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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of October 23, 2017
Here we round up children's titles coming out next week, including a wintry picture book, a middle grade novel set in a haunted house, and a fierce YA novel.
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Self-Published Author Lands Deal with HarperTeen
Intisar Khanani has signed a two-book contract for her originally self-published YA fantasy, 'Thorn,' and a new companion novel.
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PubforPR Auction Exceeds Fundraising Goal for Hurricane Relief
The online charity auction, which was launched by members of the publishing industry in response to Hurricane Maria, has raised more than $200,000 in support of communities in need.
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With a Sprinkle of Pixar Dust, Debut Trilogy Takes Flight
A look at the growing international buzz for former Pixar animator Armand Baltazar's debut novel, 'Timeless: Diego and the Rangers of the Vastlantic.'
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Children's Booksellers, Authors Talk Literacy, Danger, and Opportunity at NAIBA
The politics and practicalities of children’s bookselling took center stage at the New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association gathering in Cherry Hill, N.J., from October 6–8.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of October 16, 2017
A roundup of children's titles releasing next week, including a picture book about a pencil, a mythological middle grade book, and a mysterious YA novel.
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On the Town with John and Hank Green
Bestselling author John Green celebrated the release of his latest novel, 'Turtles All the Way Down,' at a launch party on October 10 in in New York City.
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Movie Alert: 'Wonder'
We spoke with author R.J. Palacio and director Stephen Chbosky about adapting Palacio's bestselling middle-grade novel to screen.
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New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of October 9, 2017
Hitting shelves next week are a picture book ode to the perfect haircut, a middle grade novel in which a boy and his elderly neighbor forge a bond while exploring the cosmos, and a historical, magical-realist YA novel from a bestselling author.
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Finalists for 2017 NBA in Young People's Literature Announced
The National Book Foundation has announced the five finalists for the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature.
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Two YA Authors Co-Write Novel, Two Imprints to Co-Publish It
'What If It’s Us' by Adam Silvera and Becky Albertalli will be released in fall 2018 by not just one but two HarperCollins imprints.
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Leo Lionni’s 'Unfinished Business'
In honor of Banned Books Week, Annie Lionni, granddaughter of the acclaimed author-illustrator, shares reflections on her grandfather's socially conscious—and at times challenged—work.
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Snappsy the Alligator Returns—Begrudgingly
The disgruntled protagonist of 'Snappsy the Alligator (Did Not Ask to Be in This Book)!' makes an encore appearance next month in a new picture book by Julie Falatko and Tim Miller.
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Siblings J.L. Powers and M.A. Powers Mine Memories for Supernatural YA Novel
Jessica Powers and her brother Matthew Powers will launch a new paranormal series in October, beginning with 'Broken Circle.'
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of September 25, 2017
Hitting shelves next week are a picture book about an owl, a monkey, and a balloon; a middle grade novel about tolerance from the perspective of a tree; and a YA novel about Mexican teens seeking better lives.
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YA Reimagining of 'Cinderella' Sells in Major Pre-Frankfurt Deal
Jennifer Donnelly's 'Stepsister,' which is told from the vantage point of one of the "wicked" stepsisters in 'Cinderella,' sold to Scholastic after a nine-bidder auction. It went for a sum rumored to be in the mid-to-high six-figure range, and a film deal is imminent.
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Lantana Publishing Breaks into U.S. Market
The London-based publisher has announced its debut U.S. list, which will launch this fall with four picture books.
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Sherman Alexie's 'Absolutely True Diary' Turns 10
Sherman Alexie said of his National Book Award-winning novel, “One of the things I’m really proud of is that this book has reached so many people who are not readers."
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New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of September 18, 2017
Hitting shelves next week are a wordless picture book about two cardinals in a famous Christmas tree, a middle grade novel about a boy building his way out of grief, and a YA novel about a defining day for a troubled teen.
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Comedy Writer Chris Harris Plays with Nonsense Verse
The Emmy-nominated writer has teamed up with Caldecott Honor artist Lane Smith for his debut collection of humorous children’s poems.