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Upcoming Random House Picture Book Celebrates Essential Workers
Random House Books for Young Readers has announced the summer publication of 'Thank You, Helpers: Doctors, Teachers, Grocery Workers, and More Who Care for Us,' a picture book honoring those who are making vital contributions during the pandemic.
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Rights Report: Week of May 4, 2020
New deals for Melissa Grey, April Henry, Lillie Vale, Rebecca Kim Wells, and others.
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Stephenie Meyer Returns to Twilight Universe with 'Midnight Sun'
Bestselling author Stephenie Meyer’s long-awaited novel 'Midnight Sun' will be published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers on August 4, with a first printing of 750,000 copies.
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2020 Political Books for Children
In the run-up to November’s presidential election, publishers are courting readers who won’t be eligible to cast ballots this year or, in some cases, for many years to come.
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Debut Children's Books and Authors Affected by the Coronavirus
We've been highlighting some of the books this season that may not have gotten the attention they were due, and now we turn our sights to some of spring’s debuts.
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Choose Your Own Adventure Moves into Board Books
Chooseco is skewing its signature interactive reading concept significantly younger with the launch of its Choose Your Own Adventure board book line, which is aimed at babies and toddlers up to age three.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of May 4, 2020
Among the books releasing next week are a nonfiction picture book about a brilliant horse, a historical middle grade novel from a Newbery Medalist, and a YA novel about two teens brought together after a plane crash.
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Children's Books and Authors Affected by the Coronavirus
With schools, libraries, and bookstores shuttered and several book festivals and author tours canceled, both new and established children's authors are navigating difficult terrain amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Many publishers are working with booksellers and educators to facilitate virtual visits, bringing authors and artists into the homes of kids and their families through appearances on bookstore websites, social media, and in digital classrooms.
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Cover Reveal: New Fairy Tale-Forward Series from Melissa de la Cruz
We spoke with author Melissa de la Cruz about Never After, her new middle grade series in which classic stories collide with real-life.
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New and Noteworthy Novel Sequels: April 2020
Novel sequels releasing this month include a second case for a gang of kid sleuths; the further adventures of a young do-gooder; the topsy-turvy journey of three siblings; and more.
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Rights Report: Week of April 27, 2020
New deals for Chuck Wendig, Patrice Caldwell, Rona Wang, and others.
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U.K. Demand Prompts U.S. Edition of 'I Don’t Want to Wash My Hands!'
As families seek out ways to discuss the current coronavirus pandemic and encourage kids to embrace more vigilant hygiene practices, they can now turn to a title from popular British illustrator Tony Ross.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of April 27, 2020
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a rhyming picture book about sizzling sausages, a galactic middle grade series-starter, and the launch of a YA high fantasy duology.
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Virtual Handselling: Recommendations from 57th Street Books in Chicago
As part of our ongoing series, Colin McDonald and Franny Billingsley offer their personal recommendations of new children's and YA releases.
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The Votes Are In: 'Dork Diaries' Fans Select New Book's Cover
Assuredly, one cannot judge a book by its cover, but Rachel Renée Russell recently asked her readers to pass judgment on two cover design options for the 15th book in her bestselling Dork Diaries series, 'Tales from a Not-So-Posh Paris Adventure.'
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Rights Report: Week of April 20, 2020
New deals for Candice Montgomery, cara davis-araux, Adrianne Russell, Emily Thiede, and others.
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Noteworthy Picture Book and Graphic Novel Sequels: April 2020
Picture book and graphic novel sequels releasing this month include the return of a fourth wall-breaking French snail; the finale of a popular webcomic collection; the new adventures of a grouchy cat; and more.
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Free Coronavirus Picture E-book Finds Eager Readers
A free picture e-book has been downloaded more than 640,000 times in the U.K. since its release on April 6; the book is now available for download in the U.S. through Candlewick Press.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of April 20, 2020
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about three kittens and their shenanigans, a middle grade novel about a boy in an artist's community who wants a fresh start, and a YA novel about two teens from different worlds who fall for each other.
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Spring 2020 Middle Grade Spotlight: A Book List
These new and recent titles explore three recent trends we have observed in the middle grade category: novels in which the main character copes with a mental health issue, books featuring protagonists who have experienced a #MeToo situation, and memoirs and informational nonfiction titles in the graphic novel format.
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