The Children’s Middle-Grade Slump: How Bad Is It?
Sales data suggests a return to pre-pandemic normalcy, but backlist dominates and it’s tough for new books and authors to break out.
https://janefriedman.com/the-childrens-middle-grade-slump-how-bad-is-it/
Chronicle accepting unagented children’s work through May 10
In honor of Children’s Book Week, Chronicle is accepting unagented manuscripts through May 10.
https://janefriedman.com/chronicle-accepting-unagented-childrens-work-through-may-10/
New children’s imprint at TokyoPop
Starting this fall, TokyoPop Kids will publish manga, graphic novels, picture books, chapter books, and middle-grade novels.
https://janefriedman.com/new-childrens-imprint-at-tokyopop/
“The Luxury to Say ‘No’”: Talking with Children’s Author Maria Dadouch
Author of more than 80 books for children, Dadouch, who won the Sheikh Zayed Book Award for Children's Literature in 2022, seeks to publish books children actually want to read.
The post “The Luxury to Say ‘No’”: Talking with Children’s Author Maria Dadouch appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.
https://publishingperspectives.com/2026/04/the-luxury-to-say-no-talking-with-childrens-author-maria-dadouch/
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Author of more than 80 books for children, Maria Dadouch, who won the Sheikh Zayed Book Award for Children's Literature in 2022, seeks to publish books children actually want to read.
Preview of the 63rd edition of the Bologna Children’s Book Fair
Next week, Bologna will welcome attendees and exhibitors from around the world to share children's literature under the motto "Together We Are Better."
The post Preview of the 63rd edition of the Bologna Children’s Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.
https://publishingperspectives.com/2026/04/preview-of-the-63rd-edition-of-the-bologna-childrens-book-fair/
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New children’s imprint: Curiosity Unlocked Books
The new imprint from educational publisher Teacher Created Materials will publish fiction and nonfiction for young readers up to age 12.
https://janefriedman.com/new-childrens-imprint-curiosity-unlocked-books/
New children’s imprint at Sourcebooks
Author and educator Lavaille Lavette is partnering on Joyful Pen Books, focusing on inclusive stories that promote empowerment.
https://janefriedman.com/new-childrens-imprint-at-sourcebooks-2/
DK partners with Lego on children’s books
DK has launched a new line of children’s books, including fiction, chapter books, and middle-grade books packaged with exclusive Lego bricks.
https://janefriedman.com/dk-partners-with-lego-on-childrens-books/
From Screen to Shelf: What Kedoo’s Digital-First Model Means for Children’s Publishing
Kedoo Entertainment's Booba shows how YouTube-born IP rewrites content funding. Here's what children's publishers should take from the digital-first shift.
The post From Screen to Shelf: What Kedoo’s Digital-First Model Means for Children’s Publishing appeared first on The New Publishing Standard.
https://thenewpublishingstandard.com/2026/02/28/digital-first-kids-content-publishing-opportunities-kedoo-booba/
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Hachette Children’s Group in the UK launches three new imprints
As part of a restructure, Hachette Children’s Group (UK) has launched three new imprints: Starboard, Tempest, and Blyton Books.
https://janefriedman.com/hachette-childrens-group-in-the-uk-launches-three-new-imprints/
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