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Rights Report: Week of October 30, 2023
New deals for Rachel Reiss, Kalynn Bayron, K.L. Walther, Erin Moonyeen Haley, and others.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of October 30, 2023
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book biography about a Chinese artist, a graphic novel adaptation of an award-winning novel about sexual assault, a YA fantasy about a witch and pirate duo attempting to escape an island, and more.
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Rights Report: Week of October 23, 2023
New deals for Amber Clement, Chan Chau, Lamar Giles, and others.
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New and Noteworthy Children's and YA Books: October 2023
As the weather cools down, cozy up with new books out this month, including a middle grade novel set in 1970s Brooklyn, a chapter book about an investigating duck’s first big case, a nonfiction work highlighting the variety of brain functions, and many more.
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Noteworthy Picture Book and Novel Sequels: October 2023
Although it may be the season for tricks, young readers can enjoy new sequels and series additions as a treat. A busy bee plans a birthday party, a family takes a trip to Florida, a town’s ghost population mysteriously dwindles, and more in the big sequels out this month.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of October 23, 2023
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book highlighting the history of a once outlawed game, a middle grade book about a child's love of the sea, a YA mystery about a teen's deal with a spirit, and more.
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Rights Report: Week of October 16, 2023
New deals for Kelsey Impicciche, Hanna Alkaf, Marisha Pessl, and others.
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Abrams, IDW Scare Up New 'Monster High' Publishing
There is no better time than Friday the 13th to announce that Abrams and IDW are set to debut new books and comics, respectively, tied to Mattel's Monster High franchise.
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Rights Report: Week of October 9, 2023
New deals for Gabe Cole Novoa, Betsy Uhrig, Andy Hirsch, and others.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of October 16, 2023
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a famous group of literary siblings, a graphic novel debut featuring a queer couple's missed connection, a YA horror anthology spotlighting Black teens, and more.
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Dr. Seuss Comes to Comics in New Graphic Novel Series
The Cat in the Hat, the Grinch, and other Dr. Seuss characters will star in a series of graphic novel–style chapter books to be published by Random House Graphic, the first graphic novel program featuring the Seuss characters.
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Children's and YA Books for Halloween 2023
As Halloween approaches, we've gathered a selection of eerie titles for kids and teens of all ages, including cute yet creepy picture books, haunting middle-grade mysteries, YA tales of terror, and much more.
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New Anthology Pays Homage to W.E.B. DuBois's 'Brownies' Magazine
On October 10, Chronicle Books released Karida Brown and Charly Palmer's 'The New Brownies' Book,' a contemporary take on W.E.B. Du Bois's influential children's magazine, which debuted in 1920.
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Just Announced: Actor George Takei Revisits His Childhood for Picture Book Debut
'Star Trek' actor and activist George Takei will make his picture book debut next April with 'My Lost Freedom,' to be published by Crown Books for Young Readers.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of October 9, 2023
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book following one child's efforts to save her town from gentrification, a National Book Award contender, a YA romance about destiny, and more.
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Rights Report: Week of October 2, 2023
New deals for Ashley Hope Pérez, Debbie Fong, Elly Swartz, and others.
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Abby Hanlon on Dory Fantasmagory's Appeal
After a four-year hiatus, the sixth Dory Fantasmagory book hits shelves this week and author-illustrator Abby Hanlon is already at work on the seventh; we spoke with Hanlon about what makes her chapter book series a hit with young readers.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of October 2, 2023
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book highlighting the legacy of a Black poet, a middle grade book about easing grief through cooking, a YA tale following the fallout for the family of a late Black actress, and more.
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Anniversary Reissues Celebrate The Dark Is Rising's Half-Century in Print
This fall, Simon & Schuster imprint Margaret K. McElderry Books will commemorate the 50-year milestone of The Dark Is Rising, Susan Cooper's highly lauded children's book series, with anniversary editions of its five contemporary fantasy novels.
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Rights Report: Week of September 25, 2023
New deals for Elle Gonzalez Rose, Ellen Walker, Hayley Chewins, Christine Calella, and others.