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Noteworthy Novel Sequels: October 2019

| 09/17/2019 @ 03:00PM

Fiction sequels hitting shelves in October include a reimagined Elsa without an Anna, a Holy Grail turned baby dragon, and a return to familiar heroes 10 years later.
Rights Report: Week of September 16, 2019

| 09/17/2019 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Ellen Oh, Peter Sís, Kate Prosswimmer, and others.
Jon Klassen's Latest Solo Act

By Sally Lodge | 09/12/2019 @ 04:00PM

Author-illustrator Jon Klassen throws a turtle, an armadillo, and a snake—oh, and a boulder falling from above—into the mix in his latest picture-book comedy, 'The Rock from the Sky,' which Candlewick will publish in March 2021.
Wimpy Kid Hits the Road, Goes Green

By Emma Kantor | 09/12/2019 @ 04:00PM

Author-illustrator Jeff Kinney is back this fall with 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball,' book 14 in his mega-selling middle grade series; also this season, Kinney is touring with an interactive show and partnering with PepsiCo on a recycling program.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of September 16, 2019

| 09/12/2019 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a dog who finds his forever home, a graphic novel about growing up, and a YA novel about a witchy teen.
2019 Adult Books on Children's Lit

| 09/10/2019 @ 03:00PM

Grown-up readers passionate about children's literature will find these recent and upcoming adult titles a welcome addition to their shelves.
Canadian First Graders Get Free Book in Plains Cree

By Ed Nawotka | 09/10/2019 @ 03:00PM

This year, every first grade student in Canada will receive a copy of 'My Heart Fills with Happiness/sâkaskinêw nitêh miywêyihtamowin ohci,' a picture book by Monique Gray Smith, illustrated by Julie Flett, as part of the TD Grade One Book Giveaway.
Rights Report: Week of September 9, 2019

| 09/10/2019 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Karla Cornejo Villavicencio, Elise Bryant, Dustin Thao, and others.
Smith in the Country, Small in the City

By Sue Corbett | 09/05/2019 @ 04:00PM

We spoke with acclaimed artist Sydney Smith about his debut picture book as both author and illustrator.
'New York Times' Editors Offer Advice on Raising Readers

By Sue Corbett | 09/05/2019 @ 04:00PM

Pamela Paul and Maria Russo's new book, 'How to Raise a Reader,' marries their profession with their passion for literacy.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of September 9, 2019

| 09/05/2019 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about trucks constructing storms, a middle grade novel about the effect of WWII on an American family, and a YA novel about a girl and the monsters she confronts.
Marvel, Scholastic Team to Produce Middle Grade Superhero Novels

By Calvin Reid | 09/04/2019 @ 10:00AM

Marvel and Scholastic have recruited popular YA authors Nic Stone and Preeti Chhibber to write middle grade novels based on Marvel’s iconic superhero characters.
New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of September 2, 2019

| 08/29/2019 @ 03:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a refugee boy and his prized possession, a middle grade graphic novel that’s out of this world, and a YA novel about a Vietnamese girl and an aspiring cowboy.
Random House's Cathy Goldsmith on Newly Discovered Seuss Book

By Sally Lodge | 08/22/2019 @ 04:00PM

Dr. Seuss, who died in 1991 at age 87, still continues to surprise; 'Dr. Seuss’s Horse Museum,' a new book based on an unfinished manuscript and sketches he created, will be published on September 3.
A Real-Life Interpretation of 'Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site'

By Sally Lodge | 08/22/2019 @ 03:00PM

In Texas earlier this month, San Antonio Councilman John Courage filed a request to create new local rules limiting loud construction operations near homes at night; the politician dubbed his initiative in honor of the popular bedtime picture book.
Abrams to Publish 'Little Women' Movie Tie-Ins

By Emma Kantor | 08/22/2019 @ 03:00PM

Louisa May Alcott’s coming-of-age classic 'Little Women' is getting the red carpet treatment, in time for the December 25 premiere of Greta Gerwig’s film adaptation; Abrams has announced the release of the original novel with film stills and an official movie companion book, along with a 'Little Women' wall calendar.
Find Waldo Local at Eight

By Judith Rosen | 08/22/2019 @ 03:00PM

We spoke with a number of booksellers about how the Find Waldo Local campaign is continuing to grow and evolve.
New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of August 26, 2019

| 08/22/2019 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a royal couple who long for a child but receive a pet goat instead, a middle grade novel about a science-obsessed Harlem tween, a YA family drama set in Ireland, and more.
In Brief: August 22, 2019

| 08/22/2019 @ 02:00PM

This week, Dav Pilkey's Dog Man sets out to do good; Debbi Michiko Florence launches a series; Elisha Cooper decorates a new bookstore; and a musician celebrates his children’s book debut.
Children’s and Young Adult Reissues: Summer 2019

Compiled by Natasha | 08/22/2019 @ 02:00PM

Publishers offer up plenty of reissued books to read against the background hum of cicadas this summer.

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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.