What's the Buzz?: 'Blood at the Root' by LaDarrion Williams
For LaDarrion Williams, the journey to his debut novel started with a single question: "What if Harry Potter went to an HBCU?" more...
Last Kids on Earth to Launch Graphic Novel Series
The hugely successful illustrated middle grade series The Last Kids on Earth now includes an animated Netflix series, a comic spinoff series, a toy line, and a video game; this November it's expanding again with a graphic novel series. more...
AAPI Heritage Month 2024: Q&As with Six Children's Authors on Embracing Their Culture
In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we asked six authors to discuss their new and forthcoming books for young readers and the importance of highlighting their culture through literature. more...
Nosy Crow's Cyclist-in-Chief and President Turns Indie Bookstore Day into an Adventure
Nosy Crow Inc. president John Mendelson could not resist the combination of Independent Bookstore Day, the North of Boston Book Trail Passport Challenge, and weekend cycling. more...
Q & A with Pablo Cartaya
Baseball-playing middle schooler Elena navigates familial pressures and burnout in 'Curveball,' a middle grade graphic novel written by Pablo Cartaya, in his graphic novel debut. more...
Noteworthy Picture Book and Novel Sequels: May 2024
A new season approaches, but readers can rely on beloved characters and series additions to guide them through the change, including tales following a group of animal friends, a beach day full of pranks, a quest to find a missing mother, and more. more...
Summer Reads
Our annual compilation of summer picks for young readers includes bustling picture books and graphic novels, mesmerizing middle grade, and high-concept YA reads, all ready to crack open on a beach blanket or park bench. MORE
Children's Books for Spring 2024: All Our Coverage
Check out our comprehensive A-to-Z listings of publishers’ spring offerings for young readers beginning with an interview with our cover artist, Jessica Love. more...
What's Ahead for Kids' Books in 2024?
Few in children’s publishing were sorry to see the end of 2023, a year marred by skyrocketing book bans and softening sales. But publishers and agents foresee much to feel optimistic about in 2024—albeit with a few caveats. more...
Children’s Authors on Their Favorite Questions from Kids
We asked veteran children’s authors and illustrators to tell us their favorite questions they’ve been asked by young readers, and how they answered them. more...
2023 Children's Bestsellers: Standout Series, Spinoffs, and Staples
Our annual Facts and Figures compilation of children's and YA bestsellers includes a wide variety of titles, dominated by ever-expanding illustrated and graphic novel series and their spinoffs, YA movie tie-ins and sequels, and time-tested picture books. more...
Fall 2024 Sneak Previews
Take a look ahead at some of the big titles for children and teens due out this fall, in our exclusive roundup. more...
Where Should the Caldecott Sticker Go?
After the Caldecott Medal is bestowed, creative teams scramble to put the shining golden seal in the perfect cover spot. more...
Who Is YA For?
We spoke with editors about the category’s ever-shifting boundaries and widening appeal for today's readers. more...-
AuthorsAAPI Heritage Month 2024: Q&As with Six Children's Authors on Embracing Their Culture
In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we asked six authors to discuss their new and forthcoming books for young readers and the importance of highlighting their culture through literature.
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Book News
What's the Buzz?: 'Blood at the Root' by LaDarrion Williams
For LaDarrion Williams, the journey to his debut novel started with a single question: "What if Harry Potter went to an HBCU?"
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Authors
Q & A with Pablo Cartaya
Baseball-playing middle schooler Elena navigates familial pressures and burnout in 'Curveball,' a middle grade graphic novel written by Pablo Cartaya, in his graphic novel debut.
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Book News
Last Kids on Earth to Launch Graphic Novel Series
The hugely successful illustrated middle grade series The Last Kids on Earth now includes an animated Netflix series, a comic spinoff series, a toy line, and a video game; this November it's expanding again with a graphic novel series.
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Industry News
Nosy Crow's Cyclist-in-Chief and President Turns Indie Bookstore Day into an Adventure
Nosy Crow Inc. president John Mendelson could not resist the combination of Independent Bookstore Day, the North of Boston Book Trail Passport Challenge, and weekend cycling.
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Book News
Rights Report: Week of May 6, 2024
New deals for Sophie Clark, Alaa Al-Barkawi, Kelsi Jo Silva, Yevgenia Nayberg, and others.
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Book News
Noteworthy Picture Book and Novel Sequels: May 2024
A new season approaches, but readers can rely on beloved characters and series additions to guide them through the change, including tales following a group of animal friends, a beach day full of pranks, a quest to find a missing mother, and more.
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Industry News
Obituary: Derek Anderson
Author-illustrator Derek Anderson, known for his expressive and often humorous acrylics in Lauren Thompson's Little Quack picture books and numerous self-illustrated books, died of glioblastoma on April 26 in St. Paul, Minn., at 55.
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Industry News
Obituary: Étienne Delessert
Swiss artist and animator Étienne Delessert, globally lauded for the surrealistic, wildly imaginative images in his more than 80 children's books, died on April 22 in Lakeville, Conn.; he was 83.
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Industry News
Stephanie Owens Lurie to Retire from Disney
Stephanie Owens Lurie, editor-at-large at Disney Hyperion, has announced that she will retire from the company at the end of May.
