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Random House Announces New R.J. Palacio Acquisitions
Knopf Books for Young Readers will publish three new books and an e-original by R.J. Palacio, author of the bestselling novel "Wonder," which has sold more than one million copies since its February 2012 release.
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Rights Report: Week of February 10, 2014
New deals for Samantha Berger, Tom Angeleberger, Kathi Appelt, Jenny McLachlan, and others.
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Debut Author Sally Green Is All In for 'Half Bad'
British novelist's publishing saga will inspire veteran and aspiring authors alike.
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Movie Alert: 'Divergent'
The movie adaptation of the first book in the Veronica Roth's bestselling series,"Divergent," arrives in theaters on March 21.
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Abbeville Kicks Off Soccer Series
Abbeville Press ventures onto a new pitch in March, when the publisher launches World Soccer Legends, its first sports series for children.
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Amulet Reissues Myracle's Internet Girls Series for the iPhone Generation
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Lauren Myracle's 'ttyl', Abrams/Amulet will reissue the three Internet Girls novels in editions that reflect the changes in teens' online communication over the past decade.
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Rights Report: Week of February 3, 2014
New deals for Lauren Myracle, Andrew Smith, Corey Ann Haydu, Tom Angleberger, Jenna McCarthy & Molly Idle, and others.
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'Wonder Years' Dad Pens Quirky Indie Book for Kids
With a famous name and Hollywood connections, one might think Dan Lauria wouldn’t “need” to go the self-publishing route, but he never really considered seeking a traditional publisher.
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David Baldacci Launches Kids' Fantasy Series
David Baldacci's new children's fantasy series began with a journal that his wife, Michelle, gave him on Christmas Day 2008.
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Enchanted Lion to Publish Long-Lost Picture Books
Four long-lost nature-themed picture books by American writer John Miller and Italian artist Giuliano Cucco will be released in March by Enchanted Lion Books.
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B&N Ramps Up Teen and Tween Exclusives
On January 14, Barnes & Noble reissued a limited hardcover edition of John Green's debut novel, "Looking for Alaska," through its Exclusive Collector's Edition program.
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Rights Report: Week of January 27, 2014
New deals for Rainbow Rowell, Rachel Caine, Cory Doctorow, Janee Trasler, Andy Rash, Jing Guo, and others.
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Epic! Debuts Kids’ Subscription E-book Venture
Founded by a group of gaming developers looking to provide quality book content for kids, Epic! is a newly launched subscription e-book service offering access to a curated selection of children's e-books for $9.99 a month.
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'These Broken Stars' Heads to Television
The launch title of the Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner's Starbound science-fiction trilogy, "These Broken Stars," will be adapted for the small screen.
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Eric Litwin Goes 'Nuts' in New Series
"Bedtime at the Nut House," due out in September, is the first release in a new series from Pete the Cat author Eric Litwin and illustrator Scott Magoon.
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Rights Report: Week of January 20, 2014
New deals for B.J. Novak, Bethenny Frankel, Salina Yoon, Mariah Carey & Nick Cannon, and others.
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Disney to Launch Multi-Platform Mermaid Saga by Jennifer Donnelly
Six mermaids attempt to uncover hidden talismans in order to save their undersea world in the Waterfire Saga, a new multi-platform YA series written by Jennifer Donnelly.
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Candlewick Signs New Mac Barnett–Jon Klassen Collaboration
Mac Barnett and Caldecott Medalist Jon Klassen are collaborating on "Sam and Dave Dig a Hole," which centers on two boys who take very different approaches to the title activity.
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Razorbill, Paramount Preempt WaPo Ed's Debut In Major Deal
Ben Schrank at Razorbill took world English rights to the debut novel by former Washington Post editor Sabaa Tahir's An Ember in the Ashes.
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Turning to Tumblr for Book Promotion and Secret Keeping
Here's a conundrum for a publicist: how do you create buzz for a forthcoming novel that everyone in-house loves, but everyone agrees is best approached knowing as little about the plot as possible?