Sunday 22 April 2018

Publishers Weekly newsletters

With details of the New York Rights Fair, here are the latest Publishers Weekly newsletters for my followers to peruse:


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Alex Malarkey is alleging that his father acted alone in writing the false account of his near-death experience in 2010’s bestseller, 'The Boy Who Came Back From Heaven.’ He has filed a defamation lawsuit against Tyndale House Publishers. more
Norton's first children’s imprint, Norton Young Readers, will be helmed by publishing director Simon Boughton. The list will include a broad range of picture books through YA, both fiction and nonfiction. Boughton said the emphasis will be on "outstanding books. Fresh voices and fresh thinking." more
Random House has acquired '#NeverAgain: A New Generation Draws the Line' by teen siblings David and Lauren Hogg, who survived the school shooting in Parkland, Fla. The book is set for a June 5 release. more
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Subject of ‘Boy Who Came Back from Heaven’ is Suing Tyndale
Alex Malarkey is alleging that his father acted alone in writing the false account of his near-death experience in 2010’s bestseller, 'The Boy Who Came Back From Heaven.’ He has filed a defamation lawsuit against Tyndale House Publishers. more »
Obituary: Mimi Kayden
Children’s book marketing director Mimi Kayden, whose tenure at Dutton and Penguin Young Readers lasted 28 years, and who later held positions at HarperCollins and North-South, died on April 16 following a brief illness. She was 84. more »
La Librairie Parisienne: From Hollywood to Paris
Eight years ago, artist Jackie Clark Mancuso and Hollywood producer Stephen Ujlaki started La Librairie Parisienne to publish the picture book adventures of an expatriate terrier named Hudson. Now, with the recent launch of 'Hudson and the Puppy: Lost in Paris,' the founders have exceeded their early expectations. more »
Cooking Family Style with 'Family Table'!
With more than 70 recipes, 'Family Table' shares Shaye Elliott's bounty of dishes that nourish her hardworking farm family every day. Each recipe is about reviving easy, traditional food preparations for a more flavorful and healthful future.
Lyons Press • Pages: 248 • 978-1-4930-3152-8 • Paperback • April 2018 • $24.95 (Sponsored) Learn More »

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JOB MOVES
Jaclyn Sassa has been promoted to associate sales representative at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
James Phirman has been promoted to national accounts director for mass market at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
Colleen Murphy has been promoted to v-p of special markets, mass market sales, and product development at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
Ed Spade has been appointed director of digital sales, strategy, and business development at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. He was previously director of digital sales and strategy.
Danny Cooper is being promoted to editor at Workman.
Kylie McDonald is being promoted to senior editor and director of cookbooks at Workman.
Rachael Mt. Pleasant is being promoted to editor at Workman.
Megan Nicolay is being promoted to executive editor at Workman.
Maisie Tivnan is being promoted to executive editor at Workman.

Spotlight on Cookbooks

Diana Henry and the Art of Menu Planning
In her eleventh cookbook, 'How to Eat a Peach: Menus, Stories and Places,' British food writer Diana Henry explores how to craft a menu in every season. more » »
March Cookbook Bestsellers
'Instant Pot Miracle' nabbed the #1 spot last month. more » »
The Vintage Baker by Jessie Sheeha
Review: ' Make It Easy, Cupcake!': Food stylist Karen Tack and photographer Alan Richardson "deliver a delightful, creative addition to their cupcake cookbook repertoire...Complete with a list of cake-decorating suppliers and candy sources, this is an excellent guide for bakers of all levels who have a passion for creative baking."
Life Stories: A Celebration of the Picture Book Biography
Authors, illustrators, and industry professionals gathered on April 13 for a symposium at New York University, devoted to exploring a singular form of storytelling—the picture book biography. more » »
iBooks Bestsellers: Comey's Tell-All Takes the Top Spot
Former FBI director James Comey's tell-all book debut, 'A Higher Loyalty,' skyrocketed to the top of the Apple iBooks store even before its release date. more » »
Last Call: Romance Feature Call for Info
Deadline: April 24. This feature will look at the state of romance publishing for writers of color. We’d like to hear from authors, publishers, and cover designers about marketing and cover design for books by and about people of color, and how romance authors of color foster community within and outside of mainstream publishing. Pub. dates: June–November. Email pitches and comments on background to features@publishersweekly.com and put “Call for info: Romance” in the subject line. more » »


News Briefs



McGraw-Hill Education Names New CEO
Dr. Nana Banerjee will take the helm as president and chief executive officer of the educational publisher, effective April 23. more » »
Octopus and Tate Partner Up
Octopus Publishing Group and Tate Publishing have entered a licensing agreement in which Octopus will launch a Tate-branded list, publishing approximately eight art and photography books per year. more » »

BOOKSTORE NEWS

North Dakota Bookstore Helps Inmates: Main Street Books in Minot, N.D., is supplying a local jail with books to help inmates learn trades and job hunt.
New Michigan Bookstore to Open: The Mitten Word Bookshop, a new independent store in Marshall, Mich., will open for business this Saturday.
South Carolina Bookstore Relocates: The Friends on Main bookstore in Union, S.C., has reopened in a new location.
Flooding Closes Boston Bookstore: I AM Books in Boston's North End will close for several days as a result of flooding.
THE ROUNDUP

Supreme Court Split On Sales Tax: A divided court is struggling to decide whether e-tailers should collect sales taxes in states where they have no physical presence.
'Mockingbird' Producer Strikes Back: Scott Rudin, whose upcoming Broadway adaptation of 'To Kill a Mockingbird' is in jeopardy, has filed a countersuit against Harper Lee's estate.
Somalilander Poet Jailed: Naima Abwaan Qorane has been sentenced to three years in prison for "anti-national activity" as part of a crackdown against activists and writers.
Unbound Book Festival Comes Unbound: A controversy surrounding race and inclusion at the Missouri festival has begun to unfold as the festival's launch date nears.
The Media Came for Comey: Booksellers in Washington, D.C., expected 'Fire and Fury' crowds for Comey book. Instead, they got mostly journalists.

