Dav Pilkey’s Captain Underpants Makes the Leap to Manga
Graphix will publish 'Captain Underpants: The First Epic Manga,' written and adapted by Pilkey and illustrated by the Japanese manga artist Motojiro, on April 7, 2026. more...
Kwame Alexander’s New Nonprofit Fosters Literacy, Word by Word
Author Kwame Alexander has launched a national literacy nonprofit called One Word at a Time, which aims to inspire middle graders to read and try their hand at creative writing, while connecting them with authors. more...
Cover Reveal: Labyrinth Road to Roll Out Brandon Mull's Guardians Series
Labyrinth Road, an imprint of Random House Children’s Books, has announced the release of 'Guardians: Forbidden Mountain,' kicking off a new fantasy series by Brandon Mull in April 2026. more...
Four Questions for Jeannine Atkins
Jeannine Atkins, the writer of several biographies of remarkable women in history, grapples with her own past and the impact of a sexual assault she suffered during college in her new memoir in verse 'Knocking on Windows.' more...
Educators Share Strategies for Reaching Reluctant Readers
PW spoke with three teachers and librarians who are committed to helping readers turn the page to find books that will change their reading lives. more...
Veteran Reporter Turned Podcaster Gets Kids Talking About Books
'The Book Club for Kids,' a podcast where middle school readers discuss well-known books, gives children the mic. more...
Four Questions for I.V. Marie
I.V. Marie makes her entrance onto the YA scene with her debut fantasy novel Immortal Consequences, set at a school in the afterlife that acts as purgatory for its students. more...
Children’s Books for Fall 2025: All Our Coverage
Our fall 2025 Children’s Preview issue includes a look at YA authors who are crossing over into adult fiction, a selection of some of the season's biggest children’s and YA titles, and more. more...
Spring 2026 Sneak Previews
See highlights of the children’s and YA titles due out next spring—including highly anticipated debuts, follow-ups to bestselling novels, and collaborations between favorite authors and illustrators—in our exclusive roundup. more...
PW Summer Reads 2025
For young readers settling into back seats, beach blankets, or park benches, our editors' summer picks include transporting picture books, travel-oriented middle grade, and thrilling YA tellings. MORE
Breaking Boundaries: YA Authors Crossing Over into Adult Fiction
As young adult authors are venturing into the adult market in higher numbers, we surveyed several of the biggest names to find out more about how they're navigating the transition. more...
Agents Help YA Authors Find Crossover Success
We spoke with literary agents who are supporting their clients as they pivot from YA to adult fiction, and back. more...
Turning the Tide on Middle Grade Books
Movers and shakers behind five newish imprints are aiming to turn the tide on sales in the middle grade category. more...
2025 YA Trends: Bouncing Between the Dark and Light
A survey of upcoming titles shows a mix of genres and tones for our current moment—from vacation romances to dark academia and high-stakes heists. more...
Where Is the Kid Lit Community Online?
As social media communities splinter, authors and publishers wonder where their next digital water cooler will be. more...-
Book NewsCover Reveal: Labyrinth Road to Roll Out Brandon Mull's Guardians Series
Labyrinth Road, an imprint of Random House Children’s Books, has announced the release of 'Guardians: Forbidden Mountain,' kicking off a new fantasy series by Brandon Mull in April 2026.
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Authors
Four Questions for Jeannine Atkins
Jeannine Atkins, the writer of several biographies of remarkable women in history, grapples with her own past and the impact of a sexual assault she suffered during college in her new memoir in verse 'Knocking on Windows.'
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Industry News
Kwame Alexander’s New Nonprofit Fosters Literacy, Word by Word
Author Kwame Alexander has launched a national literacy nonprofit called One Word at a Time, which aims to inspire middle graders to read and try their hand at creative writing, while connecting them with authors.
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Industry News
In Brief: July 31, 2025
Recently, collaborators reunited to discuss a historic anniversary, acclaimed picture book creators came together for a conversation, siblings made their joint debut, and an author was invited to an embassy.
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Book News
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of August 4, 2025
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a child’s grief, a middle grade novel following a tween’s discovery of magical creatures at her local library, a YA novel about a video game capturing the fallout of a friendship breakup, and more.
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Book News
Dav Pilkey’s Captain Underpants Makes the Leap to Manga
Graphix will publish 'Captain Underpants: The First Epic Manga,' written and adapted by Pilkey and illustrated by the Japanese manga artist Motojiro, on April 7, 2026.
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Industry News
Veteran Reporter Turned Podcaster Gets Kids Talking About Books
'The Book Club for Kids,' a podcast where middle school readers discuss well-known books, gives children the mic.
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Authors
Four Questions for I.V. Marie
I.V. Marie makes her entrance onto the YA scene with her debut fantasy novel Immortal Consequences, set at a school in the afterlife that acts as purgatory for its students.
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Book News
Rights Report: Week of July 28, 2025
New deals for Angel Briley, Margot McGovern, Heather M. Herrman, and others.
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Industry News
Educators Share Strategies for Reaching Reluctant Readers
PW spoke with three teachers and librarians who are committed to helping readers turn the page to find books that will change their reading lives.
