Bertelsmann to Buy S&S; for $2.2 Billion
Penguin Random House has agreed to acquire Simon & Schuster for $2.175 billion. The deal, which is expected to be completed next year, will combine the country's largest and third largest trade publishers. more...S&S; to Launch Two Graphic Novel Lines for Young Readers
Little Simon Graphic Novels, created for readers ages five to nine, will roll out in February 2021 under the Little Simon chapter-book imprint, and Ready-to-Read Graphics will debut next summer. more...Lisi Harrison Has Two New Series on Deck
Lisi Harrison, whose bestselling series The Clique introduced a group of popular girls at a posh private school, will debut two series in 2021—each set at very different middle schools. more...Scholastic Book Fairs Revamps with New Options in Pandemic Era
Scholastic Book Fairs has charted a new course by offering a series of redesigned book fair options to meet customers’ needs amid Covid-19 restrictions. more...TV Alert: 'Doug Unplugs'
We spoke with author-illustrator Dan Yaccarino about the latest adaptation of his picture books: 'Doug Unplugs,' a seven-episode show from DreamWorks Animation releasing on the AppleTV+ platform this month. more...Best Children's and YA Books 2020
Our selections for the top 50 books of the year include picture books and graphic novels, fiction and nonfiction, debuts and bestsellers for readers of all ages. more...Middle Grade Nonfiction Meets a Big Moment
Editors from more than a dozen publishers discussed how they are releasing nonfiction for children amid the upheaval and uncertainty of the pandemic and other global developments. more...Middle Grade, Virtually
Authors and publishers are fine-tuning digital events to reach readers in the era of Covid-19. more...Spring 2021 Sneak Previews
Take a look ahead at some of the big titles for children and teens due out in the first half of next year in our exclusive roundup. more...An Anti-Racist Children's and YA Reading List
'PW' has compiled a large selection of recommended fiction and nonfiction about race and activism from creators of color. more...Coronavirus Updates: Impact on Children's Books
As the book publishing world takes a hit from the coronavirus outbreak, PW is providing ongoing coverage and industry updates. more...How Kids' Lit Is Responding to the Coronavirus
With widespread school and library closures, children's authors and publishers are going digital to provide kids with ways to read, draw, and engage. more...-
Authors
Lisi Harrison Has Two New Series on Deck
Lisi Harrison, whose bestselling series The Clique introduced a group of popular girls at a posh private school, will debut two series in 2021—each set at very different middle schools.
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Industry News
S&S; to Launch Two Graphic Novel Lines for Young Readers
Little Simon Graphic Novels, created for readers ages five to nine, will roll out in February 2021 under the Little Simon chapter-book imprint, and Ready-to-Read Graphics will debut next summer.
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Industry News
TV Alert: 'Doug Unplugs'
We spoke with author-illustrator Dan Yaccarino about the latest adaptation of his picture books: 'Doug Unplugs,' a seven-episode show from DreamWorks Animation releasing on the AppleTV+ platform this month.
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Authors
Four Questions for Cheryl B. Klein
We spoke with Lee & Low editorial director and author Cherly Klein about her new picture book, 'A Year of Everyday Wonders,' about a young girl marking a series of firsts.
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Book News
Rights Report: Week of November 23, 2020
New deals for Darcie Little Badger, Priyanka Taslim, Kristen Ciccarelli, Lee Matthew Goldberg, and others.
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Book News
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of November 30, 2020
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about an aviation pioneer, a middle grade fairy tale retelling that offers a new take on Baba Yaga, and a nonfiction book about white allyship.
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Industry News
Scholastic Book Fairs Revamps with New Options in Pandemic Era
Scholastic Book Fairs has charted a new course by offering a series of redesigned book fair options to meet customers’ needs amid Covid-19 restrictions.
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Authors
Q & A with Torrey Maldonado
PW spoke with Maldonado about how how his early educational struggles influenced him to become a teacher, and how his life, his teaching, and his students inspire his writing.
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Book News
2020 Holiday Books for Young Readers
Many things about this holiday season may be different, but good books are always worth celebrating. We’ve gathered a selection of festive new titles for readers of all ages and backgrounds.
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Book News
Noteworthy New Releases for Children and Teens: November 2020
Big titles that are hitting shelves this month include an animal-themed counting book, the story of a Black girl discovering her voice through vlogging, a historical novel infused with mysticism and folklore, and many more.
Songwriter-turned-author Jimmy Dunne shares his debut picture book, 'The Shepherd's Story,' a new take on the nativity tale, illustrated by Ivan Kravets.