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Rights Report: Week of June 9, 2025

| 06/10/2025 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Dora Wang, Paul Webb, Loretta Chefchaouni, and others.
New and Noteworthy Children’s and YA Books: June 2025

| 06/09/2025 @ 09:00AM

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.
Cover Reveal: ‘I’m So Happy You’re Here’ by Mychal Threets

By Shannon Maughan | 06/05/2025 @ 04:00PM

As a librarian, literacy ambassador, and social media sensation, Mychal Threets has built a very busy career out of spreading the word about the wonders that await visitors to the library; he’s now sharing his invitation to readers in his debut picture book.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of June 9, 2025

| 06/05/2025 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a rock’s origins, a graphic novel about a tween’s entrance into the fencing scene, a debut YA novel in verse grappling with oversexualization of a teen’s body, and more.
Rights Report: Week of June 2, 2025

| 06/03/2025 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Leslie Vedder, Rachel Elliott, Christine Cohen, and others.
Noteworthy Picture Book and Novel Sequels: May 2025

| 05/29/2025 @ 02:00PM

This month welcomes both May flowers and new series additions to add to shelves. Readers can catch up with their favorites in the story of a monster learning to control his anger, a loner wolf at the library, a dystopian reality show, and more.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of June 2, 2025

| 05/29/2025 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a pet-centric poetry collection, a middle grade novel about a family trapped on vacation, a YA nonfiction account about the AIDS epidemic, and more.
Rights Report: Week of May 26, 2025

| 05/29/2025 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Natalie Lloyd, Dina Havranek, Hanna R. Neier, and others.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of May 26, 2025

| 05/22/2025 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book biography about the creator of an iconic work of art, a middle grade novel about a boarding school for investigators-in-training, a YA debut about a suspicious clinical research study, and more.
Rights Report: Week of May 19, 2025

| 05/20/2025 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Talia Tucker, Josh Galarza, Megan Beam, and others.
Fantasy MG Series Dragonborn Set for October Launch from Dutton

By Joanne O’Sullivan | 05/15/2025 @ 04:00PM

Scottish author Struan Murray’s new fantasy series Dragonborn, originally scheduled to begin in spring 2026, is now slated for fall publication, due to strong in-house buzz.
2025 Children's and YA Graphic Novel Adaptations

Compiled by Iyana Jones | 05/15/2025 @ 03:00PM

Beloved tales are getting a new life with the surge of graphic novel adaptations for young readers. We spoke with the editors of notable graphic novels featuring familiar faces that are releasing this year.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of May 19, 2025

| 05/15/2025 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book avoiding bedtime, a middle grade novel about how a dog brings a family together, a YA romance about a cross-cultural relationship, and more.
Rights Report: Week of May 12, 2025

| 05/13/2025 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Kendare Blake, Sandra Proudman, Cheyenne Smith, and others.
New and Noteworthy Children's and YA Books: May 2025

| 05/12/2025 @ 09:00AM

Readers can welcome a new season and exciting new titles out this month, including a picture book about an anticipated arrival, a middle grade novel grappling with grief, a YA book tracing a bisexual teen’s road trip, and more.
Macmillan to Debut Calico Critters Books in North America

By Karen Raugust | 05/08/2025 @ 03:00PM

Calico Critters is entering the world of publishing in the U.S. and Canada for the first time this year, through Macmillan Children’s Books; the popular line of collectible animal figures is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2025.
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of May 12, 2025

| 05/08/2025 @ 02:00PM

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about Fourth of July weekend, a time loop graphic novel, a YA novel about a trans teen football player, and more.
Rights Report: Week of May 5, 2025

| 05/06/2025 @ 02:00PM

New deals for Isabel Strychacz, Kristen R. Lee, M.J. Beasi, and others.
Cover Reveal: 'MindWorks' Illuminates Neal Shusterman's Short Fiction

By Sally Lodge | 05/01/2025 @ 04:00PM

National Book Award winner Neal Shusterman's next work for young readers spotlights his prolific short-story writing; due on November 18 from Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 'MindWorks' contains 43 short stories, including four new tales.

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