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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of August 24, 2020

| 08/20/2020 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book biography of Democratic v-p candidate Kamala Harris, a middle grade mystery set in a haunted Colorado hotel, and a YA series launch following the life and times of a magician and showgirl.
New and Noteworthy Picture Book and Novel Sequels: August 2020

Compiled by Gilcy Aquino | 08/20/2020 @ 02:00PM

Sequels hitting shelves this month include the return of astronaut cats, an eccentric game-maker, the companion to an award-winning #OwnVoices novel, and more.
Picture Book Springs from Coronavirus Poem-Turned-Video

By Alex Green | 08/13/2020 @ 03:00PM

We spoke with British filmmaker and poet Tomos Roberts about how his poem about the pandemic became the basis for a viral video and a forthcoming picture book.
Children's Books on 2020 V-P Candidate Kamala Harris

Compiled by Gilcy Aquino | 08/13/2020 @ 03:00PM

In light of the historic nomination of Kamala Harris as Democratic v-p candidate, we've rounded up a selection of new and recent children's titles by and about Harris.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of August 17, 2020

| 08/13/2020 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a wordless picture book that follows the journey of a single egg, the illustrated biography of a renowned ballerina from Cuba, the story of a Nigerian boy with a super-heroic alter ego, and many more.
'Midnight Sun' Tops 1 Million Copies Sold in First Week

By Jim Milliot | 08/13/2020 @ 10:00AM

Despite the disruptions caused by Covid-19, Stephenie Meyer’s 'Midnight Sun' sold more than 1 million copies across all formats last week, Little, Brown reported.
Sourcebooks to Release Sesame Street Picture Book, 'Heroes Wear Masks'

By Claire Kirch | 08/11/2020 @ 03:00PM

With Covid-19 cases in children continuing to rise amid concerns over school openings during a pandemic, Sourcebooks has announced that it is collaborating with Sesame Workshop to publish a picture book appropriate to the current circumstances.
Rights Report: Week of August 10, 2020

| 08/11/2020 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Tehlor Kay Mejia, Katherine Locke, Sarah Henning, Dhonielle Clayton, Kwame Mbalia, and others.
Big Ideas and Fresh Looks: Backlist Backbones 2020

By Daniel Lefferts | 08/07/2020 @ 07:00PM

Timely themes, cover makeovers, and creative promotions boost children’s backlist titles.
New My First I Can Read Series Celebrates Black Boy Joy

By Sally Lodge | 08/06/2020 @ 03:00PM

A Black boy's imagination and spunk lead him on diverting adventures in Ty's Travels, a My First I Can Read series that HarperCollins will debut in September.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of August 10, 2020

| 08/06/2020 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a barnyard band and a shy performer, a graphic novel that deals with anxious feelings, and a YA debut drawn from Hindu mythology.
Sourcebooks Rolls Out 'How to Catch' Club

By Sally Lodge | 08/04/2020 @ 03:00PM

Sourcebooks is expanding its How to Catch brand with the creation of an online component to its bestselling picture book series by Adam Wallace and Andy Elkerton: a club inspired in part by the stay-at-home culture brought on by the Covid-19 crisis.
Rights Report: Week of August 3, 2020

| 08/04/2020 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Caron Butler, Justin A. Reynolds, Carrie McCrossen, Ian McWethy, and others.
New and Forthcoming Kids' and YA Books by Black Creators

| 07/30/2020 @ 04:00PM

See our list of noteworthy new #OwnVoices titles, due out in the remainder of 2020.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of August 3, 2020

| 07/30/2020 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about real-life "mermaid" women who deep-sea dive off the coast of South Korea, a middle grade adventure in which a girl searches for her missing friend, and a YA graphic novel about a group of diverse friends who share a love of basketball.
'Frederick': A Mouse with a Message

By Kirsten Hall | 07/28/2020 @ 04:00PM

Amid the pandemic, children's book agent and author Kirsten Hall finds comfort in Leo Lionni's classic picture book, 'Frederick.'
Coronavirus Poem Goes from Facebook Post to Picture Book

By Alex Green | 07/28/2020 @ 03:00PM

Kitty O'Meara's prose poem about the pandemic, 'And the People Stayed Home,' is slated for publication as a picture book on November 10.
Rights Report: Week of July 27, 2020

| 07/28/2020 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Roseanne A. Brown, Cristin Bishara, Sophie Gonzales, Cale Dietrich, and others.
Back to School 2020: A Children's Book List

Compiled by Emma Kantor | 07/27/2020 @ 09:00AM

While it remains uncertain if schools across the country will reopen for students this fall, we've gathered a selection of noteworthy books to get young readers back in the spirit of learning and connecting with teachers and classmates—in-person or at a distance.
Noteworthy New Releases for Children and Teens: July 2020

Compiled by Gilcy Aquino | 07/27/2020 @ 09:00AM

A roundup of some of the bigger titles hitting bookshelves this month.

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