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Rights Report: Week of May 2, 2022

| 05/03/2022 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Melissa de la Cruz, Cecil Castellucci, Shazleen Khan, and others.
Children's Books for Mother's Day 2022

By PW Reviewers | 05/03/2022 @ 02:00PM

We've gathered a selection of celebratory picture books for young readers to enjoy with their families this Mother's Day.
New 'Lemoncello' Book Brings Chris Grabenstein Back to the Classroom

By Joanne O’Sullivan | 04/28/2022 @ 04:00PM

Author Chris Grabenstein has happily returned to doing hybrid and in-person events with the release of 'Mr. Lemoncello’s Very First Game,' the prequel to his bestselling Mr. Lemoncello series for puzzle-loving middle graders.
'Hana's Suitcase' Re-Released for Holocaust Remembrance Day

By John Loeppky | 04/28/2022 @ 03:00PM

Two decades later—and on its 39th Canadian printing—Karen Levine's acclaimed children's book, 'Hana's Suitcase,' is set for an anniversary edition.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of May 3, 2022

| 04/28/2022 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book highlighting an island community's ingenuity, an eagerly awaited YA prequel, a YA fantasy about a teen pulled into an ancient battle among gods, and more.
Just Announced: Week of April 25, 2022

By Iyana Jones | 04/28/2022 @ 02:00PM

Introducing a new column where we round up newly announced children's and YA titles of note.
Rights Report: Week of April 25, 2022

| 04/26/2022 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Benjamin Dean, Megan Kearney, Z.R. Ellor, Keezy Young, and others.
New and Noteworthy Children’s and YA Books: April 2022

Compiled by Iyana Jones | 04/22/2022 @ 12:00PM

Follow a circus performer as he gets a second chance; join a crew of critters on their expedition for a new badge; discover the secrets kept at a magical traveling hotel; and more in our roundup of big new books for young readers.
Author and Fashion Activists Partner to Promote Eco-Friendly 'Girls Who Green the World'

By Iyana Jones | 04/21/2022 @ 04:30PM

On April 9, eco-activist Diana Kapp launched her new book 'Girls Who Green the World' with an eco-friendly clothing swap in New York City.
TV Alert: 'Heartstopper'

By Gilcy Aquino | 04/21/2022 @ 04:00PM

What started as a webcomic turned graphic novel will shortly be hitting screens; 'Heartstopper,' based on the books for Scholastic by Alice Oseman, will begin streaming on Netflix with eight 30-minute episodes, beginning April 22.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of April 25, 2022

| 04/21/2022 @ 02:00PM

Books hitting shelves this week include a picture book of an armadillo's nighttime ventures, a middle grade tale centered on a magical statue, a cat-and mouse YA thriller, and more.
Noteworthy Picture Book and Novel Sequels: April 2022

Compiled by Iyana Jones | 04/21/2022 @ 02:00PM

This month, April showers bring series additions for a loving older sister, a boy with a gift for rhyming, a witch on her own witch hunt, and more.
Alanis Morissette Musical 'Jagged Little Pill' Transforms into YA Novel

By Mary Jones | 04/19/2022 @ 04:00PM

We spoke with YA author Eric Smith about bringing the acclaimed musical, based on the 1995 album of the same name by Alanis Morissette, from the stage to the page.
On Tour: Sabaa Tahir for 'All My Rage'

By Joanne O’Sullivan | 04/19/2022 @ 04:00PM

After more than two years of pandemic restrictions, YA author Sabaa Tahir hit the road for an in-person tour in honor of her new novel, 'All My Rage.'
Rights Report: Week of April 18, 2022

| 04/19/2022 @ 03:30PM

New deals for Candace Buford, C.G. Esperanza, Serge Bloch, and more.
Whither Children's Bookselling?

By Leonard S. Marcus | 04/19/2022 @ 12:01AM

Historian Leonard S. Marcus examines the evolution and impact of children's bookselling, beginning with the surge in independent children’s-only bookstores that began in late 1970s and continues today.
What's the Buzz?: 'Blood Scion' by Deborah Falaye

By Iyana Jones | 04/14/2022 @ 04:00PM

The first in an anticipated duology, 'Blood Scion' by Deborah Falaye joins the growing Afrofantasy genre alongside such popular novels as Tomi Adeyemi's 'Children of Blood and Bone' and Namina Forna's 'The Gilded Ones.'
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of April 18, 2022

| 04/14/2022 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves this week are a picture book about a skater finding his crew, a graphic novel featuring bug scouts, a YA Jane Austen reimagining, and more.
Rights Report: Week of April 11, 2022

| 04/12/2022 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Natasha Preston, Elizabeth Wein, Ann Dávila Cardinal, and others.
Brandon Sanderson Looks 'Skyward' with New Books for Young Readers

By Sally Lodge | 04/07/2022 @ 04:00PM

Bestselling fantasy novelist Brandon Sanderson is having a banner year—with another taking shape; we spoke with the author about his numerous forthcoming books for young readers.

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