Trends and Their Must-Have Titles
We asked children's booksellers and buyers their predictions for the fall titles they'll be selling well this season. more...
Spotlight on Children's Books in Translation
In honor of World Kid Lit Month in September, we spoke with publishers and translators about the landscape of children’s books in translation. more...
How to Make Reading Fun Again
We surveyed authors, editors, and booksellers on the current state of middle grade reading and what might bring readers back to books as a source of fun. more...
Children's Books for Fall: All Our Coverage
Our fall 2024 Children’s Preview issue spotlights innovative approaches to getting kids jazzed about reading, our comprehensive A–Z listings of forthcoming children’s and YA titles, and more. more...
The Future of Children’s Bookselling
Forward-thinking booksellers are reinventing community programming staples, from author visits to subscription boxes. more...
Spring 2025 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...
YA Romantasy: True Love or Passing Fancy?
We spoke with publishers, agents, and authors about readers’ all-consuming passion for romantasy, the influence of BookTok on sales, and why it's become a category that demands to be taken seriously. more...
2023 Children's Bestsellers: Standout Series, Spinoffs, and Staples
Our annual Facts and Figures compilation of children's and YA bestsellers includes a wide variety of titles, dominated by ever-expanding illustrated and graphic novel series and their spinoffs, YA movie tie-ins and sequels, and time-tested picture books. more...-
Industry News'Freedom to Read Day of Action' Takes On Book Bans
On Saturday, October 19, libraries, bookstores, and other partners and advocates across the country will be holding community events and rallies against book banning as part of the inaugural Freedom to Read Day of Action.
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Book News
New and Noteworthy Children's and YA Books: October 2024
No tricks, just treats for young readers looking for new titles this month, including a twist on a yuletide classic, a YA love story about a teen navigating his first sexual experience, and much more.
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Industry News
Educators Share the Power of Zines
PW spoke with three educators who are making and sharing zines with their students and patrons.
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Industry News
In Memoriam: Lore Segal
Esteemed author and educator Lore Segal, who wrote and translated clever and sunny children's tales alongside the autobiographical adult stories and novels informed by her early life as a Jewish refugee during WWII, died on October 7 at her home in Manhattan. She was 96.
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Book News
Cover Reveal: 'Where Are You, Brontë?' by Tomie dePaola
Award-winning author-illustrator Tomie dePaola’s death in 2020 was an enormous loss for the world of children’s books. But it turns out there was another gift still to be added to his legacy.
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Industry News
Brooklyn Book Festival 2024 in Photos
The annual Brooklyn Book Festival took place over the weekend of September 28–29; children’s authors made appearances at various events, including Children’s Day on September 28, which gathered authors, illustrators, booksellers, and young readers for storytimes and activities.
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Industry News
From Venezia to the Village: Sullaluna Bookshop and Bistrot Arrives in NYC
Sullaluna NYC, an outpost of a Venetian bookstore and bistrot founded in 2017, distinguishes itself with a focus on illustrated titles for children and adults in English and Italian.
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Book News
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of October 14, 2024
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book showcasing the value of affection, a middle grade novel exploring the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls crisis, an intergenerational YA novel, and more.
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Book News
In Brief: October 10, 2024
Recently collaborators celebrated the launch of a picture book poem that will soon be in outer space, a book festival took place, an author spoke with local media, and a spooky launch was held for an author.
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Authors
In Conversation with Mel Hammond, Teghan Hammond, and Magdalene Visaggio
Sisters/collaborators Mel Hammond and Teghan Hammond and author Magdalene Visaggio discussed writing about navigating girlhood, their shared experiences of online hate, and the importance of portraying trans girls for young people today.
