Children's Publishing Community Rallies Support for Ukraine
The world of children's books has come together with a number of initiatives aimed at offering support to children's authors, publishers, and aid organizations. more...Bologna Book Fair 2022: Americans, Europeans Are Excited to Meet Again
"It will be a real boost to the international publishing business," says Italian rights agent Chiara Tognetti, expressing what many from America and Europe are feeling about the opportunity to meet again in Bologna. more...Bologna 2022: The Bologna Book Fair Is Back for 2022
The top international children’s book fair returns in person after a three-year hiatus, March 21–24. more...SCBWI Announces Golden Kite Awards; Jason Reynolds Delivers a Paean to Mailboxes
Rather than reveal this year's Golden Kite Award winners during its winter conference, the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators presented the awards in a stand-alone program on March 15; the event featured remarks from National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Jason Reynolds. more...First Look: 'Skandar and the Unicorn Thief'
We spoke with Annabel Steadman, pen name A.F. Steadman, about her highly anticipated debut, 'Skandar and the Unicorn Thief.' more...Kelly Yang Hosts Pandemic Essay Writing Contest
Author Kelly Yang recently launched an essay writing contest, inviting kids to share their personal experiences during the pandemic. more...Kids' Books and Podcasts: When the Twain Meet
Fueled by the pandemic-era's compulsory, continuous at-home time, podcast listening has been growing in popularity among adults and kids; seizing on the trend, three Big Five houses recently announced new book-podcast ventures. more...Children's Books for Spring: All Our Coverage
Check out our comprehensive A-to-Z listings of publishers’ spring offerings for kids and teens, and more, in our Spring Announcements issue. more...Silver Linings: Children’s Publishing Outlook for 2022
Disruption from the pandemic lingers but publishers are optimistic, eyeing growth in the coming year. more...2021 Children's Bestsellers: Graphic Novel Mainstays, Series Staples, and More
Our 2021 Facts and Figures compilation of children's and YA bestsellers includes a wide variety of titles, dominated by ongoing graphic novel series and their spinoffs, illustrated middle grade novels, and classic picture books. more...Fall 2022 Sneak Previews
Take a look ahead at some of the big titles for children and teens due out this fall, in our exclusive roundup. more...When They Got the Call: PW Speaks with the 2022 Newbery, Caldecott, and Printz Winners
We spoke with the three big winners of the 2022 Youth Media Awards winners about their initial reactions to the news. more...Barba Higuera, Chin, Boulley Win Newbery, Caldecott, Printz Awards
See all the winners of the 2022 Youth Media Awards. 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...-
Industry NewsChildren's Publishing Community Rallies Support for Ukraine
The world of children's books has come together with a number of initiatives aimed at offering support to children's authors, publishers, and aid organizations.
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Book NewsFirst Look: 'Skandar and the Unicorn Thief'
We spoke with Annabel Steadman, pen name A.F. Steadman, about her highly anticipated debut, 'Skandar and the Unicorn Thief.'
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Industry NewsKelly Yang Hosts Pandemic Essay Writing Contest
Author Kelly Yang recently launched an essay writing contest, inviting kids to share their personal experiences during the pandemic.
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Industry NewsFrom the Archive: August 3, 1964
With the Bologna Children’s Book Fair set to hold its first in-person event in three years, we took a look back to the very first show held in 1964.
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Industry NewsKids' Books and Podcasts: When the Twain Meet
Fueled by the pandemic-era's compulsory, continuous at-home time, podcast listening has been growing in popularity among adults and kids; seizing on the trend, three Big Five houses recently announced new book-podcast ventures.
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AuthorsQ & A with A.J. Sass
A.J. Sass discussed his new novel, 'Ellen Outside the Lines,' and intersectional representation for a middle grade audience.
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Industry NewsListening Library Brings American Girl to Audio
Listening Library, the children's imprint of Penguin Random House Audio, and American Girl have teamed up to publish audiobook editions of more than 50 classic and new American Girl titles.
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Industry NewsSCBWI Announces Golden Kite Awards; Jason Reynolds Delivers a Paean to Mailboxes
Rather than reveal this year's Golden Kite Award winners during its winter conference, the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators presented the awards in a stand-alone program on March 15; the event featured remarks from National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Jason Reynolds.
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Industry NewsIn Brief: March 17, 2022
The past few weeks have been jam-packed with many a cause for celebration. An author is finally able to receive a reward after pandemic delays; three beloved characters light up the night sky; and two book launches leave both author and audience giddy.
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Book NewsNew Kids' and YA Books: Week of March 21, 2022
Among the books hitting shelves this week are a picture book about school dress-up day, a WWII-era middle grade novel, a YA novel about a queer musician, and more.
Maggie Edkins Willis spoke with PW KidsCast about her debut middle-grade graphic novel, 'Smaller Sister,' tackling issues such as mental health and body image for tweens, and writing from her personal experiences.



