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Christopher Myers Returns to Picture Books with Wordless Story in Stained Glass
After years of focusing on an array of other fine art projects, Caldecott Honor artist Christopher Myers returns to publishing with 'Night Ride,' a wordless picture book featuring rich stained-glass imagery that celebrates childhood, freedom, imagination, and New York City.
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Rights Report: Week of April 6, 2026
New deals for Namina Forna, Erin Madison, E.L. Massey, and others.
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‘How to Catch’ Marks a Decade of Snaring Readers
Launched in 2016 from Sourcebooks Wonderland with 'How to Catch a Leprechaun' by Adam Wallace and illustrated by Andy Elkerton, the series has expanded to include board books, graphic novels, and novelty editions, and currently encompasses 45 titles—with more ready to hit shelves.
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New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of April 6, 2026
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about the definition of home, a graphic novel about a tween grappling with his sexual identity, a propulsive YA novel about a girl confronting past trauma, and more.
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On Tour for ‘Ripples,’ Katie Yamasaki Wants to Make Waves
Picture book creator and muralist Katie Yamasaki combines storytelling with hands-on collaboration, and her Earth Month book tour for 'Ripples' comes with opportunities to take outdoor environmental action.
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Rights Report: Week of March 30, 2026
New deals announced for Gwenyth Reitz, Zoë Harris, Jocelyn Cho, Tommy Greenwald, and others.
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Noteworthy Picture Book and Novel Sequels: March 2026
Out this month are a picture book about mixing colors, a series installment about an invasion by adorable felines, a YA fantasy sequel about a demon takeover, and more.
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New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of March 30, 2026
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book biography about a trailblazing dancer, a graphic novel following best friends pursuing their artist dreams, a YA novel about a stranded group avoiding a predatory dragon, and more.
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Rights Report: Week of March 23, 2026
New deals for Roxane de Rouen, Angela Montoya, Kalyn Josephson, and others.
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Q & A with Angela Quezada Padron
PW spoke with Padron about her work as an educator, editor, and an author-illustrator and publisher; and why she feels called to tell the untold stories of strong Latinas.
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