Emma Kantor

The National Book Foundation has revealed the five finalists for the 2024 National Book Award for Young People's Literature.

On the evening of November 12, Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall joined Maria Popova, author and founder of the 'Marginalian', at the Morgan Library & Museum in Manhattan for a discussion about “Children’s Books as Philosophy for Living.”

On November 21, Women's Media Group hosted “Celebrating the Women and Art of Children's Books” at the Society of Illustrators in Manhattan. The society’s annual Original Art showcase provided the backdrop for a discussion with illustrators Selina Alko, Vashti Harrison, and Cecilia Ruiz.

The multitalented cartoonist and writer, known for a caustic wit that earned him an Academy Award, a Pulitzer Prize, and a place in the Comic Book Hall of Fame, died on January 17, just shy of his 96th birthday.

Having published nonfiction for younger readers for more than 50 years, DK is poised to launch its first children’s and young adult fiction imprint. DK flip will be based in the U.K., but will publish books globally, including in the U.S.

The winners of the BOP – Bologna Prize for the Best Children’s Publishers of the Year were announced on Monday at a ceremony at the historic Palazzo Re Enzo.

Porter Square Books in Cambridge, Mass., and advocacy groups EveryLibrary and the Rhode Island chapter of Authors Against Book Bans partnered to host a free virtual reading May 9, in honor of Children’s Book Week and Floyd Cooper Day.

Czech-based independent children’s publisher Albatros has announced plans to expand its operations in the United States; beginning in spring 2026, the publisher will increase the number of titles on its list to 50 books per season—ranging from children’s nonfiction to picture books, activity books, and chapter books.

In a set of strategic changes in Holiday House and Peachtree’s publishing programs, Mary Cash has been promoted to VP and associate publisher of Holiday House and Peachtree Publishing. Peachtree’s associate publisher, Kathy Landwehr, will begin her planned retirement on September 1 following 35 years with the company.

This year’s Frankfurt Kids Conference will address the importance of engaging young readers in times of global unrest.