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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of April 11, 2022
Books hitting shelves this week include a picture book featuring a feathered friend determined to be in first place, a middle grade graphic novel on living with ADHD, a YA novel in which a high school prank war leads to romance, and more.
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Rights Report: Week of April 4, 2022
New deals for Becky Dean, Wendy Heard, Aden Polydoros, Alison Stine, and others.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of April 4, 2022
Books hitting shelves this week include a picture book of affirmations for young readers, a middle grade comic on the complexity of gender, a YA novel in verse about two queer girls falling into a dysfunctional relationship, and more.
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Rights Report: Week of March 28, 2022
New deals for Ann Zhao, Kate Scelsa, Farah Naz Rishi, and others.
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New and Noteworthy Children's and YA Books: March 2022
A child celebrates dress-up day at school—a day late; a girl who was raised by mystical birds embarks on an adventure; a young animator and a poet find love; and more in our roundup of some of the big new books for young readers.
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Children's Books to Celebrate Easter, Passover, and Spring 2022
We've gathered a selection of new and noteworthy springtime picture books for young readers, both secular and spiritual.
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Random House to Bring Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu’s 'Joy' to Picture Book Readers
Random House Children's Books has announced the September 27 publication of 'The Little Book of Joy,' a picture book adaptation of 'The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World' by Nobel Peace Prize winners His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu, with Douglas Abrams, illustrated by Rafael López.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of March 28, 2022
Among the books hitting shelves this week are the adventure of a pegasus in search of friends, a magic-infused middle grade book about a rabbit finding a new home, a YA medieval novel about a queer hero looking for true love, and more.
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Rights Report: Week of March 21, 2022
New deals for Elle Gonzalez Rose, Alex Crespo, Tanita S. Davis, Sophie Escabasse, and others.
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First Look: 'Skandar and the Unicorn Thief'
We spoke with Annabel Steadman, pen name A.F. Steadman, about her highly anticipated debut, 'Skandar and the Unicorn Thief.'
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of March 21, 2022
Among the books hitting shelves this week are a picture book about school dress-up day, a WWII-era middle grade novel, a YA novel about a queer musician, and more.
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Rights Report: Week of March 14, 2022
New deals for Christina Li, Trung Le Nguyen, Olivia Worley, and others.
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Noteworthy Picture Book and Novel Sequels: March 2022
Time marches on and so do several series for young readers this month.
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Cover Reveal: 'I Don’t Care' Has a Backstory of First Evers and Friendship
We took a first look at 'I Don't Care,' a picture book ode to friendship by Julie Fogliano, illustrated by Caldecott Honorees and best friends Molly Idle and Juana Martinez-Neal.
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Books for Young Readers Celebrate Women's History Month
We spotlighted four new and forthcoming illustrated books that pay tribute to a variety of women and girls around the world who have done extraordinary things to inspire social and political change.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of March 14, 2022
Among the books hitting shelves this week are a middle grade contemporary novel about the pressure of living up to expectations, a picture book about a socialite-turned-activist, a 'Pride and Prejudice'-inspired YA novel, and more.
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2021 Children's Bestsellers: Graphic Novel Mainstays, Series Staples, and More
Our 2021 Facts and Figures compilation of children's and YA bestsellers includes a wide variety of titles, dominated by ongoing graphic novel series and their spinoffs, illustrated middle grade novels, and classic picture books.
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Rights Report: Week of March 7, 2022
New deals for Jane Igharo, Sarah Lyu, Farrah Penn, Jennifer Castle, and others.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of March 7, 2022
Among the books hitting shelves this week are a middle grade book in which a child searches for their missing friend, a picture book answering questions about gender, a YA novel that follows teens on a thrilling road trip, and more.
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Rights Report: Week of February 28, 2022
New deals for Jon Klassen, Katie Zhao, Eric Smith, Sarah Hollowell, and others.