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    In Conversation: Susan Verde and Steph Littlebird

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    Q & A with Kate DiCamillo

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    Noteworthy Picture Book and Novel Sequels: September 2025

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    Rights Report: Week of September 22, 2025

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    Q & A with Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow

    PW spoke with Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow about the importance of centering Black and Muslim characters in her stories, and the joy she hopes to spark and spread in her readers, students, and mentees.

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    Karen Lotz Joins Norton as Director, Children’s Books and Strategic Development

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    On Tour with Leigh Bardugo and John Picacio

    To celebrate their debut picture book, 'The Invisible Parade,' creator of the Grishaverse series Leigh Bardugo and World Fantasy Award and Hugo Award winner and illustrator John Picacio hit the road for a national book tour.

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    In Conversation: Hailey Alcaraz and Josuee Hernández

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