Barbara Marcus to Retire from Random House Children’s Books
One of the most prominent and influential figures in children’s book publishing for decades will step down as president and publisher of RHCB on May 1. Random House Books for Young Readers Group EVP and publisher Mallory Loehr will succeed her. more...
Turning the Tide on Middle Grade Books
Movers and shakers behind five newish imprints are aiming to turn the tide on sales in the middle grade category. more...
On Tour with Adam Gidwitz
Author Adam Gidwitz traveled to nine cities to present 'Max in the Land of Lies,' the second book in his middle grade duology that started with 'Max in the House of Spies.' more...
Four Questions with Alwyn Hamilton
Alwyn Hamilton pits the members of a family against one another in 'The Notorious Virtues,' a YA fantasy thriller set in the 1930s. more...
Licensing Hotline: March 2025
Read on for news of the 20th anniversary book tie-ins for 'Avatar: The Last Airbender,' DK’s Warhammer expansion, recent comics successes and new publishing ventures from Hasbro, a new title in HarperCollins’s Wow in the World series, shoe designer Kat Maconie’s new children’s book, and more. more...
In Brief: March 20, 2025
Recently, collaborators came together for an event, an author made a school visit to showcase a bug-tastic new book, young writers in New York were honored, an awards ceremony highlighted Jewish creators, an author showcased her new book on environmental justice, and an author spoke with a political figure about his new book. more...
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of March 24, 2025
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about learning to love a new city, a middle grade novel told from the perspective of a girl and an apartment building, a YA mystery about the downfall of a boarding school’s student hierarchy, and more. more...
2024 Children's Bestsellers: Graphic Novels, YA Sequels, and Old Favorites Chart High
Our 2024 Facts and Figures compilation of children’s and YA bestsellers includes a wide variety of titles, dominated by middle grade graphic novel series, YA thrillers and romance, and evergreen picture book favorites. more...
Children's Books for Spring 2025: All Our Coverage
Our spring 2025 Children’s Preview issue includes a look at the shifting social media landscape, our comprehensive A–Z listings of forthcoming children’s and YA titles, and more. more...
Fall 2025 Sneak Previews
See highlights of the children's and YA titles due out next season—including highly anticipated debuts, follow-ups to bestselling novels, and collaborations between favorite authors and illustrators—in our exclusive roundup. more...
Where Is the Kid Lit Community Online?
As social media communities splinter, authors and publishers wonder where their next digital water cooler will be. more...
Children’s Editors on the Worst Places They Were Ever Pitched
We asked editors about the most unusual and unexpected places they’ve been pitched a children’s book. more...
Mac Barnett Named National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature
During his two-year term, Barnett plans to focus on what he calls "a unique and marvelous way of telling stories: the children’s picture book." more...
When They Got the Call: PW Speaks with the 2025 Newbery, Caldecott, and Printz Winners
The annual Youth Media Awards were announced on January 27 during the American Library Association’s final LibLearnX conference. See our interviews with the winners of the three top prizes. more...
The Future of Children’s Bookselling
Forward-thinking booksellers are reinventing community programming staples, from author visits to subscription boxes. more...-
Industry NewsJieli Publishing House
Last year, the three bestselling original works at Jieli were 'Han Xu’s Mr Octopus Sells Umbrellas,' 'Volume 20: The Thundering Four-God Base of the Monster Master' series, and Li Qiuyuan’s 'Zhong Nanshan: The Guardian of Life,' which sold 61,100 copies, 54,700 copies, and 44,800 copies, respectively. (Sponsored)
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Beijing Dandelion Children’s Book House
With 90 new titles scheduled for publication this year, Beijing Dandelion is abuzz with activity. (Sponsored)
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Aurora Publishing House
Unusual themes and realism are at the heart of Aurora Publishing House, especially for its children’s literature publishing program. (Sponsored)
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The Chinese Children’s Book Market Continues to Evolve and Grow
Chinese children’s publishers are creating original works, quality translations, and tweaking their programs to meet rapid market changes. (Sponsored)
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Children's Books in China 2025: All Our Coverage
Chinese children’s publishers are creating original works, quality translations, and tweaking their programs to meet rapid market changes. (Sponsored)
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DK Announces First Children’s Fiction Imprint
Having published nonfiction for younger readers for more than 50 years, DK is poised to launch its first children’s and young adult fiction imprint, DK flip.
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Authors
Four Questions with Alwyn Hamilton
Alwyn Hamilton pits the members of a family against one another in 'The Notorious Virtues,' a YA fantasy thriller set in the 1930s.
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Industry News
Licensing Hotline: March 2025
Read on for news of the 20th anniversary book tie-ins for 'Avatar: The Last Airbender,' DK’s Warhammer expansion, recent comics successes and new publishing ventures from Hasbro, a new title in HarperCollins’s Wow in the World series, shoe designer Kat Maconie’s new children’s book, and more.
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Industry News
On Tour with Adam Gidwitz
Author Adam Gidwitz traveled to nine cities to present 'Max in the Land of Lies,' the second book in his middle grade duology that started with 'Max in the House of Spies.'
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Industry News
In Brief: March 20, 2025
Recently, collaborators came together for an event, an author made a school visit to showcase a bug-tastic new book, young writers in New York were honored, an awards ceremony highlighted Jewish creators, an author showcased her new book on environmental justice, and an author spoke with a political figure about his new book.
