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Noteworthy Graphic Novel Sequels: Spring 2019
New and forthcoming graphic novel sequels feature fantastical voyages, mysteries, space adventures, wild weather, summer camp excursions, and Greek myths.
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Rights Report: Week of April 22, 2019
New deals for Maria Ingrande Mora, Elana K. Arnold, Daka Hermon, and others.
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Noteworthy Novel Sequels: April 2019
This month, middle grade and YA novel sequels include historical and fantastical adventure stories, space operas, unusual pets, and fairy tales with a twist.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of April 22, 2019
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a mouse who drives a car, a middle grade series opener about a girl detective, and a folkloric tale about a boy and a giant.
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Cover Reveal: NPR Host Scott Simon Looks for a New Audience
The voice of Scott Simon can be heard every Saturday morning on NPR's 'Weekend Edition' and, come January, the host will also share his storytelling talents with a younger audience: 'Sunnyside Plaza,' Simon's debut middle grade novel, will be published by Little, Brown on January 21, 2020.
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Rights Report: Week of April 15, 2019
New deals for Suzanne Park, Tom Ryan, Sonia Hartl, and others.
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2019 Middle Grade Spotlight: An Annotated Booklist
Our curated list offers a look at some of this year’s middle grade books that feature a growing range of voices and formats.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of April 15, 2019
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a standing cat, a middle grade novel about a budding artist, and an instructional book for competitive high-fivers.
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Rights Report: Week of April 8, 2019
New deals for M.T. Anderson, Jo Rioux, SA Patel, and others.
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Rights Report: Week of April 1, 2019
New deals for Caroline O'Donoghue, Francina Simone, Brandy Colbert, and others.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of April 8, 2019
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a fox observing the seasons, a nonfiction book about trees, and a YA collaboration set in a high fantasy world.
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Scholastic Announces 'Wonky Donkey' Sequel
Capitalizing on the picture book turned viral video sensation, 'The Wonky Donkey,' Scholastic has announced the global release of a sequel, 'The Dinky Donkey.'
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New 'Crayons' Picture Book to Get 1M First Printing
'The Crayons’ Christmas' by collaborators Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers, goes on sale October 15, with a first print run of one million copies.
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Ian Falconer Switches Publishers for New Book
Ian Falconer, creator of the internationally bestselling book series about Olivia the pig, is swapping porcine characters for canines in his first picture book outside of the Olivia universe: 'Two Dogs' will be published by Harper’s Michael di Capua Books in April 2020.
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Gidwitz Expands Collaborative Middle Grade Series
'The Chupacabras of the Río Grande' is Newbery Honor-winning author Adam Gidwitz's third collaboration in the Unicorn Rescue Society series.
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Noteworthy Novel Sequels: March 2019
This month, middle grade and YA novel sequels offer fantasy realms, super (and not so super) heroes, middle grade adventures, reformed bullies, and theater kids.
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New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of April 1, 2019
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about the creatures who live on the forest floor, a time-traveling middle grade adventure, and a YA novel about two friends who travel to India together.
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On Tour with Mac Barnett
Author Mac Barnett recently toured in celebration of 'Circle,' marking the conclusion of his Shapes picture book trilogy, illustrated by Jon Klassen; see our photo essay for highlights from the events.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of March 25, 2019
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a book hoarding pig who can't read, a middle grade novel about a bully who gets a second chance, and a myth-infused science fiction YA novel.
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The Enemy Child Who Became a Leader: A U.S. Congressman's Story of Incarceration
Andrea Warren's new book, 'Enemy Child,' is a timely nonfiction account of Norm Mineta, who was taken as a boy by military police with his Japanese-American family to an internment camp in Wyoming, where they lived for the duration of World War II.