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Indie Books for Young Readers

By Claire Kirch | 08/25/2023 @ 07:00PM

Fall's noteworthy new releases from independent children's publishers vary widely in tone and complexity, but all contain fundamental truths and address topical issues.
Ancestral Storytelling with a Modern Twist

By Aisha Saeed | 08/24/2023 @ 04:00PM

Aisha Saeed reflects on the process of blending fantasy and everyday experiences in her new YA novel, 'Forty Words for Love,' and paying homage to South Asian storytelling in all its richness and complexity.
Brain Quest Adds Workbook Series

By Karen Raugust | 08/24/2023 @ 03:00PM

As part of a year-long celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Brain Quest franchise, Workman Kids will launch a new series of Brain Quest: Learn to Write workbooks.
Rights Report: Week of August 21, 2023

| 08/24/2023 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Katrina Leno, Samantha van Leer, Allison Steinfeld, and others.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of August 28, 2023

| 08/24/2023 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about celebrating the life of a beloved pet, a graphic novel adventure set in the alternate world within a child's basement, a time-traveling sapphic YA romance, and more.
Just Announced: New YA Mystery by Holly Jackson

By Iyana Jones | 08/24/2023 @ 02:00PM

Random House Children's Books has announced the forthcoming publication of a new YA true crime mystery from 'A Good Girl's Guide to Murder' author Holly Jackson.
New and Noteworthy Children's and YA Books: August 2023

| 08/21/2023 @ 09:00AM

Battle the heat with some cool new books out this month, including an empowering picture-book retelling of a classic fairy tale; a middle grade story of community; a YA fantasy about an heir to a powerful house of magic full of secrets; and many more.
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Expands National Reach

By Nathalie op de Beeck | 08/17/2023 @ 04:00PM

With events in Washington and Kansas, and statewide expansion elsewhere, country music icon Dolly Parton is welcoming supporters of her Imagination Library.
At 21, 'Philadelphia Chickens' Finds a New Roost

By Sally Lodge | 08/17/2023 @ 03:00PM

The stars of Sandra Boynton's 'Philadelphia Chickens' will soon be back on a new stage; the author and illustrator, whose 80-plus books have sold more than 85 million copies, is reprising her toe-tapping, crooning flock and their talented animal sidekicks in a 21st-anniversary edition due next month from Simon & Schuster's Boynton Bookworks imprint.
Rights Report: Week of August 14, 2023

| 08/17/2023 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Karyn Parsons, Ally Malinenko, Dusti Bowling, Konstantin Steshenko, and others.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of August 21, 2023

| 08/17/2023 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book highlighting a family's commitment to nature, a middle grade fantasy starring a Japanese hero, a YA romance tinged with grief, and more.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of August 14, 2023

| 08/10/2023 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a playful fairy-tale retelling, a ghostly middle grade graphic novel, a YA slasher set at a summer camp, and more.
Just Announced: 'Dog Man: The Scarlet Shedder'

By Diane Roback | 08/10/2023 @ 02:00PM

Scholastic has announced the March 2024 publication of the 12th book in Dav Pilkey's mega-selling graphic novel series, which has more than 60 million copies in print.
Rights Report: Week of August 7, 2023

| 08/08/2023 @ 03:00PM

New deals for Sujin Witherspoon, Tricia Springstubb, Ron Walters, Shivaun Plozza, and others.
Noteworthy Picture Book and Novel Sequels: August 2023

| 08/08/2023 @ 02:00PM

Catch up on the latest sequels and series installments, including a graphic novel about a deeply needed recharge, a middle grade mystery about an abandoned farm, a YA fantasy sequel about the dangers of befriending supernatural beings, and more.
Just Announced: Picture Book by the Late Stephen Hawking

By Iyana Jones | 08/03/2023 @ 02:00PM

Random House Children's Books will publish 'You and the Universe,' a picture book by the late physicist Stephen Hawking and his daughter Lucy Hawking, with illustrations by Xin Li.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of August 7, 2023

| 08/03/2023 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a graphic novel reshaping the lore of an American legend, a middle grade novel about the relationship between a nomadic son and a stray dog, a supernatural YA tale, and more.
Just Announced: Phillipa Soo's Picture Book Debut

By Iyana Jones | 08/03/2023 @ 02:00PM

'Hamilton' star Phillipa Soo is partnering with her sister-in-law Maris Pasquale Doran and artist Qin Leng for her debut picture book, 'Piper Chen Sings,' which will be published on April 2, 2024.
Rights Report: Week of July 31, 2023

| 08/01/2023 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Dana Wulfekotte, E.V. Woods, Alexis Castellanos, Adina King, and others.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of July 31, 2023

| 07/27/2023 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a graphic novel addressing body image, fan culture, and self-discovery, a YA horror mystery threaded with swoony romance, and more.

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