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Magic Cat Publishes Robert Macfarlane Picture Book, with Three More on the Way

By Shannon Maughan | 11/05/2024 @ 03:00PM

Both trees and the forest feature in British author Robert Macfarlane's new picture book 'The World to Come,' co-written with actor and musician Johnny Flynn, as well as in a forthcoming trio of titles illustrated by Luke Adam Walker.
Rights Report: Week of November 4, 2024

| 11/05/2024 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Kit Rosewater, Logan-Ashley Kisner, Zara González Hoang, and others.
A Case of Murdle: Little, Brown Releases Children's Books Based on Online Puzzle Sensation

By Karen Raugust | 10/31/2024 @ 03:00PM

Little, Brown is set to take the Murdle phenomenon to a younger audience with the publication of the first Murdle Jr. puzzle book and a middle grade mystery.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of November 4, 2024

| 10/31/2024 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book biography of a Catholic art teacher, the finale to a bestselling middle grade series, a YA sequel set in a new realm, and more.
Rights Report: Week of October 28, 2024

| 10/29/2024 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Jennifer Lee, LeUyen Pham, Kalla Harris, and others.
Just Announced: Jonathan Van Ness and Julie Murphy to Collaborate on YA Novel

By Iyana Jones | 10/24/2024 @ 03:00PM

HarperCollins Children’s Books has announced the publication of 'Let Them Stare,' a forthcoming YA novel collaboration from 'Queer Eye' star Jonathan Van Ness and author Julie Murphy, due out next spring.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of October 28, 2024

| 10/24/2024 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book following a midnight adventure, a middle grade graphic novel about the many changes of seventh grade, a YA retelling of 'The Count of Monte Cristo', and more.
Noteworthy Picture Book and Novel Sequels: October 2024

| 10/24/2024 @ 02:00PM

Favorite characters return in series additions this month, and that’s no trick! Readers can look forward to an alphabet book with a holiday spin, a middle grade tale about a mysterious guest at a hotel, a YA spinoff set in a cutthroat fantasy universe, and more.
Rights Report: Week of October 21, 2024

| 10/22/2024 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Veera Hiranandani, Susan Dennard, Alex Ritany, and more.
PW Close-Up: Mallory Loehr, Martha Rago, and Susan Brandt on Seuss Studios

| 10/21/2024 @ 07:00AM

With the launch of Seuss Studios, a new line of Beginner Books inspired by Dr. Seuss's sketches, PW talked with Mallory Loehr, EVP and publisher at Random House Books for Young Readers Group, Martha Rago, VP and executive creative director at RHCB, and Susan Brandt, CEO of Dr. Seuss Enterprises, about why Dr. Seuss endures and what we can expect from this new line in the short, and long, term. (Sponsored)
Jeff Kinney's 'Hot Mess' Tour Champions the Freedom to Read

By Shannon Maughan | 10/17/2024 @ 04:00PM

If it’s fall, legions of young readers have come to expect that a new Wimpy Kid book and tour is in the offing. And author-illustrator Jeff Kinney is right on schedule, with next week’s rollout of 'Hot Mess,' the 19th entry in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, and its two-week national tour.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of October 21, 2024

| 10/17/2024 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book detailing the life of a sea creature, a middle graphic novel about a tall tween navigating life, a YA anthology featuring diverse creators, and more.
Rights Report: Week of October 14, 2024

| 10/17/2024 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Laura Nowlin, Amalie Howard, S. Hati, and others.
New and Noteworthy Children's and YA Books: October 2024

| 10/15/2024 @ 09:00AM

No tricks, just treats for young readers looking for new titles this month, including a twist on a yuletide classic, a YA love story about a teen navigating his first sexual experience, and much more.
Cover Reveal: 'Where Are You, Brontë?' by Tomie dePaola

By Shannon Maughan | 10/10/2024 @ 04:00PM

Award-winning author-illustrator Tomie dePaola’s death in 2020 was an enormous loss for the world of children’s books. But it turns out there was another gift still to be added to his legacy.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of October 14, 2024

| 10/10/2024 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book showcasing the value of affection, a middle grade novel exploring the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls crisis, an intergenerational YA novel, and more.
In Brief: October 10, 2024

| 10/10/2024 @ 02:00PM

Recently collaborators celebrated the launch of a picture book poem that will soon be in outer space, a book festival took place, an author spoke with local media, and a spooky launch was held for an author.
'Guess How Much I Love You' at 30

By Sally Lodge | 10/08/2024 @ 03:00PM

Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram's exploration of unconditional love, 'Guess How Much I Love You,' has been published in 57 languages and has sold 60 million copies worldwide since its debut three decades ago. Candlewick is celebrating the milestone with the debut ebook edition, event kits, and more.
Rights Report: Week of October 7, 2024

| 10/08/2024 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Joelle Wellington, Zanni L. Arnot, Grace Desmarais, and others.
Just Announced: 'Dear Manny' by Nic Stone

By Iyana Jones | 10/03/2024 @ 04:00PM

Nic Stone will close out her YA Dear Martin series with the newly announced novel 'Dear Manny,' set for release from Crown Books for Young Readers on March 25, 2025.

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