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Arcadia Publishing Acquires Dry Climate Studios

By Sophia Stewart | 05/10/2024 @ 02:00PM

The purchase of children's publisher Dry Climate, best known for its alphabetical books spotlighting cities, states, and regions across the U.S., is the latest in a string of acquisitions made by the regional books publisher Arcadia.
New Middle Grade Horror Series from Justina Ireland and Hanna Alkaf

By Iyana Jones | 05/09/2024 @ 04:00PM

Balzer + Bray is launching Tales from Cabin 23, a new middle grade horror series set at a summer camp, written by BIPOC writers.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of May 13, 2024

| 05/09/2024 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about preparing for a cultural meal, a middle grade novel about a tween caught in the middle of a family feud, a YA novel about a college student's substance reliance, and more.
What's the Buzz?: 'Blood at the Root' by LaDarrion Williams

By Iyana Jones | 05/07/2024 @ 04:00PM

For LaDarrion Williams, the journey to his debut novel started with a single question: "What if Harry Potter went to an HBCU?"
Last Kids on Earth to Launch Graphic Novel Series

By Joanne O’Sullivan | 05/07/2024 @ 03:00PM

The hugely successful illustrated middle grade series The Last Kids on Earth now includes an animated Netflix series, a comic spinoff series, a toy line, and a video game; this November it's expanding again with a graphic novel series.
Rights Report: Week of May 6, 2024

| 05/07/2024 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Sophie Clark, Alaa Al-Barkawi, Kelsi Jo Silva, Yevgenia Nayberg, and others.
Noteworthy Picture Book and Novel Sequels: May 2024

Compiled by Iyana Jones | 05/07/2024 @ 02:00PM

A new season approaches, but readers can rely on beloved characters and series additions to guide them through the change, including tales following a group of animal friends, a beach day full of pranks, a quest to find a missing mother, and more.
Viral Poet Nikita Gill Reimagines Greek Goddess in Debut YA Trilogy

By Pooja Makhijani | 05/02/2024 @ 03:00PM

Irish-Indian poet Nikita Gill, hailed as Britain's most-followed poet on social media, has published seven volumes of poetry and two novels in the U.K.; now Little, Brown hopes to make Gill a big star in the U.S. as well with her forthcoming YA trilogy inspired by Greek mythology.
Humphrey the Hamster Enters Third Decade as Class Pet

By Sally Lodge | 05/02/2024 @ 03:00PM

Published by Putnam in 2004, Betty G. Birney's 'The World According to Humphrey' introduced a series about a perspicacious hamster who arrives in Room 26 as the new class pet; on May 14, in honor of his 20th anniversary, the hamster returns in 'Happiness According to Humphrey.'
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of May 6, 2024

| 05/02/2024 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book highlighting the importance of imperfection, a middle grade series finale about an animal family, a YA retelling of the Orpheus and Eurydice myth, and more.
Just Announced: 'Sunderworld Vol. I: The Extraordinary Disappointments of Leopold Berry' by Ransom Riggs

By Iyana Jones | 05/02/2024 @ 02:00PM

Ransom Riggs, the creator of the popular Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children series, is writing a new fantasy trilogy for young readers, kicking off with 'Sunderworld, Vol. I: The Extraordinary Disappointments of Leopold Berry.'
Spotlighting 2024 Children's Book Anniversaries

By Sally Lodge | 04/30/2024 @ 04:00PM

Multiple houses are commemorating key milestones for backlist staples this year, and we've assembled a sampling of book anniversaries being celebrated in the first half of 2024.
Rights Report: Week of April 29, 2024

| 04/30/2024 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Molly X. Chang, Sabrina Kleckner, @Jo Whittemore, Kip Wilson, and others.
YA Romantasy: True Love or Passing Fancy?

By Joanne O’Sullivan | 04/26/2024 @ 07:00PM

We spoke with publishers, agents, and authors about readers’ all-consuming passion for romantasy, the influence of BookTok on sales, and why it's become a category that demands to be taken seriously.
Who’s Reading Romantasy?

By Joanne O’Sullivan | 04/26/2024 @ 07:00PM

Agents and editors agree that romantasy has innate appeal for a wide audience.
Children's Publishers Embrace the Taylor Swift Factor

By Shannon Maughan | 04/25/2024 @ 04:00PM

With demand for all things Taylor Swift still going strong, we took a look at a swath of new and forthcoming Swift-inspired children's book projects, including the exclusive announcement of two titles from Little, Brown.
Just Announced: 'Amazing Grapes' by Jules Feiffer

By Iyana Jones | 04/25/2024 @ 03:00PM

HarperCollins Publishers has announced the forthcoming publication of artist and writer Jules Feiffer's first graphic novel created for young readers; 'Amazing Grapes' is scheduled for publication on September 24 under the Michael di Capua Books imprint and will simultaneously release in the U.S. and Canada.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of April 29, 2024

| 04/25/2024 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about the relationship between a caretaker and child, a graphic novel uncovering a mastermind’s plans, a YA tale investigating the existence of an afterlife, and more.
Hearst Home Kids Releases the History Channel's Debut Children's Book

By Sally Lodge | 04/23/2024 @ 03:00PM

Record-breaking sports and cultural moments, and groundbreaking inventions and discoveries are some of the phenomena spotlighted in 'This Day in History for Kids'; the book kicks off a publishing partnership between Hearst Home Kids and the History Channel.
Rights Report: Week of April 22, 2024

| 04/23/2024 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Vania Stoyanova, Rosiee Thor, Brandon James Scott, Marie Voigt, and others.

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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.