AAPI Heritage Month 2025: Q&As with Children's Authors on Writing About Culture and History
In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we asked eight authors of new books ranging from picture books to YA about highlighting their cultures, history, and traditions for young readers. more...
Dog Man Gets Caught Reading for Fall 2025 Children's Book Week
The Children’s Book Council and its charitable arm Every Child a Reader, in conjunction with Scholastic, has named Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man as its anchor for Children’s Book Week this fall. more...
Authors, Activists Partner for 'Freedom Read-In'
On May 9, Porter Square Books in Cambridge, Mass., and advocacy groups EveryLibrary and the Rhode Island chapter of Authors Against Book Bans are partnering to host a free virtual reading in honor of Children’s Book Week and Floyd Cooper Day. more...
Macmillan to Debut Calico Critters Books in North America
Calico Critters is entering the world of publishing in the U.S. and Canada for the first time this year, through Macmillan Children’s Books; the popular line of collectible animal figures is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2025. more...
Licensing Hotline: May 2025
Read on for news about Fox Chapel's Jeep publishing program, DK’s deal with Crunchyroll, Penguin Ventures’ expansion of Peter Rabbit licensing in the U.S. and Canada, IDW’s signing of Bridge Licensing to extend its brands into consumer products, and more. more...
In Brief: May 8, 2025
Recently kids joined their guardians for a day in publishing, celebrated collaborators came together, an author presented their latest fantasy, an author marked the end of her series with a tour, a city honored an author with a local holiday, and an author discussed a highly anticipated addition to his series. more...
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of May 12, 2025
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about Fourth of July weekend, a time loop graphic novel, a YA novel about a trans teen football player, and more. more...
PW Summer Reads 2025
For young readers settling into back seats, beach blankets, or park benches, our editors' summer picks include transporting picture books, travel-oriented middle grade, and thrilling YA tellings. MORE
2025 YA Trends: Bouncing Between the Dark and Light
A survey of upcoming titles shows a mix of genres and tones for our current moment—from vacation romances to dark academia and high-stakes heists. more...
Turning the Tide on Middle Grade Books
Movers and shakers behind five newish imprints are aiming to turn the tide on sales in the middle grade category. more...
Children's Books for Spring 2025: All Our Coverage
Our spring 2025 Children’s Preview issue includes a look at the shifting social media landscape, our comprehensive A–Z listings of forthcoming children’s and YA titles, and more. more...
Fall 2025 Sneak Previews
See highlights of the children's and YA titles due out next season—including highly anticipated debuts, follow-ups to bestselling novels, and collaborations between favorite authors and illustrators—in our exclusive roundup. more...
2024 Children's Bestsellers: Graphic Novels, YA Sequels, and Old Favorites Chart High
Our 2024 Facts and Figures compilation of children’s and YA bestsellers includes a wide variety of titles, dominated by middle grade graphic novel series, YA thrillers and romance, and evergreen picture book favorites. more...
Where Is the Kid Lit Community Online?
As social media communities splinter, authors and publishers wonder where their next digital water cooler will be. more...
Children’s Editors on the Worst Places They Were Ever Pitched
We asked editors about the most unusual and unexpected places they’ve been pitched a children’s book. more...-
AuthorsAAPI Heritage Month 2025: Q&As with Children's Authors on Writing About Culture and History
In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we asked eight authors of new books ranging from picture books to YA about highlighting their cultures, history, and traditions for young readers.
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Industry News
Dog Man Gets Caught Reading for Fall 2025 Children's Book Week
The Children’s Book Council and its charitable arm Every Child a Reader, in conjunction with Scholastic, has named Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man as its anchor for Children’s Book Week this fall.
-
Book News
Macmillan to Debut Calico Critters Books in North America
Calico Critters is entering the world of publishing in the U.S. and Canada for the first time this year, through Macmillan Children’s Books; the popular line of collectible animal figures is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2025.
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Industry News
Authors, Activists Partner for 'Freedom Read-In'
On May 9, Porter Square Books in Cambridge, Mass., and advocacy groups EveryLibrary and the Rhode Island chapter of Authors Against Book Bans are partnering to host a free virtual reading in honor of Children’s Book Week and Floyd Cooper Day.
-
Industry News
In Brief: May 8, 2025
Recently kids joined their guardians for a day in publishing, celebrated collaborators came together, an author presented their latest fantasy, an author marked the end of her series with a tour, a city honored an author with a local holiday, and an author discussed a highly anticipated addition to his series.
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Industry News
Licensing Hotline: May 2025
Read on for news about Fox Chapel's Jeep publishing program, DK’s deal with Crunchyroll, Penguin Ventures’ expansion of Peter Rabbit licensing in the U.S. and Canada, IDW’s signing of Bridge Licensing to extend its brands into consumer products, and more.
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Book News
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of May 12, 2025
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about Fourth of July weekend, a time loop graphic novel, a YA novel about a trans teen football player, and more.
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Industry News
Celebrating 20 Years of Llama Llama
Two decades have passed since the late Anna Dewdney’s endearing young llama grappled with bedtime angst in Llama Llama Red Pajama. Berol and Cordelia Dewdney discussed the ways their mother lives on through her picture book series, which continues to expand both on and off the page.
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Industry News
Inaugural R.I.S.E Fest in Photos
R.I.S.E. Fest, a festival in western Massachusetts founded by expressive arts educator Gina M. Krosoczka and her husband, graphic novelist Jarrett J. Krosoczka, hosted its first event over the weekend of April 18.
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Authors
Four Questions for Tia Williams
We spoke with Tia Williams about her first YA romance, 'Audre & Bash Are Just Friends,' and writing across genres and age ranges.
