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Tweens Read 2024 in Photos
Tween readers and children’s creators gathered in Houston on October 26 for the 14th annual Tweens Read Book Festival.
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In Brief: October 31, 2024
Recently an author gave a reading at an iconic NYC spot, collaborators donned fitting costumes for a school visit, authors took part in a children's festival, an author celebrated a debut launch, collaborators enjoyed a life-sized model of their character, and a CEO made his children's debut.
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'Library Lion' Gets Musical Treatment from New Children's Theater
'Library Lion,' a 2006 Candlewick Press picture book written by Michelle Knudsen and illustrated by Kevin Hawkes, recently made its U.S. theatrical debut at the Boston Public Library.
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On Tour with the Dork Diaries Creators
Earlier this month, mother-daughter collaborators Rachel Renée Russell and Nikki Russell headed out on a book tour to promote 'Tales from a NOT-SO-Bratty Little Sister,' the 16th title in their middle grade series that launched in 2009.
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Election Connections: Educators Help Inspire Future Voters
PW spoke with three educators who are doing their best to get preschoolers to middle-schoolers excited about the democratic process, the upcoming election, and casting their own votes.
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Trick-or-Treating with Children's Booksellers
PW checked in with a handful of booksellers around the country to find out which books have been flying off shelves in anticipation of Halloween.
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The Modern Vampire Takes a Bite Out of YA
In a time when monsters can be found in the pages of plenty of children's and YA books, it’s clear that we have reentered the era of the vampire.
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In Brief: October 24, 2024
Recently, New York Comic Con brought creators together, an author took home an award, dogs made an appearance at an event, an organization spotlighted Italian culture and literature for young readers, a festival celebrated children’s literature, and an author attended a ceremony honoring her book’s subject.
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Every Cherry Enters U.S. Market with Emphasis on Accessibility for Young Readers
After launching in the U.K. this past May, Sweet Cherry Publishing will bring its imprint targeting the special educational needs market stateside next month.
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Licensing Hotline: October 22, 2024
See news about Penguin Workshop's new MG nonfiction titles under the Time for Kids brand, Studio Fun's Spellbound publishing program, brand extensions for Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, and more in our roundup of licensing news.
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Agent-Author Duo Elena Giovinazzo and Jason Reynolds to Start New Agency
Agent Elena Giovinazzo and author Jason Reynolds are teaming up to found Heirloom Literary & Media, a new literary agency.
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Kids' Authors Tour the Fall Regionals
From New Voices New Rooms in August through the double-billed Heartland Fall Forum and Mountains and Plains FallCon in mid-October, this fall's trade shows introduced booksellers to a wide range of children's authors and exciting fall 2024 and spring 2025 releases.
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Kokila Celebrates Fifth Anniversary: A Photo Essay
Kokila, a Penguin Young Reader imprint that centers on highlighting marginalized creators, marked its five-year anniversary with a celebration at the Center for Fiction in Brooklyn on October 10.
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In Brief: October 17, 2024
Recently, a horror writer returned to his hometown for a spooky event, an author sought out the real-life subject of her picture book, siblings celebrated their final book event together, students explored a construction vehicle, an author found a serendipitous mural, and writers enjoyed an awards ceremony.
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'Freedom to Read Day of Action' Takes On Book Bans
On Saturday, October 19, libraries, bookstores, and other partners and advocates across the country will be holding community events and rallies against book banning as part of the inaugural Freedom to Read Day of Action.
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Educators Share the Power of Zines
PW spoke with three educators who are making and sharing zines with their students and patrons.
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In Memoriam: Lore Segal
Esteemed author and educator Lore Segal, who wrote and translated clever and sunny children's tales alongside the autobiographical adult stories and novels informed by her early life as a Jewish refugee during WWII, died on October 7 at her home in Manhattan. She was 96.
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Brooklyn Book Festival 2024 in Photos
The annual Brooklyn Book Festival took place over the weekend of September 28–29; children’s authors made appearances at various events, including Children’s Day on September 28, which gathered authors, illustrators, booksellers, and young readers for storytimes and activities.
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From Venezia to the Village: Sullaluna Bookshop and Bistrot Arrives in NYC
Sullaluna NYC, an outpost of a Venetian bookstore and bistrot founded in 2017, distinguishes itself with a focus on illustrated titles for children and adults in English and Italian.
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Penguin Young Readers Expands 'Bluey' After License Renewal
Penguin has renewed its master publishing deal with BBC Studios for the hit preschool animated series Bluey. Bluey books have sold more than 20 million copies in 22 languages worldwide, including 8.5 million in the U.S.
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