PW Bestsellers

Children's Fiction Bestseller List
'Dog Man and Cat Kid' by Dav Pilkey is the #1 title on PW's children's frontlist fiction bestseller list. See the full list » »
PW DAILY REVIEW OF THE DAY

'The Art of the Wasted Day' by Patricia Hampl
"Novelist Hampl offers a wonderfully lavish and leisurely exploration of the art of daydreaming." more » »

SHELFTALKER

Many Unhappy Returns
Cynthia Compton
One retailer’s stories of customer returns and exchanges.




PICTURE OF THE DAY

Junot Díaz Brings a Crowd
Junot Díaz (kneeling) read from his book 'Islandborn' (Dial Books) during Word Up Community Bookshop/Librería Comunitaria's event on Friday, April 13, at the historic United Palace in New York City's Washington Heights. The event was attended by over 2,600 people.

Courtesy Veronica Santiago Liu

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W.W. Norton Brings on Boughton to Launch Children’s Imprint
W.W. Norton & Company announced the launch of its first children’s book imprint, Norton Young Readers, helmed by publishing director Simon Boughton. more »
Independent Bookstore Day 2018: It's A Holiday
More than 500 Indie bookstores in 48 states are preparing to make this year's Independent Bookstore Day on April 28 the biggest and most exuberant celebration of indie bookselling yet. more »
Bookstore Sales Bounced Back in February
Bookstore sales ended a six-month losing streak in February, as sales rose 2.3% over February 2017. Sales for the first two months of 2018, though, were still down 8.6% from the comparable period in 2017. more »
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JOB MOVES
Rachel Hecht Children's Scouting has been appointed scout for Beijing Yutian Hanfeng in China.
Casey Moses has been promoted to junior designer at Random House Children's Books.

IN THIS WEEK'S MAGAZINE
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Spotlight on Helen Hardt
Hardt adds a paranormal element to her signature mix of erotica and romance with the first book in a new series featuring sexy vampires. (Sponsored)
Book Deals: Week of April 16, 2018
Berkley pays six figures for a debut, Aladdin nabs a middle grade debut, Delacorte acquires a YA adaptation of a nonfiction bestseller about the justice system, and more in this week's notable book deals. more » »
This Week's Bestsellers: April 16, 2018
‘Laguna Beach’ graduate Kristin Cavallari has the #1 book in the country with the cookbook ’True Roots.’ Plus 'The Female Persuasion,' Meg Wolitzer’s first novel for adults since 2013’s 'The Interestings,' lands at #10 in hardcover fiction, and new middle-grade and children’s titles hit our list. more » »
PW's Latest Starred Reviews
Check out the starred reviews of titles including 'The Human Instinct: How We Evolved to Have Reason,' 'Fox', 'The Art of the Wasted Day,' and more. more » »
FINAL Call for Information: PW Show Daily and PW Show Daily@BookCon
Pitch us author interviews, autographings, in-booth and other special events, contests, giveaways, and anniversaries you’re celebrating at BookExpo and/or BookCon 2018. We’d like to hear from you ASAP. PW Show Daily (May 31 & June 1) For adult books and authors at BookExpo, contact: showdaily@publishersweekly.com For children’s and YA books and authors, contact: childrensbooks@publishersweekly.com PW Show Daily@BookCon (June 2 & June 3) For all books (children’s, YA & adult), contact: bookcon@publishersweekly.com. more » »
Spotlight on Kathy Kacer
Kacer's new fiction series, the Heroes Quartet, continues her mission to tell stunning stories of struggle, courage, and risk-taking set in the time of the Holocaust. (Sponsored) more » »



THE ROUNDUP



Google Unveils Book-Talking AI: A new artificial intelligence experiment from Google, Talk to Books, can answer questions by pulling relevant sentences from books.
Supreme Court Hears Online Tax Case: On Tuesday, over 40 states will present a case urging the Supreme Court to reconsider charging taxes for online sales.
Reflections on Trying to Get Published: Writer Thomas Swick recalls his path to publication that included several rejection letters, and worse, silence.
A Guide to Lending Books to Friends: Librarians from around the U.S. offer tips on how to keep your friends, and your books, close.
Author of 'Secretariat' Fame Dies: William Nack, the horse-racing expert whose book about Secretariat led to the 2010 film, died at age 77 on Friday.

PW Bestsellers

Hardcover Fiction Bestseller List
'I've Got My Eyes on You' by Mary Higgins Clark is #1 bestseller on PW's adult hardcover fiction bestseller list. See the full list » »
REVIEW OF THE DAY

'A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership' by James Comey
"The ex-FBI director—whose firing by President Trump, over the FBI's investigation of Russian government interference in the 2016 election, sparked a furor—reopens that case and others in this piercing and candid memoir." more » »

SHELFTALKER

Bookmarks, Bookmarks Everywhere!
Meghan Dietsche Goel
An appreciation of the literary art submitted to BookPeople’s annual bookmark contest.




PICTURE OF THE DAY

HBG Honors Diverse Books
Nine Hachete Book Group editors and publicists recently gathered for HBG’s third annual Read Our World event, which spotlights outstanding diverse books. Pictured with their book selections (back row, l-r): Ben George (‘Delicious Foods’), Marisol Salaman (‘Dare to Be Kind’), Brian Distelberg (‘Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?’), Madeleine Colavita (‘How to Blow it with a Millionaire’), Amanda Harkness (‘Evening Primrose’), Adrienne Ingrum (‘Love is an Inside Job’). (Front row, l-r:) Sarah Guan (‘Jade City’), Nita Basu (‘Twelve Steps to Normal’), Kheryn Callender (‘Ivy Abderdeen’s Letter to the World’).


