“Harrowing descriptions of… disaster—drawn from Southern California’s recent fires—[are] balanced by an undercurrent of hope” in Katherine Applegate’s “wholesome” middle grade verse novel WOMBAT WAITING, illustrated by Jen Bricking
Lois Lowry on Loss, History, and Children’s Choices | The Harvard Crimson
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Previous collaborators Gary D. Schmidt and Ron Koertge present “an introspective story of unlikely connection across an action-adventure plot with Percy Jackson appeal” in their “emotionally rich” middle grade novel, STYX AND STONES
‘Otherwise Known as Judy the Great’ Introduces Judy Blume Like You’ve Never Seen Her Before | People buff.ly/Ab447CZ
Recently, an SNL star filmed a read-aloud of his picture book, middle grade authors came together for an event + more in this week’s In Brief buff.ly/VPaZ8WN
A picture book following a child navigating Ramadan, a middle grade novel about tweens who are determined to sabotage their parents’ relationship, a speculative YA novel about a teen living with depression, and more new books hitting shelves next week buff.ly/Umf16y7
Longtime teacher and author Cisneros spoke with PW about his third middle grade novel, ‘Queso, Just in Time,’ how his 30-year career as a teacher has influenced his writing, and how he offers advice for navigating grief throughout the novel buff.ly/sWSIpuO
Children’s booksellers, authors, and publishers were among the 1,400 Winter Institute attendees in Pittsburgh last week. See our photo essay for highlights buff.ly/ELJ0B6l
Spring Comics Preview: Love is in the air as romance dominates spring’s teen comics, alongside stories of characters pursuing such passions as music and skateboarding buff.ly/36x8ipm
Spring Comics Preview: Kwame Alexander, Faith Erin Hicks, and Maia Kobabe headline a stacked season of graphic novels for tween readers buff.ly/OpVGbcJ
HarperCollins Children’s Books celebrates 100 years of publishing, with a roster of, beloved characters such as Curious George, the Little Prince, Amelia Bedelia, Lyle the crocodile and many more buff.ly/OfaMPcN
Naja Lund Aparico o breaks down the enduring myths and misconceptions surrounding Greenland—which has been much in the news—and discusses how she aims to offer more authentic representation through her new picture book ‘Seasons by the Lake’ buff.ly/MYKvjyy
PEN America, Publishers, Authors Join Together to Support Twin Cities Students buff.ly/TzxJ5bO
Announcing new deals for @caratanamachi.bsky.social @lauragleestudio.bsky.social @hannahmoushabeck.bsky.social + more
Stephen King Inspired 'Spiderwick Chronicles' Co-Creator Tony DiTerlizzi’s New Book 'The Wump' | People buff.ly/UKBWjbb
“Warriors fans and cat fanciers alike will find much to pounce on amid the suspenseful action and mysterious milieu” that permeate Erin Hunter’s “highly anticipated” middle grade fantasy, THE MAGIC AWAKENS
Why Tweens Stop Reading—And How to Get Them Back into Books | Brightly
6 Women’s History Month Picture Books That Spark Confidence and Courage | Oprah Daily
Rachel Denwood joins PRH to launch ‘major’ new children’s and YA imprint | The Bookseller
“Freewheeling” middle grade novel FOUND SOUND by mother-son collaborators Meg Wolitzer and Charlie Panek, making his debut, is “an affectionate ode to the textures of everyday sound and a sensorial adventure” featuring artwork by Ceej Rowland
Why We Must Fight to Stop HR 7661 Before It Destroys the Lives of American Children | Literary Hub buff.ly/Vq2IlJU
Film Adaptation in the Works for Lynn Painter’s Novel ‘Fake Skating’ | Deadline
Comedian Pete Holmes Announces Debut Kids Book, ‘Spells to Cast on Your Parents’ | People buff.ly/aMJ9fjU
R.J. Owens and illustrator Charnelle Pinkney Barlow conjure “a sincere homage to cultural legacy and community strength” in their “sensate” picture book, COWGIRL DREAMING
Utah adds four books to growing list of 27 titles now banned from all public schools | Salt Lake Tribune buff.ly/2f3qjOz
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“I really wanted to convey the idea that you’ve got to stand up when things are not going well, and protect people”: journalist and author Benjamin Hall on how his career as a war reporter influenced his debut picture book, ‘Read All About It!’ buff.ly/E8iFaFi
“I thought it would be interesting to build a world where power is made by literally drawing the life force out of other people”: Clíodhna O’Sullivan on worldbuilding themes she focused on for her YA debut ‘Her Hidden Fire’ buff.ly/Fw1xSVU
‘We Were Liars’ Author E. Lockhart Announces New Book ‘The Pools’ | People buff.ly/hhFuari
