Nancy Conescu to Helm FSG Books for Young Readers
Nancy Conescu, most recently publisher at Australia’s Berbay Books, will join FSG Books for Young Readers as editorial director. She’s expected to start her role at FSG in the coming months after relocating back to the U.S from Australia. more...
Macmillan Celebrates the Everlasting Appeal of 'Tuck Everlasting' on Its 50th Anniversary
To celebrate the golden anniversary of Natalie Babbitt's classic tale of immortality, FSG is releasing several special editions, including an audiobook and graphic novel adaptation. more...
'Tuck Everlasting': An Afterword
Natalie Babbitt’s daughter, Lucy, wrote this afterword for the 50th anniversary edition of 'Tuck Everlasting.' more...
In Conversation: Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser
Author Jane O’Connor and illustrator Robin Preiss Glasser, co-creators of the popular Fancy Nancy picture book series, chat about their friendship and collaboration on the forthcoming book 'Besties for Eternity'—their first Fancy Nancy picture book in seven years. more...
Of Debutantes and YA Debuts: Alexandra and Annabelle Chang Lead the Literary Lush Life
Sisters Alexandra and Annabelle Chang appear to lead storybook lives. Annabelle, now a sophomore at Stanford, opened her YA-centric bookstore Annabelle’s Book Club LA in 2023, when she was 16. more...
Q & A with Nicholas Day
In 'A World Without Summer,' Nicholas Day traces the devastating fallout from the eruption of Mount Tambora in 1815, which triggered a worldwide climate shock. more...
Debut Picture Book Creator Personifies Health Journey in 'Yumi and Monster'
Kam Redlawsk’s experience with a rare degenerative disease inspired the premise behind her picture book 'Yumi and Monster,' a tale of resilience and acceptance. more...
Children’s Books for Fall 2025: All Our Coverage
Our fall 2025 Children’s Preview issue includes a look at YA authors who are crossing over into adult fiction, a selection of some of the season's biggest children’s and YA titles, and more. more...
Spring 2026 Sneak Previews
See highlights of the children’s and YA titles due out next spring—including highly anticipated debuts, follow-ups to bestselling novels, and collaborations between favorite authors and illustrators—in our exclusive roundup. more...
Breaking Boundaries: YA Authors Crossing Over into Adult Fiction
As young adult authors are venturing into the adult market in higher numbers, we surveyed several of the biggest names to find out more about how they're navigating the transition. more...
Turning the Tide on Middle Grade Books
Movers and shakers behind five newish imprints are aiming to turn the tide on sales in the middle grade category. more...
Agents Help YA Authors Find Crossover Success
We spoke with literary agents who are supporting their clients as they pivot from YA to adult fiction, and back. more...
Spring 2025 Flying Starts
We spotlight the authors of five of the season’s most promising children’s and YA debuts. more...
2025 YA Trends: Bouncing Between the Dark and Light
A survey of upcoming titles shows a mix of genres and tones for our current moment—from vacation romances to dark academia and high-stakes heists. more...
Where Is the Kid Lit Community Online?
As social media communities splinter, authors and publishers wonder where their next digital water cooler will be. more...-
Industry NewsMiddle Grade Is Down but Never Out
We asked children’s book agents about trends they are seeing in the category, and how they persevere in a tough market.
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Book News
Macmillan Celebrates the Everlasting Appeal of 'Tuck Everlasting' on Its 50th Anniversary
To celebrate the golden anniversary of Natalie Babbitt's classic tale of immortality, FSG is releasing several special editions, including an audiobook and graphic novel adaptation.
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Industry News
Nancy Conescu to Helm FSG Books for Young Readers
Nancy Conescu, most recently publisher at Australia’s Berbay Books, will join FSG Books for Young Readers as editorial director. She’s expected to start her role at FSG in the coming months after relocating back to the U.S from Australia.
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Authors
Of Debutantes and YA Debuts: Alexandra and Annabelle Chang Lead the Literary Lush Life
Sisters Alexandra and Annabelle Chang appear to lead storybook lives. Annabelle, now a sophomore at Stanford, opened her YA-centric bookstore Annabelle’s Book Club LA in 2023, when she was 16.
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Book News
'Tuck Everlasting': An Afterword
Natalie Babbitt’s daughter, Lucy, wrote this afterword for the 50th anniversary edition of 'Tuck Everlasting.'
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Industry News
Debut Picture Book Creator Personifies Health Journey in 'Yumi and Monster'
Kam Redlawsk’s experience with a rare degenerative disease inspired the premise behind her picture book 'Yumi and Monster,' a tale of resilience and acceptance.
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Authors
Q & A with Nicholas Day
In 'A World Without Summer,' Nicholas Day traces the devastating fallout from the eruption of Mount Tambora in 1815, which triggered a worldwide climate shock.
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Industry News
Four Questions for Katie Kennedy
Katie Kennedy's newest work of middle grade nonfiction, 'Did You Hear What Happened in Salem? The Witch Trials of 1692,' illustrated by Nick Thornborrow, recounts the infamous 17th-century trials.
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Authors
In Conversation: Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser
Author Jane O’Connor and illustrator Robin Preiss Glasser, co-creators of the popular Fancy Nancy picture book series, chat about their friendship and collaboration on the forthcoming book 'Besties for Eternity'—their first Fancy Nancy picture book in seven years.
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Industry News
In Brief: September 4, 2025
Recently an author celebrated a momentous anniversary, a Chinese book fair welcomed an American author, the family of a congressman dropped by a children’s book event, tarot was the focus of an author’s launch, nature took center stage at a picture book launch, and friends of an author showed their support.
