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New and Noteworthy Kids' and YA Books: May 2021

Compiled by Gilcy Aquino | 05/24/2021 @ 09:00AM

We've rounded up some of the buzziest books for young readers coming out this month, including a celebration of everyday family rituals, a fantasy inspired by Korean myth, a YA retelling of Jane Austen set in Trinidad and Tobago, and many more.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of May 24, 2021

| 05/20/2021 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about preserving memories, a middle grade graphic novel about a girl's bond with an unusual dog, a witchy YA novel that spans world mythology, and more.
Lee & Low Launches Kickstarter to Promote Graphic Novel

By Claire Kirch | 05/18/2021 @ 04:00PM

A Kickstarter campaign launched by Lee & Low Books to expand the print run for a graphic retelling of Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein' set in colonial Mexico, has quickly exceeded its initial goal.
Rights Report: Week of May 17, 2021

| 05/18/2021 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Eva V. Gibson, Simon Boughton, Ava Reid, and others.
Noteworthy Picture Book and Novel Sequels: May 2021

Compiled by Gilcy Aquino | 05/18/2021 @ 02:00PM

Sequels hitting shelves this month include more comic adventures for a pig and his animal friends, a high-stakes race for riches, the second installment in Maggie Stiefvater's the Dreamer trilogy, and much more.
Holiday House and Project HOPE Partner to Celebrate 'And Then Came Hope'

By Sally Lodge | 05/13/2021 @ 04:00PM

Stephen Savage's latest picture book, And Then Came Hope, tells a story based on a 20th-century American hospital ship, which resonates during the pandemic era; to elevate the topic of child wellness, the publisher is partnering with Project HOPE, a global health and humanitarian organization.
'Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon' Is Jumpstart's 2021 Read for the Record Pick

By Sally Lodge | 05/13/2021 @ 03:00PM

Jumpstart, an organization that provides high-quality educational opportunities to all young children in an effort to break the cycle of poverty, has selected Kat Zhang's 'Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon' as the featured title of its annual literacy campaign, Read for the Record.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of May 17, 2021

| 05/13/2021 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a yeti who rediscovers himself, a middle grade mystery novel that gets metafictional, a YA novel about a post-apocalyptic enclave on a gargantuan jellyfish.
Cover Reveal: 'Coming Up Cuban' by Sonia Manzano

By Kaitlin López | 05/11/2021 @ 04:00PM

Although Emmy Award-winner and Pura Belpré Honoree Sonia Manzano retired from her celebrated role as Maria on 'Sesame Street' back in 2015, her role as a children's book author is still going strong; click through for an exclusive first look at her forthcoming historical middle-grade novel.
'New York Times' Journalists Tell Children: Black Lives Matter

By Claire Kirch | 05/06/2021 @ 04:00PM

'Call and Response: The Story of Black Lives Matter' by 'New York Times' journalists Veronica Chambers and Jennifer Harlan, will be released on August 17 under HMH's Versify imprint.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of May 10, 2021

| 05/06/2021 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about an inventive mouse, a middle grade story about an Indigenous preteen and her daily life, a YA novel set in 1996 following a teen moving on from a traumatic past, and more.
New YA Duology Marks a Homecoming for Alexandra Bracken

By Shannon Maughan | 05/04/2021 @ 04:00PM

Bestselling author Alexandra Bracken will publish a new YA fantasy duology with Random House Children's Books—where she worked in the marketing department a number of years ago.
Rights Report: Week of May 3, 2021

| 05/04/2021 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Hailey Alcaraz, Karen M. McManus, Kerilynn Wilson, and others.
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, to Publish Debut Children's Book

By Cady Zeng | 05/04/2021 @ 11:00AM

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has written her first picture book, 'The Bench,' illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist Christian Robinson, to be published on June 8.
Cover Reveal: 'Stuntboy, In the Meantime'

By Claire Kirch | 04/29/2021 @ 04:00PM

We spoke with Jason Reynolds, the current National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, about what prompted him to write 'Stuntboy, In the Meantime,' a middle grade novel featuring illustrations by Raúl the Third.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of May 3, 2021

| 04/29/2021 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a Sikh daughter and daddy with matching hair, a middle grade novel about a Korean American family’s mythological powers, a YA novel about two teens on an NYC adventure, and more.
Children's and YA LGBTQ Books: Spring 2021

Compiled by Cady Zeng | 04/27/2021 @ 03:00PM

We've compiled a list of some new and noteworthy LGBTQ-themed books coming this spring and summer for children and teens.
Rights Report: Week of April 26, 2021

| 04/27/2021 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Sara Sharaf Beg, Jonny Garza Villa, Hanna Alkaf, Margaret Owen, and others.
New and Noteworthy Kids' and YA Books: April 2021

Compiled by Gilcy Aquino | 04/26/2021 @ 09:00AM

April showers bring new releases, including a celebration of the mother-child bond, the adventures of a luchador and his friends, a speculative tale about brotherly love, and many more.
Children's Books for Mother’s Day 2021

By PW Reviewers | 04/26/2021 @ 09:00AM

We've gathered a selection of titles for young readers—including celebratory board books, picture books, and keepsake collections—to enjoy with their families this Mother's Day.

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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.