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Veteran Reporter Turned Podcaster Gets Kids Talking About Books
'The Book Club for Kids,' a podcast where middle school readers discuss well-known books, gives children the mic.
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Educators Share Strategies for Reaching Reluctant Readers
PW spoke with three teachers and librarians who are committed to helping readers turn the page to find books that will change their reading lives.
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On the Radar: Buzzy YA Debut ‘Something Bright and Beautiful’
Signifying a potential bright spot for the contemporary YA category, Feiwel and Friends has acquired, at auction, coming-of-age novel Something Bright and Beautiful by debut author Cathryn Free; the book is slated for April 2027, and rights have now sold in 10 territories after significant buzz at this year’s Bologna Fair.
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What’s the Buzz?: 'A Theory of Dreaming'
Ava Reid’s YA fantasy debut 'A Study in Drowning' was a breakout book since its release in 2023. But for Reid, there was “no expectation on my part that it would do so well.”
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Sourcebooks Scores Soccer-Themed Children's Series
Sourcebooks has acquired rights to The Academy, T.Z. Layton’s self-published series of children’s books about 12-year-old Leo, a star athlete who belongs to an elite youth soccer squad.
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In Brief: July 24, 2025
Recently a beloved character appeared at a sporting event, middle grade authors held a conversation, an author-illustrator made his debut, and a graphic novelist enjoyed a launch party.
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Let’s Help the Kids Be Alright
Carolyn Mackler reflects on her new middle grade novel, 'Right Back at You,' and her pen-pal program that connects children from diverse geographic regions and encourages them to seek commonality despite differences.
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In Brief: July 10, 2025
Recently a New York public servant dropped by a book event, an author made an appearance on 'Good Morning America,' and a conference welcomed an author for a presentation.
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Children's Books at ALA: A Photo Essay
Librarians and publishers gathered in Philadelphia for this year’s ALA conference, where dozens of authors and illustrators were also in attendance, meeting librarians, speaking on panels, and signing copies of their books.
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Obituary: Katie Cunningham
Children’s book publisher Katie Cunningham, known as a visionary editor with a keen eye for new talent, died on July 4 following complications from ovarian cancer, at the age of 43.
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