Although AWP 2015 focused on literature written for and by adults, children's authors held their own at the conference and presented their ideas about how to best publish for Middle Grade and YA readers. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-04-13 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 at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-07-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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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 at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-07-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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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 at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-04-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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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 at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Alison Croggon, author of the Pellinor series of books, is to make her first foray into Middle Grade with a new fantasy adventure for Walker Books. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-03-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Andersen Press commissioning editor for fiction Chloe Sackur has secured world rights in a new Middle Grade novel by Rosanne Parry, billed as "the 21st-century White Fang”. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-03-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bloomsbury Children’s has sold rights to Catherine Doyle’s Middle Grade novel The Storm Keeper’s Island in seven territories Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-03-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers are in the market for "funny" Middle Grade fiction and books with "pitchable" hooks and diverse voices, according to agents ahead of this year's Bologna Children's Book Fair. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Penguin Young Readers buys a middle grade novel cowritten by Holly Goldberg Sloan and Meg Wolitzer, Hachette picks up a debut fantasy novel, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-02-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Faber Children's has acquired a middle grade novel about children living in a refugee camp by Steve Tasane. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-01-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Oneworld’s Rock the Boat imprint has acquired world language rights for Jaco Jacobs’ A Good Night for Shooting Zombies, a middle grade novel that "tackles important issues with a big heart." Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-11-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Comedian and writer David Walliams talks about writing children's books and why he has to pinch himself every day. Continue reading at BBC News
[ BBC News | 2017-08-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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McFly band member Tom Fletcher will publish his second middle grade novel for Penguin Random House in time for the Christmas market this October. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-04-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Novelist Natasha Farrant is to move into middle grade with a “warm hug of a book” set in the Scottish Highlands. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-04-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Bologna Children’s Book Fair got off to a quiet but steady start on Monday with agents and publishers noting the continuing popularity of middle grade. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-04-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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David Walliams says writing children's books is "definitely the thing that gives me most pleasure". Continue reading at BBC News
[ BBC News | 2016-11-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hitting shelves next week are a picture book tribute to the creator of Peter Rabbit, a middle grade novel featuring two pranksters, and a YA novel centering on the romance of two teens from different worlds. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-10-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Jennifer Weiner is widely known to adult readers for her bestselling women-centric novels (Good in Bed; Who Do You Love), her columns for the New York Times Op-Ed pages and Sunday Review, and her humorous Twitter feed. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-05-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hodder & Stoughton editor Anne Perry has snapped up two fantasy/crime novels, described as "a cross between Ben Aaronovitch and Lauren Beukes". Perry acquired UK and Commonwealth (excluding Canada) rights to Paul Crilley’s Poison City and its sequel, Neon City, from Sandra Sawicka at... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-10-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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