U.S. Book Show 2022: PW Editors’ Picks Panels

Our reviews editors put together eight virtual panels, each featuring the editors of several big fall titles in a given category or age range. Here, those editors tell us why their books stand out. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-05-13 04:00:00 UTC ]
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