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Marguerite Henry Books: Once More Out of the Gate
This coming November, Simon & Schuster's Aladdin imprint will launch a line of deluxe hardcover editions of 20 of Marguerite Henry's novels.
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Rights Report: Week of May 12, 2014
New deals for Phil Earle, Simon Schwartz, Tanita S. Davis, Cynthia Lord, and Shaquille O'Neal.
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From Activist to Author
After a successful crowdfunding campaign and a sold-out first printing, followed by an offer from a traditional publisher, 'A Is for Activist' is enjoying the kind of success indie authors dream about.
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Let the Handsell-Off Begin: Booksellers Take The 'Great Greene Heist' Challenge
A fellow author's campaign to make Varian Johnson's "The Great Greene Heist" a bestseller was game-on for two Massachusetts booksellers, and then dozens more around the country.
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Readers Unlock Kiera Cass's 'The One'
Social media-savvy fans were whipped into a frenzy of anticipation this past weekend by HarperTeen's promise to "unlock" the first 10 chapters of "The One," the final volume in Kiera Cass's Selection series.
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Gayle Forman Concludes 'Just One Day' and 'Just One Year' with the E-Novella 'Just One Night'
Gayle Forman's "Just One Night" – the conclusion to the stories of Allyson and Willem in "Just One Day" and "Just One Year" – will be released as an e-novella on May 29.
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Rights Report: Week of May 5, 2014
New deals for Terry Pratchett, Kathleen Krull, Louis Sachar, and R.J. Anderson.
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How Reality Became the Hot New Thing in YA
In 2010, St. Martin’s editor Sara Goodman grieved when she was outbid for an adult manuscript she adored. A year later, when she got the chance to read a new, contemporary YA novel by the same writer, she acted with deliberate speed.
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Scholastic Debuts Storia School Edition
Scholastic is launching Storia School Edition and Core Clicks, two institutional e-book services that provide access to a database of fiction and nonfiction e-books designed for pre-K through grade six.
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Disney and Pixar Spotlight Staff Talent in New Line of Books
The Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios have teamed up with Disney Publishing Worldwide for a series of books created by artists and storytellers at each studio.
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Rights Report: Week of April 28, 2014
New deals for Paul Tobin, Beth Kephart, James Ponti, Karen Harrington, and Katie Yamasaki.
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Cover Reveal: Ally Condie's 'Atlantia'
PW has the exclusive first look at the cover of Ally Condie's forthcoming standalone YA novel, "Atlantia."
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Capstone, Epic! Ink E-book Subscription Deal
Children's publisher Capstone Young Readers and Epic!, a kids’ e-book subscription service, announced a distribution agreement that will make 500 Capstone titles available through the Epic! digital service.
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Wimpy Kid and Family to Hit the Road in 'The Long Haul'
Orange: it’s the color of traffic barrels, detour signs, and the cover of 'The Long Haul,' the ninth book in Jeff Kinney’s bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, which will see the Heffley clan heading out of town.
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Movie Alert: The Fault in Our Stars
The highly anticipated movie adaptation of John Green's "The Fault in Our Stars," starring Shailene Woodley aand Ansel Elgort, will be released on June 6.
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Learn, You Will: Workman Taps Yoda and Friends for Workbook Line
Workman Publishing is bringing the Force to education with the May launch of a series of Star Wars workbooks.
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Rights Report: Week of April 21, 2014
New deals for Heidi Heilig, Henrik Tamm, and Brigette Barrager.
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Disney Partners with Bestselling Children's Authors for New Star Wars Adaptations
Disney Publishing Worldwide will release four new children's books tied to the original Star Wars film trilogy, starting in October 2014.
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Tom Angleberger to Fold Origami Yoda Series
In August, Amulet will release the sixth and final novel in Tom Angleberger's Origami Yoda series, "Emperor Pickletine Rides the Bus," whose title and cover are revealed here for the first time.
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Bloomsbury Debuts 'If Only' YA Romance Series
Bloomsbury's If Only YA contemporary romance series launches in May with "Wish You Were Italian" by Kristin Rae and "Fool Me Twice" by Mandy Hubbard.