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Children's Book Anniversaries: Fall 2022

Compiled by Iyana Jones | 09/22/2022 @ 03:00PM

Several picture books are aging with grace as they mark notable milestones since their first publications.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of September 26, 2022

| 09/22/2022 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a comedic picture book challenging readers to resist their urge to laugh, a middle grade novel in verse centering mental health, a YA series opener following an immortal assassin, and more.
'Don't Look Back': A Sudanese Refugee's True Story of Survival—and Arrival

By Sarah J. Robbins | 09/20/2022 @ 04:00PM

While Achut Deng's harrowing journey from South Sudan to the U.S. began three decades ago, the author of the forthcoming YA memoir 'Don't Look Back' first shared her story in a podcast in 2020.
Cover Reveal: 'The Future King' by Robyn Schneider

By Joanne O’Sullivan | 09/20/2022 @ 04:00PM

In 'The Other Merlin,' released in 2021, bestselling YA author Robyn Schneider introduced readers to Emry Merlin, daughter of Arthur's legendary court wizard; the next chapter in Emry’s story will unfold in 'The Future King,' out in March 2023.
Rights Report: Week of September 19, 2022

| 09/20/2022 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Judy I. Lin, Kelly Fernández, Julio Anta, and others.
Just Announced: September 15, 2022

By Iyana Jones | 09/15/2022 @ 02:00PM

HarperCollins will publish 'The Talk' cohost Amanda Kloots's first picture book, 'Tell Me Your Dreams,' next year, and 'Shark Tank' star Daymond John will publish his debut picture book, 'Little Daymond Learns to Earn.'
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of September 19, 2022

| 09/15/2022 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book biography on a legendary writer and poet, a middle grade book featuring a group of suburban kids on a vampire hunt, a YA paranormal anthology, and more.
Noteworthy Picture Book and Novel Sequels: September 2022

Compiled by Iyana Jones | 09/13/2022 @ 02:00PM

Back-to-school season arrives with a list of plenty of reading material that doesn't feel like homework including a soccer player embracing her identity, robots navigating turbulence in their friendship, a sibling duo battling an ancient god determined to take over the world, and more.
Rights Report: Week of September 12, 2022

| 09/13/2022 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Graveweaver, Roshani Chokshi, Yi Shun Lai, and others.
Cover Reveal: 'You: The Story' by Ruta Sepetys

By Ingrid Roper | 09/08/2022 @ 04:00PM

In her newest book, Ruta Sepetys turns from YA historical fiction to the subject of writing to inspire readers to mine their memories and craft personal stories.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of September 12, 2022

| 09/08/2022 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book following a prehistoric child's hunt to find fire, a graphic novel featuring a robot boy's entrance into high school, a YA heist featuring an asexual blackjack whizz, and more.
Rights Report: Week of September 5, 2022

| 09/08/2022 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Sonora Reyes, Kiara Valdez, Diana Tsai Santos, Daphne Benedis-Grab, and others.
Mary Pope Osborne Celebrates 30 Years of the Magic Tree House

By Sally Lodge | 09/01/2022 @ 04:00PM

Launched by Random House in 1992, the bestselling series about siblings going on adventures throughout history and the universe is is credited with catapulting kids into reading—and lots of them; we spoke with Osborne about the origins of the Magic Tree House books and what's on the horizon.
The Reign of Tim Burton's 'Pumpkin Queen'

By Karen Raugust | 09/01/2022 @ 04:00PM

On August 2, Disney Press released its latest young adult take on a classic Disney entertainment property, 'Long Live the Pumpkin Queen' by Shea Ernshaw, based on Tim Burton's 1993 film, 'The Nightmare Before Christmas.'
Kindred Spirits: Children's Authors Reimagine 'Anne of Green Gables'

By Emma Kantor | 09/01/2022 @ 03:00PM

We spoke with the creators of four new and soon-to-be-released retellings of L.M. Montgomery's 1908 novel about their enduring affection for heroine Anne Shirley, and reimagining her story for today’s young readers.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of September 5, 2022

| 09/01/2022 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about nonconformity, a graphic novel featuring a cheerleader-hopeful, a queer YA duology opener about a deathly magical competition, and more.
Rights Report: Week of August 29, 2022

| 09/01/2022 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Candice Jalili, Lillie Vale, Sajni Patel, Nita Tyndall, and others.
Make Some Noise: Close-Up on 'Loud Mouse’ by Idina Menzel and Cara Mentzel

| 08/29/2022 @ 09:00AM

Sisters and coauthors Idina Menzel and Cara Mentzel shared their thoughts on their debut picture book, Loud Mouse; writing for children; building confidence; and the mouse characters they based on their own childhood selves. (Sponsored)
Big Children's Books for Fall 2022

By Claire Kirch, with reporting by Nathalie op de Beeck and Judith Rosen | 08/25/2022 @ 04:00PM

According to a survey of booksellers PW conducted across the country, a broad selection of new releases for all ages and in all genres is certain to appeal to readers—particularly in the children’s category.
Back-to-School Books for Fall 2022

By PW Reviewers | 08/25/2022 @ 03:00PM

As kids embark on a new academic year, we've compiled a list of some back-to-school stories—including picture books to help ease those first-day jitters and novels set in schools both magical and realistic.

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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.