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Scholastic Launches New Book Fair

By Shannon Maughan | 03/20/2026 @ 07:00PM

Kids and families can get their hands on STEAM series and activities at Scholastic’s Discovery Fair, a new style of book fair for grades K–6.
STEAM-Powered Books for Middle Graders

By Shannon Maughan | 03/20/2026 @ 07:00PM

A slate of new series aim to tap into kids’ shifting interests—and perhaps spark the next generation of scientists, inventors, and explorers.
Spotlight on Middle Grade STEAM Series: Spring 2026

By Shannon Maughan | 03/20/2026 @ 07:00PM

We spoke with editors who are delivering high-interest books across a range of formats for young readers who are curious about STEAM.
Festive Picture Books for Spring 2026

Compiled by Iyana Jones | 03/20/2026 @ 09:00AM

PW highlights a selection of picture books and board books that embrace the season and its myriad celebrations.
Cover Reveal: S&S to Relaunch Two Judy Blume Classics

By Sally Lodge | 03/19/2026 @ 03:00PM

Long a prominent presence on the bookshelves of preteen readers, Judy Blume’s 'Just as Long as We’re Together' and its companion novel, 'Here’s to You, Rachel Robinson,' will soon have a new publisher and fresh covers, revealed here for the first time.
New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of March 23, 2026

| 03/19/2026 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book highlighting the centerpiece of a family’s home, a middle grade novel following a princess’s sudden rise to power, a YA debut about the impact of poetry, and more.
Just Announced: ‘Lil Lizzo Meets Sasha B. Flootin’’ by Lizzo

By Iyana Jones | 03/17/2026 @ 03:00PM

Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers has announced the forthcoming release of Grammy Award–winning songwriter and performer Lizzo’s debut picture book, 'Lil Lizzo Meets Sasha B. Flootin’,' illustrated by Mark Pett.
Rights Report: Week of March 16, 2026

| 03/17/2026 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Eva Des Lauriers, Aislinn Brophy, Sharon Cameron, and others.
Just Announced: ‘Empire’ by Sabaa Tahir

By Iyana Jones | 03/12/2026 @ 03:00PM

Penguin Young Readers has announced the forthcoming release of National Book Award and Printz Award winner Sabaa Tahir’s 'Empire,' closing out the duology that began with her YA fantasy novel 'Heir.'
New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of March 16, 2026

| 03/12/2026 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book from a beloved queer performer, a middle grade novel highlighting Indigenous history, a YA trilogy closer following a teen’s final battle to save his kingdom from his evil uncle, and more.
Rights Report: Week of March 9, 2026

| 03/10/2026 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Jenna Voris, Sonido Reyes, Beck Kubric, and others.
New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of March 9, 2026

| 03/05/2026 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book following a child navigating Ramadan, a middle grade novel about tweens who are determined to sabotage their parents’ relationship, a speculative YA novel about a teen living with depression, and more.
Rights Report: Week of March 2, 2026

| 03/03/2026 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Libba Bray, Julie Restivo, Audrey Goldberg, and others.
A New Day for Langston Hughes’s ‘The Weary Blues’

By Iyana Jones | 02/26/2026 @ 03:00PM

In an effort to keep the creative endeavors and spirit of late African American poet Langston Hughes alive, HarperCollins recently released 'Melodies of the Weary Blues,' a picture book anthology revisiting the poetry collection of the same name with a slate of Black illustrators.
New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of March 2, 2026

| 02/26/2026 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a new picture book from the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, a middle grade novel following tweens surviving an earthquake, a YA speculative romance, and more.
Noteworthy Picture Book and Novel Sequels: February 2026

| 02/26/2026 @ 02:00PM

PW’s selection of notable series installments includes a picture book about showing appreciation, a scary illustrated novel about food that bites back, a middle grade novel about international tween spies, and more.
Rights Report: Week of February 23, 2026

| 02/23/2026 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Cairo Aibangbee, Taylor Hartley, Jasmine Guillory, and others.
New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of February 23, 2026

| 02/19/2026 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book ode to springtime, a middle grade adventure based on Indigenous American tales, a YA fiction anthology highlighting climate change, and more.
Rights Report: Week of February 16, 2026

| 02/18/2026 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Cory Doctorow, J.R. Doyle, Blue Delliquanti, and others.
New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of February 16, 2026

| 02/12/2026 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book biography about a famous magician, a middle grade novel about time-traveling tweens fighting to save the future, a postapocalyptic YA romance, and more.

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