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Jane Austen at 250: A YA Book List

Compiled by Emma Kantor | 12/09/2025 @ 03:00PM

As the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth on December 16 draws near, we’ve compiled a selection of new and forthcoming YA novels that pay homage to the author’s wise and witty works.
Noteworthy Picture Book and Novel Sequels: December 2025

| 12/09/2025 @ 02:00PM

Young readers can close out the year with new stories featuring their favorite characters, including a picture book about rival holiday mascots, a graphic novel about a tween baker, a graphic novel series closer following a scientist with a devious alter ego, and more.
Rights Report: Week of December 8, 2025

| 12/09/2025 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Annabelle Cormack, Kiersten White, Aiden Thomas, and others.
Blending History and Mystery for Young Readers

By Taryn Souders | 12/08/2025 @ 09:00AM

Former middle school teacher Taryn Souders, the author of the Edgar Award-nominated 'Coop Knows the Scoop' and other mysteries for young readers, reflects on her penchant for incorporating lesser-known history in her books, including her forthcoming novel, 'Secrets of the Broken House.'
New and Noteworthy Children’s and YA Books: December 2025

| 12/08/2025 @ 09:00AM

The year might be ending but exciting titles to add to your TBR keep coming, including a picture book series starter starring a group of friendly critters, a middle grade novel about a friendship with a sentient snowman, a YA novel about two Black cousins trying to fix past mistakes, and more.
Notable Children’s and YA Series Endings: Fall/Winter 2025

Compiled by Iyana Jones | 12/04/2025 @ 03:00PM

As 2025 comes to a close, we’ve gathered some of the big series for young readers that reached conclusions this season.
New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of December 8, 2025

| 12/04/2025 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a bedtime picture book about a nocturnal creature, a middle grade romance set over spring break, a debut YA horror about twins investigating their mother’s death, and more.
Rights Report: Week of December 1, 2025

| 12/02/2025 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Katherine Rundell, Ellen Oh, James Trevino, and Elizabeth Sagan others.
Babymouse Thriving at 20

By Sally Lodge | 11/25/2025 @ 03:00PM

Two decades ago, sibling collaborators Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm’s peppy cartoon heroine burst onto the still nascent kids’ graphic novel scene in ‘Babymouse: Queen of the World!’; since then, the Babymouse books and two spinoff series have sold more than 3.6 million copies.
New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of December 1, 2025

| 11/25/2025 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book series starter about curating the perfect home, a graphic novel series installment about a forthcoming competition, a YA short story collection from a beloved universe, and more.
Rights Report: Week of November 24, 2025

| 11/25/2025 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Isabel Cañas, Margie Fuston, Tegan Cassell, and others.
Nonfiction Chapter Book Series Shines a Light on Muslim Community

By Pamela Brill | 11/24/2025 @ 09:00AM

A Muslim American stand-up comedian stars as the title subject in the first installment in the Muslim Mavericks series of biographical middle grade chapter books, launching in February from Simon & Schuster's Salaam Reads imprint.
Noteworthy Picture Book and Novel Sequels: November 2025

| 11/20/2025 @ 02:00PM

As young readers gear up to spend quality time with family and friends, they can also catch up with their favorite characters in this month’s additions to series including a picture book about embracing the spotlight, a holiday middle grade sequel following a tween protecting a forest, a YA series spinoff about an island holding family secrets, and more.
New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of November 24, 2025

| 11/20/2025 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a holiday picture book about unwanted gifts, a tale of a family passing on a tradition, a picture book exploring guilt, and more.
Just Announced: 'Heroes of 1776' by Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch

By Iyana Jones | 11/18/2025 @ 03:00PM

HarperCollins Children’s Books has announced the forthcoming release of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch’s debut picture book, a collaboration with author Janie Nitze, illustrated by Chris Ellison, out next spring.
Just Announced: 'The After-School Kindness Crew' by Goldie Hawn and Lin Oliver

By Iyana Jones | 11/18/2025 @ 03:00PM

Oscar Award-winning actor Goldie Hawn and bestselling author Lin Oliver are collaborating on a new middle grade series for Penguin Workshop. The After-School Kindness Crew series will kick off on May 5, 2026 with its first installment, 'Pooch on the Loose.'
Rights Report: Week of November 17, 2025

| 11/18/2025 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Sophie Jo, Patrick Dunn, Rochelle Hassan, and others.
Jason Reynolds’s Audiobook ‘Soundtrack’ Set for Print Release

By Joanne O’Sullivan | 11/13/2025 @ 04:00PM

In June, Jason Reynolds's first original audiobook ‘Soundtrack’ was released with Listening Library, with a full cast and original score; now Crown has announced the simultaneous publication of hardcover and paperback editions.
Thanksgiving Books for Young Readers 2025

Compiled by Iyana Jones | 11/13/2025 @ 03:00PM

In the season of gratitude, readers can enjoy books exploring how to show appreciation and give thanks for the little things.
New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of November 17, 2025

| 11/13/2025 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a middle grade debut about polar opposite tweens protecting a dragon egg, a short story collection from a bestselling author, a YA coming of age story about finding community in a roller derby rink, and more.

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