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Rights Report: Week of September 9, 2024
New deals for Candice Iloh, Randy Ribay, Isaac Blum, and others.
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New and Noteworthy Children's and YA Books: September 2024
There are plenty of books for young reads to fall for this month, including a picture book celebrating natural hair, a kids’ graphic novel debut from a Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist, a YA novel about agency, and more.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of September 9, 2024
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a girl's newfound love for pinecones, a realm-roving middle grade series starter, a graphic novel memoir highlighting a teen’s immigration to Hong Kong, and more.
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Rights Report: Week of September 2, 2024
New deals for Soman Chainani, Samira Ahmed, Celeste Dador, and others.
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Kamala Harris's Run for Presidency Inspires Crashed Picture Book
On July 21, President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House, and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. As these unprecedented events unfolded, creative collaborators and best friends Raakhee Mirchandani and Supriya Kelkar knew it was their moment, too.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of September 2, 2024
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about hungry time travelers, a middle grade nonfiction work highlighting the Chilocco Indian Agricultural School, a YA Regency fantasy, and more.
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Rights Report: Week of August 26, 2024
New deals for Marissa Meyer, Heidi Schulz, Katherine Quinn, and others.
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Back to School 2024: New Year, New Books
With summer vacation in the books and the 2024–2025 school year beginning, teachers and librarians are raring to go with new lessons, updated spaces, and plenty of books to recommend.
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Cover Reveal: 'Graciela in the Abyss' by Meg Medina
In her forthcoming novel 'Graciela in the Abyss', Newbery Medalist and National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Meg Medina explores an eerie underwater world with an evocative ghost story for middle grade readers.
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Just Announced: 'Girls on the Rise' by Amanda Gorman
Author, poet, and activist Amanda Gorman is set to publish a picture book with Viking Children’s Books. 'Girls on the Rise,' illustrated by Loveis Wise, is scheduled for release on January 7, 2025.
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2024 Election and Voting-Themed Books for Young Readers
As we gear up for the forthcoming election, many publishers are offering young readers books centered around civic responsibilities and processes. We've rounded up a number of titles out this year for children that highlight the importance of voting.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of August 26, 2024
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a child struggling with an apology, a graphic novel following a teen wolf protecting her friend from hunters, a YA novel about a doomsday prepper falling in love, and more.
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Rights Report: Week of August 19, 2024
New deals for Ann Liang, Nancy Banks, Melissa Poett, and others.
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Cover Reveal: 'On Again, Awkward Again' by Kwame Mbalia and Erin Entrada Kelly
Coretta Scott King Honor author Kwame Mbalia and Newbery Medalist Erin Entrada Kelly have teamed up to write a YA rom-com about wholesome yearning and a whole lot of cringe.
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Cover Reveal: 'Karma Is a Cat'
On January 7, megawatt music artist Taylor Swift's felines will take center stage when Ten Speed Press publishes their “biography,” 'Karma Is a Cat.'
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Just Announced: 'Papa’s Coming Home' by Chasten Buttigieg
Penguin Young Readers has announced the publication of Chasten Buttigieg's debut picture book, 'Papa’s Coming Home', due out on May 13, 2025. Jill Santopolo, VP and publisher of Penguin imprint Philomel acquired world rights; Dan Taylor will illustrate.
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Noteworthy Picture Book and Novel Sequels: August 2024
Young readers can enjoy the last days of summer with series additions including a picture book battle of restaurants, a middle grade investigation from a beloved tech genius, a YA series conclusion about a deathly deal, and more.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of August 19, 2024
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a girl's post-bedtime adventure, a graphic novel highlighting a Japanese American girl's experience of Pearl Harbor, a YA debut about finding romance abroad, and more.
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Rights Report: Week of August 12, 2024
New deals for Sara Jafari, Nova Ren Suma, Jennifer Dugan, and others.
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New and Noteworthy Children's and YA Books: August 2024
Young readers can keep the summer fun coming this month with exciting new releases, including a picture book lesson about apologies, a haunting picture book about the search for a fitting godfather, a YA thriller set in the Paris catacombs, and more.