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Naseem Hrab Named Publisher at Kids Can Press

By Emma Kantor | 05/24/2024 @ 10:00AM

Kids Can Press announced on Wednesday that Naseem Hrab has taken on the role of publisher; most recently, she served as associate publisher, creative.
Obituary: Florence Minor

By Shannon Maughan | 05/23/2024 @ 04:00PM

Florence Minor, best known for numerous picture book collaborations with her husband, illustrator Wendell Minor, died on May 21 after a battle with ovarian cancer; she was 74.
New York Yankees Partner with Hidden Pigeon Company

By Karen Raugust | 05/23/2024 @ 03:00PM

The New York Yankees and Mo Willems's Hidden Pigeon Company have partnered for two limited apparel collections and two special game events in August.
In Brief: May 23, 2024

| 05/23/2024 @ 02:00PM

Recently, an author celebrated the launch of a sequel, readers enjoyed a read-aloud, a new children's literature festival took place, and guests made crafts at a book event.
Delacorte Publisher Beverly Horowitz to Retire After Five-Decade Career

By Sally Lodge | 05/21/2024 @ 04:00PM

We spoke with Beverly Horowitz about insight and wisdom she's gained from her more than 50 years in children's publishing, most recently as SVP and publisher of Delacorte Press.
Lerner Hires Marketing Executive as Kar-Ben Publisher

By Claire Kirch | 05/21/2024 @ 10:00AM

Lerner Publishing Group has named Fran Greenman-Schmitz as the new publisher for its Kar-Ben imprint, which publishes books with Jewish themes.
Children's Institute 2024: Bookselling in the Big Easy

By Claire Kirch | 05/17/2024 @ 07:00PM

New Orleans indies are vibrant community hubs in one of the liveliest and most colorful cities in the country. They don't just sell books—many offer innovative programming for both adults and children.
Children's Institute 2024: It Takes a Village: PW Talks with Meg Medina

By Claire Kirch | 05/17/2024 @ 07:00PM

Medina, 2023-2024 national ambassador for young children’s literature, spoke with PW about how the village really does raise a child, and her memory of firing a beloved babysitter when she was young.
Children's Institute 2024: Growing New Roots: PW Talks with Ruth Chan

By Nathalie op de Beeck | 05/17/2024 @ 07:00PM

Chan, whose immigrant parents returned the family to Hong Kong after years in Toronto, spoke with PW about the memoir form, culture shock, and getting over teenage insecurities.
Children's Institute 2024: One Man's Treasure: PW Talks with Andrew Larsen

By Nathalie op de Beeck | 05/17/2024 @ 07:00PM

Larsen spoke with PW about upcycling, the anthropological significance of garbage, and his forthcoming picture book 'Gifts from the Garbage Truck: A True Story About the Things We (Don’t) Throw Away.'
Children's Institute 2024: Lift Every Voice and Sing: PW Talks with Cheryl Willis Hudson

By Claire Kirch | 05/17/2024 @ 07:00PM

Hudson, the co-founder of Just Us Books and a children’s book author, spoke with PW about the enduring impact both of African-American spirituals and of BIPOC indie presses.
CI2024: Authors and Illustrators to Meet

By Nathalie op de Beeck and Claire Kirch | 05/17/2024 @ 07:00PM

More than 60 authors and illustrators will interact with booksellers in New Orleans, during keynotes, panel sessions, dinners, a reception and publisher-sponsored after party, and, of course, the costume party.
Children's Institute 2024: A Bookseller’s Mardi Gras

By Claire Kirch and Nathalie op de Beeck | 05/17/2024 @ 07:00PM

Children’s Institute returns to New Orleans for networking, education, authors to meet, and literary lagniappe (books, ARCs, and swag). As of May 1, 377 booksellers had registered for the annual conference.
YALLWEST 2024 in Photos

Compiled by Iyana Jones | 05/16/2024 @ 03:00PM

On May 4, YALLWEST, the festival founded and run by authors Melissa de la Cruz and Margaret Stohl, celebrated a major milestone: the 10th-anniversary festival.
Reach Out and Read Commemorates Milestone with Inclusive Book Collection

By Pamela Brill | 05/16/2024 @ 03:00PM

Thanks to a joint effort between Reach Out and Read and Scholastic, 350,000 copies of a curated 35-book collection will be distributed to medical clinics nationwide, providing greater opportunities for parents to bond with their children through reading.
In Brief: May 16, 2024

| 05/16/2024 @ 02:00PM

Recently an author and actor met for a conversation; food took center stage at an author's event; writers of autobiographical works conversed; an author signed copies for readers; a reading festival took place abroad; and authors spoke to students at an event.
Licensing Hotline: May 2024

By Karen Raugust | 05/16/2024 @ 02:00PM

Read on for news about Scholastic's Pokémon publishing program for preschoolers, new licenses being added to the You're My Little series, Crown Books' StEvEn & Parker license, publishing timed to Barbie's 65th anniversary, new Rainbow Brite coloring and activity books, and more.
Highlights from the 2024 Kweli Color of Children's Literature Conference

Compiled by Pooja Makhijani | 05/14/2024 @ 03:00PM

The 10th annual Kweli Color of Children's Literature Conference featured a notable lineup of authors, illustrators, and publishers participating in the nation's largest children's book conference exclusively for Black, Indigenous, and other creators of color.
2024 North Texas Teen Book Festival in Photos

Compiled by Emma Kantor | 05/09/2024 @ 03:00PM

The 10th annual North Texas Teen Book Festival drew 15,500 middle grade and YA book lovers for a chance to connect with an all-star lineup of 76 authors.
In Brief: May 9, 2024

| 05/09/2024 @ 02:00PM

Recently, mystery writers went home with big wins; a singer-songwriter pair gave a reading; the outdoors offered a new literary experience; a debut author attended a launch event; and young readers enjoyed a storytime.

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PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Dan Gemeinhart
Dan Gemeinhart spoke with PW KidsCast about his new middle grade novel, ‘Coyote Lost and Found,’ the follow up to ‘The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise,’ and returning to his beloved characters.