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TV Alert: ‘13 Reasons Why’
The 13-episode series adaptation of Jay Asher’s novel '13 Reasons Why' premieres on Netflix on March 31.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of March 27, 2017
Hitting shelves next week are a picture book adaptation of a bestselling middle grade title, a middle grade novel from an acclaimed adult author, and the launch of a YA duology that melds realism with the divine.
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What’s Selling at Bookshop Santa Cruz
The current political climate is fueling children’s book sales at California’s Bookshop Santa Cruz, in Santa Cruz, Calif., reports children’s book buyer Gā Lombard.
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‘Flowers for Sarajevo’ Commemorates War Through Words, Pictures, and Music
'Flowers for Sarajevo', a new picture book by John McCutcheon, has its roots in a senseless tragedy during the Balkan War, which inspired an act of heroism and hope on the part of a Bosnian musician.
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Feminism in YA Literature: Spring 2017
A rundown of a new crop of titles for teens that explore the origins and history of feminism.
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Licensing Hotline: March 2017
Read on for news about Little, Brown’s books tied to Spirit Riding Free, new licensing deals at Walter Foster Jr., brand extension activity at Highlights Press, and more.
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New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of March 20, 2017
Hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a cat with a unique perspective, a middle grade novel about an introvert dealing with change, and a graphic novel about a girl caught up in an unexpected space adventure.
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Never Say Never Again: Alex Rider Returns
A cover reveal for the surprise10th book in Anthony Horowitz's Alex Rider series, due out in October.
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‘The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary’ Revealed
'The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary: The Next Chapter will be a behind-the-scenes look at the filming of 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul.'
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First Look: Jessica Townsend’s ‘Nevermoor’
Debut author Jessica Townsend's much-anticipated YA novel, Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow, is due out in October.
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Three Funny Fellows Introduce a Fourth in ‘Jake the Fake Keeps It Real’
What’s a kid who’s short on talent to do when he wangles – er, cheats – his way into the prestigious Music and Art Academy? Continue to fake it, of course.
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New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of March 13, 2017
Hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a shifty-eyed triangle, a middle grade novel about two inseparable friends, and a nonfiction book about the diversity of plant life.
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Scholastic Marks 25 Years of 'Old Turtle' with a New Story
For more than a quarter of a century, Douglas Wood’s sage Old Turtle has been imparting messages of hope, acceptance, peace, and the interconnectedness of all beings to readers of all ages.
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New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of March 6, 2017
Hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a noisy apartment building, a middle grade novel about a girl coming of age between two worlds, and a YA novel about a boy who grapples with grief and guilt.
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Children’s Book Reissues: Spring 2017
A 19th-century classic gets the Caldecott treatment, two books celebrate their 25th anniversaries, and forgotten volumes from an award-winning illustrator return to print.
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New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of February 27, 2017
Hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a cat seeking a home, a middle grade novel about a boy who wants to communicate with extra-terrestrials, and a YA novel in which a teen girl confronts tragedy and injustice, among many other works for kids and teens.
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New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of February 20, 2017
Hitting shelves next week are a picture book about the geologic history of the Grand Canyon, a science fiction graphic novel series about an alien boy, and a YA novel about a family grappling with grief.
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Philip Pullman’s 'Dust' Finally Settles; New Trilogy to Launch in October
A dozen years ago, acclaimed British author Philip Pullman teased his legions of fans with a cryptic message posted to his website: “The Book of Dust,” he wrote, “is under way.” Finally, ‘Dust’ is just months away.
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Rinker and Lichtenheld Build on 'Construction Site’ Success
The author-illustrator team behind 'Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site' gears up for a highly anticipated sequel, building on the success of their original collaboration.
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New Kids’ and YA Books: Week of February 13, 2017
Hitting shelves next week are a picture book about chaos and the common cold, a motivating middle grade book in prose, and a nonfiction YA title that tackles the gender gap in education.