June 22, 2026
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Next Generation of Readers
Earlier this month, members of the children’s book community gathered at PW’s U.S. Book Show for a panel on countering the decline in pleasure reading among young people, named after an initiative started by Hachette Book Group. more
Holds Annual Book Sale, Raising Readers Giveaway
On June 13, Hachette Book Group US hosted its 25th annual $1 book sale at its distribution facility in Lebanon, Ind., along with a children’s book giveaway—an extension of HBG’s global Raising Readers initiative. more
The impact of audiobooks for young listeners was the focus of a closing session at the sixth annual U.S. Book Show. Audiobooks are one of the fastest growing formats in the publishing industry, but the question is how to harness that trend in the children’s sector. more
For children with special educational needs and disabilities, there are some exciting accommodations being made within the children’s publishing industry. more
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Playing Field
In a brave new Baker & Taylor–less market, library vendors and platforms are testing creative solutions and scaling up their operations. more
Locke will begin a term as president of the advocacy organization on July 1, succeeding fellow children’s author Maggie Tokuda-Hall. more
In honor of the American Library Association’s 150th anniversary and upcoming conference in Chicago, the publisher has commissioned a custom Hidden Pictures puzzle that commemorates iconic local authors. more
First published in 1985, The Weighty Word Book has roared back to life—with reprints on the way—thanks to influencer Eli McCann’s viral post. We spoke with McCann and the three creators of the original A-to-Z book of wordplay about this unexpected boost. more
The new line offers emerging readers the chance to master early literacy skills while immersing themselves in world culture. On June 16, the publisher, in partnership with the Asia Foundation, released the first 10 paperbacks in the Let’s Read Decodable Books collection. more
‘I Survived’ Nonfiction Series
Next spring, author Lauren Tarshis expands her bestselling line of chapter books to include I Survived True Survivors: fast-paced, illustrated narrative nonfiction centering real kids who lived through perilous situations. more
Yolen, the distinguished author of more than 400 books for young people, spanning a range of genres from original folk and fairy tales to fantasy, historical fiction, and poetry, died June 11. She was 87. Author Bruce Coville, who collaborated with Yolen on a variety of projects, said, “Jane was a fountain of stories wrapped inside a human body, a wizard with words who had a ferocious drive." more
A New Category for a
New Generation of Readers
With more than 20 years of experience working in public libraries, Brenda Choy reflects on the importance of a clearer distinction between the YA and adult categories. more
Marley Dias
PW caught up with the activist and founder of #1000BlackGirlBooks about her debut picture book, I Am the Dream Come True, cowritten with her parents and illustrated by Islenia Mil. On the subject of inspiring young people to take action in their own communities, she said, "Ask kids what kind of world they want to grow up in, and encourage them to be specific about it." more
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Editor: Emma Kantor
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