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2022 Holiday Books for Kids and Teens

By PW reviewers | 11/14/2022 @ 09:00AM

Young readers can get into the holiday spirit with these seasonal titles that would make it onto anyone's nice list.
New and Noteworthy STEAM Books and Initiatives

Compiled by Shannon Maughan | 11/14/2022 @ 09:00AM

The editors we spoke with in our feature on “The State of STEM/STEAM Publishing” highlighted some of their standout titles in the category, and we’ve collected them here.
'The Little Prince' Comes of Age

By Emma Kantor | 11/10/2022 @ 04:00PM

Next year will mark the 80th anniversary of the book’s publication, and celebrations are already underway in New York City, where Saint-Exupéry wrote his masterpiece.
NYT, NYPL Announce Best Illustrated Children's Books of 2022

| 11/10/2022 @ 03:00PM

Commemorating its 70th year of highlighting children's books, the 'New York Times Book Review' and the New York Public Library announced the 10 winners of the Best Illustrated Children's Books Award.
Delacorte Announces Holly Jackson Prequel and First Standalone

By Sally Lodge | 11/10/2022 @ 03:00PM

British crime thriller writer Holly Jackson, whose A Good Girl's Guide to Murder YA series has sold more than two million copies in North America since its 2019 launch, has two new books due in the coming months.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of November 14, 2022

| 11/10/2022 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book featuring famous authors crossing paths, a dumpster-diving middle grade book, a YA book navigating a sibling relationship after the discovery of a harmful secret, and more.
Toni and Slade Morrison Picture Book Celebrates 20 Years

By Iyana Jones | 11/08/2022 @ 04:00PM

Nobel Medalist Toni Morrison picture book 'The Book of Mean People,' written with her son Slade, is marking its 20th anniversary, with an enduring message of kindness to children navigating a hurtful world.
Cover Reveal: 'Throwback' by Maurene Goo

By Joanne O’Sullivan | 11/08/2022 @ 04:00PM

Maurene Goo's 'Throwback' was one of the most sought-after YA acquisitions of last year, setting off a 10-house auction that was won by Tiffany Liao at Zando.
Rights Report: Week of November 7, 2022

| 11/08/2022 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Maureen Johnson, Traci Chee, Amanda Linsmeier, Deborah Noyes, and others.
Noteworthy Picture Book and Novel Sequels: November 2022

Compiled by Iyana Jones | 11/08/2022 @ 02:00PM

There are plenty of new sequels and follow-ups to be thankful for this month, including the next entry in The Food Group series, a new adventure for an avid bicyclist, and the return to the Graceling Realm.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of November 7, 2022

| 11/03/2022 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book centering a family's quiet early morning moments, a middle grade following a knight-in-training tackling gender roles, a YA romance collaboration taking place during a snowstorm in Atlanta, and more.
Literacy Focus: Reading Across Genders

By Patricia J. Murphy | 11/01/2022 @ 03:00PM

We asked four teachers and librarians about the ways they encourage students and patrons to read books featuring protagonists of diverse gender identities.
Rights Report: Week of October 31, 2022

| 11/01/2022 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Alaya Dawn Johnson, Cynthia Murphy, Nora Shalaway Carpenter, Pascale Lacelle, and others.
Neither Snow Nor Rain Nor Heat Nor Gloom of Night Will Stop Mr. ZIP's Publishing Program

By Karen Raugust | 10/27/2022 @ 03:00PM

In partnership with the U.S. Postal Service, family entertainment company Curiosity Ink Media and publisher Dynamite Entertainment are launching a series of books for preschool through middle-grade readers, featuring a slightly reimagined version of Mr. ZIP, the 1960s postal carrier cartoon figure developed to promote ZIP Code use.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of October 31, 2022

| 10/27/2022 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a child's trip to the barbershop, a graphic novel featuring a superhero tackling a new enemy, a queer holiday YA romance, and more.
Rights Report: Week of October 24, 2022

| 10/25/2022 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Jessica Goodman, Andrew Joseph White, Lyndall Clipstone, and others.
New and Noteworthy Children's and YA Books: October 2022

| 10/24/2022 @ 09:00AM

Fall brings a bounty of books for young readers, including picture books by A-list celebrities, the companion to a National Book Award winner, and much more. See our roundup of the biggest of the bunch.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of October 24, 2022

| 10/20/2022 @ 02:00PM

Books hitting shelves next week include a picture book performance about the digestive system, a middle grade book exploring ethical dilemmas around digital immortality, a YA fantasy inspired by a Chinese classic novel, and more.
Rick Riordan to Return to Percy Jackson Next Fall

By Michael M. Jones | 10/18/2022 @ 04:00PM

In 2014 Riordan wrapped up the tales of Percy Jackson, Annabeth Chase, and Grover Underwood; however, in September 2023, Riordan will reunite his iconic trio for another grand adventure.
Sara Shepard's First Middle Grade Novel Set for Spring 2023

By Joanne O’Sullivan | 10/18/2022 @ 04:00PM

The author of the bestselling series Pretty Little Liars and The Lying Game is taking a new turn on the subject in her first middle-grade novel 'Penny Draws a Friend.'

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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.