Layoffs, Moves at Penguin Young Readers as Dial Imprint Shuttered
Dial Books for Young Readers, an imprint of PYR, has been closed, resulting in a number of layoffs and moves within the division. more...
Cover Reveal: S&S to Relaunch Two Judy Blume Classics
Long a prominent presence on the bookshelves of preteen readers, Judy Blume’s 'Just as Long as We’re Together' and its companion novel, 'Here’s to You, Rachel Robinson,' will soon have a new publisher and fresh covers, revealed here for the first time. more...
Sourcebooks Announces New Imprint for Young Readers with Lavaille Lavette
Sourcebooks is partnering with author, educator, and social impact strategist Lavaille Lavette on a new children’s imprint, Joyful Pen Books, which will focus on inclusive stories that aim to promote empowerment. more...
Four Questions for Lev Grossman
Following his 2020 foray into middle grade fiction, 'The Silver Arrow,' novelist Lev Grossman returns to the realm of children’s literature with his first picture book, 'The God of Sleep,' illustrated by Huynh Kim Liên. more...
Obituary: Jewell Stoddard
Bookseller and champion of diverse books Jewell Stoddard, who co-founded one of the first children’s-only independent bookstores in the U.S., died March 10 at her home in Virginia. She was 92. more...
New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of March 23, 2026
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book highlighting the centerpiece of a family’s home, a middle grade novel following a princess’s sudden rise to power, a YA debut about the impact of poetry, and more. more...
In Brief: March 19, 2026
Recently, lauded illustrators came together for an event, longtime collaborators accepted a special gift, married co-creators prepared for a release, Boston’s kid-lit community gathered, an author made a TV appearance, and a young reader dressed up as a book character. more...
Children's Books for Spring: All Our Coverage
Our Spring Children’s Preview features a selection of the season’s biggest titles for kids and teens. more...
Fall 2026 Sneak Previews
See highlights of the children's and YA titles due out next season—including highly anticipated debuts, follow-ups to bestselling novels, and collaborations between favorite authors and illustrators—in our exclusive roundup. more...
2025 Children’s Bestsellers: Buzzy Series Additions, Graphic Novel Retellings, and Beloved Picture Books
Our compilation of 2025 children’s and YA bestsellers includes a wide variety of titles, dominated by new entries in familiar franchises, graphic novel adaptations of popular titles, and tried-and-true picture books. more...
YA Romance Goes Graphic
We spoke with the creators of six forthcoming YA graphic novel romances that display how the medium might just be the new literary fix for lovers of love. more...
When They Got the Call: PW Speaks with the 2026 Newbery, Caldecott, and Printz Winners
The annual Youth Media Awards were announced on January 26 by the American Library Association. See our interviews with the winners of the three top prizes about their initial reactions to the life-changing news. more...
Spring 2026 Writers to Watch
We spotlight the authors of five of the season’s most promising children’s and YA debuts. Their offerings include a tale inspired by Ghanaian legend, a dystopian middle grade novel, a YA novel starring a Latina poet, and more. more...
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Book NewsScholastic Launches New Book Fair
Kids and families can get their hands on STEAM series and activities at Scholastic’s Discovery Fair, a new style of book fair for grades K–6.
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STEAM-Powered Books for Middle Graders
A slate of new series aim to tap into kids’ shifting interests—and perhaps spark the next generation of scientists, inventors, and explorers.
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Spotlight on Middle Grade STEAM Series: Spring 2026
We spoke with editors who are delivering high-interest books across a range of formats for young readers who are curious about STEAM.
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Festive Picture Books for Spring 2026
PW highlights a selection of picture books and board books that embrace the season and its myriad celebrations.
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Authors
Four Questions for Lev Grossman
Following his 2020 foray into middle grade fiction, 'The Silver Arrow,' novelist Lev Grossman returns to the realm of children’s literature with his first picture book, 'The God of Sleep,' illustrated by Huynh Kim Liên.
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Book News
Cover Reveal: S&S to Relaunch Two Judy Blume Classics
Long a prominent presence on the bookshelves of preteen readers, Judy Blume’s 'Just as Long as We’re Together' and its companion novel, 'Here’s to You, Rachel Robinson,' will soon have a new publisher and fresh covers, revealed here for the first time.
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Authors
Obituary: Jewell Stoddard
Bookseller and champion of diverse books Jewell Stoddard, who co-founded one of the first children’s-only independent bookstores in the U.S., died March 10 at her home in Virginia. She was 92.
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Industry News
In Brief: March 19, 2026
Recently, lauded illustrators came together for an event, longtime collaborators accepted a special gift, married co-creators prepared for a release, Boston’s kid-lit community gathered, an author made a TV appearance, and a young reader dressed up as a book character.
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Book News
New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of March 23, 2026
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book highlighting the centerpiece of a family’s home, a middle grade novel following a princess’s sudden rise to power, a YA debut about the impact of poetry, and more.
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Industry News
Layoffs, Moves at Penguin Young Readers as Dial Imprint Shuttered
Dial Books for Young Readers, an imprint of PYR, has been closed, resulting in a number of layoffs and moves within the division.
