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Noteworthy Picture Book and Novel Sequels: July 2022
This month brings plenty of series additions, including a science whiz kid facing his doubts, friends learning about teamwork, the sequel to a bestselling YA fantasy, and more.
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Close-Up on: Mariko Tamaki
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Cover Reveal: 'Very Good Hats'
Emma Straub, the bestselling author who is co-owner of Books Are Magic Bookstore in Brooklyn, has made her first foray into the world of children's publishing with her debut picture book, 'Very Good Hats,' illustrated by Blanca Gómez.
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Rights Report: Week of July 4, 2022
New deals for Melissa Albert, Allison Saft, Adrianna Cuevas, and others.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of July 11, 2022
Among the books hitting shelves next week are an autobiographical picture book about a trans-rights activist, a Chinese-folktale inspired middle grade novel, a YA thriller centering on two friends, a murder, and a night they can’t remember, and more.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of July 4, 2022
Among the books hitting shelves this week are a picture book highlighting the joys of spending a day with grandparents, a graphic novel showcasing the bond that self-care routines can create, a YA romance featuring former best friends taking a road trip, and more.
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Rights Report: Week of June 27, 2022
New deals for Kayvion Lewis, Arya Shahi, Sarah Henning, and others.
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New and Noteworthy Children's and YA Books: June 2022
Join a forgetful turtle’s birthday party; follow a group of siblings as they embark on a road trip to capture a dangerous monster; reminisce with author friends and collaborators as they recount their days living together in New York City; and more in our roundup of some of the big new books for young readers.
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Just Announced: Week of June 20, 2022
A new column where we round up recently announced children's and YA titles of note.
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Gordon Korman's 100th Book Rolls Off Press
"I got an early start," said Gordon Korman, with modesty and no exaggeration, about the fact that 'The Fort,' a middle-grade novel due from Scholastic Press on June 28, brings his tally of novels for young readers to 100.
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Rights Report: Week of June 20, 2022
New deals for Joe Jimenez, Mackenzie Reed, Rajani LaRocca, Peter Raymundo, and others.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of June 27, 2022
Among the books hitting shelves next week include a picture book about anticipating an exciting first day, a middle grade about a team of siblings road tripping to find a monster, and a YA fantasy series opener.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of June 20, 2022
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a forgetful tortoise's birthday party, a middle grade book in which a girl navigates the pressure of gifted programming, a YA thriller about influencers surviving their dream vacation turned murder spree, and more.
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Noteworthy Picture Book and Novel Sequels: June 2022
School may be out, but series additions forge ahead with a mystery surrounding Cleopatra, a pig with superpowers, a coven of witches defending their magic, and more.
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Rights Report: Week of June 13, 2022
New deals for Marie Lu, Robby Weber, Laekan Zea Kemp, and others.
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Children's Books for Father's Day 2022
We've gathered a selection of celebratory titles for young readers to enjoy with their loved ones this Father's Day, ranging from outdoor adventures and animal allegories to contemplative tales about the nature of love, and more.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of June 13, 2022
Among the books hitting shelves this week are an inclusive bedtime story, a graphic novel about a girl supporting her big sister who is recovering from an eating disorder, a YA novel featuring a Chinese American teen fighting stereotypes through her writing, and more.
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New Book from 'Hugo Cabret' Author Brian Selznick Announced for Next April
Scholastic announced the acquisition of a new book by Caldecott Medalist Brian Selznick, 'Big Tree,' an illustrated novel due out in April 2023.
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Celebrating the Human Family: Close-Up on the Hispanic Star Series
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What's the Buzz?: 'Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun'
British-Nigerian writer Tolá Okogwu, author of the Daddy Do My Hair and Aziza's Secret Fairy Door series, is launching her Afrofuturistic middle grade series this month, with 'Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun.'