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A 'Wonky Donkey' Begets a 'Dinky Donkey'

By Sally Lodge | 11/07/2019 @ 04:00PM

New Zealand author Craig Smith's 'The Wonky Donkey' catapulted to fame last year when a YouTube video went viral of a Scottish woman laughing hysterically while reading the picture book to her grandson; we spoke with Smith about his new sequel.
'Hey, Kiddo' Comes to Audio

By Shannon Maughan | 11/07/2019 @ 04:00PM

When Jarrett J. Krosoczka's graphic memoir 'Hey, Kiddo' was released in October 2018, it received extensive acclaim; a year later, Krosoczka discusses the audiobook recording sessions, and gives insight on the adaptation process.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of November 11, 2019

| 11/07/2019 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about influential Broadway performers, a middle grade mystery, a YA novel about race, religion, and identity, and more.
Noteworthy Novel Sequels: November 2019

| 11/05/2019 @ 03:00PM

Novel sequels hitting shelves this month include the final clash over the fate of humanity in a world without death, an evolving fantasy with new secrets and revelations, the conclusion of a bestselling YA faerie series, and more.
Rights Report: Week of November 4, 2019

| 11/05/2019 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Liz Lawson, Jessie Ann Foley, Deborah Falaye, Randi Pink, and others.
'NYTBR,' NYPL Announce Best Illustrated Children’s Books of 2019

| 11/04/2019 @ 02:00PM

The 'New York Times Book Review' has revealed its 67th annual list of Best Illustrated Children’s Books, co-presented by the New York Public Library.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of November 4, 2019

| 10/31/2019 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book that follows a Russian apartment through the cycles of the nation's history, a middle grade novel about a boy's last defense against monsters, and a middle-grade series spun off from a popular world.
'Roly Poly' Reunites Creative Team of 'Time for Bed'

By Sally Lodge | 10/29/2019 @ 04:00PM

In 1993, Harcourt Children's Books published a picture book by Mem Fox, featuring Jane Dyer's watercolor illustrations; after 27 years, the author, illustrator, and editor have teamed up again for 'Roly Poly,' due out next month.
Noteworthy Picture Book and Graphic Novel Sequels: November 2019

| 10/29/2019 @ 03:00PM

Picture book and graphic novel sequels hitting shelves next month include a heroine princess in disguise, a second grade activist, the conclusion to a supernatural trilogy, and more.
Rights Report: Week of October 28, 2019

| 10/29/2019 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Chelsea Pitcher, Katie Kingman, Steven Weinberg, and others.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of October 28, 2019

| 10/24/2019 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a space-themed story about friendship, a graphic novel that elucidates immigration issues, and a YA reboot for a DC heroine.
Young Readers Adaptations: Summer and Fall 2019

By Natasha Gilmore | 10/22/2019 @ 03:00PM

Throughout the second half of the year, publishers are offering up a bevy of successful nonfiction adult titles adapted for younger audiences. Topics range from Indigenous people's history, leadership skills, the interconnectedness of trees, and more.
Rights Report: Week of October 21, 2019

| 10/22/2019 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Pamela Harris, Riley Redgate, Rose Szabo, Kelly deVos, and others.
YA 2019–2020 Booklist: The Big Picture

Compiled by Shannon Maughan | 10/18/2019 @ 07:00PM

Our curated list offers a look at recent developments in YA fiction, including fantasy titles featuring diverse characters, gender-bent or LGBTQ retellings of classics, and “clean teen.”
YA Publishing Widens Its Lens

By Shannon Maughan | 10/18/2019 @ 07:00PM

We spoke with editors about their efforts to bring books representing a broader range of teen experiences to readers.
A Long-Awaited Bedtime for Little Blue Truck

By Karen Raugust | 10/17/2019 @ 03:30PM

This week, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Books for Young Readers is publishing the third hardcover picture book in the Little Blue Truck series, 'Good Night, Little Blue Truck,' marking the popular character's return to the picture book format after 10 years.
Rights Report: Week of October 14, 2019

| 10/17/2019 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Karen M. McManus, Ashley Woodfolk, Emily X.R. Pan, Nova Ren Suma, and others.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of October 21, 2019

| 10/17/2019 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a story about the winter solstice, a book about a young musician, and a YA novel that takes place in a fictional urban setting.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of October 14, 2019

| 10/10/2019 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are an actress's picture book debut, the story of Henry Ford's obsession with beans, and a YA novel about a struggling teen who may have sold a winning lottery ticket.
Debut YA by Member of Chippewa Tribe Sells in Seven-Figure Deal

By Rachel Deahl | 10/08/2019 @ 04:00PM

'The Firekeeper's Daughter' by Angeline Boulley was acquired by Tiffany Liao at Henry Holt Books for Young Readers after a 12-bidder auction.

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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.