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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.
'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.

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