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Debut Author Joelle Wellington Signs with S&S in Eight-House Auction

By Iyana Jones | 07/28/2022 @ 04:00PM

Following an eight-house auction, debut author Joelle Wellington will publish her YA thriller 'Their Vicious Games' with Atheneum next summer; her dark academia novel is described as 'Ready or Not' meets 'The Bachelor.'
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of August 1, 2022

| 07/28/2022 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book featuring leaves navigating a new season's approach, a middle grade graphic novel following a ragtag group of friends helping a displaced family, a YA retelling featuring a beloved character from 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' and more.
Razorbill Acquires J. Elle YA Trilogy in Major Auction

By Joanne O’Sullivan | 07/26/2022 @ 04:00PM

After a heated five-house auction, Razorbill has acquired House of Marionne, a YA trilogy by J. Elle, author of the bestselling YA fantasy 'Wings of Ebony.'
Bunnicula Is Back—As a Graphic Novel

By Brigid Alverson | 07/26/2022 @ 04:00PM

More than 40 years after James and Deborah Howe unleashed their vegetarian vampire rabbit on the world, Bunnicula is back in a new format for a new generation; 'Bunnicula: The Graphic Novel' will be out on August 30, adapted by writer Andrew Donkin and artist Stephen Gilpin.
What's the Buzz?: 'A Broken Blade'

By Iyana Jones | 07/26/2022 @ 03:00PM

After becoming a TikTok sensation through social media marketing, Melissa Blair's self-published YA fantasy series opener 'A Broken Blade' will be published by Union Square & Co. next month.
Rights Report: Week of July 25, 2022

| 07/26/2022 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Joelle Welling, Cecilia Vinesse, Morgan Matson, and others.
Close-Up on: Wes Hargis

| 07/26/2022 @ 12:00AM
Spring 2023 Children's Sneak Previews

Compiled by Shannon Maughan | 07/21/2022 @ 04:00PM

Take a look ahead at some of the big titles for children and teens due out this spring, in our exclusive roundup.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of July 25, 2022

| 07/21/2022 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a superhero finding support from his family, a middle grade book about a group of friends racing to return home to their universe, a highly anticipated YA fantasy sequel, and more.
What's the Buzz?: 'Boys I Know'

By Iyana Jones | 07/19/2022 @ 04:00PM

Anna Gracia's YA debut 'Boys I Know' brings a feminist take on the classic theme of young women defining themselves outside of the male gaze.
Rights Report: Week of July 18, 2022

| 07/19/2022 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Charlene Thomas, Laura Steven, Lena Jeong, Safia Elhillo, and others.
New and Noteworthy Children's and YA Books: July 2022

Compiled by Iyana Jones | 07/19/2022 @ 02:00PM

Join a witch for her disastrous cooking show, follow a boy solving riddles all across town, trace a girl's journey toward self-discovery, and more in our roundup of notable new books for young readers.
Abrams Brings G.I. Joe to Middle Grade Novels

By Karen Raugust | 07/14/2022 @ 03:00PM

Abrams Children's Books is launching a middle-grade trilogy starring G.I. Joe, under license from Hasbro, with a completely new storyline featuring junior and senior high school versions of the classic characters, along with new characters.
Rights Report: Week of July 11, 2022

| 07/14/2022 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Joy Harjo, Michaela Goade, Erin Dionne, Maria Guarda, and others.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of July 18, 2022

| 07/14/2022 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book featuring a family tradition in nature, a novel in verse centering a girl's complex relationship with the ocean following a devastating hurricane, a YA novel on the secrets kept at an elite vampire academy, and more.
Noteworthy Picture Book and Novel Sequels: July 2022

Compiled by Iyana Jones | 07/14/2022 @ 02:00PM

This month brings plenty of series additions, including a science whiz kid facing his doubts, friends learning about teamwork, the sequel to a bestselling YA fantasy, and more.
Close-Up on: Mariko Tamaki

| 07/08/2022 @ 12:00AM
Cover Reveal: 'Very Good Hats'

By Claire Kirch | 07/07/2022 @ 04:00PM

Emma Straub, the bestselling author who is co-owner of Books Are Magic Bookstore in Brooklyn, has made her first foray into the world of children's publishing with her debut picture book, 'Very Good Hats,' illustrated by Blanca Gómez.
Rights Report: Week of July 4, 2022

| 07/07/2022 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Melissa Albert, Allison Saft, Adrianna Cuevas, and others.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of July 11, 2022

| 07/07/2022 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are an autobiographical picture book about a trans-rights activist, a Chinese-folktale inspired middle grade novel, a YA thriller centering on two friends, a murder, and a night they can’t remember, 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.