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New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of September 11, 2017
Hitting shelves next week are a picture book about an exploring fox, a middle grade novel about stranded kids fighting for survival, and a YA novel about a possible future Earth.
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A Makeover for Judy Moody
Candlewick will relaunch the popular chapter book series by Megan McDonald next April, with redesigned cover art.
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Candlewick Focuses on Branding at 25
As the publisher closes out its 25th anniversary year, it is turning to backlist favorites and beloved characters for continued growth.
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John Lennon's 'Imagine' Now a Picture Book
In partnership with Amnesty International, Clarion will release John Lennon's iconic song in picture-book format on September 21, the International Day of Peace.
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Children’s Books Celebrating Milestones in 2017
2017 represents a landmark year for a spate of children’s books.
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New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of September 4, 2017
Hitting shelves next week are a picture book in which a familiar 'fraidy-cat returns, a middle grade novel about the imaginations of the Brontë siblings, and a YA novel about mistaken identity and privilege.
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The YA Bestseller Brought Down by the YA Community
Members of the young adult writing community claimed that Lani Sarem's 'Handbook for Mortals,' which initially hit #1 on the NYT's YA bestseller list, charted because its sales were manipulated. The uproar has led to the book being dropped from the paper's list.
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A Trio of Fall Titles Celebrates Virginia Lee Burton’s Rich Legacy
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt celebrates Virginia Lee Burton's legacy with multiple books to be published in September and October.
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Penguin Boots Up for Marie Lu's 'Warcross'
Penguin has devised an extensive campaign to build fan excitement for 'Warcross,' the forthcoming sci-fi thriller from YA author and gamer Marie Lu,
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New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of August 28, 2017
Hitting shelves next week are a picture book about the coming fall season, a middle grade novel about an ambitious Kenyan girl, and a YA novel about teens capable of surprising themselves.
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New York Review Books Brings Back Maira Kalman Classics
Starting this fall, a number of Kalman's most beloved picture books will be reissued.
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Kid Reporter Hilde Lysiak Scoops Up Book Series
Ten-year-old journalist Hilde Lysiak will make her print debut as the star of a new children’s book series, focused on her real-life scoops.
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Small Presses Celebrate Laura Ingalls Wilder’s 150th Birthday
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Laura Ingalls Wilder's birth, two small presses are publishing books offering new perspectives on the life and work of the beloved author.
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New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of August 21, 2017
Hitting shelves next week are a linear board book, a middle grade historical novel set in Iran, and a nonfiction title that inspires girls to learn to code.
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Multiple Authors Get Together on ‘Best. Night. Ever.’
Seven authors, seven characters, and one eventful middle-school dance. It all adds up to 'Best. Night. Ever.: A Story Told from Seven Points of View.'
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Margarita Engle and Mike Curato Craft a Portrait of Cuba
The author and illustrator discuss their explorations of Cuban culture and their picture book collaboration, 'All the Way to Havana.'
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of August 14, 2017
Hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a handy bear, a middle grade novel about a vampire fairy, and a book for grown-ups on the appeal of reading children’s literature.
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Rodale Kids Inks Series Deal with Pro Football Hall of Fame
Rodale Kids, which launched in late 2016, has partnered with the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Game for Life, a middle-grade biography series that will begin in summer 2018.
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36 Questions in 17 Languages (and Counting)
We speak with YA author Vicki Grant in the first in a new series examining international publishing success stories.
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Moving On Up: 'One Of Us Is Lying'
We spoke with debut author Karen M. McManus about her Breakfast Club-style YA thriller.