Watson, Chien, Smith Win 2026 Newbery, Caldecott, Printz Awards
Renée Watson has won the 2026 John Newbery Medal for her novel 'All the Blues in the Sky'; Cátia Chien has won this year’s Randolph Caldecott Medal 'Fireworks', written by Matthew Burgess; and 'Legendary Frybread Drive-In,' edited by Cynthia Leitich Smith, has won the Michael L. Printz Award. more...Frankfurt Book Fair Names Next CEO
Joachim Kaufmann, head of German publisher Carlsen Verlag, will take over as president and CEO of the fair following the conclusion of this year’s edition in October. He succeeds Juergen Boos, who has been in the role since 2005 and is retiring. more...
Minneapolis Booksellers Resisting ICE Go Viral, See Sales Spike
Greg Ketter of DreamHaven and Victoria Ford of Comma received an outpouring of support on social media for their responses to ICE’s occupation, with both their bookstores seeing large increases in online orders from all over the U.S. more...
Bob Miller Starts Bookswork Press
Miller, who has departed as CEO of Phaidon after just over a year, envisions his new book and creative development company as a place “to develop ideas into great books.” more...and more.
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ReligionReligion Book Deals: Feb. 4, 2026
Recent deals include a title by four Christian influencers reaching out to young adult believers and a picture book that presents sunsets as signs of God’s love.
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Religion
New Books for the Spiritual Run-up to Easter
Christian scholars, pastors, podcasters, and even a former NFL quarterback look to explicate the holiday’s fundamental, eternal meaning in new books for modern believers arriving in time for Lent and Easter Sunday.
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Publisher News
Norton to Acquire Thames & Hudson College List
W.W. Norton will take over worldwide publication of the U.K.-based independent publisher’s scholarly titles as of the spring 2026 academic season, expanding its five-decade North American distribution partnership with T&H.
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Publisher News
Oni Press Inks Distro Deal with PRH
Beginning in August, Penguin Random House Publisher Services will take over sales and distribution for the comics and graphic novel publisher’s frontlist and backlist trade books, as well as single issue comics, across all channels worldwide.
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People
Aaron Priest Turns Agency Over to Mitch Hoffman
After more than five decades heading his eponymous literary agency, Priest has announced his retirement, with Hoffman (pictured), a senior agent, taking over as owner and president at the firm.
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Libraries
Ingram Library Services Expands Team, Leadership
Continuing its expansion in the post–Baker & Taylor era, Ingram’s library division has announced a number of new hires across several departments as well as the appointment of a new director of sales, Zuanarda “Z” Causey.
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Publisher News
Little, Brown Makes Staffing Changes
Michelle Howry has been named editorial director of the division’s Little, Brown Spark imprint, while Mulholland’s Joshua Kendall and Algonquin’s Nadxieli Nieto have left the company.
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Religion
Faith-Focused Kids’ Books for Easter, Passover, and Ramadan
Parents looking for children’s books that touch on the deeper meaning of these celebratory holidays will find many choices from religion publishers offering titles that highlight their religious significance, rituals, and traditions.
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Publisher News
Harper Wave Relaunches as Frontlist Imprint
Led by SVP and publisher Diana Baroni, the wellness imprint—which had been dormant for several years—will release around 10 nonfiction titles per year, aiming to “inspire readers to see the world through new lenses.”
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Publisher News
Bookwire Names Andrew Weinstein as U.S. Lead
The Scribd veteran joins the Frankfurt-based digital distributor just weeks after its parent company, the U.S.-based Insight Partners, announced the acquisition of German digital audio firm Zebralution.