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In the News
Simon Boughton to Launch
Children’s Imprint at W.W. Norton

W.W. Norton & Company has founded its first children’s book imprint, Norton Young Readers, to be helmed by publishing director Simon Boughton. The list will include a broad range of picture books through YA, both fiction and nonfiction. Boughton said the emphasis will be on "outstanding books. Fresh voices and fresh thinking." more

Chronicle Partners with
Wildlife Conservation Society

In celebration of Caldecott Honor recipient Brendan Wenzel’s new picture book, Hello Hello, Chronicle Books is teaming up with the Wildlife Conversation Society to increase awareness of endangered animals. The publisher will donate $25,000 to the WCS, which will distribute copies of the book to kids at its parks in New York. more


SPONSORED
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To help start discussions about recent events, Magination Press has moved up the publication of the picture book Something Happened in Our Town, which follows two families—one white, one black—as they address a police shooting in their community, and offers a guide to discussing racism and racial injustice with kids. Releases May 1. (Sponsored) LEARN MORE ►

Obituary
Mimi Kayden
Legendary children’s book marketing director Mimi Kayden, whose tenure at Dutton and Penguin Young Readers lasted 28 years, and who later held positions at HarperCollins and North-South, died on April 16 following a brief illness. She was 84. more

On the Scene
Life Stories: A Celebration of the Picture Book Biography
Authors, illustrators, and industry professionals gathered on April 13 for a symposium at New York University, devoted to exploring a singular form of storytelling—the picture book biography. more

Fox & Chick: The Party and Other Stories by Sergio Ruzzier
Book News
La Librairie Parisienne:
From Hollywood to Paris

Eight years ago, artist Jackie Clark Mancuso and Hollywood producer Stephen Ujlaki started La Librairie Parisienne to publish the picture book adventures of an expatriate terrier named Hudson. Now, with the recent launch of Hudson and the Puppy: Lost in Paris, the founders have exceeded their early expectations. more

On the Road
On Tour with Liz Kessler
Last month, British author Liz Kessler embarked on a West Coast tour in celebration of the release of Emily Windsnap and the Falls of Forgotten Island, book seven in her bestselling middle grade series. Click through for a selection of highlights from the events, which featured readings, signings, Q&As, and more. more
Four Questions
Bruce Eric Kaplan
A family’s routine shopping trip is shattered by flatulence in Bruce Eric Kaplan’s picture book, Someone Farted. A frequent contributor to the New Yorker, Kaplan elevates the premise of what is dealt and smelt into a new realm. During a recent conversation with PW, Kaplan revealed the book’s origin but was coyer about the secret embedded in the title.

Q: What attracted you to the book's subject matter—and was it hard to sell?

A: Writing a fart book is probably the last thing I would choose to do. But one Saturday morning I was driving to the market with my wife and kids, when my daughter looked up from her book and said quietly, “Someone farted.” We proceeded to all blame the others. I said, this should be a picture book. An hour later, I emailed Justin—my children’s book editor—and asked if he would buy a book from me called Someone Farted, and he emailed back that he would. more

