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Jeff Kinney’s First 'Wimpy Kid' Fantasy Adventure Due in April

By Shannon Maughan | 02/13/2020 @ 08:00AM

Bestselling author Jeff Kinney continues to expand his Wimpy Kid universe with 'Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Adventure,' his first fantasy novel, releasing on April 7.
'Hair Love' Wins Oscar for Best Animated Short

By Emma Kantor | 02/10/2020 @ 01:00PM

Former NFL player Matthew A. Cherry’s film-turned-picture book, 'Hair Love,' has received an Oscar for Best Animated Short Film.
Funny Females Take Center Stage in New Novels for Kids

By Emma Kantor | 02/06/2020 @ 04:00PM

We spoke with a trio of authors whose new and forthcoming books showcase young women from a wide range of backgrounds, all with comedic talent and ambition.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of February 10, 2020

| 02/06/2020 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a middle grade novel about a monster hunt, a picture book about a girl's positive attitude, a YA novel set in historical France, and more.
Noteworthy Novel Sequels: February 2020

| 02/04/2020 @ 03:00PM

Novel sequels hitting shelves this month include the finale of a supernatural historical quartet set in the 1920s; an illustrated quest to save Camelot; the follow-up to a debut YA fantasy; and more.
Rights Report: Week of February 3, 2020

| 02/04/2020 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock, Debbie Rigaud, H.E. Edgmon, Victoria Lee, and others.
The Most Anticipated Children's and YA Books of Spring 2020

PW Staff | 01/31/2020 @ 06:00AM

A selection of eagerly awaited children's and YA books for the coming season.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of February 3, 2020

| 01/30/2020 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a straw that is very good at its job, an illustrated middle grade novel about a Muslim boy's daily travails, and a YA novel about two friends who fall in love while canvassing for a Senate candidate.
Rights Report: Week of January 27, 2020

| 01/28/2020 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Lynette Noni, Christine Riccio, Jennifer Lynn Alvarez, and others.
Noteworthy Picture Book Sequels: February 2020

| 01/28/2020 @ 02:00PM

Picture book sequels hitting shelves in February include another cracking adventure starring a dozen eggs, a pug’s international mishaps, the return of a tech-savvy girl, and more.
Craft, Kadir, King Win Newbery, Caldecott, Printz

By Emma Kantor and Diane Roback | 01/27/2020 @ 11:00AM

The 2020 Youth Media Awards were announced Monday morning at the American Library Association’s midwinter conference in Philadelphia.
Moving On Up: 'Loveboat, Taipei'

By Shannon Maughan | 01/23/2020 @ 04:00PM

When Abigail Hing Wen's debut YA novel 'Loveboat, Taipei' officially set sail to retailers on January 7, it quickly gathered a full head of steam.
'Amos McGee' to Return After a Decade

By Sue Corbett | 01/23/2020 @ 04:00PM

After 10 years, Philip and Erin Stead are working on a sequel to their Caldecott-winning picture book ‘A Sick Day for Amos McGee.’
Cover Reveal: 'I Am Every Good Thing'

By Sara Grochowski | 01/23/2020 @ 03:00PM

We spoke with award-winning duo Derrick Barnes and illustrator Gordon C. James's about their forthcoming picture book, 'I Am Every Good Thing,' which will be the first of three subsequent collaborations since 'Crown.'
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of January 27, 2020

| 01/23/2020 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a ballerina hopeful, the story of a former president, and a YA novel about a Japanese teen defeating the king of hell.
Rights Report: Week of January 20, 2020

| 01/20/2020 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Lyndall Clipstone, Amy Rose Capetta, Laura Pohl, and others.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of January 20, 2020

| 01/16/2020 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a rhyming, metafictional picture book; a middle grade novel about a school for magic; and a YA novel in which a teen discovers she's part of an ancient Egyptian tribe.
Noteworthy Novel Sequels: January 2020

| 01/14/2020 @ 03:00PM

Noteworthy novel sequels hitting shelves this month include the return to a YA fantasy realm, the further adventures of a Mexican-American middle schooler, a dark contemporary fairy tale, and more.
Rights Report: Week of January 13, 2020

| 01/14/2020 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Kass Morgan, Danielle Paige, Dana Schwartz, Amber McBride, and others.
WI15: Children’s Galleys to Grab

Compiled by Judith Rosen | 01/10/2020 @ 07:00PM

A guide to a number of the children’s and YA galleys that will be available in the Galley Room at Winter Institute.

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