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Rights Report: Week of August 26, 2024

| 08/29/2024 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Marissa Meyer, Heidi Schulz, Katherine Quinn, and others.
Back to School 2024: New Year, New Books

By Patricia J. Murphy | 08/26/2024 @ 09:00AM

With summer vacation in the books and the 2024–2025 school year beginning, teachers and librarians are raring to go with new lessons, updated spaces, and plenty of books to recommend.
Cover Reveal: 'Graciela in the Abyss' by Meg Medina

By Joanne O’Sullivan | 08/22/2024 @ 04:00PM

In her forthcoming novel 'Graciela in the Abyss', Newbery Medalist and National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Meg Medina explores an eerie underwater world with an evocative ghost story for middle grade readers.
Just Announced: 'Girls on the Rise' by Amanda Gorman

By Iyana Jones | 08/22/2024 @ 03:00PM

Author, poet, and activist Amanda Gorman is set to publish a picture book with Viking Children’s Books. 'Girls on the Rise,' illustrated by Loveis Wise, is scheduled for release on January 7, 2025.
2024 Election and Voting-Themed Books for Young Readers

Compiled by Iyana Jones | 08/22/2024 @ 03:00PM

As we gear up for the forthcoming election, many publishers are offering young readers books centered around civic responsibilities and processes. We've rounded up a number of titles out this year for children that highlight the importance of voting.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of August 26, 2024

| 08/22/2024 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a child struggling with an apology, a graphic novel following a teen wolf protecting her friend from hunters, a YA novel about a doomsday prepper falling in love, and more.
Rights Report: Week of August 19, 2024

| 08/22/2024 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Ann Liang, Nancy Banks, Melissa Poett, and others.
Cover Reveal: 'On Again, Awkward Again' by Kwame Mbalia and Erin Entrada Kelly

By Pooja Makhijani | 08/15/2024 @ 04:00PM

Coretta Scott King Honor author Kwame Mbalia and Newbery Medalist Erin Entrada Kelly have teamed up to write a YA rom-com about wholesome yearning and a whole lot of cringe.
Cover Reveal: 'Karma Is a Cat'

By Shannon Maughan | 08/15/2024 @ 04:00PM

On January 7, megawatt music artist Taylor Swift's felines will take center stage when Ten Speed Press publishes their “biography,” 'Karma Is a Cat.'
Just Announced: 'Papa’s Coming Home' by Chasten Buttigieg

By Iyana Jones | 08/15/2024 @ 03:00PM

Penguin Young Readers has announced the publication of Chasten Buttigieg's debut picture book, 'Papa’s Coming Home', due out on May 13, 2025. Jill Santopolo, VP and publisher of Penguin imprint Philomel acquired world rights; Dan Taylor will illustrate.
Noteworthy Picture Book and Novel Sequels: August 2024

Compiled by Iyana Jones | 08/15/2024 @ 03:00PM

Young readers can enjoy the last days of summer with series additions including a picture book battle of restaurants, a middle grade investigation from a beloved tech genius, a YA series conclusion about a deathly deal, and more.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of August 19, 2024

| 08/15/2024 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a girl's post-bedtime adventure, a graphic novel highlighting a Japanese American girl's experience of Pearl Harbor, a YA debut about finding romance abroad, and more.
Rights Report: Week of August 12, 2024

| 08/15/2024 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Sara Jafari, Nova Ren Suma, Jennifer Dugan, and others.
New and Noteworthy Children's and YA Books: August 2024

| 08/12/2024 @ 09:00AM

Young readers can keep the summer fun coming this month with exciting new releases, including a picture book lesson about apologies, a haunting picture book about the search for a fitting godfather, a YA thriller set in the Paris catacombs, and more.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of August 12, 2024

| 08/08/2024 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about monster parents putting their young one to bed, a graphic novel about a teen's return to a childhood passion, a YA zombie apocalypse comedy, and more.
Rights Report: Week of August 5, 2024

| 08/06/2024 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Kristen Ciccarelli, Caroline Bonin, Dani Chuatico, and others.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of August 5, 2024

| 08/01/2024 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book biography about a late Caldecott Medalist, a middle grade series starts about a new generation of magic wielders protecting a cultural celebration, a YA debut featuring vampires in 1920s Harlem, and more.
Rights Report: Week of July 29, 2024

| 07/30/2024 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Farah Heron, Tori Bovalino, Caryl Lewis, Brenda Child, and others.
New and Noteworthy Children's and YA Books: July 2024

| 07/29/2024 @ 09:00AM

Summer vacation is still going strong, but releases for young readers continue to impress. Check out our picks of notable titles out this month, including a picture book about an unconventional young gardener, a middle grade fantasy set at a notable library, a speculative YA novel about grief, and more.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of July 29, 2024

| 07/25/2024 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about finding joy in difficult places, a middle grade fantasy set at a beloved library, a YA mystery following a family reuniting, and more.

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