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Rights Report
Kenneth Wright and Sheila Keenan at Viking have acquired Steal This Country: A Handbook for Resistance, Persistence, and Fixing Almost Everything, a book on activism for teens by Alexandra Styron, author of All the Finest Girls and Reading My Father, a memoir about her father, William Styron. Steal This Country offers essays, comics, interviews, and how-to tips in areas of climate change, immigration, LGBTQUIA rights, racial justice, religious understanding, and women's rights. Publication is planned for fall 2018; Esther Newberg at ICM brokered the deal for world rights.
Beverly Horowitz at Delacorte has bought world rights to Just Mercy (Adapted for Young People): A True Story of the Fight for Justice by Bryan Stevenson. Based on the author's adult bestseller, the book delves into the U.S. justice system, detailing Stevenson's many challenges and efforts as a lawyer and social advocate, especially on behalf of America's most marginalized people. The book is scheduled for fall 2018; Doug Abrams at Idea Architects represented Stevenson.
Eileen Rothschild at Wednesday Books has acquired the final trilogy in the million-plus copy bestselling Trylle series by Amanda Hocking. The new arc focuses on a girl as she journeys back to Scandinavia to discover the true origins of the Trylle; it takes place five years after the Kanin Chronicles (the second trilogy in the series) and nine years after the first Trylle trilogy. The as yet untitled first book will be published in winter 2020; Steven Axelrod at the Axelrod Agency sold world English rights.
Vicki Lame at Wednesday Books has bought debut author Casey McQuiston's Red, White, and Royal Blue, a romantic comedy in which the First Son falls in love with the Prince of England, going from enemies to something more when an incident of international proportions forces them to pretend to be best friends. Publication is slated for summer 2019; Sara Megibow at KT Literary negotiated the deal for world English rights.
Margaret Raymo at HMH has acquired Young Adult Review Network poetry editor Kip Wilson's debut YA novel-in-verse, White Rose, about anti-Nazi political activist Sophie Scholl, who was one of the founders of the White Rose nonviolent resistance group in Nazi Germany. Publication is set for spring 2019, under the Versify imprint; Roseanne Wells at the Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency did the deal for world English rights.
Kate Egan at KCP Loft has bought Michigan vs. the Boys by debut author Carrie Allen. After her girls' ice hockey team is cut for budget reasons, Michigan tries out for the boys' team, and earns a place on the starting lineup. But when she shows up her teammates with her skills and her refusal to back down, hazing crosses the line into assault. Publication is planned for fall 2019; Kate Testerman at KT Literary brokered the deal for world rights.
Stephanie Owens Lurie at Disney-Hyperion/Rick Riordan Presents has acquired, in an exclusive submission, world English rights to Kwame Mbalia's Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky and an untitled sequel. Pitched as a middle grade American Gods, the book stars a seventh-grade boy who accidentally creates a hole into the Midpass, a world where ancient African gods clash with gods of African-American legend. He must race to find Anansi, the Weaver, and repair the rip before the iron monsters wreaking havoc in the Midpass consume their world and ours. Publication is scheduled for winter 2020; Victoria Marini negotiated the six-figure, two-book deal on behalf of CAKE Literary, in association with Rena Rosser.
Krista Vitola has bought two middle grade novels by Lily & Dunkin author Donna Gephart. The Paris Project is about a girl who creates a six-step plan to get herself out of Florida and away from the shame of her father's recent incarceration. The book will publish in fall 2019; Tina Dubois at ICM Partners sold North American rights.
Emily Seife at Scholastic Press has acquired My Fate According to the Butterfly, a middle grade novel by Philippine-based, Filipina debut author Gail D. Villanueva. Superstitious soon-to-be 11-year-old Sab believes her fate is sealed when she spots an ominous black butterfly. Determined to reconcile her journalist older sister and their father before her time is up, Sab embarks on a quest that sends her on a collision course with the realities of Manila and the war on drugs. Publication is slated for 2019; Alyssa Eisner Henkin at Trident Media Group brokered the deal for world rights.
Amy Cloud at Aladdin has bought North American rights to Jennifer Camiccia's middle grade debut, The Memory Keeper. When 12-year-old Lulu Carter develops a photographic memory at the same time her beloved Gram begins to lose hers, she blames herself. Lulu becomes obsessed with a finding that posits that memory loss can be attributed to an unaddressed trauma, and goes about excavating her grandmother's personal history in order to try to save her. Publication is set for fall 2019; Stacey Glick at Dystel, Goderich & Bourret negotiated the deal.
Cheryl Klein at Lee & Low has acquired Speculation, the debut middle grade novel by Nebula Award finalist Nisi Shawl. In the historical fantasy inspired by the work of Edward Eager, Winna Cole discovers a pair of magical spectacles that reveal both the friendly ghosts of her African-American ancestors and a dangerous family curse. Publication is scheduled for fall 2019; Barry Goldblatt at Barry Goldblatt Literary did the deal for world rights.
Alyson Heller at Aladdin has bought, at auction, Lyla Lee's debut chapter book series, pitched as Fresh off the Boat meets Junie B. Jones. The first book, Mindy Kim and the Yummy Seaweed Business, follows a Korean-American third grader who moves to a mostly Caucasian community in Florida, and adjusts to her new school by starting a snack trading ring with the Korean food from her lunch to make new friends. Publication is planned for spring 2020, summer 2020, and fall 2020; Penny Moore at Empire Literary brokered the deal for world rights.
Karen Nagel at Simon & Schuster has acquired two picture books by author-illustrator Serena Geddes. In the first book, Rosie & Rasmus, a lonely girl and a wingless young dragon help each other gain the confidence they need to make their wishes come true. The first book is slated for spring 2019; a second, untitled book is set for spring 2020. Jill Corcoran at Jill Corcoran Literary Agency negotiated the deal for world rights.
Julia Sooy at Holt/Godwin Books has bought world rights to the picture book Green Machine: The Food Energy Cycle by Rebecca Donnelly, illustrated by Christophe Jacques. The book gives a humorous yet factual look at the process of anaerobic digestion, also known as the organic waste process. Publication is slated for winter 2020; Molly Ker Hawn at the Bent Agency represented the author, and Christy Tugeau Ewers at the CAT Agency represented the illustrator.
Sarah Rockett at Sleeping Bear Press has acquired world rights to Cathy Breisacher's picture book, tentatively titled The Race for the Hot Potato, illustrated by Joshua Heinsz. Chip the potato chip is certain he's going to win the sack race at this year's Spud City Festival, until Curly (a curly fry with a spring in his step) comes to town. Publication is planned for spring 2019; Jenna Pocius at Red Fox Literary represented the author, and Alex Gehringer at Bright Agency represented the illustrator.
Tevin Hansen and Nichole Hansen at Handersen Publishing have bought world English rights to So You Want a Puppy? by Raven Howell (l.), illustrated by Ann Pilicer. The picture book celebrates a child's love of pets as he discovers, through his daily adventures, what it means to have a new puppy in the house. Publication is scheduled for spring 2019; Essie White at Storm Literary Agency represented the author, and the illustrator is unagented.
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IN THE MEDIA
From HuffPost:
Story Time from Space: Watch Astronauts Read Popular Kids' Books from Space. Click here
From Entertainment Weekly:
Children of Blood and Bone Author Tomi Adeyemi's Path to Success. Click here
From Deadline:
Paramount buys film rights to Aru Shah and the End of Time by Roshani Chokshi. Click here
From School Library Journal:
Erin Entrada Kelly Talks Newbery Award and Filipino Storytelling Tradition. Click here
From the New York Times:
Another Harry Potter Landmark: The Most Expensive Broadway Nonmusical Play Ever. Click here
From the New York Times:
Courtroom Drama: Producer Offers to Stage Disputed Mockingbird for Judge. Click here
From Brightly:
Jeanne Birdsall on Writing The Penderwicks Through the Years. Click here
From the New York Times:
Be More Chill: How a musical based on Ned Vizzini's 2004 YA novel found its fans. Click here
From Entertainment Weekly:
Ally Condie and Brendan Reichs team up for a dark new series: see the cover. Click here
From BuzzFeed:
17 Books That Legitimately Scared the Hell Out of You When You Were a Kid. Click here
SHELFTALKER
The nation’s eyes may be on James Comey’s book, but there are many April 17 releases worthy of note.
An appreciation of the literary art submitted to BookPeople’s annual bookmark contest.
Can we save a great book from unwarranted oblivion?
Some of this bookseller’s favorite gifted girls in middle grade fiction.
FEATURED REVIEWS
Fruit Bowl
Mark Hoffman. Knopf, $17.99 (40p) ISBN 978-1-5247-1991-3

In his first foray as writer and illustrator, Hoffmann offers a fun, brain-teasing food literacy lesson that’s a cornucopia of produce and wordplay. After a mother enlists her child’s help in putting newly purchased vegetables and fruits away, the kid makes sure each fruit gets safely into the bowl. But why is Tomato trying to crash the party? more
Geraldine
Elizabeth Lilly. Roaring Brook/Porter, $17.99 (40p) ISBN 978-1-62672-359-7

