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New and Noteworthy Novel Sequels: April 2020
Novel sequels releasing this month include a second case for a gang of kid sleuths; the further adventures of a young do-gooder; the topsy-turvy journey of three siblings; and more.
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Rights Report: Week of April 27, 2020
New deals for Chuck Wendig, Patrice Caldwell, Rona Wang, and others.
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U.K. Demand Prompts U.S. Edition of 'I Don’t Want to Wash My Hands!'
As families seek out ways to discuss the current coronavirus pandemic and encourage kids to embrace more vigilant hygiene practices, they can now turn to a title from popular British illustrator Tony Ross.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of April 27, 2020
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a rhyming picture book about sizzling sausages, a galactic middle grade series-starter, and the launch of a YA high fantasy duology.
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Virtual Handselling: Recommendations from 57th Street Books in Chicago
As part of our ongoing series, Colin McDonald and Franny Billingsley offer their personal recommendations of new children's and YA releases.
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The Votes Are In: 'Dork Diaries' Fans Select New Book's Cover
Assuredly, one cannot judge a book by its cover, but Rachel Renée Russell recently asked her readers to pass judgment on two cover design options for the 15th book in her bestselling Dork Diaries series, 'Tales from a Not-So-Posh Paris Adventure.'
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Rights Report: Week of April 20, 2020
New deals for Candice Montgomery, cara davis-araux, Adrianne Russell, Emily Thiede, and others.
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Noteworthy Picture Book and Graphic Novel Sequels: April 2020
Picture book and graphic novel sequels releasing this month include the return of a fourth wall-breaking French snail; the finale of a popular webcomic collection; the new adventures of a grouchy cat; and more.
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Free Coronavirus Picture E-book Finds Eager Readers
A free picture e-book has been downloaded more than 640,000 times in the U.K. since its release on April 6; the book is now available for download in the U.S. through Candlewick Press.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of April 20, 2020
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about three kittens and their shenanigans, a middle grade novel about a boy in an artist's community who wants a fresh start, and a YA novel about two teens from different worlds who fall for each other.
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Spring 2020 Middle Grade Spotlight: A Book List
These new and recent titles explore three recent trends we have observed in the middle grade category: novels in which the main character copes with a mental health issue, books featuring protagonists who have experienced a #MeToo situation, and memoirs and informational nonfiction titles in the graphic novel format.
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Feiwel Series to Put New Faces and Spins on Classics
Feiwel and Friends has announced the 2021 launch of Reclaimed Classics, a YA series that will offer diverse perspectives on timeless works of literature.
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Rights Report: Week of April 13, 2020
New deals for Kirsten Miller, medina, Cassie Gustafson, Emery Lee, and others.
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Eye on Middle Grade: Spring 2020
We asked editors about some of the latest developments in the category: the portrayal of mental health issues and #MeToo trauma, and graphic novel–style memoirs and nonfiction for young readers.
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Santino Fontana to Narrate Hunger Games Prequel Audiobook
Santino Fontana, who took home the 2019 Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical for his role in 'Tootsie,' will narrate the audiobook of 'The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,' the Hunger Games prequel novel by Suzanne Collins.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of April 13, 2020
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a family's unusual new baby, a middle grade novel about child stars of silent films, and a graphic novel about two teen girls who forge a bond.
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LGBTQ Children's Books 2020
In honor of Pride Month in June, we've gathered an extensive selection of new and forthcoming LGBTQ books for young readers, interviews with authors about their new books, and more.
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'Guess How Much I Love You' Sequel to Arrive in Fall
From Candlewick Press and Walker Books comes news of the worldwide publication of 'Will You Be My Friend?,' a sequel to the mega-selling picture book 'Guess How Much I Love You.'
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Reading with Pride: LGBTQ Books 2020
In honor of Pride Month in June, we've gathered an extensive selection of new and forthcoming LGBTQ books for young readers, including a wide range of voices and genres.
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Rights Report: Week of April 7, 2020
New deals for Laura Sebastian, Zoraida Córdova, Rex Ogle, and others.