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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of May 29, 2023

| 05/23/2023 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a father-son tradition, a graphic novel based on a video game, a YA second chance romance set in Trinidad, and more.
Rights Report: Week of May 22, 2023

| 05/23/2023 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Bethany Mangle, Alex Crespo, Abby Denson, Jessica Lewis, and others.
Earth Aware Kids Imprint Launches OceanX Adventures Series

By Pamela Brill | 05/22/2023 @ 09:00AM

Taking a deep dive into the world of ocean conservation and education, Insight Editions imprint Earth Aware Kids has partnered with nonprofit OceanX on a collection of middle-grade fiction that aims to further young readers' understanding of their natural surroundings. The first two books debuted in May, with additional titles slated for the fall.
New and Noteworthy Children's and YA Books: May 2023

| 05/19/2023 @ 02:00PM

May brings with it the beginning of warm weather and a slew of new titles for young readers to enjoy, including a picture book about the bountiful love of a group of relatives, a middle grade debut following a tween’s hunt for treasure, a YA companion novel tackling issues surrounding U.S. repatriation laws, and more.
'Diary of a Wimpy Kid #18' Is Coming in October

By Iyana Jones | 05/18/2023 @ 03:00PM

Amulet Books has revealed the cover for Jeff Kinney's No Brainer, set to release on October 24.
Rabbit Jumps into Books with Candlewick, Walker

By Karen Raugust | 05/18/2023 @ 03:00PM

Candlewick Press is publishing a new series of jacketed hardcovers for children with British designer Jo Ham, founder of HAM Editions and creator of Rabbit, the popular character featured in HAM's flagship product lines.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of May 22, 2023

| 05/18/2023 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week include a picture book about a loving gaggle of aunts, a graphic novel about a witch harnessing her powers, a YA novel in verse highlighting police brutality, and more.
James Riley Concludes 'Once Upon Another Time' Trilogy

By Sally Lodge | 05/16/2023 @ 04:00PM

Fantasy author James Riley will bring his most recent series for young readers to a close with 'Happily Ever After,' due from Aladdin on May 30.
Rights Report: Week of May 15, 2023

| 05/16/2023 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Ann Liang, Kelsey B. Toney, Lydia Kang, Lance Rubin, and others.
Children's Books for Mother's Day 2023

Compiled by Iyana Jones | 05/11/2023 @ 03:00PM

We've rounded up 2023 picture books and novels for young readers that reflect the different kinds of relationships shared between mother and child, ranging from affirming and celebratory to challenging and complex.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of May 15, 2023

| 05/11/2023 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a father bear soothing his cub, a middle grade adventure set in the Rainbow Realm, a YA memoir about queer identity, and more.
Cover Reveal: 'Alebrijes' by Donna Barba Higuera

By Linda Lowen | 05/09/2023 @ 04:00PM

Get a first look at Newbery Medalist Donna Barba Higuera's forthcoming middle grade science fiction novel, due out October 3 from Levine Querido.
Rights Report: Week of May 8, 2023

| 05/08/2023 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Amber Chen, Brenda Janowitz, Marcie Flinchum Atkins, and others.
Workman Unveils New Sticker-Based Educational Materials

By Pamela Brill | 05/08/2023 @ 09:00AM

Employing a learning style that has already proven its value in the classroom and at home, Workman Publishing is rolling out a new workbook series that uses stickers to teach kids math and phonics.
Noteworthy Picture Book and Novel Sequels: May 2023

| 05/04/2023 @ 03:00PM

May is abloom with follow-ups and sequels to notable children’s and YA series, including a picture book about how to support a friend; a middle grade fantasy about a unicorn rider investigating sudden unicorn deaths; a middle grade adventure following a student’s quest to retrieve his magic jellybeans; and more.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of May 8, 2023

| 05/04/2023 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about the comforting constancy of the moon, a middle grade novel highlighting a young trans activist standing up to her school administration, a YA novel following the blossoming relationship between rival soccer players, and more.
Rights Report: Week of May 1, 2023

| 05/02/2023 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Joy McCullough, Courtney Gould, Michelle Jing Chan, and others.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of May 1, 2023

| 04/27/2023 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about the beauty of swimming, a graphic novel following a superhero on school suspension, a YA coming-of-age about a girl navigating her first crush on a girl, and more.
Under the Sea: 2023 Children's Books Featuring Mermaids

Compiled by Iyana Jones | 04/27/2023 @ 02:00PM

We’ve rounded up a number of notable 2023 books for young readers shell-ebrating mermaids.
Laura Nowlin’s #BookTok Favorite Gets a Companion Novel

By Iyana Jones | 04/25/2023 @ 03:00PM

Laura Nowlin has joined the league of authors anointed a #BookTok success story with her 2013 debut YA novel, 'If He Had Been with Me'; 10 years after the book's release, Nowlin will publish a companion novel due out in October.

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