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Rights Report: Week of April 24, 2023

| 04/25/2023 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Sydney Langford, Erin Entrada Kelly, Gillian McDunn, and others.
New and Noteworthy Children's and YA Books: April 2023

| 04/24/2023 @ 09:00AM

Among the big books readers can find on shelves this month are a picture book about a dinosaur chasing her dream to become an artist, a middle grade debut from a Grammy Award-winning artist, a retelling of "Snow White," and many more.
Cover Reveal: Song of the Lioness Quartet 40th-Anniversary Reissue

By Joanne O’Sullivan | 04/20/2023 @ 04:00PM

For young readers growing up in the '80s and '90s, the impact of Tamora Pierce's Song of the Lioness quartet was indelible; to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the books, Atheneum Books for Young Readers is reissuing special editions.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of April 24, 2023

| 04/20/2023 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about an approaching rainstorm, a graphic novel about a girl navigating an unhealthy relationship with food, a YA historical fiction series starter about the London courtship scene, and more.
Rights Report: Week of April 17, 2023

| 04/18/2023 @ 03:00PM

New deals for Rachel Greenlaw, Katrina Emmel, Alechia Dow, and others.
Cover Reveal: 'Project F' by Jeanne DuPrau

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

It’s been a long time waiting for fans of Jeanne DuPrau, author of 'The City of Ember,' the bestselling 2003 YA novel set in a post-apocalyptic underground world; this October, two decades after DuPrau made such a splash, Random House Children’s Books will release her latest novel.
Presidential Kids Find a Portal to the Past in a New Middle-Grade Series

By Sarah J. Robbins | 04/13/2023 @ 03:00PM

From the imagination of a former White House speechwriter—and his own kids—comes an inside look at White House administrations throughout history through the eyes of its youngest residents.
Answers in the Stars: 2023 Astrology and Tarot-Themed Books for Young Readers

Compiled by Nadia Syed | 04/13/2023 @ 03:00PM

Whether they're seasoned astrology pros or just getting started in the world of tarot, young readers have plenty of options for reading about guidance from the stars.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of April 17, 2023

| 04/13/2023 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book revisiting a grandmother's time as a teacher, a graphic novel memoir about a camp counselor for children with serious illnesses, a YA romance about two queer teens trying to break a time loop, and more.
Noteworthy Picture Book and Novel Sequels: April 2023

| 04/11/2023 @ 02:00PM

Start your spring season with new installments to series, including the tale of a dinosaur preparing for a magic show; a chicken resolving a sharing problem with peers using math; a Bonnie and Clyde-esque duo escaping old rivals; and more.
Rights Report: Week of April 10, 2023

| 04/11/2023 @ 02:00PM

New deals for A.R. Vishny, Ryan James Black, Jenny L. Howe, and others.
Just Announced: 'Remember Us' by Jacqueline Woodson

By Iyana Jones | 04/06/2023 @ 04:00PM

Penguin Young Readers has announced a new middle grade novel from National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson, due out in October.
Just Announced: 'Heartstopper Vol. 6' by Alice Oseman

By Iyana Jones | 04/06/2023 @ 04:00PM

On April 5, Alice Oseman surprised readers with an update on her bestselling Heartstopper graphic novel series through a video on Instagram.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of April 10, 2023

| 04/06/2023 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book spotlighting a West African name-giving tradition, a middle grade novel following one teen’s sudden rise to fame, a time-traveling YA novel about a daughter repairing her relationship with her mother, and more.
The New Press Launches First Original Graphic Novel

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

On May 2, nonprofit book publisher The New Press will release 'Charisma's Turn,' an original graphic novel for teens from author Monique Couvson and illustrator Amanda Jones.
Rights Report: Week of April 3, 2023

| 04/04/2023 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Ania Poranek, Kao Kalia Yang, Erin Stewart, Liv Hamilton, and others.
'This Book Is Gay' Author Juno Dawson Takes On Book Banning

By Michael Seidlinger | 03/31/2023 @ 08:00AM

“What we’re seeing now is a very organized attack on books, because the far right is out of ideas,” Dawson said in a March 25 video on her Instagram. “Thank you to all the librarians and educators who are defending freedom of speech.”
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of April 3, 2023

| 03/30/2023 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about the first Black Supreme Court justice, a companion middle grade graphic novel highlighting a boy's experience abroad, a YA debut featuring magical siblings investigating a betrayal, and more.
Sisters Collaborate on New Ballet Picture Book

By Krystyna Poray Goddu | 03/28/2023 @ 03:00PM

'Gloria's Promise,' the newest picture book from sisters Robin Preiss Glasser and Jacqueline Preiss Weitzman, is a particularly meaningful one for the longtime collaborators.
Silver Dolphin Expands Bestselling Board Book Series

By Karen Raugust | 03/28/2023 @ 03:00PM

Silver Dolphin Books is bringing its bestselling You're My Little series to new formats for the first time.

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