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2023 Dark Academia Novels for Teens
Dark academia novels have long been popular and today the genre still holds true as one of the most engaging picks for young readers.
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New and Noteworthy Kids' and YA Books: January 2023
Start the year off with a plethora of new books hitting shelves this month, including the tale of a squirrel on a mission, a middle grade novel exploring family conflict, a YA mystery, and more.
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Children's Books for Valentine's Day 2023
Help kids find their picture-perfect book-mate with our selections celebrating the most affectionate day of the year.
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Cover Reveal: 'Wrecker' by Carl Hiaasen
Click through for a first look at Carl Hiaasen’s upcoming middle-grade novel 'Wrecker'—his first in five years.
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Cover Reveal: 'Cat on the Run' by Aaron Blabey
The cat's out of the bag and sprinting across the cover of the inaugural book in Australian author Aaron Blabey's forthcoming illustrated chapter book series, Cat on the Run—seen here for the first time.
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Spelling Bee Champion to Become Random House Author
Random House Children's Books has announced a program of titles from Zaila Avant-garde, the Scripps National Spelling Bee winner who became an internet sensation; publication will begin this spring.
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Rights Report: Week of January 16, 2023
New deals for Julian Winters, Megan Davidhizar, Richard Mercado, and others.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of January 23, 2023
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book highlighting a girl's admiration of her grandmother, a middle grade book exploring the emotional effects of domestic violence, a YA fantasy featuring a girl seeking out her brother for vengeance, and more.
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Cover Reveal: 'Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.' by Judy Blume
Since the 1970 publication of 'Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.,' Judy Blume refused all offers for a film adaptation, until Kelly Fremon Craig wrote Blume an email that changed her mind.
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Noteworthy Picture Book and Novel Sequels: January 2023
Keeping up with a series is one habit we won't break in the new year, with lots of additions to longstanding sagas hitting shelves.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of January 16, 2023
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about the search for a missing pet, a middle grade memoir from a late Caldecott Medalist, a YA novel featuring a fake college acceptance scheme, and more.
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Rights Report: Week of January 9, 2023
New deals for Lauren Ho, Jamie D'Amato, Robin Wasley, Christine Calella, and others.
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Magsamen and Cartwheel Double Down on Play with New Series
Sandra Magsamen and Scholastic's Cartwheel Books imprint are releasing a new series of Let's Play! interactive board books centered on simple childhood games, starting with six titles in May.
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Rights Report: Week of January 2, 2023
New deals for Jenn P. Nguyen, Maleeha Siddiqui, Sarah Beth Durst, and others.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Weeks of January 2 and 9, 2023
Among the books hitting shelves this week and next are a picture book biography about a civil rights activist, a middle grade book exploring racial identity, a YA fantasy series starter inspired by Chinese mythology, and more.
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A Roundup of 2022's Best Book Lists for Children and Teens
Critics and readers highlighted their most memorable children's and YA titles of the year.
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Rights Report: Week of December 19, 2022
New deals for Aisha Bushby, Betsy Aldredge, Shay Youngblood, Lynn Brunelle, and others.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of December 19 and 26, 2022
Among the books hitting shelves this week and next are a picture book about Lunar New Year preparations, a middle grade graphic novel exploring California wildlife, a YA mystery centered on a London cold case, and more.
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Children's Publishers Choose Their Favorite Reads of 2022
We asked staffers at children's publishing houses to tell us about their favorite children's or YA book they read this year.
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2022 Books for Young Readers on Natural Hair: A Book List
We've gathered a selection of books published this year and forthcoming in 2023 that celebrate the beauty, uniqueness, and community surrounding natural hair.