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  • Trustbridge Forms Company to Develop Kids' Programming

    Trustbridge Global Media has formed a new company to develop and produce kids' and family programming under the direction of Bob Higgins.

  • The King's English Bookshop Doles Brain Food to Utah's Youth

    Brain food is on the menu as Salt Lake City's The King's English Bookshop partners with a local pediatrician to provide books for children in underrepresented communities.

  • In Brief: September 8, 2022

    Recently, an author showcased his popular characters at a sporting event; an author presents to an all-girls audience; a writer celebrates an award win; and a bookstore’s reading program helps the community.

  • Levine Querido Launches Lantern Paperbacks

    Levine Querido has entered the paperback arena with the introduction this summer of Lantern Paperbacks; the inaugural list features seven middle-grade and YA titles originally released in hardcover by LQ.

  • In Brief: September 1, 2022

    Last month an actor celebrated her debut picture book; a graphic novelist launched her latest book with a virtual event; an author made a national book tour in honor of her duology finale; and a new book festival held its first annual event.

  • Children's Job Moves: August 2022

    Job moves in children's publishing during August 2022.

  • Movie Alert: 'Catherine Called Birdy'

    Medieval mishaps and smarmy suitors are afoot in the upcoming film adaptation of 'Catherine Called Birdy,' based on the 1994 Newbery Honor-winning novel by Karen Cushman.

  • Movie Alert: 'Pinocchio'

    Disney is set to release a live-action and CGI film retelling of Italian author Carlo Collodi and illustrator Enrico Mazzanti's 'Pinocchio,' the classic children's tale that follows a puppet's journey to escape his owner to become a "real boy."

  • Finding Waldo 2022: A Photo Essay

    Find Waldo Local returned to bookstores this summer after a two-year absence, with indie booksellers partnering with local businesses to plan scavenger hunts for kids across the country.

  • New Year, New You!: Teachers Gear Up for the School Year Ahead

    We spoke with four educators about some of the new projects, processes, and programs they’ll be implementing in the coming school year.

  • ALA Announces Jason Reynolds/Simon & Schuster Travel Grant for Black Librarians

    The American Library Association has announced the Jason Reynolds/Simon & Schuster Travel Grant to assist youth librarians who wish to attend the ALA conference.

  • Penguin Acquires Rights to 'Super Sema'

    Penguin Young Readers Licenses has secured the trade publishing rights for 'Super Sema,' an animated series from licensor Kukua Education Limited that began its second season as a YouTube Original in June.

  • Licensing Hotline: August 2022

    Read on for news about Bendon's new licensing properties from popular streaming series, Insight Editions' Pokémon publishing program, HarperCollins's licensing representation deal with WildBrain CPLG, and more.

  • In Brief: August 18, 2022

    This month a pro-surfer takes her debut children's book on tour; an author celebrates the U.K. launch of their debut novel; and an author appears at a book fair.

  • Seriously Silly: Close-up on Hippo Park

    Hippo Park, a new imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers, is bringing unique, funny, and vibrantly illustrated titles to young readers from birth to age 12. Founder Jill Davis and art director Amelia Mack chatted with PW about what readers can expect from the exciting new imprint. (Sponsored)

  • At SCBWI, Editors and Agents Advise Grace, Patience, and Stories Set Outside NYC

    The Society for Children's Book Writers and Illustrators hosted 1,588 registered attendees for its recent Summer Conference, and nearly 1,000 of them tuned in for the "Current Market for Children’s Publishing" panel.

  • Algonquin Young Readers, Workman Kids Grow Imprint

    Two children's publishers have joined forces to create one comprehensive brand that encompasses fiction and nonfiction titles for readers.

  • Creative Lights Glow at SCBWI Summer Conference 2022

    The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators held its virtual Summer Conference last weekend; click through for highlights from the keynote presentations by authors Dhonielle Clayton and Donna Barba Higuera.

  • Teachers Talk School Safety

    We asked some educators for their best advice on addressing the topic of gun violence inside and outside of the classroom.

  • Multicultural Children's Day Celebrates 10 Years of Donating Free Books

    Commemorating its 10-year anniversary early next year, nonprofit literacy organization Multicultural Children's Book Day will be opening submissions to donate free children's books starting September 1.

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