In this funny, thoroughly accomplished debut, Geraldine is anxious to move from Giraffe City, where everyone is like her, to a new school, where everyone else is human. Suddenly, the former extrovert becomes “That Giraffe Girl,” and all she wants to do is hide, which is pretty much impossible. more
We Don't Eat Our Classmates
Ryan T. Higgins. Disney-Hyperion, $17.99 (48p) ISBN 978-1-368-00355-1

Children do get eaten in this new story by Higgins, but only temporarily. Consumed by a young, extremely cute T. rex named Penelope, they emerge unharmed (although goopy and justifiably annoyed) after Penelope’s teacher tells her to spit them out. Penelope has just started school, and eating is a preoccupation. more
Breakout
Kate Messner. Bloomsbury, $16.99 (420p) ISBN 978-1-68119-536-0

In her new novel, Messner shines a light on the ways that people are blind to their own privilege. After two inmates escape from the local maximum-security prison, where Elidee’s brother is an inmate, a new side of the friendly community is slowly revealed. Elidee’s experience of racism as one of the only black people in town makes friends Nora and Lizzie rethink just how welcoming Wolf Creek is. more
Wild Blues
Beth Kephart. Atheneum/Dlouhy, $17.99 (336p) ISBN 978-1-4814-9153-2

Readers will be entranced by this exceptional offering from National Book Award–finalist Kephart. Lizzie’s mom has been diagnosed with cancer and needs treatment, and she asks her 13-year-old daughter where she wants to spend the summer. Lizzie chooses to be with her uncle Davy at his renovated schoolhouse cabin in the Adirondacks. Despite her worry over her mother, she is excited to spend time with Uncle Davy, a television star who specializes in antiques, and her friend Matias. more
The Ruinous Sweep
Tim Wynne-Jones. Candlewick Press, $18.99 (400p) ISBN 978-0-7636-9745-7

In Wynne-Jones’s tense, eerie thriller that lightly draws from Dante’s Inferno, 17-year-old Donovan lies unconscious in a hospital after a hit-and-run left him gravely injured. His girlfriend, Beatrice, is at his side. While Donovan relives the events leading up to the accident in his mind (or, possibly, an otherworldly in-between place), Bee makes careful notes describing each sound that he utters, hoping to piece together what may have happened. more
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BookExpo to Host Editors’ Hours for Booksellers
BookExpo 2018 will feature a new in-booth program offering booksellers a chance to speak directly to editors about new releases. more »
Publishing for All Readers: The Kweli Conference
The Kweli Color of Literature Conference offered a day of discussion and community building, on April 4 in Manhattan, with panel covering issues relating to writing, publishing, and promoting stories with appeal for readers of all backgrounds. more »
His Latest Thriller Is so Good, It Could Kill
For thriller writer Ian Ludlow, his imaginary plot just became his living nightmare. 'True Fiction' launches 'New York Times' bestselling author Lee Goldberg’s new action-packed series that strikes the perfect balance between action and humor. Ian certainly doesn’t look like the most dangerous man in the world, but his imagination makes up for it. (Sponsored) Learn More »
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JOB MOVES
Jessica Tribble has been promoted to senior editor at Thomas & Mercer.
Emma Dubin has left Sky Pony Press and can be contacted at emmadubin@gmail.com.
Kat Enright has left Sky Pony Press and can be contacted at katenrightedits@gmail.com.
Rachel Stark has left Sky Pony Press and can be contacted at rachel.lynn.stark@gmail.com.
Steven Tran has been promoted to sales associate, from sales assistant, at Soho Press.

Obituary: Jean Marzollo
Prolific author, illustrator, and educator Jean Marzollo, widely known for the bestselling I Spy series, died on April 10 at the age of 75. more » »
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Author Erin Wathen discusses her new book, 'Resist and Persist: Faith and the Fight for Equality.' PW editorial director Jim Milliot introduces some fast-growing independent publishers. more » »


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Man Booker International 2018 Shortlist Announced
The Man Booker International Prize revealed the shortlist of six books up for the 2018 award, valued at £50,000. more » »
Colby Award Goes to Norwich Professor
The 2018 William E. Colby Award goes to Steven E. Sodergren for 'The Army of the Potomac in the Overland & Petersburg Campaigns.' more » »

THE ROUNDUP

Amazon Plans New Berkeley Bookstore: The retail giant is ramping up its Bay Area presence with a third brick-and-mortar bookstore, according to a new report.
British Publishers Fear U.S. Amid Brexit: Britain's imminent departure from the E.U. has U.K. publishers concerned about U.S. publishers moving into the European market.
Springer Nature Announces IPO: The academic book publisher plans to raise $1.5 billion through new shares in an initial public offering.
Go Behind the Big Business of Comics: Ahead of the New York Comic Con, the show’s founder explains how the comic books industry "outperforms the stock market."
Books to Read For Inspiration at Work: Check out eight books including Amy Poehler’s ‘Yes Please’ that can help generate ideas, improve brain function, and more.

PW Bestsellers

Top 10 Overall Bestseller List
'True Roots' by Kristin Cavallari is #1 on our overall list this week. See the full list » »
PW Daily Review of the Day

'Dictionary Stories' by Jez Burrows
"Uproarious and ingenious, Burrows’s debut is more than 150 shorts composed entirely from example sentences taken from 12 different dictionaries." more » »

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Bookmarks, Bookmarks Everywhere!
Meghan Dietsche Goel
An appreciation of the literary art submitted to BookPeople’s annual bookmark contest.




PICTURE OF THE DAY

One Book, One Denver Picks Its Book
Denver Arts and Venues chose Dusti Bowling's 'Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus' (Sterling Children's) as the 2018 Youth One Book, One Denver selection last week. Pictured here is Bowling (l.) with Denver Mayor Michael Hancock as they reveal the pick to a Denver school classroom filled with young readers.

