What Comes Next for a Changed Disney Publishing?
Over the last six months, the book publishing arm of the Walt Disney Co. has undergone dramatic changes. And given the scope of the $91 billion conglomerate’s business interests, many industry insiders are wondering what, exactly, its plan is for books. more...
Scholastic Combines Its Trade, Fairs, and Clubs Businesses
A day after Ellie Berger announced plans to step down as president of Scholastic Trade Publishing, the publisher has announced the integration of its trade publishing, book fairs, and books clubs businesses into the Scholastic Children’s Book Group under Sasha Quinton as president and Jackie De Leo as publisher and chief merchant. more...
Ellie Berger to Step Down as Head of Scholastic’s Trade Group
Berger has been with Scholastic since 1985 and headed the trade group since 2007. She was involved in publishing some of the industry’s bestselling franchises including Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, and Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man and Cat Kid Comic Club series. more...
NCAC, Brooklyn Public Library Launch Teen Advocacy Initiative
As the war for intellectual freedom wages on, the next generation of free speech defenders are invited to arm themselves with the latest resources, at no cost. It’s all part of a joint venture between the National Coalition Against Censorship and the Brooklyn Public Library known as the Teen Advocacy Institute: Power to the Readers. more...
Licensing Expo 2025 Highlights Literary Brands, Licensed Books
Several exhibitors at last week’s busy show in Las Vegas said they were relieved that new deals were being discussed, given the Trump administration’s tariffs, especially those tied to China, where 90% of toys and other consumer products are made. more...
In Conversation: Melissa Hart and Heather Avis
We invited Hart and Avis to discuss their new books about Down syndrome for young readers, advocacy, and how storytelling creates empathy. more...
2025 Gaithersburg Book Festival in Photos
The 16th annual Gaithersburg Book Festival took place on May 17, gathering more than 130 authors across adult and children’s genres, and an estimated 15,000 guests for live conversations, book signings, and activities for young readers. 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...-
Industry NewsScholastic Combines Its Trade, Fairs, and Clubs Businesses
A day after Ellie Berger announced plans to step down as president of Scholastic Trade Publishing, the publisher has announced the integration of its trade publishing, book fairs, and books clubs businesses into the Scholastic Children’s Book Group under Sasha Quinton as president and Jackie De Leo as publisher and chief merchant.
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Industry News
Licensing Expo 2025 Highlights Literary Brands, Licensed Books
Several exhibitors at last week’s busy show in Las Vegas said they were relieved that new deals were being discussed, given the Trump administration’s tariffs, especially those tied to China, where 90% of toys and other consumer products are made.
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Industry News
NCAC, Brooklyn Public Library Launch Teen Advocacy Initiative
As the war for intellectual freedom wages on, the next generation of free speech defenders are invited to arm themselves with the latest resources, at no cost. It’s all part of a joint venture between the National Coalition Against Censorship and the Brooklyn Public Library known as the Teen Advocacy Institute: Power to the Readers.
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Industry News
2025 Gaithersburg Book Festival in Photos
The 16th annual Gaithersburg Book Festival took place on May 17, gathering more than 130 authors across adult and children’s genres, and an estimated 15,000 guests for live conversations, book signings, and activities for young readers.
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Authors
In Conversation: Melissa Hart and Heather Avis
We invited Hart and Avis to discuss their new books about Down syndrome for young readers, advocacy, and how storytelling creates empathy.
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Book News
Noteworthy Picture Book and Novel Sequels: May 2025
This month welcomes both May flowers and new series additions to add to shelves. Readers can catch up with their favorites in the story of a monster learning to control his anger, a loner wolf at the library, a dystopian reality show, and more.
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Book News
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of June 2, 2025
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a pet-centric poetry collection, a middle grade novel about a family trapped on vacation, a YA nonfiction account about the AIDS epidemic, and more.
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Book News
Rights Report: Week of May 26, 2025
New deals for Natalie Lloyd, Dina Havranek, Hanna R. Neier, and others.
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Industry News
Ellie Berger to Step Down as Head of Scholastic’s Trade Group
Berger has been with Scholastic since 1985 and headed the trade group since 2007. She was involved in publishing some of the industry’s bestselling franchises including Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, and Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man and Cat Kid Comic Club series.
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Authors
Children's Institute 2025: Spreading Library Joy: PW Talks with Mychal Threets
The PBS Kids’ “resident librarian” and TikTok sensation is adding a picture book to his resume, I’m So Happy You’re Here! A Celebration of Library Joy, illustrated by Lorraine Nam. We spoke with Threets about his passionate advocacy for literacy and mental health, his publishing journey, and collaborations between libraries and bookstores.
