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NYRB to Release Clarice Lispector’s Children’s Stories as Picture Books

By Eva Baron | 03/12/2025 @ 09:30AM

Two of the late Brazilian author's stories for children—originally written for her young sons—will come to life as picture books courtesy of NYRB Kids.
Rights Report: Week of March 10, 2025

| 03/10/2025 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Darianne Schramm, Kiana Krystle, Katie Schenkel, and others.
New and Noteworthy Children's and YA Books: March 2025

| 03/10/2025 @ 09:00AM

As winter turns to spring, young readers can consider the many new books out this month, including a picture book about a turtle convinced it’s a bear, a graphic novel following a tween with selective mutism, a YA novel about a daughter finding her estranged father, and more notable picks.
Just Announced: 'When We Were Monsters' by Jennifer Niven

By Iyana Jones | 03/06/2025 @ 02:00PM

Knopf Books for Young Readers has announced a YA psychological thriller from Jennifer Niven; 'When We Were Monsters' will publish on September 2, making a shift in genre from Niven's previous tearjerkers.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of March 10, 2025

| 03/06/2025 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book ode to cultivating a home, a middle grade series starter set at a school for troublemakers, a YA fantasy about a sentient city’s attacks on its residents, and more.
Interrupting Chicken's Eggciting Year

By Shannon Maughan | 03/04/2025 @ 04:00PM

Fifteen years after the debut of 'Interrupting Chicken,' David Ezra Stein's 2011 Caldecott Honor book, Stein and Chicken are back—with a free-ranging holiday tale, an anniversary box set, an Emmy nomination for the animated series, and four new book projects in the incubator.
Julio Anta on the Importance of Bilingual Representation in Children's Literature

By Julio Anta | 03/04/2025 @ 03:00PM

Author Julio Anta reflects on his middle grade graphic novel debut, 'Speak Up, Santiago!,' and the importance of crafting stories for young readers in both English and Spanish.
Rights Report: Week of March 3, 2025

| 03/04/2025 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Kelly Andrew, Rebecca Barrow, Hayley Kiyoko, and others.
Just Announced: 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid #20' by Jeff Kinney

By Iyana Jones | 02/28/2025 @ 01:00PM

'Partypooper' will be published on October 21 by Amulet Books, an imprint of Abrams Children’s Books.
Cover Reveal: 'Archibald and the Furry Dinosaurs' by Suzanne Lang and Max Lang

By Sally Lodge | 02/27/2025 @ 04:00PM

The author and illustrator of the bestselling Grumpy Monkey series will introduce another picture book protagonist on September 2, when Random House Studio publishes 'Archibald and the Furry Dinosaurs.'
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of March 3, 2025

| 02/27/2025 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book visit to a cherished place, a graphic novel about a teen navigating her queer identity, a YA dystopian novel following an assassin falling for her mark, and more.
Rights Report: Week of February 24, 2025

| 02/25/2025 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Roshani Chokshi, Clare Edge, Trang Thanh Tran, and others.
PW Close-Up: How Nat Geo Kids Explore! Reimagines the Skill-Building Workbook

| 02/25/2025 @ 07:00AM

Katherine Moore, Senior Editor at National Geographic Kids, spoke to PW about how this new series of workbooks has been updated and reimagined to meet the demands of today's parents, while piquing—and holding—the interest of their kids. (Sponsored)
Noteworthy Picture Book and Novel Sequels: February 2025

| 02/20/2025 @ 03:00PM

The season of love is in full swing and with it comes a selection of exciting sequels and companion novels for young readers to enjoy. Readers can take their pick from a picture book about a disgruntled crane, a middle grade novel about a spy in search of his parents, a middle grade book about a pup learning to become a leader, and more.
Cover Reveal: 'The Incredibly Human Henson Blayze' by Derrick Barnes

By Joanne O’Sullivan | 02/20/2025 @ 03:00PM

Holding on to his work has served Newbery Honor-winning author Derrick Barnes well throughout his career, and led to the creation of his first middle-grade novel in more than a decade; 'The Incredibly Human Henson Blayze' is due out from Viking in September.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of February 24, 2025

| 02/20/2025 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a sea dweller's plan for revenge, a poetry collection about the power of language, a middle grade novel about twins growing apart, and more.
Rights Report: Week of February 17, 2025

| 02/20/2025 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Amber Chen, Alyssa Sheinmel, Kim Spencer, and others.
Katherine Rundell Expands Her Impossible Creatures Series

By Emma Kantor | 02/20/2025 @ 09:00AM

Knopf Books for Young Readers has announced the expansion of British author Katherine Rundell’s middle grade fantasy juggernaut, Impossible Creatures, from a trilogy to a five-book series.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of February 17, 2025

| 02/13/2025 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about how children discover the power of imagination, a graphic novel about acclimating to a move, a dark academia YA novel about a sudden trail of murders following a new student’s arrival, and more.
‘Hansel and Gretel’ Picture Book Due This Fall from Stephen King and Maurice Sendak

By Iyana Jones | 02/13/2025 @ 09:00AM

In a surprise announcement and pairing, HarperCollins has announced the September publication of 'Hansel and Gretel', a Brothers Grimm reimagining by horror writer Stephen King, illustrated by late Caldecott Medalist Maurice Sendak.

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