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Top 10 Challenged Books of 2017

By Emma Kantor | 09/25/2018 @ 02:00PM

In an effort to get the word out about censorship during Banned Books Week, the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom has unveiled its annual list of the most frequently challenged books.
Meg Medina Revisits Middle School in New Novel

By Sally Lodge | 09/20/2018 @ 03:00PM

Cuban-American author Meg Medina's latest book from Candlewick, 'Merci Suárez Changes Gears,' is her first middle grade novel since her 2008 debut children’s book, 'Milagros: Girl from Away.'
Walker Launches First Semester of 'Soccer School'

By Sally Lodge | 09/20/2018 @ 03:00PM

We spoke with U.K. authors and soccer lovers Alex Bellos and Ben Lyttleton about bringing their popular series from across the pond to young readers in the U.S.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of September 24, 2018

| 09/20/2018 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a "royal" girl, a middle grade novel about a court of goblins and the elf trying to make peace with them, and a book of short stories told visually.
Simon Pulse Acquires YA Novel Inspired by 'Black Panther'

By Claire Kirch | 09/18/2018 @ 04:00PM

After a lively auction involving seven editors from the Big Five, Simon Pulse has acquired Brittney Morris’s debut novel, 'Slay,' in a six-figure deal for two books.
Macmillan and NYPL Launch Two New Kids' Books

Compiled by Emma Kantor | 09/18/2018 @ 02:00PM

In celebration of two new children's book additions to its publishing partnership with Macmillan, the New York Public Library hosted events on September 8 and 9.
Third ‘Rebel Girls’ Book to Launch Today

By Judith Rosen | 09/18/2018 @ 10:00AM

Following up on two of the most successful books in crowdfunding history, Francesca Cavallo and Elena Favilli are launching a companion book via Kickstarter.
Viral Video Boosts Sales for 'The Wonky Donkey'

By Emma Kantor | 09/13/2018 @ 04:00PM

A YouTube video featuring a Scottish grandmother reading 'The Wonky Donkey' to her four-month-old grandson has sparked sales of the 2009 picture book from New Zealand.
Mary Poppins Returns with New Editions, Tie-Ins

By Karen Raugust | 09/13/2018 @ 04:00PM

HMH Books for Young Readers is publishing a half dozen new Mary Poppins titles in anticipation of the December release of the Disney feature film 'Mary Poppins Returns.
Ibi Zoboi: 'Pride' Grows in Brooklyn

By Shannon Maughan | 09/13/2018 @ 03:00PM

We spoke with author Ibi Zoboi about the inspiration for her new YA novel, a Pride and Prejudice-inspired love story set in contemporary Brooklyn.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of September 17, 2018

| 09/13/2018 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a father and his child, a book about the Syrian refugee crisis, and a book about the craft of writing from an award-winning author.
Hazy Dell Press Enters the Board Book Market

By Pamela Brill | 09/11/2018 @ 03:00PM

Hazy Dell Press, based in Seattle and Portland, Ore., has launched a line of board books, with a five-book gift set and the fifth title in its debut series due out this month and a picture book coming out next spring.
Noteworthy Middle Grade and YA Sequels for Fall 2018

By Natasha Gilmore | 09/11/2018 @ 02:00PM

PW rounds up the latest installments of some of the more notable middle grade and YA series.
Cover Reveal: Mo Willems's 'The Pigeon HAS to Go to School!'

By Sue Corbett | 09/06/2018 @ 04:00PM

Mo Willems and his Pigeon are hitting the books; read more about the author-illustrator's recent and forthcoming projects, including a new picture book for his feathered character, in our exclusive cover reveal.
Viola Davis Shines a New Spotlight on Corduroy

By Sally Lodge | 09/06/2018 @ 03:00PM

The late author-illustrator Don Freeman's overall-clad toy bear makes an encore performance in 'Corduroy Takes a Bow,' penned by Emmy-, Tony-, and Oscar-winning actress Viola Davis.
Reading Roundup: Prominent Picture Book Sequels

| 09/06/2018 @ 03:00PM

Picture book sequels and series additions pubbing this summer and early fall include timely, concept-driven titles and familiar characters from recent years, as well as decades past.
Rights Report: Week of September 3, 2018

| 09/06/2018 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Roseanne A. Brown, F.C. Yee, Amy Tintera, and others.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of September 10, 2018

| 09/06/2018 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a group of resourceful kids, a middle grade novel about an indomitable preteen in Florida, and a spooky story about disappearances and ancient family secrets.
Daddy-Daughter Day: Spotlight on ‘My Papa Is a Princess'

| 08/31/2018 @ 07:00PM

This heartwarming picture book defies stereotypes to emphasize the importance of imaginative play between kids and parents. (Sponsored)
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of September 4, 2018

| 08/29/2018 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a painterly picture book about what connects humanity, a middle grade anthology bringing together children's book creators to inspire readers, and a YA novel in verse about the propensity toward violence.

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