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After 15 Months, A First In-Person Event for Three NYC Children's Authors
Most bookstores have yet to return to in-person author events and do not expect to begin again until fall; but on June 5, three children's author-illustrators Elisha Cooper, Ruth Chan, and Brian Floca will put a toe in the water at a Brooklyn café.
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U.S. Book Show: Middle Grade Book Buzz on the Age of Innocence and Change
Authors Sharon Draper, Kim Dwinell, Gayle Forman, and BonHyung Jeong joined PW's Natasha Gilmore for a discussion about their forthcoming middle-grade books, including coming-of-age stories, graphic novels, and more.
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U.S. Book Show: YA Book Buzz on History and Discovery
The final event of the U.S. Book Show was a sponsored panel led by PW reviewer Idris Grey, featuring Dhonielle Clayton, 'Shattered Midnight' (Disney-Hyperion); Crystal Fleming, 'Rise Up! How You Can Join the Fight Against White Supremacy' (Henry Holt); Makiia Lucier, 'Year of the Reaper' (HMH); and Shanna Miles, 'For All Time' (Simon & Schuster).
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U.S. Book Show Editors' Picks: Middle Grade Books as Activism
On Thursday, May 27, PW reviewer Gnesis Villar moderated a conversation between eight editors, spotlighting forthcoming fall middle grade titles selected by PW.
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U.S. Book Show Editors' Picks: Picture Books as Poetry and Possibility
PW senior children's reviews editor Amanda Bruns kicked off the U.S. Book Show's day of children's editor picks by moderating a panel of editors, who spoke about their most anticipated picture book titles.
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U.S. Book Show: Picture Book Buzz on Inspiration and Empowerment
On the final day of the U.S. Book Show, May 27, PW freelance editor Natasha Gilmore moderated a sponsored author panel highlighting forthcoming picture books, including Ryan Higgins's 'Norman Didn’t Do It! (Yes He Did)'; Pat Zietlow Miller's 'Be Strong'; and Nabela Noor's 'Beautifully Me'.
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U.S. Book Show YA Editors' Picks: Young Adult Trends and Looking to the Future
The final Editors' Picks panel for the U.S. Book Show on May 27 spotlighted big YA titles coming out this fall, moderated by PW reviewer Sanina Clark.
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U.S. Book Show Book Buzz: Spotlight on Indigenous Voices
On May 26, the second day of the U.S. Book Show, author and co-curator of the HarperCollins Heartdrum imprint Cynthia Leitich Smith led a sponsored panel highlighting Indigenous voices in children's and YA.
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In Brief: June 3, 2021
This week, Little Free Library and HarperCollins pay respect to the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre; Lana Wood Johnson has a virtual launch with plenty of guests; and the D.C. Public Library marks the 125th anniversary of Plessy v. Ferguson.
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Random House Partners with Funko Pop! and Universal for Little Golden Books
Random House Books for Young Readers is pairing with Funko and Universal Brand Development for a line of Little Golden Books featuring Universal properties in the style of Funko's Pop! brand.
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Children's Job Moves: May 2021
Job moves in children's publishing during May 2021.
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U.S. Book Show: Padma Lakshmi Teaches Kids About Healthy Eating
Sharing her journey from celebrity chef to first-time children's book author, Padma Lakshmi sat down with Viking Children's Books editorial director Tamar Brazis to discuss the forthcoming release of her debut picture book, 'Tomatoes for Neela.'
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Tiffany Liao Joins Zando as Executive Editor
Zando, a new independent publishing house founded by former Crown publisher Molly Stern, has hired Tiffany Liao as executive editor to lead the company's Young Readers initiative, effective June 9.
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TV Alert: 'Panic'
Lauren Oliver's 2014 YA contemporary thriller 'Panic' has been adapted into a 10-episode series by Amazon Prime Video, which is slated for release on Friday, May 28.
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Mango Partners with Woo! Jr. to Launch DragonFruit Imprint
Miami-based Mango Publishing has formed a new children's imprint, DragonFruit; its partner in the joint venture is Wendy Piersall, CEO and editor-in-chief of Woo! Jr. Kids Activities.
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In Brief: May 20, 2021
This week, David LaRochelle and Mike Wohnoutka make a bookshop stop; Rocky Callen sponsors a free art exhibit; and Scholastic and HarperCollins authors Zoom into the OMG BookFest.
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Stacey Barney Named Associate Publisher of Nancy Paulsen Books
Stacey Barney will take on the role of associate publisher of Nancy Paulsen Books, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers, effective June 1; currently executive editor at G.P. Putnam’s Sons, Barney will work closely with Nancy Paulsen to expand the imprint.
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U.S. Book Show: PW Editors' Picks Panels for Children's and YA
PW's editors have selected some of the biggest forthcoming fall titles for young readers, which will be presented during the U.S. Book Show's Picture Books, Middle Grade, and Young Adult Editors' Picks Panels.
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Obituary: Arnold Adoff
Children's poet, author, and anthologist Arnold Adoff, widely noted for his inventive poetry style and for depicting African American experiences in his work, died on May 7; he was 85 years old.
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In Brief: May 13, 2021
This week, Asha Bromfield celebrates her debut; second graders observe Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month; and Scholastic authors have a fantastical panel.
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