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Rights Report: Week of June 12, 2023

| 06/15/2023 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Lora Senf, Jonell Joshua, Catherine Doyle, Sarah J. Mendonca, and others.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of June 19, 2023

| 06/15/2023 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book biography about the first Black woman to serve as a Supreme Court Justice, a graphic novel highlighting food during a family's immigration, a YA mystery following two sisters as they investigate a secretive community, and more.
Just Announced: 'Cat Kid Comic Club: Influencers' by Dav Pilkey

By Iyana Jones | 06/15/2023 @ 02:00PM

Dav Pilkey, author and illustrator of the popular Dog Man graphic novels, is set to release a new book in the Cat Kid spinoff series.
Children's Books for Father's Day 2023

By PW reviewers | 06/08/2023 @ 03:00PM

We've gathered a selection of celebratory titles for young readers to enjoy with their loved ones this coming Father's Day, ranging from outdoor adventures and big family reunions to contemplative tales about the nature of fatherly—and grandfatherly—love, and more.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of June 12, 2023

| 06/08/2023 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a companion picture book about the value of creativity in classrooms, a middle grade survival story, a YA psychological thriller featuring a cult, and more.
David Sedaris to Publish His First Book for Children

By Emma Kantor | 06/08/2023 @ 12:00PM

TOON Books has announced plans to publish the first picture book by acclaimed humorist David Sedaris, illustrated by the late author-illustrator Ian Falconer, creator of the popular Olivia series.
Rights Report: Week of June 5, 2023

| 06/06/2023 @ 02:00PM

New deals announced for Hannah Reynolds, Debbi Michiko Florence, Daniel Nayeri, Lee Wind, and more.
Workman's Indestructibles Debuts Sesame Street as First-Ever License

By Karen Raugust | 06/06/2023 @ 02:00PM

Workman Kids' bestselling Indestructibles series has made its first foray into licensing, acquiring the rights to 'Sesame Street' from Sesame Workshop. Six books are set for publication this year and next.
Yen Press's JY Imprint Expands with Japanese Chapter Books

By Pamela Brill | 06/01/2023 @ 03:00PM

Middle grade readers with a penchant for manga and anime will get a fresh taste of Japanese kid lit this fall, courtesy of four new titles from Yen Press.
Rights Report: Week of May 29, 2023

| 06/01/2023 @ 02:00PM

New deals for LaDarrion Williams, Meredith Adamo, Marker Snyder, and others.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of June 5, 2023

| 06/01/2023 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about boundaries within friendship, a graphic novel adaptation depicting discrimination, a YA coming-of-age story about three best friends during their first summer apart, and more.
Random House Acquires Boxcar Children Series

By Sally Lodge | 05/31/2023 @ 10:00AM

Random House Children’s Books has acquired rights to the book property from Albert Whitman & Company, and will begin selling the current Boxcar Children titles immediately.
There’s Magic in the World: Close-Up on Pup and Dragon

| 05/31/2023 @ 12:00AM

Pup and Dragon: How to Catch an Elf, the first early graphic novel from the creators of the bestselling How to Catch series, follows a hilarious pup and dragon on a Christmas adventure that involves catching one of Santa's helpers. PW sat down with Karen Shapiro, senior publishing manager at Sourcebooks, and Maryn Arreguín, senior art director at Sourcebooks, to talk about the enduring popularity of the How-to-Catch series, jumping into the graphic novel space, supporting beginning readers, and a whole lot more. (Sponsored)
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of May 29, 2023

| 05/23/2023 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a father-son tradition, a graphic novel based on a video game, a YA second chance romance set in Trinidad, and more.
Rights Report: Week of May 22, 2023

| 05/23/2023 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Bethany Mangle, Alex Crespo, Abby Denson, Jessica Lewis, and others.
Earth Aware Kids Imprint Launches OceanX Adventures Series

By Pamela Brill | 05/22/2023 @ 09:00AM

Taking a deep dive into the world of ocean conservation and education, Insight Editions imprint Earth Aware Kids has partnered with nonprofit OceanX on a collection of middle-grade fiction that aims to further young readers' understanding of their natural surroundings. The first two books debuted in May, with additional titles slated for the fall.
New and Noteworthy Children's and YA Books: May 2023

| 05/19/2023 @ 02:00PM

May brings with it the beginning of warm weather and a slew of new titles for young readers to enjoy, including a picture book about the bountiful love of a group of relatives, a middle grade debut following a tween’s hunt for treasure, a YA companion novel tackling issues surrounding U.S. repatriation laws, and more.
'Diary of a Wimpy Kid #18' Is Coming in October

By Iyana Jones | 05/18/2023 @ 03:00PM

Amulet Books has revealed the cover for Jeff Kinney's No Brainer, set to release on October 24.
Rabbit Jumps into Books with Candlewick, Walker

By Karen Raugust | 05/18/2023 @ 03:00PM

Candlewick Press is publishing a new series of jacketed hardcovers for children with British designer Jo Ham, founder of HAM Editions and creator of Rabbit, the popular character featured in HAM's flagship product lines.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of May 22, 2023

| 05/18/2023 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week include a picture book about a loving gaggle of aunts, a graphic novel about a witch harnessing her powers, a YA novel in verse highlighting police brutality, and more.

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PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Dan Gemeinhart
Dan Gemeinhart spoke with PW KidsCast about his new middle grade novel, ‘Coyote Lost and Found,’ the follow up to ‘The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise,’ and returning to his beloved characters.