The Modern Vampire Takes a Bite Out of YA
In a time when monsters can be found in the pages of plenty of children's and YA books, it’s clear that we have reentered the era of the vampire. more...
Trick-or-Treating with Children's Booksellers
PW checked in with a handful of booksellers around the country to find out which books have been flying off shelves in anticipation of Halloween. more...
Just Announced: Jonathan Van Ness and Julie Murphy to Collaborate on YA Novel
HarperCollins Children’s Books has announced the publication of 'Let Them Stare,' a forthcoming YA novel collaboration from 'Queer Eye' star Jonathan Van Ness and author Julie Murphy, due out next spring. more...
Q & A with William Joyce
William Joyce figures that 'Rocket Puppies' is his 53rd book—although don't hold him to that. What’s clear is that this picture book about a team of interstellar, incredibly cute puppies who save the Earth from despair has a particularly profound backstory. more...
New Imprint, Crash Course Books, to Launch in March with John Green Title
Crash Course Books, a Penguin Young Readers imprint helmed by Dutton Children's Books president and publisher Julie Strauss-Gabel, is an “extension” of the bestselling author's hit YouTube channel of the same name. The imprint will launch next year with ‘Everything Is Tuberculosis,’ Green’s second work of nonfiction. more...
Noteworthy Picture Book and Novel Sequels: October 2024
Favorite characters return in series additions this month, and that’s no trick! Readers can look forward to an alphabet book with a holiday spin, a middle grade tale about a mysterious guest at a hotel, a YA spinoff set in a cutthroat fantasy universe, and more. more...
In Brief: October 24, 2024
Recently, New York Comic Con brought creators together, an author took home an award, dogs made an appearance at an event, an organization spotlighted Italian culture and literature for young readers, a festival celebrated children’s literature, and an author attended a ceremony honoring her book’s subject. 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 NewsTrick-or-Treating with Children's Booksellers
PW checked in with a handful of booksellers around the country to find out which books have been flying off shelves in anticipation of Halloween.
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Industry News
The Modern Vampire Takes a Bite Out of YA
In a time when monsters can be found in the pages of plenty of children's and YA books, it’s clear that we have reentered the era of the vampire.
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Book News
Just Announced: Jonathan Van Ness and Julie Murphy to Collaborate on YA Novel
HarperCollins Children’s Books has announced the publication of 'Let Them Stare,' a forthcoming YA novel collaboration from 'Queer Eye' star Jonathan Van Ness and author Julie Murphy, due out next spring.
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Authors
Q & A with William Joyce
William Joyce figures that 'Rocket Puppies' is his 53rd book—although don't hold him to that. What’s clear is that this picture book about a team of interstellar, incredibly cute puppies who save the Earth from despair has a particularly profound backstory.
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Book News
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of October 28, 2024
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book following a midnight adventure, a middle grade graphic novel about the many changes of seventh grade, a YA retelling of 'The Count of Monte Cristo', and more.
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Industry News
In Brief: October 24, 2024
Recently, New York Comic Con brought creators together, an author took home an award, dogs made an appearance at an event, an organization spotlighted Italian culture and literature for young readers, a festival celebrated children’s literature, and an author attended a ceremony honoring her book’s subject.
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Book News
Noteworthy Picture Book and Novel Sequels: October 2024
Favorite characters return in series additions this month, and that’s no trick! Readers can look forward to an alphabet book with a holiday spin, a middle grade tale about a mysterious guest at a hotel, a YA spinoff set in a cutthroat fantasy universe, and more.
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Industry News
Every Cherry Enters U.S. Market with Emphasis on Accessibility for Young Readers
After launching in the U.K. this past May, Sweet Cherry Publishing will bring its imprint targeting the special educational needs market stateside next month.
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Authors
Q & A with Beth Reekles
Reekles spoke with us about her new rom-com, 'Love & Lattes'; how her experience on Wattpad shaped her writing; and what brings her back to the YA genre.
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Industry News
Licensing Hotline: October 22, 2024
See news about Penguin Workshop's new MG nonfiction titles under the Time for Kids brand, Studio Fun's Spellbound publishing program, brand extensions for Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, and more in our roundup of licensing news.
