Children’s Institute 2025: ‘More Important Now Than Ever’
The American Booksellers Association’s Children’s Institute featured timely keynotes from authors such as Samira Ahmed and Mac Barnett, a panel of LGBTQ+ creators, and more. more...Children's Institute 2025: Championing Ideas Over Ideology
This year’s Children’s Institute kicked off in Portland, Ore., with a welcome from American Booksellers Association CEO Allison Hill and an earnest keynote from “library joy” proponent Mychal Threets. more...TV Alert: 'We Were Liars' by E. Lockhart
Viewers are invited to spot the lies in Universal Television and Amazon Studio’s adaptation of E. Lockhart’s bestselling YA novel 'We Were Liars,' which premiered its eight-episode series on Prime Video on June 18. more...Morgan Library Brings Readers Inside Jane Austen’s ‘Lively Mind’ at 250
The Morgan Library & Museum in New York City is commemorating the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth with a landmark exhibition of her personal and professional objects, including manuscripts and letters. more...New Kids' and YA Books: Week of June 23, 2025
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book inspired by a musical legend’s lyrics, a graphic novel about teens connected by a supernatural link, a YA romance following a summer of lies between two vacationers, and more. more...New and Noteworthy Children’s and YA Books: June 2025
Readers can find plenty of options out this month to enjoy, rain or shine, including a picture book following a sibling duo through a storm, a middle grade novel about a girl discovering a family secret, a YA tale about sisterly love and loyalty, and more. more...PW Summer Reads 2025
For young readers settling into back seats, beach blankets, or park benches, our editors' summer picks include transporting picture books, travel-oriented middle grade, and thrilling YA tellings. MORE2025 YA Trends: Bouncing Between the Dark and Light
A survey of upcoming titles shows a mix of genres and tones for our current moment—from vacation romances to dark academia and high-stakes heists. 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...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...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...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...-
Authors
Spring 2025 Flying Starts: Stefany Valentine
Debut author Stefany Valentine's YA novel 'First Love Language' has become a mirror for her own journey in reconnecting with her biological mother and heritage.
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Authors
Spring 2025 Flying Starts: Xan Kaur
Newly minted bestselling author Xan Kaur hopes to set straight long-held misconceptions about South Asian America and the rural South in her gothic horror debut 'When Devils Sing.'
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Authors
Spring 2025 Flying Starts: Amanda Baehr Fuller
In retrospect, Amanda Baehr Fuller's cozy picture book 'Bunny Made Tea' represents a natural progression in her art-centric life and career.
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Authors
Spring 2025 Flying Starts: DeAndra Davis
The seed for DeAndra Davis's debut YA novel All the Noise at Once was planted when her son was diagnosed with autism, and grew from other factors like the Black Lives Matter movement and interactions with the police.
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Authors
Spring 2025 Flying Starts: Kay Healy
Fabric artist Kay Healy has created and exhibited soft sculptures of engrossed readers and their books, but she hadn’t planned on becoming a children’s book author until the idea arrived for her first graphic novel, 'Casey’s Cases: The Mysterious New Girl.'
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Industry News
TV Alert: 'We Were Liars' by E. Lockhart
Viewers are invited to spot the lies in Universal Television and Amazon Studio’s adaptation of E. Lockhart’s bestselling YA novel 'We Were Liars,' which premiered its eight-episode series on Prime Video on June 18.
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Industry News
Morgan Library Brings Readers Inside Jane Austen’s ‘Lively Mind’ at 250
The Morgan Library & Museum in New York City is commemorating the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth with a landmark exhibition of her personal and professional objects, including manuscripts and letters.
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Book News
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of June 23, 2025
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book inspired by a musical legend’s lyrics, a graphic novel about teens connected by a supernatural link, a YA romance following a summer of lies between two vacationers, and more.
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Book News
Rights Report: Week of June 16, 2025
New deals for Christina Li, H.D. Carver, Jessi Ann York, and others.
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Industry News
Children’s Institute 2025: ‘More Important Now Than Ever’
The American Booksellers Association’s Children’s Institute 2025 took place in Portland, Ore., June 11–14, with keynotes from Samira Ahmed, Mac Barnett, Mychal Threets, and a panel of LGBTQ+ authors.