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Sourcebooks Creates Magic with Augmented Reality Picture Books
Sourcebooks has just released the first in a trilogy of picture books, 'The Dragon Hunters' by James Russell and illustrated by Link Choi, that aims to enhance the conventional reading experience through the use of technology.
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What’s Selling at The Book House of Stuyvesant Plaza
Kathleen Carey at The Little Book House in Albany, N.Y., shared word of the titles she’s handselling this spring.
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Marley Dias at Children’s Institute: #1000blackgirlbooks—and Counting
More articulate and poised than your average adult, 12-year-old Marley Dias fielded questions from Suzanna Hermans about her #1000blackgirlbooks campaign and her upcoming book, 'Marley Gets It Done (And So Can You!).'
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New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of April 24, 2017
Hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a starfish who longs to leave the sea, a middle grade mystery series launch, and a realistic YA novel about trafficking.
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2017 WNBA Pannell Award Nominees Announced
The Women’s National Book Association has announced the nominees for its 2017 WNBA Pannell Award.
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New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of April 17, 2017
Hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a not-so-scary home invader, a middle grade graphic novel about cats on the moon, and a suspenseful YA thriller from a bestselling author.
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‘Geekerella’ Gives a Familiar Tale a Geeky Twist
“Once upon a time” becomes “Once upon a con” in 'Geekerella: A Novel,' a modern-day fairytale set in the fandom world.
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Licensing Hotline: April 2017
Candlewick Entertainment, an imprint of Candlewick Press, has secured global, all-language rights for books tied to a range of Educational Insights’ preschool board games.
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'The Lifesaving Power of the Arts': Children's Book Committee Awards 2017
The Children’s Book Committee and the Bank Street College of Education honored their Best Children’s Books of the Year at an awards presentation held at the college on April 6.
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Rights Report: Week of April 10, 2017
New deals this week for Katherine Schwarzenegger, Calvin Shaw, and Marina Cohen.
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New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of April 10, 2017
Hitting shelves next week are a picture book about an ice cube who dreams of more, a middle grade novel about a girl’s uncommon education, and the last YA novel from a bestselling author.
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NorthSouth Marks 25 Years of Rainbow Fish
In June, NorthSouth will be celebrating the 25th birthday of 'The Rainbow Fish' with the release of 'You Can’t Win Them All, Rainbow Fish', and a Classic Edition of the original picture book.
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New Graphic Novel 'Piper' Plays a Dark, Romantic Tune
An exclusive first look at the cover of 'Piper,' the forthcoming graphic novel by Jay Asher and Jessica Freeburg and illustrated by Jeff Stokely.
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Carolyn Mackler Expands on a YA Favorite
Bloomsbury has acquired world English rights to The Universe Is Expanding and So Am I, Carolyn Mackler's long awaited sequel to 2003's The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things.
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Noteworthy Second Novels of 2017
Here we round up sophomore novels from authors whose recent debuts made big impacts.
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2017 NYC Teen Author Festival in Photos
The 10th annual NYC Teen Author Festival was held March 18–26 at various public venues in New York City and New Jersey.
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New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of April 3, 2017
Hitting shelves next week are a nonfiction picture book for budding engineers, a middle grade novel about a boy and his dog, and a contemporary YA spin on You’ve Got Mail.
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William Joyce Classics Find a New Home
The World of William Joyce debuts next month with three titles, Bently & Egg, Dinosaur Bob and His Adventures with the Family Lazardo, and A Day with Wilbur Robinson.
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Facts and Figures 2016: Children’s Bestsellers Reflect Booming Backlists and Reinvigorated Franchises
Our annual compilation of children’s bestsellers encompasses a wide range of titles, dominated by series, movie tie-ins, and read-aloud favorites.
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Pinkalicious’s Brother Lands Leading Role in 'Peterrific'
Victoria Kann, the creator of the bestselling Pinkalicious series, shines the spotlight on that spunky heroine’s younger brother in a spinoff picture book.