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'Stuff You Should Know' Podcast Gets Children's Book Treatment

By Nathalie op de Beeck | 07/25/2023 @ 03:00PM

Chuck Bryant and Josh Clark love finding things out and sharing their discoveries; their forthcoming book, 'Stuff Kids Should Know,' collects some of their favorite topics from their popular 'Stuff You Should Know' podcast.
Rights Report: Week of July 24, 2023

| 07/25/2023 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Jennifer Howell, Alex Brown, Amalie Jahn, and others.
New and Noteworthy Children's and YA Books: July 2023

| 07/24/2023 @ 09:00AM

It’s no lie that the month of July offers exciting new titles for young readers, including an interactive picture book starring a competitive duck; a reworking of a Tyrolean folktale; a YA thriller centering on a cutthroat contest; and more.
Just Announced: New Picture Book from Jamie Lee Curtis

By Iyana Jones | 07/20/2023 @ 03:00PM

Penguin Young Readers has announced a forthcoming picture book collaboration from Academy Award-winning actor Jamie Lee Curtis and illustrator Laura Cornell; 'Just One More Sleep' is scheduled for publication early next year from Philomel Books.
Picture Book Memoir 'Yukie's Island' Spotlights Life in WWII Japan

By Sally Lodge | 07/18/2023 @ 03:00PM

'Yukie's Island' tells the story of how a family’s tranquil existence on a tiny Island off the coast of Japan is shattered in 1945, as Allied forces were closing in, bombing city after city.
Rights Report: Week of July 17, 2023

| 07/18/2023 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Kat Schneider, Jessica Ricole, Pam Fong, Lisa Bentley, and others.
2023 Children's and YA Books Tackling Gentrification

Compiled by Iyana Jones | 07/18/2023 @ 02:00PM

We've rounded up a selection of books out this year that address the immediate and longterm effects of gentrification.
Small Press to Publish Barbara Kingsolver's Debut Children's Book

By Claire Kirch | 07/13/2023 @ 04:00PM

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author has written her first book for children, in partnership with her daughter, to be released this fall by Gryphon Press.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of July 17, 2023

| 07/13/2023 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about the joys of music and nature, an otherworldly middle grade fantasy in which two tweens enter the universe of their favorite movie, a YA debut about a closeted prince taking the throne, and more.
Noteworthy Picture Book and Novel Sequels: July 2023

| 07/11/2023 @ 02:00PM

Beat the heat of simmering summer days with follow-ups and series additions including a disgruntled chimp’s trip into a scary forest; a cat-and-dog duo having their picnic efforts thwarted by a spirit; one teen’s quest to defeat the devil… again; and more.
Rights Report: Week of July 10, 2023

| 07/11/2023 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Celeste Pewter, Emma Mills, Liz Montague, Jenny Alvarado, and others.
Close-Up on: 'Greeking Out'

| 07/11/2023 @ 12:00AM
Back-to-School Books for Fall 2023

By PW reviewers | 07/10/2023 @ 09:00AM

As a new academic year approaches, we’ve compiled a list of some back-to-school stories—including picture book comedies and heartwarming tales—to help ease those first-day jitters.
Rights Report: Week of July 3, 2023

| 07/06/2023 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Alyssa Villaire, Jennifer Dugan, Safiya Zerrougui, and others.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of July 10, 2023

| 07/06/2023 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book highlighting mindfulness practices, a middle grade novel about overcoming the fear of an obstacle course, a YA tale of grief, and more.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of July 3, 2023

| 06/29/2023 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book featuring a seagull and his love for a new garment, a graphic novel set in a superhero universe, a 'Heathers'-inspired YA mystery, and more.
Rights Report: Week of June 26, 2023

| 06/27/2023 @ 03:00PM

New deals for Aida Salazar, Rebecca Hazelton, Janet Fox, Allison Steinfeld, and others.
New and Noteworthy Children's and YA Books: June 2023

| 06/26/2023 @ 09:00AM

Young readers can jumpstart their summer TBR with big books out this month, including a picture book tale about friendships and boundaries, a middle grade book featuring one Chinese American boy tackling changes at home and school, a semi-autobiographical graphic novel debut, and many more.
Spring 2024 Children’s Sneak Previews

Compiled by Shannon Maughan | 06/22/2023 @ 04:00PM

Take a look ahead at some of the big titles for children and teens due out next spring, in our exclusive roundup.
What’s the Buzz?: 'Immortal Dark' by Tigest Girma

By Iyana Jones | 06/22/2023 @ 03:00PM

Readers craving a story featuring Black vampires who are unafraid to wield their powers for good, bad, and the morally in between can look forward to Tigest Girma's debut novel, 'Immortal Dark,' which will be published in fall 2024.

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