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HMH to Publish Children’s Books Based on Popular STEM Podcast
HMH has acquired 'Wow in the World: The Human Body' by Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz, the creators and hosts of the hit National Public Radio children’s podcast, 'Wow in the World,' for publication in spring 2021 and beyond.
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2019 Children’s and Teen Choice Book Awards Announced
The winners of the 12th annual Children’s and Teen Choice Book Awards have been revealed by the Children’s Book Council and Every Child a Reader.
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New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of June 17, 2019
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a powerful llama, inspiring stories of people who made a difference, and the tale of a burgeoning romance between two girls.
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Noteworthy Novel Sequels: July 2019
Fiction sequels hitting shelves next month include a haunted estate, the aftermath of an assassination attempt, a girl enrolled in strength-training class, and more.
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Rights Report: Week of June 10, 2019
New deals for Ibi Zoboi, Adam Rex, Jessica Etting and Alyssa Schwartz, and more.
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Bilingual Books in Spanish
Changing demographics have created a growing demand from parents and educators for bilingual titles for young readers.
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Galley Talk: 'Frankly in Love' by David Yoon
Emily Hall, co-owner, manager, and events coordinator of Main Street Books in St. Charles, Mo., recommends 'Frankly in Love,' a diverse YA rom-com by debut author David Yoon.
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New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of June 10, 2019
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a tourist with a monster-sized hunger, a middle grade mystery that centers on art and family life, and a YA novel about two nemeses and their not-so-distant crushes.
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YA Addresses #MeToo
Fueled at least in part by the current social climate, this year's YA books offer a wealth of new titles about shifting sexual politics.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of June 3, 2019
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a giant cod, a middle grade novel in which a fairy discovers her talents, and a fresh look at teen French liberator Joan of Arc.
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Rights Report: Week of May 27, 2019
New deals for Jillian Cantor, Heather Demetrios, Nita Tyndall, Wendy Xu, and others.
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Beyond Drag Queen Story Hour: LGBTQ Books 2019
Children’s booksellers practice the subtle art of reaching LGBTQ readers.
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Noteworthy Picture Book Sequels: June 2019
Picture book and illustrated sequels hitting shelves next month include animal adventurers, unlikely aquatic friends, and more.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of May 27, 2019
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a girl and an unwanted guest, a middle grade novel about two sisters at odds against one another, and a YA retelling of "Cinderella" from a new perspective.
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Constitution Book Inspires Broadway Hit
When Peachtree first released 'Fault Lines in the Constitution,' back in September 2017, the Trump administration was still in its early days; fast forward to mid-2019, when the book has deeper resonance than ever.
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Noteworthy Novel Sequels: June 2019
Next month, novel sequels feature magical siblings, a collection of fantasy tales, the quest for a new home, and more.
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Rights Report: Week of May 20, 2019
New deals for Kacen Callender, Emily Victoria, Kate Alice Marshall, Raúl the Third, Marie Kondo, Jeff VanderMeer, and others.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of May 20, 2019
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about paper mice that come alive, the story of a family camping trip, and a YA novel about Brooklyn teens in the '90s.
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Rights Report: Week of May 13, 2019
New deals announced for Olivia Abtahi, Christina Hammonds Reed, Anna Carey, Daniel Nayeri, and more.
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Wimpy Kid 14 Title and Cover Revealed
Abrams’s Amulet Books imprint has announced that 'Wrecking Ball,' book 14 in Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, will be published on November 5.