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Libby McGuire Named Head of Atria
McGuire has been named senior v-p and publisher of the Simon & Schuster division, filling a void that has been open since Judith Curr left in late January. more »
Andrew Sean Greer, Jack Davis, Frank Bidart Win Pulitzers in Fiction, History, Poetry
The 2018 Pulitzer Prizes for Letters were awarded in the categories of fiction, history, biography poetry, and general nonfiction. more »
KiCam Projects Opens Bookstore
KiCam Projects, an independent publisher based in Georgetown, Ohio, has opened a bookstore in nearby Mount Orab to serve suburban and rural readers on the outskirts of the Cincinnati area. more »
New from the Bestselling Author of 'Uprooted!'
Naomi Novik’s 'Spinning Silver' is a fresh and imaginative fairytale retelling that deftly interweaves six distinct narrative voices into a rich, multilayered fantasy. For your consideration as an IndieNext pick. Request a galley today! (Sponsored) Learn More »
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JOB MOVES
Megan Fishmann has been promoted to associate publisher and senior director of publicity for Catapult, Counterpoint, and Soft Skull Press.
Kavita Jaswal has joined Sourcebooks as digital marketing manager.
Stephanie Graham has been promoted to marketing specialist at Sourcebooks.
Alison Dasho has been promoted to senior editor at Montlake Romance.
Candace Finn has been promoted to associate director for subsidiary rights at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.

Chronicle Partners with Wildlife Conservation Society for Wenzel’s Latest Book
In celebration of Caldecott Honor–recipient Brendan Wenzel’s new picture book, 'Hello Hello,' Chronicle Books is teaming up with the WCS to increase awareness of endangered animals in young readers. more » »
Obituary: Sam Hamill, Co-Founder of Copper Canyon Press
Poet Sam Hamill, the founding editor of poetry publisher Copper Canyon Press, died on April 14 at his home in Anacortes, Wash., after a series of health complications. He was 74. more » »


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Jay Amond Named President and CEO of Nebraska Book Company
The CFO at NBC and member of the Nebraska Book Company's board of directors has been appointed to succeed Rick Bunka at the distributor. more » »

BOOKSTORE NEWS

Michigan Store's Typewriter Inspires: Customers have embraced the invitation to type their thoughts on a public typewriter in Ann Arbor's Literati Bookstore.
Amazon's Berkeley Opening Causes Concern: Booksellers surrounding the University of California in Berkeley are worried about losing business to Amazon.
Beloved Michigan Bookseller Dies: The Chicago Tribune eulogizes the passing of Rick Tuttle, who ran the Acorn Theater, a bookstore in Three Oaks, Mich.
D.C. Bookstore to Open Outpost in Denver: A new branch of Washington D.C. bookstore and restaurant chain Busboys and Poets will open in Denver.
THE ROUNDUP

Bestselling Books? It's All About Trump: Since January, each book at the top of 'The New York Times' best-seller list has had one thing in common: President Trump.
Kanye West's Philosophic Tome: The rapper says he's writing a philosophy book called 'Break the Simulation.'
Courtroom Drama Over 'Mockingbird': The producer of the disputed stage adaptation of 'To Kill a Mockinbird' has offered to stage a performance inside a federal courthouse.
L.A. Is a Publishing Town Now: How small, scrappy local book presses have turned the City of Angels into a bastion of publishing.
On East Asian Narratives: How storytelling from East Asia often involves plots without using conflict, and how that differs from storytelling in the West.

PW Bestsellers

Hardcover Nonfiction Bestseller List
'12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos' by Jordan Peterson is the #1 title on PW's adult hardcover nonfiction bestseller list. See the full list » »
PW Daily Review of the Day

'How to Write an Autobiographical Novel: Essays' by Alexander Chee
"In the 16 essays assembled, short story writer and novelist Chee reflects on a breadth of experiences that, collectively viewed, offer a portrait of the developing writer." more » »

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The nation’s eyes may be on James Comey’s book, but there are many April 17 releases worthy of note.




PICTURE OF THE DAY

Comey Hits the Shelves
Kramerbooks general manager Lynn Schwartz (l.) and booksellers (from l. to r.) M.J. Levy, Christina Richardson, Colby Wagenbach, Caryn Mayo, and Eliza Oldach form a lineup for the Washington D.C. bookstore's midnight release of James Comey's new memoir 'A Higher Loyalty' (Flatiron).

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Filling underserved niches and meeting the needs of consumers looking to understand changes in the country’s political and cultural environments helped several independent publishers make this year’s fast-growing indie publishers list. more
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The ALA's annual State of America's Libraries report, released on Monday, saw books by Jay Asher and Sherman Alexie land at the top of the Most Challenged Books of 2017 list. Both men have been charged with sexual harassment, which they have denied to various degrees. more
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PEN Festival Guest Turned Away by U.S. Immigration
Yassmin Abdel-Magied, an Australian author and Muslim activist who was slated to speak at the PEN World Voices festival in New York this month, has been deported from the U.S. after Customs and Border Patrol officials claimed that she did not have the correct visa. more »
Disney to Publish 'Artemis Fowl' Spin-Off Series
Disney-Hyperion has acquired two new books by Irish children’s author Eoin Colfer, both taking place in the world of his bestselling Artemis Fowl series. more »
Publishers Win $34 Million in Counterfeit Textbook Suit
A jury found a number of companies owned by Philip Smyres guilty of copyright and trademark infringement for selling counterfeit textbooks. The textbook publishers that filed the suit were awarded $34 million in damages. more »
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JOB MOVES
Liz Anderson has been promoted to senior marketing manager at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
Alia Almeida has been promoted to marketing manager at HMH Books for Young Readers.
Lisa McAuliffe has been promoted to marketing associate at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
M.J. Johnston has been promoted to assistant editor at Sourcebooks.
Lori Burke, formerly executive director for license acquisitions and media at Penguin Young Readers, is joining Clarkson Potter as executive director of licensing and strategic publishing partnerships.
Michelle Howry, formerly executive editor at Hachette Books, has joined Putnam as executive editor.
Doug Wallace has been promoted to head of operations for Russia and Central and Eastern Europe at Andrew Nurnberg Associates International, and can be contacted at dwallace@nurnberg.co.uk.

