Emma Kantor

International Literary Properties has acquired Raskin’s estate and, along with it, two previously unpublished manuscripts by the late author, including a sequel to her Newbery Award–winning mystery, The Westing Game.

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.

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.

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.”

Sullaluna NYC, an outpost of a Venetian bookstore and bistrot founded in 2017, distinguishes itself with a focus on illustrated titles for children and adults in English and Italian.

The children's book community gathered in New York City on September 26 for the 17th annual Carle Honors, celebrating individuals and organizations whose work has elevated the art of picture book-making.

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

We spoke with comedian and character actor Kate McKinnon about her middle grade debut, 'The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science,' and words of wisdom for young weirdos.

We spoke with a dozen literary translators about the joys and tribulations of working with U.S. publishers—including issues of visibility and recognition and the rise of AI—and their forecast for the future of their profession.

Twelve children's publishing professionals—many from small but mighty independent houses—discussed how they are pushing to introduce more voices from around the globe to the U.S. market.