2019 Carle Honors Announced
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art has revealed the recipients of its 2019 Carle Honors. more...
Obituary: Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
Author Marjorie Weinman Sharmat, creator of more than 130 books for children and young adults, and known for her beloved series about boy detective Nate the Great, died on March 12; she was 90. more...
Trends to Watch for at Bologna 2019
We spoke with a dozen literary agents and scouts attending this year’s Bologna Fair about trends they’ve been noticing in children’s and YA books, and what they’re expecting to see. more...
Epic Launches Original Content Program
Fresh from announcing impressive company growth and an infusion of $30 million in new funding, Redwood, Calif.-based kids’ digital reading platform Epic has kicked off an exclusive, original content program. more...
The Enemy Child Who Became a Leader: A U.S. Congressman's Story of Incarceration
Andrea Warren's new book, 'Enemy Child,' is a timely nonfiction account of Norm Mineta, who was taken as a boy by military police with his Japanese-American family to an internment camp in Wyoming, where they lived for the duration of World War II. 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...
2018 Children's Bestsellers: Backlist Staples, Movie Tie-Ins, and More
Our 2018 Facts and Figures compilation of children's bestsellers includes a wide variety of titles, dominated by classic and contemporary series, graphic novels, movie tie-ins, and beloved picture books. more...
Fall 2019 Sneak Previews
Take a look ahead at some of the big titles for children and teens due out next fall, in our exclusive roundup. more...
When They Got the Call: Speaking with the 2019 Award Winners
PW spoke with the three big winners of the ALA's 2019 Youth Media Awards, about what they were doing when the committee called with the good news. more...
Flying Starts
We spotlight six notable children’s and YA debuts from this past season, including picture books and graphic novels, teen adventures, and more.. more...-
Industry News2019 Carle Honors Announced
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art has revealed the recipients of its 2019 Carle Honors.
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Authors
Obituary: Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
Author Marjorie Weinman Sharmat, creator of more than 130 books for children and young adults, and known for her beloved series about boy detective Nate the Great, died on March 12; she was 90.
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Book News
The Enemy Child Who Became a Leader: A U.S. Congressman's Story of Incarceration
Andrea Warren's new book, 'Enemy Child,' is a timely nonfiction account of Norm Mineta, who was taken as a boy by military police with his Japanese-American family to an internment camp in Wyoming, where they lived for the duration of World War II.
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Authors
Q & A with Andrew Smith
PW spoke with Andrew Smith about his middle grade debut, 'The Size of the Truth,' and the connections between his novels.
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Industry News
2019 Tucson Festival of Books in Photos
See highlights from this year's Tucson Festival of Books, which took place at the University of Arizona on March 2–3, drawing approximately 140,000 attendees and featuring a lineup of 70 children's authors and storytellers, among others.
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Book News
Rights Report: Week of March 18, 2019
New deals for Tanya Boteju, Alysa Wishingrad, Shannon and Dean Hale, Shivaun Plozza, and others.
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Industry News
Epic Launches Original Content Program
Fresh from announcing impressive company growth and an infusion of $30 million in new funding, Redwood, Calif.-based kids’ digital reading platform Epic has kicked off an exclusive, original content program.
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Book News
Random House to Publish Spanish Editions of Seuss Classics
Beginning this spring, Random House Children’s Books will publish Spanish-language editions of classic picture books by the late Dr. Seuss.
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Industry News
School & Library Spotlight Spring 2019: All Our Coverage
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Industry News
Library-stagrams
We spoke with school and public librarians about how they are harnessing Instagram for promotion, professional development, and fun.
PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Katie Green
British author-illustrator Katie Green discusses her graphic memoir ‘Lighter Than My Shadow,’ which traces her long struggle with and recovery from anorexia, as well as why telling the story visually was so important.
