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Rights Report: Week of February 5, 2024
New deals for Sophie Blackall, Lyndall Clipstone, Jihyun Yun, Crystal Seitz, and others.
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Rights Report: Week of January 29, 2024
New deals for Harry Trevaldwyn, Elle Gonzalez Rose, Britney S. Lewis, D.L. Taylor, and others.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of February 5, 2024
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a posthumous picture book from a Caldecott Medalist, a middle grade tale about utilizing art to help with mental health, a YA companion novel set in the high stakes world of K-pop, and more.
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Just Announced: 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid #19' by Jeff Kinney
Author Jeff Kinney appeared on the 'Kelly Clarkson Show' to announce the cover and title of the latest book in his bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series.
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Cover Reveal: 'The Bletchley Riddle' by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
Two heavy-hitters in the realm of children's historical fiction and nonfiction, Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin, have joined forces for a new middle grade adventure blending history and mystery.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of January 29, 2024
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book highlighting the importance of community, a middle grade tale about a tween's struggle with anxiety, a YA murder mystery set in New Orleans, and more.
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Cover Reveal: 'Let It Glow' by Marissa Meyer and Joanne Levy
Holiday hijinks and family bonds play roles in 'Let It Glow,' a middle-grade novel written by Marissa Meyer and Joanne Levy, which centers on identical twin sisters separated at birth who meet by chance at tryouts for a holiday pageant.
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Rights Report: Week of January 22, 2024
New deals for Sophia Hannan, Remy Lai, Brittany J. Thurman, H.M. Bouwman, and others.
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Noteworthy Picture Book and Novel Sequels: January 2024
Young readers can celebrate the new year with new stories for beloved characters, including a companion picture book about a dog's mistrust of a cat, a middle grade graphic novel about a tumultuous spring break, a YA fantasy trilogy closer about a trio on the verge of a war, and more.
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New and Noteworthy Children's and YA Books: January 2024
2024 gives readers a warm welcome with notable new titles for young readers out this month, including a picture book celebrating a New York neighborhood, an illustrated middle grade novel featuring a secret crime-fighting organization, a YA graphic novel about an all-or-nothing bargain on love, and more.
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Moving On Up: ‘Divine Rivals’ and ‘Ruthless Vows’ by Rebecca Ross
We spoke with Rebecca Ross, who’s riding high on a wave of bestsellerdom for her Letters of Enchantment romantasy duology, after the books struck a chord on BookTok.
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Rights Report: Week of January 15, 2024
New deals for Gayle Forman, Kelly Quindlen, Philippa Leathley, Barbara O'Connor, and others.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of January 22, 2024
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a companion picture book affirming one's heritage, a graphic novel series starter about a family of raccoons planning a heist, a queer YA romance with a theatrical twist, and more.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of January 15, 2024
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book exploring dance as a tool for resilience, a middle grade tale about a haunted attic, a YA retelling of the Medusa myth, and more.
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What’s the Buzz?: 'So Let Them Burn' by Kamilah Cole
Kamilah Cole spoke with us about the highs and lows of her path to publishing her YA fantasy debut, 'So Let Them Burn.'
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Rights Report: Week of January 8, 2024
New deals for A.S. King, Darcy Miller, Alexandra Diaz, Gigi Griffis, and others.
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Books for Young Readers Addressing Book Banning
It may be a new year but the issue of book banning is still as prevalent as ever, and authors are finding innovative ways to discuss the issue, with the audience it affects most: children and teens. We've rounded up a selection of recent and forthcoming titles that offer young readers insight into book censorship.
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Just Announced: 'When We Flew Away: A Novel of Anne Frank Before the Diary' by Alice Hoffman
Scholastic has announced the forthcoming publication of 'When We Flew Away: A Novel of Anne Frank Before the Diary,' a new book about Anne Frank by novelist Alice Hoffman.
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Rights Report: Week of January 1, 2024
New deals for Hilary McKay, Matt Rockefeller, Melissa Dassori, Amy Matsushita-Beal, and others.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Weeks of January 1 and January 8, 2024
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book celebrating a New York City community, a graphic novel about the risks of falling in love, a YA novel following a teen's experience facing her grief in nature, and more.