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A.S. King Builds Gracie's House, an Inclusive Nonprofit

By Nathalie op de Beeck | 09/26/2024 @ 04:00PM

Out of a family tragedy, author A.S. King and her son Jaxon King, 17, are building Gracie’s House, a nonprofit that creates safe spaces for queer youth and diverse families.
In Brief: September 26, 2024

| 09/26/2024 @ 02:00PM

This month, an author joined an actor for a reading of his book ahead of the film adaptation’s release, middle grade authors came together for a book launch, a picture book creator led an art activity, and a museum celebrated Banned Books Week.
Kidlit for Kamala Generates Momentum with Author Endorsements

By Nathalie op de Beeck | 09/24/2024 @ 04:00PM

More than 700 authors and illustrators have endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and VP candidate Tim Walz, in a letter circulated by the coalition Kidlit for Kamala.
Spotlight on Children's Books in Translation

| 09/20/2024 @ 11:00AM

In honor of World Kid Lit Month in September, we spoke with publishers and translators about the landscape of children’s books in translation.
Going the Distance: The State of Children's Publishing in Translation

By Emma Kantor | 09/19/2024 @ 04:00PM

Twelve children's publishing professionals—many from small but mighty independent houses—discussed how they are pushing to introduce more voices from around the globe to the U.S. market.
The Baby-Sitters Club Hits the Road

Compiled by Iyana Jones | 09/19/2024 @ 03:00PM

Each year, Scholastic celebrates the beloved Baby-sitters Club series, originally written by Ann M. Martin, with “Summer of the Baby-sitters Club,” a campaign with events across the U.S.; we’ve rounded up highlights from this year's tour.
Here, There, and Everywhere: Conversations with Children's Book Translators

By Emma Kantor | 09/19/2024 @ 03:00PM

We spoke with a dozen literary translators about the joys and tribulations of working with U.S. publishers—including issues of visibility and recognition and the rise of AI—and their forecast for the future of their profession.
World Kid Lit Relaunches as Community Interest Company

By Pamela Brill | 09/19/2024 @ 03:00PM

What began as an informal group of volunteer literary translators, armed with the intent to promote globally diverse books for young readers, is now primed to take its mission to greater heights.
Movie Alert: 'The Wild Robot'

By Iyana Jones | 09/17/2024 @ 04:00PM

We spoke with Peter Brown about the experience of seeing 'The Wild Robot,' the first novel in his middle grade trilogy, adapted by DreamWorks.
Highlights Press Debuts New Line of Puzzle Books

By Sally Lodge | 09/17/2024 @ 03:00PM

This month, Highlights Press kicked off brainPLAY, a line of puzzle books spun off from 'brainPLAY' magazine for kids seven and up, which Highlights added to its periodical portfolio in June 2023; we spoke with the publishing team about their new direction.
Reading with Olympia, Ira, Harry, and Bhoomi: And Then There Were Four!

By Betsy Groban | 09/17/2024 @ 02:00PM

In her latest column charting the reading habits of her four young grandchildren, publishing veteran Betsy Groban shares the books that they're gravitating towards and the new developments in their literacy journey.
SCBWI's Impact and Legacy Fund Unveils New Programs

By Nathalie op de Beeck | 09/10/2024 @ 03:00PM

Writing workshops on representing mental health, a curriculum promoting cultural diversity through picture books, and an opportunity to bolster school library collections are among the new initiatives announced by the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators' Impact and Legacy Fund.
2024 NBA Longlist for Young People's Literature Announced

By Emma Kantor | 09/10/2024 @ 03:00PM

The National Book Foundation has revealed the 2024 National Book Award longlist for Young People's Literature. The five finalists will be named on October 1, and the winner will be announced during the 75th awards ceremony on November 20 in New York City.
Picture Books for All Ages

By Patricia J. Murphy | 09/09/2024 @ 09:00AM

We spoke with three teachers and librarians who find value in sharing illustrated books with older students.
How to Make Reading Fun Again

By Joanne O’Sullivan | 09/06/2024 @ 07:00PM

We surveyed authors, editors, and booksellers on the current state of middle grade reading and what might bring readers back to books as a source of fun.
Fresh, Frank—Even Funny: A New Wave of Books About Bodies, Puberty, and Sex Ed

By Sally Lodge | 09/05/2024 @ 04:00PM

At a time when candor in publishing is being championed even as book banning is burgeoning, PW queried publishers about their recent or upcoming books navigating the challenges kids face during adolescence and puberty.
Movie Alert: 'Uglies'

By Pamela Brill | 09/05/2024 @ 03:00PM

The feature-length film 'Uglies,' based on the first book in a YA series by Scott Westerfeld, begins streaming on Netflix on September 13.
Children’s Job Moves: August 2024

| 09/05/2024 @ 02:00PM

New job announcements in children’s publishing for August 2024.
2024 National Book Festival in Photos

Compiled by Diane Roback | 08/29/2024 @ 03:00PM

This year's National Book Festival took place on August 24 in Washington, D.C.; see our roundup of photos of authors and illustrators who spoke on panels, gave presentations, read from their books, and mingled with fans.

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