We spoke with Jason Reynolds, the current National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, about what prompted him to write 'Stuntboy, In the Meantime,' a middle grade novel featuring illustrations by Raúl the Third. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2021-04-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
As more and more books for middle grade and YA readers showcase ensemble casts, why do they lack visible disability representation? Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2021-04-26 10:31:00 UTC ]
Lois Lowry sells a new middle grade novel to HMH, Heather Morris sells the third installment of her 'Tattooist of Auschwitz' trilogy to St. Martin’s, and more. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2021-02-19 05:00:00 UTC ]
In her new middle grade novel, 'Pax, Journey Home,' Sara Pennypacker resumes the story begun in her 2016 bestselling book about a boy and a fox during wartime. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2021-01-14 05:00:00 UTC ]
Children's author Stella Pevsner, widely known for her middle grade and YA novels that often addressed difficult subjects, died on June 11 at age 98. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2020-06-16 04:00:00 UTC ]
We asked editors about some of the latest developments in the category: the portrayal of mental health issues and #MeToo trauma, and graphic novel–style memoirs and nonfiction for young readers. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2020-04-10 04:00:00 UTC ]
Children's author Ross Welford answers our questions about his new middle grade novel, The Kid Who Came From Space. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-01-02 11:14:24 UTC ]
Middle grade authors and editors will have a chance to shine today at the Meet Middle Grade Buzz Authors and the Middle Grade Editors’ Buzz panels, both moderated by Emily Hall of Main Street Books in St. Charles, Mo. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-05-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
Three out of four of this year’s graphic novel buzz selections are aimed at middle grade and teen readers. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-05-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
We speak with author Meg Medina, whose middle grade novel about an irrepressible Cuban-American girl, 'Merci Suárez Changes Gears,' was awarded the 2019 Newbery Medal. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-01-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
One of the most popular Christian authors of today, Karen Kingsbury, is entering the children's market with a new series based on her bestselling Baxter Family books. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-12-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
The YA scene in Québec today, says literary translator Arielle Aaronson, is grounded in strong characters and good old-fashioned storytelling. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-09-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
Nosy Crow has bought a middle grade novel set in Sri Lanka by Nizrana Farook, who graduated from the Bath Spa MA Writing for Young People course last year. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2018-09-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
Egmont Publishing UK has teamed up with its Australian counterpart, Hardie Grant Egmont, to acquire a middle-grade novel by US authors Holly Goldberg Sloan and Meg Wolitzer in a three-way auction. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2018-08-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
Children’s independents say they are seeing growth in the market, particularly in non-fiction and middle grade. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2018-08-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
Oxford University Press Children’s has bought two middle-grade titles by author Cerrie Burnell. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2018-07-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
The former secondary school teacher and graduate of Bath Spa’s MA in Writing for Young People explores themes of prejudice, racism and identity. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2018-07-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
Penguin Random House Children’s has signed a "gripping, ambitious and extraordinarily atmospheric" middle grade novel by Scottish author Struan Murray for six figures. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2018-07-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
Wendy Lamb nabs a middle grade novel about a teen living in a camper, Thomas Dunne buys a new thriller series, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-04-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
A winner among 14 bidders, Hiaasen's new middle grade, a new epic fantasy series, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-30 00:00:00 UTC ]