Comics Retailers Optimistic Despite Market Challenges
Despite a disappointing 2017, comics retailers attending the annual Diamond Retailers Summit in Chicago were optimistic about 2018, and expect new retail services and forthcoming titles to drive sales in the second half of the year. more » »
London Book Fair 2018: Four Questions for...the Executive Director of the Authors Alliance
PW caught up with the Authors Alliance’s Brianna Schofield ahead of the organization’s fourth anniversary. more » »
iBooks Bestsellers: 'Disappeared' Remains at #1
C.J. Box kept the top slot on Apple's iBooks list last week with 'The Disappeared,' while Ernest Cline got a Spielberg bump courtesy of the 'Ready Player One' adaptation hitting screens. more » »
London Book Fair Show Daily: April 12, 2018
U.K. publishers are pleased with this year's submissions, the New York Rights Fair has been tapped as BookExpo's official rights fair, and more in today's London Show Daily. more » »
Call for Information: Romance Novels
This feature will look at the state of romance publishing for writers of color. We’d like to hear from authors, publishers, and cover designers about marketing and cover design for books by and about people of color, and how romance authors of color foster community within and outside of mainstream publishing. Pub. dates: June–November. Email pitches and comments on background to features@publishersweeklky.com and put “Call for info: Romance” in the subject line. more » »


News Briefs



Wanda Brown Elected Next President of ALA
The director of library services at the C.G. O’Kelly Library at North Carolina's Winston-Salem State University will serve as president-elect for one year before taking the presidency at the 2019 ALA Annual Conference in Washington. more » »
Wyndham Robertson Endowment Established at UNC Press
The $3 million fund is dedicated to directly supporting the editorial program of the university press. more » »

THE ROUNDUP

B&N Goes Back to Court: A federal appeals court revived a lawsuit seeking to hold Barnes & Noble responsible for customer losses from a 2012 data breach.
Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Exhumed: The poet's remains were rediscovered in a wine cellar recently, long after the exact location of his coffin had been forgotten.
Kansas Bookstore Gets a Book Machine: Ellen Plumb's City Bookstore in Emporia will soon be the home to one of less than 100 Espresso Book Machines in the world.
A Round Table On Identity in Publishing: Five women in publishing talk about why books about race and gender are so popular now.
How to Get Your Books Back: What are the rules for lending your books to friends? Librarians weigh in, since they're the experts.

PW Bestsellers

Trade Paperback Bestseller List
'The Lying Game' by Ruth Ware is the #1 title on PW's trade paperback bestseller list. See the full list » »
PW DAILY REVIEW OF THE DAY

'Wallpaper' by Thao Lam
"Lam’s rich visual storytelling illuminates the way that children’s internal lives help them move through loss and anxiety." Read more » »

SHELFTALKER

The Murdstone Challenge
Kenny Brechner
Can we save a great book from unwarranted oblivion?




PICTURE OF THE DAY

Best British Book Buds Fight Hate
On Sunday, Sir Patrick Stewart tweeted this photo of himself, alongside Sir Ian McKellen, reading 'The Opposite of Hate: A Field Guide to Repairing Our Humanity' by Sally Kohn (Algonquin Books). The tweet read: “An important book for the times, from dear friend @sallykohn #TheOppositeofHate.”

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New York Rights Fair Teams with BookExpo
At a press conference at the London Book Fair today it was announced that the New York Rights Fair (NYRF) will become the official rights fair of BookExpo, starting this year. BookExpo’s rights center will move to NYRF and BookExpo's rights oriented exhibitors will have the option to move to premium space at the NYRF. Both events are set for New York, May 30-June 1. more »
London Book Fair 2018: Meet the World’s First #1 Bestselling ‘Blockchain’ Author
Does the burgeoning technology—best known in the finance industry for powering cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin—hold promise for publishing? more »
HMH To Release New Tolkien
In August, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt will publish 'The Fall of Gondolin' by J.R.R. Tolkien, the latest eponymous work by the legendary fantasy author. more »
'Picture Us In The Light' Receives 5 Starred Reviews!
From Kelly Loy Gilbert, author of the 2015 Indies Introduce and Indie Next Pick 'Conviction,' comes a profound love story with epic scope that Becky Albertalli calls, “moving, tender, unapologetically honest.” (Sponsored) Learn More »
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JOB MOVES
Lori Glazer has been promoted to senior v-p and executive director of publicity at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
Nicole Angeloro, editor at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, will take on the additional role of editorial manager of Mariner Books. She will continue to oversee the Best American publishing program.
Juliana Horbachevsky, formerly at Crown Publishing Group, has joined Little, Brown as publicity manager.
Allison Sundstrom has been promoted to senior designer at Sourcebooks.
Carol Chu is joining Beacon Press as creative director.
Steven Chase has been named sales manager for Midwest Library Service.

Spotlight on Comics and Graphic Novels

Exhibitors, Fans Keep Growing at MoCCA Arts Fest 2018
This year’s MoCCA Arts Festival, an annual gathering focused on graphic novel publishing held April 7-8 in New York City, registered a sharp increase in attendance and continues to push the limits of space at its venue. more » »
A Publisher of the Fans, By the Fans, for the Fans
L.A.-based Fanbase Press is focusing on building a pop culture business steeped in the fan community. 'Quince,' a graphic novel about a Latina teen who gets superpowers on her 15th birthday, was a finalist for the McDuffie Comics Diversity Award more » »
More To Come Podcast 309: DC, Frank Miller and the Book Trade
This week Calvin and Kate discuss DC's new deal with Frank Miller and its focus on the book trade, and the 'New York Times' addition of Hillary Chute and Ed Park as graphic novel columnists; while Heidi reports on the Diamond Retailer Summit. »

