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Digital Influencers Help Promote Jennifer Mathieu's Feminist Take on 'The Outsiders'
Not one to sidestep piercing, authentic issues in her fiction, Jennifer Mathieu again exposes the tricky trajectory of teenage life in 'Bad Girls Never Say Die,' a feminist reimagining of S.E. Hinton's groundbreaking 1967 novel, 'The Outsiders'; the publisher has launched a campaign that taps social media influencers to help spread word of the novel’s relevant message.
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Spies Among Us: 2021 Titles About Spies for Children and Teens
Action and espionage take center stage in our roundup of nonfiction and fiction titles for children and teens published in 2021.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of November 8, 2021
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book full of puns and wordplay, a middle grade novel about an aspiring country music singer, a YA novel about a Muslim teen's search for a matchmaker, and more.
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Cover Reveal: 'Doña Esmeralda, Who Ate Everything!' by Melissa de la Cruz
No stranger to the world of YA, Filipina American author Melissa de la Cruz has written several bestselling series for teens; next summer marks de la Cruz’s first foray into the picture book world, with 'Doña Esmeralda, Who Ate Everything!'
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Rights Report: Week of November 1, 2021
New deals for JCJB, Vitor Martins, Liam Francis Walsh, and others.
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Alex Gino Debuts New Title and Cover for Groundbreaking Trans Novel
Alex Gino's acclaimed trans middle grade novel 'George' (Scholastic, 2015) is receiving an update in the form of a new name and a brand-new cover.
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Once Upon a Twist: YA Retellings and Reimaginings
We've compiled a list of new and forthcoming YA and graphic novels that tell familiar tales in a not-so-familiar way.
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Regency Retellings: Jane Austen-Inspired YA Novels
We’ve rounded up a selection of noteworthy YA Austen re-imaginings, spotlighting new and forthcoming releases and memorable backlist titles.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of November 1, 2021
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a kitten so adorable that those who gaze upon her explode, a middle grade graphic novel that melds Dominican brujería and a coming-of-age tale, a high fantasy prequel that will excite new and familiar readers, and more.
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Rights Report: Week of October 25, 2021
New deals for Aleema Omotoni, Amanda Quain, Kylie Lee Baker, and others.
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Jeff Kinney Scores with ‘Big Shot’
With the 16th book in his 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' series out this week and a Disney+ movie coming out on December 3, the mega-bestselling author is hitting the road.
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A Kids Company About Releases New Book on Emergency Preparation
Encouraging children to develop a take-charge attitude in times of crisis is the focus of a new book from children's media provider A Kids Company About.
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New and Noteworthy Kids' and YA Books: October 2021
Cozy up with this month's big children's releases, including the tale of an attention-loving girl, an LGBTQ middle grade anthology, a gender-flipped reimagining of 'The Outsiders,' and many more.
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Cover Reveal: 'Creepy Crayon!'
Author Aaron Reynolds and illustrator Peter Brown are back with their third picture book in the Creepy Tales series, 'Creepy Crayon!,' which hits shelves August 2022; click through for our exclusive first look.
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'How Do You Live?': The YA Novel That Inspired Hayao Miyazaki Gets a U.S. Translation
We spoke with editor Elise Howard and translator Bruno Navasky about bringing Yoshino Genzaburō’s 1937 book to U.S. readers for the first time.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of October 25, 2021
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a family and their collection of Black Santas, a middle grade novel about a boy and the pig who may donate a heart to him, a YA graphic novel infused with Finnish mythology, and more.
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New and Noteworthy Kids' and YA Book Sequels: October 2021
Fall has arrived, and with it some new sequels to cozy up to on brisk October nights, including the finale to the Tristan Strong trilogy, the return of a girl sleuth, a queen's journey to a seductive world of vice, and more.
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Tiffany Haddish Lands Three-Book Deal with HarperCollins Children's
Comedian, actor, producer, and bestselling author Tiffany Haddish is making her first foray into the children's book scene with her debut picture book, 'Layla, the Last Black Unicorn.'
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Moving On Up: 'Beasts of Prey'
Perhaps fitting for a tale featuring a high-energy hunt, Ayana Gray's Pan-African YA fantasy debut 'Beasts of Prey,' the inaugural title in a planned trilogy, has hit the ground running.
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Rights Report: Week of October 18, 2021
New deals for Aiden Thomas, Ann Liang, R. Eric Thomas, and others.