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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of July 13, 2020
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a girl who is unafraid of monsters, the launch of a middle grade mystery-solving duo, a YA novel in which a girl empowers herself after experiencing harassment, and more.
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Pullman to Publish New Story Set in World of His Dark Materials
In time for the 25th anniversary of 'The Golden Compass,' British author Philip Pullman will publish a new standalone short story featuring Lyra Belacqua and her daemon Pan; 'Serpentine' is due from Knopf on October 15.
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Rights Report: Week of July 6, 2020
New deals for Julian Lennon, Bart Davis, J.C. Cervantes, Alex London, and others.
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Children’s Institute 2020: Big Kids' Books for Summer/Fall
While many bookstores have only recently reopened to foot traffic, we spoke with a number of children’s booksellers about the books they are looking forward to selling.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of July 6, 2020
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a girl who's excited to go to school, a middle grade graphic novel adventure set in a fantastical forest, and a YA novel in which a teen grapples with surfaced truths from her past.
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A Picture Book to Praise Essential Workers
'Thank You, Helpers,' a picture book released as an e-book in late May by Random House and Little Tiger, is now available in print.
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United Nations Publishes Coronavirus Picture Book by Intern
UN Publications has released ‘From My Window: Children at Home During Covid-19,’ a picture book offering a message of comfort for young readers during the pandemic.
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Rights Report: Week of June 29, 2020
New deals for Ta-Nehisi Coates, Brandon Hoàng, Nicole Kronzer, and others.
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Unnamed to Donate Half of 'The Happy Broadcast' Preorder Proceeds
Unnamed Press will donate 50% of the preorder proceeds from its forthcoming children's title, 'The Happy Broadcast,' to help fund legal and healthcare services for LGBTQ refugees at the border.
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Noteworthy New Releases for Children and Teens: May and June 2020
We've assembled a list of some of the more prominent children's and YA books reviewed by PW, which were published in May and June, including new books from Suzanne Collins, Erin Entrada Kelly, E. Lockhart, Christian Robinson, Nic Stone, Gene Luen Yang, and many more.
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Cover Reveal: 'Milo Imagines the World'
We take a look at the latest picture book collaboration from award-winning duo Matt de la Peña and Christian Robinson, which features a personal story about the stigma of incarceration.
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REMOVED: Upcoming YA Novel 'Ember Days' Canceled by Author
After review, Publishers Weekly has determined that this story about a book cancellation failed to meet our editorial standards. We have removed the story.
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RH Releases Picture Book to Benefit Communities Affected by Covid
Random House will publish a picture book entitled 'Share Your Rainbow,' with proceeds going to the global nonprofit World Central Kitchen.
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Akashic Strikes a New Note with LyricPop
Books and music intersect in LyricPop, a new series of picture books from Akashic Books, which pairs the lyrics of popular songs with illustrations by various artists.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of June 29, 2020
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about the first day of school, a YA biography of feminist trailblazer Gloria Steinem, and a story about a boy and his dragon.
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New and Noteworthy Picture Book and Graphic Novel Sequels: June 2020
Picture books and graphic novel sequels hitting shelves this month include a mischievous teddy bear, the return of a beloved dog after 20 years, an introduction to geology, and more.
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Rights Report: Week of June 22, 2020
New deals for Shawn Amos, Rochelle Hassan, Samuel Sattin, Jen Hickman, and others.
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Balzer + Bray Acquires YA Novel at Auction About Immigrant Teen
After a 10-house auction, Balzer + Bray has acquired the rights to publish 'Love in English' by Maria E. Andreu, a contemporary coming-of-age story about a 16-year-old immigrant from Argentina.
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New and Noteworthy Novel Sequels: June 2020
Novel sequels hitting shelves this month include the second installment of a middle-grade fantasy, the first new book in a series after a 10-year wait, a YA historical retelling, and more.