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Read Alouds That Rock: Promoting Empathy and Positivity

By Patricia J. Murphy | 03/11/2024 @ 09:00AM

We spoke with three librarians who are choosing titles to create storytimes that help promote greater empathy and positivity.
From Middle Grade Novel to Graphic Novel

By Brigid Alverson | 03/08/2024 @ 07:00PM

There’s more to adapting a chapter book into a graphic novel than just drawing pictures to go with the words. Adapters often bring a whole new level of extratextual communication to the page.
New Middle Grade Graphic Novel Adaptations to Look Out For

By Brigid Alverson | 03/08/2024 @ 07:00PM

We’ve gathered a list of some upcoming middle grade graphic adaptations.
The Boom in Middle Grade Novels Turned Comics

By Brigid Alverson | 03/08/2024 @ 07:00PM

As the middle grade graphic novel category has grown in recent years, the number of graphic adaptations of middle grade books has exploded.
Children's Job Moves: February 2024

| 03/07/2024 @ 02:00PM

Job moves in children's publishing during February 2024.
SCBWI Addresses the Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza

By Nathalie op de Beeck | 03/07/2024 @ 10:00AM

In response to a petition by authors and illustrators demanding the organization call for an Israeli ceasefire, SCBWI issued a statement on Instagram called adequate by some and overcautious by others.
Obituary: Kate Banks

By Shannon Maughan | 03/05/2024 @ 04:00PM

Prolific children's book author Kate Banks, known for prose praised as lyrical, clever, and graceful, died February 24 in Switzerland, following a long illness; she was 64.
SCBWI Winter Conference Panel Urges Authors to Find Their Why

By Nathalie op de Beeck | 02/29/2024 @ 04:00PM

During a Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators panel last week called “The Outlook for Children’s Publishing in 2024," editors and agents shared their insights on the state of the children’s market.
In Brief: February 29, 2024

| 02/29/2024 @ 02:00PM

This month, an online book club met in person; schools welcomed authors for visits; and an author held a launch event.
Obituary: Petra Mathers

By Shannon Maughan | 02/27/2024 @ 04:00PM

Award-winning author-illustrator Petra Mathers, known for her naive-flavored pencil and watercolor artwork, died on February 6; she was 78.
The End of an Era at Kar-Ben as Sussman Retires

By Claire Kirch | 02/27/2024 @ 10:00AM

Lerner Publishing Group announced on Monday that Joni Sussman, the publisher of Kar-Ben Publishing, is retiring this summer after two decades at the helm of the Lerner imprint.
Winter Institute 2024: Booksellers Assess a Changing Tween Scene

By Nathalie op de Beeck | 02/22/2024 @ 04:00PM

Data points and anecdotes about middle grade reading intertwined at a panel on "Recapturing the Tween Middle Grade Market," held at Winter Institute.
Winter Institute 2024 in Photos

Compiled by Claire Kirch and Nathalie op de Beeck | 02/22/2024 @ 03:00PM

Winter Institute 2024 took place last week in Cincinnati, and approximately 950 booksellers met more than 100 authors of books for all ages.
2024 Bookworm Festival in Photos

Compiled by Emma Kantor | 02/22/2024 @ 03:00PM

Blue Willow Bookshop partnered with local educators and publishers to host the annual Bookworm Festival for Emerging Readers, which took place on February 3 in Houston.
In Brief: February 22, 2024

| 02/22/2024 @ 02:00PM

Recently, an author received an award at a conference; a school welcomed an author on tour; and debut authors held events.
Roger Priddy Will Retire as Priddy Books Publisher

By John Maher | 02/20/2024 @ 09:00AM

The namesake of the U.K.–based imprint at Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group will step down in June, with Sally Poulson set to lead Priddy and nonfiction children's imprint Neon Squid as GM. Priddy's son, Sam, has been named publisher of both imprints.
Abrams Announces New Kids' Graphic Novel Imprint

By Brigid Alverson | 02/15/2024 @ 04:00PM

This fall, Abrams Children's Group will launch a graphic novel imprint for young readers, called Abrams Fanfare.
In Brief: February 15, 2024

| 02/15/2024 @ 02:00PM

Recently, an author visited two author friends on a school visit; collaborators launched their new book; an author brought students to an iconic N.Y.C. spot featured in his book; a picture book creator attended a premiere for a film adaptation; an author celebrated the anniversary of a famous broadcast; and organizations partnered for an event.
Balzer + Bray Imprint to Move to Macmillan Children's

By Emma Kantor | 02/15/2024 @ 01:30PM

Macmillan Children's Publishing Group has announced that Alessandra Balzer and Donna Bray will bring their imprint, Balzer + Bray, to MCPG, after 15 years at HarperCollins.
Delacorte Announces New YA Romance Imprint

By Iyana Jones | 02/13/2024 @ 04:00PM

Just in time for Valentine's Day, Delacorte Press is preparing to release a variety of love stories for an audience that never grows tired of the prospect of love.

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