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New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of January 14, 2019

| 01/10/2019 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book that confronts life under slavery, a middle grade science fiction novel, and a YA novel about a journey to an ashram, by a fashion designer and her daughter.
Jeff Kinney to Expand 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' World

By Emma Kantor | 01/08/2019 @ 03:00PM

Abrams has announced that Diary of a Wimpy Kid creator Jeff Kinney will build on his hugely popular children's series with the publication of a new novel from the perspective of hero Greg Heffley's best friend, Rowley Jefferson.
Notable Novel Sequels: January 2019

| 01/08/2019 @ 03:00PM

This January, novel sequels feature wicked kings, fairies-in-waiting, kid spies, black holes, magic, and more.
Rights Report: Week of January 7, 2019

| 01/08/2019 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Kat Fajardo, Sarwat Chadda, Amra Sabic-El-Rayess, and others.
Rights Report: Week of December 31, 2018

| 01/03/2019 @ 02:00PM

New deals for April Henry, Elsie Chapman, Amanda McCrina, and others.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of January 7, 2019

| 01/03/2019 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book biography of a ballerina, a middle grade adventure about a family that lives on a school bus, and a YA compilation of short stories that address blackness.
New Kids' and YA Books: Weeks of December 24 and December 31, 2018

| 12/20/2018 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves in the next few weeks are a picture book about the language of chickens, a middle grade novel that explores grief, and a YA novel about a teen relocating to a foreign city.
Children's Publishers Choose Their Favorite Reads of 2018

Compiled by Diane Roback | 12/18/2018 @ 04:00PM

We asked staffers at children's publishing houses to tell us about their favorite children's or YA book they read this year, and what they loved about it.
The Scottish Granny Cracks Up and Another Book Becomes a Bestseller

By Erica Wetter | 12/18/2018 @ 04:00PM

The infectious laugh of Janice Clark, aka the Scottish Granny, has catapulted yet another picture book to global success; sales of 'I Need a New Bum!' have spiked after the release of a viral video of Clark reading the book to her grandson.
Beacon Press Set to Publish Radical Histories for Teens

By Alex Green | 12/18/2018 @ 03:00PM

Beacon Press has announced the launch of a line of history books intended to provide teen readers with accessible histories written from diverse viewpoints.
Rights Report: Week of December 17, 2018

| 12/18/2018 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Chelsea Clinton, Gianna Marino, Jessica Verdi, Dana Simpson, and others.
A Roundup of 2018's Best Book Lists for Kids and Teens

| 12/18/2018 @ 02:00PM

We've gathered a list of some of the more prominent best-of-the-year lists for exceptional children's and YA books published this year.
School & Library Spotlight Fall 2018: Maker Movement Resource List

By Shannon Maughan | 12/15/2018 @ 06:00AM

Publishers share their newest titles related to maker education.
Political Books for Children Explore the Meaning of Citizenship

By Claire Kirch | 12/13/2018 @ 04:00PM

Not only are politicians writing children's books, but a new crop of books for young readers explores the virtues of responsible citizenship.
U.S. Senators Pen Children's Books While Pondering 2020 Campaigns

By Claire Kirch | 12/13/2018 @ 04:00PM

This fall and into 2019, multiple U.S. senators whose names have been bandied about as possible presidential contenders in 2020 have written books for young readers.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of December 17, 2018

| 12/13/2018 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a robot who learns what love is, a YA novel about a teen set up on blind dates by a matchmaker, and the story of a teen who relocates to Tokyo.
Children's and Young Adult Reissues: Fall/Winter 2018

By Natasha Gilmore | 12/11/2018 @ 03:00PM

Publishers are reissuing a number of older books for young readers, in some cases because they have gained new relevance in today's headlines.
Rights Report: Week of December 10, 2018

| 12/11/2018 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Lily Sparks, Lish McBride, Kelly J. Baptist, and others.
Five-Million-Copy First Printing for Dog Man #6

By Emma Kantor | 12/11/2018 @ 10:00AM

Scholastic has announced a five-million-copy first printing for 'Dog Man: Brawl of the Wild,' the sixth book in the internationally bestselling series by Dav Pilkey.
Moving On Up: 'Five Feet Apart'

By Shannon Maughan | 12/06/2018 @ 04:00PM

We spoke with author Rachael Lippincott about the success of her debut YA romance, 'Five Feet Apart,' which is based on the screenplay for the upcoming feature film of the same title.

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