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A Newly Discovered ‘Mr. Willowby’ Book for Christmas
Sixty-two years after the the publication of the beloved holiday picture book 'Mr. Willowby’s Christmas Tree,' a never-before-seen sequel, recently discovered by the late author Robert Barry's son, is now available for young readers.
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Forty Years Aboard ‘The Polar Express’
Four decades have passed since young readers first climbed on the North Pole-bound Polar Express along with Santa and the narrator of Chris Van Allsburg’s Christmas classic. We spoke with the author and his publishing team about reaching this milestone.
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New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of December 15, 2025
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about the joys of friendship, a picture book about connecting through hobbies, a YA thriller about vampires in Paris, and more.
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Jane Austen at 250: A YA Book List
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.
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Noteworthy Picture Book and Novel Sequels: December 2025
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.
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Rights Report: Week of December 8, 2025
New deals for Annabelle Cormack, Kiersten White, Aiden Thomas, and others.
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New and Noteworthy Children’s and YA Books: December 2025
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.
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Blending History and Mystery for Young Readers
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.'
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Notable Children’s and YA Series Endings: Fall/Winter 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, we’ve gathered some of the big series for young readers that reached conclusions this season.
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New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of December 8, 2025
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.
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Rights Report: Week of December 1, 2025
New deals for Katherine Rundell, Ellen Oh, James Trevino, and Elizabeth Sagan others.
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Babymouse Thriving at 20
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.
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New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of December 1, 2025
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.
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Rights Report: Week of November 24, 2025
New deals for Isabel Cañas, Margie Fuston, Tegan Cassell, and others.
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Nonfiction Chapter Book Series Shines a Light on Muslim Community
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.
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Noteworthy Picture Book and Novel Sequels: November 2025
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.
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New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of November 24, 2025
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.
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Just Announced: 'Heroes of 1776' by Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch
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.
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Just Announced: 'The After-School Kindness Crew' by Goldie Hawn and Lin Oliver
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.'
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Rights Report: Week of November 17, 2025
New deals for Sophie Jo, Patrick Dunn, Rochelle Hassan, and others.
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