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. more...
Four Questions for I.V. Marie
I.V. Marie makes her entrance onto the YA scene with her debut fantasy novel Immortal Consequences, set at a school in the afterlife that acts as purgatory for its students. more...
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.” more...
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. more...
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. more...
Shakeup at 'LJ' and 'SLJ' Results in Layoffs, Leadership Change
Media Source Inc., parent company of School Library Journal, Library Journal, and the Horn Book, has announced a “strategic repositioning across the company and its media group.” As part of the process, MSI laid off Rebecca T. Miller, group publisher of the three journals, as well as SLJ editor-in-chief Kathy Ishizuka. more...
Children’s Books for Fall 2025: All Our Coverage
Our fall 2025 Children’s Preview issue includes a look at YA authors who are crossing over into adult fiction, a selection of some of the season's biggest children’s and YA titles, and more. more...
Spring 2026 Sneak Previews
See highlights of the children’s and YA titles due out next spring—including highly anticipated debuts, follow-ups to bestselling novels, and collaborations between favorite authors and illustrators—in our exclusive roundup. 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
Breaking Boundaries: YA Authors Crossing Over into Adult Fiction
As young adult authors are venturing into the adult market in higher numbers, we surveyed several of the biggest names to find out more about how they're navigating the transition. more...
Agents Help YA Authors Find Crossover Success
We spoke with literary agents who are supporting their clients as they pivot from YA to adult fiction, and back. 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...
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...
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...-
Industry NewsVeteran 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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Authors
Four Questions for I.V. Marie
I.V. Marie makes her entrance onto the YA scene with her debut fantasy novel Immortal Consequences, set at a school in the afterlife that acts as purgatory for its students.
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Book News
Rights Report: Week of July 28, 2025
New deals for Angel Briley, Margot McGovern, Heather M. Herrman, and others.
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Industry News
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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Authors
Q & A with Dawn Quigley
We spoke with Quigley about her teaching career, what drives her to write stories featuring Indigenous characters, and why she believes there need to be many voices representing Native people.
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Industry News
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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Industry News
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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Industry News
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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Industry News
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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Book News
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of July 28, 2025
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about the long life of a rock, a graphic novel about monsters hiding among humans, a YA fantasy about a teen discovering her soul, and more.
