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Rights Report: Week of May 18, 2020

| 05/19/2020 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Tobly McSmith, Charlie Jane Anders, Valeria Wicker, and others.
Tackling Racism with Teens

By Alex Green | 05/15/2020 @ 07:00PM

Ibram X. Kendi and Jason Reynolds, co-authors of ‘Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You’—a YA adaptation of Kendi’s award-winning title—are teaming up with the American Booksellers Association for a virtual book club.
Indies Plan Digital Celebrations for New Hunger Games Book

By Alex Green | 05/14/2020 @ 04:00PM

We spoke with three indie bookstores that are forging ahead in the face of the new coronavirus restrictions, offering promotions and events for the Hunger Games prequel in the hope of bringing entertainment and excitement to customers during a challenging time.
Cover Reveal: 'Before the Ever After' by Jacqueline Woodson

By Shannon Maughan | 05/14/2020 @ 04:00PM

We spoke with Jacqueline Woodson about her forthcoming middle grade novel, 'Before the Ever After,' a story of family, football, and the effects of chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
Noteworthy Novel Sequels: May 2020

Compiled by Gilcy Aquino | 05/14/2020 @ 03:00PM

Novel sequels releasing this month include a metafictional fairy tale, a magic-infused mystery, the adventures of an international space squad, and more.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of May 18, 2020

| 05/14/2020 @ 02:00PM

Among the books releasing next week are a picture book biography of the artist Keith Haring, a middle grade novel about an animated teddy bear, and a YA novel about teen athletes.
Beginning Readers 'Meet Monster' in New Compilation

By Shannon Maughan | 05/12/2020 @ 04:00PM

Long out of print in their original format, the Monster stories are back in a new hardcover compilation entitled 'Meet Monster: The First Big Monster Book,' illustrated by Quentin Blake.
Rights Report: Week of May 11, 2020

| 05/12/2020 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Marieke Nijkamp, Adrienne Young, Jonny Garza Villa, Rinny Perkins, and others.
The Return of the YA Vampire

By Katrina Niidas Holm | 05/07/2020 @ 04:00PM

We spoke with a quartet of authors and editors whose new and forthcoming books breathe fresh life into the centuries-old myth.
Noteworthy Picture Book and Graphic Novel Sequels: May 2020

Compiled by Gilcy Aquino | 05/07/2020 @ 03:00PM

Picture books and graphic novel sequels releasing this month include the fourth graphic novel in a popular middle-grade series, the return of a hapless but adorable llama, a group of crime-fighting pigeons, and more.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of May 11, 2020

| 05/07/2020 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book in verse about a cross-cultural friendship, the story of two children's very different lives in India, a middle grade account of WWII from a boy's perspective, and more.
Upcoming Random House Picture Book Celebrates Essential Workers

By Sally Lodge | 05/05/2020 @ 03:00PM

Random House Books for Young Readers has announced the summer publication of 'Thank You, Helpers: Doctors, Teachers, Grocery Workers, and More Who Care for Us,' a picture book honoring those who are making vital contributions during the pandemic.
Rights Report: Week of May 4, 2020

| 05/05/2020 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Melissa Grey, April Henry, Lillie Vale, Rebecca Kim Wells, and others.
Stephenie Meyer Returns to Twilight Universe with 'Midnight Sun'

By Shannon Maughan | 05/04/2020 @ 12:00PM

Bestselling author Stephenie Meyer’s long-awaited novel 'Midnight Sun' will be published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers on August 4, with a first printing of 750,000 copies.
2020 Political Books for Children

By Claire Kirch | 05/01/2020 @ 07:00PM

In the run-up to November’s presidential election, publishers are courting readers who won’t be eligible to cast ballots this year or, in some cases, for many years to come.
Debut Children's Books and Authors Affected by the Coronavirus

Compiled by Diane Roback and Emma Kantor | 04/30/2020 @ 04:00PM

We've been highlighting some of the books this season that may not have gotten the attention they were due, and now we turn our sights to some of spring’s debuts.
Choose Your Own Adventure Moves into Board Books

By Sally Lodge | 04/30/2020 @ 03:00PM

Chooseco is skewing its signature interactive reading concept significantly younger with the launch of its Choose Your Own Adventure board book line, which is aimed at babies and toddlers up to age three.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of May 4, 2020

| 04/30/2020 @ 02:00PM

Among the books releasing next week are a nonfiction picture book about a brilliant horse, a historical middle grade novel from a Newbery Medalist, and a YA novel about two teens brought together after a plane crash.
Children's Books and Authors Affected by the Coronavirus

| 04/30/2020 @ 12:00PM

With schools, libraries, and bookstores shuttered and several book festivals and author tours canceled, both new and established children's authors are navigating difficult terrain amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Many publishers are working with booksellers and educators to facilitate virtual visits, bringing authors and artists into the homes of kids and their families through appearances on bookstore websites, social media, and in digital classrooms.
Cover Reveal: New Fairy Tale-Forward Series from Melissa de la Cruz

By Shannon Maughan | 04/28/2020 @ 04:00PM

We spoke with author Melissa de la Cruz about Never After, her new middle grade series in which classic stories collide with real-life.

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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.