HC Signs Silva to Global Deal, Inks Jonasson Sequel
HarperCollins acquired world rights to six novels by Daniel Silva, furthering his association with the publisher's Global Publishing Program. In a separate deal, the publisher bought world English rights to the sequel to Jonas Jonasson's bestseller, 'The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared.' more » »
Jennifer Baumgardner Launches Feminist Indie Press
The former director of the Feminist Press is launching Dottir Press, an independent publishing house that will specialize in books on women's issues. more » »
BuzzPop Goes Bilingual with Disney
Disney Publishing Worldwide has granted a three-year license to Bonnier Publishing USA’s BuzzPop imprint for original bilingual books featuring characters from Disney animated feature films and TV series. more » »
London Book Fair Show Daily: April 11, 2018
The IPA puts censorship in the spotlight, Kassandra Montag's 'After the Flood' goes to HarperCollins, and more in today's London Show Daily. more » »
Last Call: Fall 2018 Adult Announcements
Publishers: if you haven’t yet submitted your fall 2018 titles for consideration for the fall 2018 adult announcements issue, now is the time to do so. The submission window closes on Friday, Apr. 13. We are looking for new titles publishing between Aug. 1, 2018, and Jan. 31, 2019 Click through for full details and instructions. more » »


News Briefs



Merck Manual Returns to Print
The pharmaceutical company Merck is making its medical information available in print in a 20th edition, on sale April 11. more » »

THE ROUNDUP

AAAL Condemns Harassment: The American Academy of Arts and Letters slammed conduct of members facing harassment allegations, but declined to take further action.
A Library Stays in Texas: After a public outcry, the University of Texas has decided not to relocate its fine arts library.
How to Prune Your Book Collection: Advice from authors, publishers, and booksellers (all notorious book hoarders) on how they keep control of their home libraries.
#MisandryInPublishing Isn't a Thing: There's no female conspiracy in publishing, Lauren Spieller writes—your book might just not be good.
Why Do Fantasy Novels Have So Much Food?: Writers since Tolkien have conjured magical feasts for readers, from Elvish Lembas Bread to Sansa Stark's beloved lemon cakes.

PW Bestsellers

Children's Fiction Bestseller List
'Dog Man and Cat Kid' by Dav Pilkey is the #1 title on PW's children's frontlist fiction bestseller list. See the full list » »
PW DAILY REVIEW OF THE DAY

'Demi-gods' by Eliza Robertson
"Set in both British Columbia and Southern California, Robertson’s searing debut novel is a richly layered coming-of-age story exploring the thrills and dangers of a young girl named Willa and her adolescent sexual awakening." more » »

SHELFTALKER

A Tribute to Genius Girls
Cynthia Compton
Some of this bookseller’s favorite gifted girls in middle grade fiction.




PICTURE OF THE DAY

How to Love Poetry at the Strand
Last week at the Strand Book Store in New York, poets Cristin O’Keefe Aptowicz and Sarah Kay celebrated the release of Aptowicz's 'How to Love the Empty Air' (Write Bloody Publishing) and Kay's 'All Our Wild Wonder' (Hachette). Pictured here (from l. to r.): Carina Genova from Wunderkind PR, Jennifer Medina from Wunderkind PR, Brianna Robinson from Wunderkind PR, Taylan Salvati from Wunderkind PR, Nicholas from the Strand flanking Cristin O’Keefe Aptowicz and Sarah Kay, Eirini from the Strand, Tanya Farrell from Wunderkind PR, Elena Stokes from Wunderkind PR and Yfat Reiss Gendell from Foundry Literary + Media agency, Thomas Stella from Wunderkind PR.

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International Hot Book Properties
Among the books generating buzz at this week's London Book Fair are a nonfiction title about the modern-day investigation into who betrayed Anne Frank and her family. more »
Book to Film Deals
A forthcoming biography of Tiger Woods is nabbed for a docu-series, while HBO zeroes in on another Tom Perrotta property. more »
U.S. Adult Deals Roundup
S&S preempts a nonfiction book by a lauded reporter, Chronicle re-ups a Marlon Bundo co-creator, Thomas & Mercer lays down six figures for an indie bestseller, and more in this week's notable book deals. more »
U.S. Children's Book Deals Roundup
New deals for Carl Hiaasen, Kelly deVos, Jessica Pennington, and more. more »

In the Moment by Hanco Kolk
London Book Fair 2018: IPA Puts Censorship in the Spotlight
Censorship remains a problem in countries like Turkey and Iran, where it can have dire consequences, said panelists during a talk at the London Book Fair. more »
London Book Fair 2018: Publishing in the 'Mid-Digital' Age
“We live in this amazing age where incredible things are possible, but people are routinely quite disappointed,” said Zenith Media's Tom Goodwin in his keynote at LBF's Quantum pre-conference. more »
London Book Fair 2018: Why the Problem with Facebook, Is Facebook
In the the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal, PW talks to University of Virginia Media Studies professor Siva Vaidhyanathan, author of the forthcoming 'Antisocial Media: How Facebook Disconnects Us and Undermines Democracy' (Oxford University Press) about Facebook’s sprawling influence in our lives, and what happens next. more »

New York Rights Fair 2018
Global Publishing Leaders: Shueisha Publishing Co., Ltd.
Shueisha is a major publisher in Japan and the largest manga publisher in the world with a market share in Japan of 30%. more »


McIntosh Named CEO at Penguin Random House
Penguin Random House has named Madeline McIntosh to the newly created position of CEO of Penguin Random House US, and promoted Allison Dobson to president of Penguin Publishing Group. more »
Cottage Door Press to Acquire Parragon Assets
Cottage Door Press, an independent publisher founded in 2014 by former Publications International president Richard Maddrell, has agreed to acquire what it termed “a substantial portion of [the] worldwide intellectual property rights” of Parragon. more »
Trade Sales Fell in November
Sales in the adult trade segment fell 2.2% in November 2017 compared to a year ago, but were still up 2.9% in the first 11 months of the year. In the children’s/young adult category, November sales were down 8.2% and sales in the first 11 months of the year fell 3.0%. more »
He Can Write Thrillers. Can He Survive One?
He doesn’t look like the most dangerous man in the world. But his imagination makes up for it. 'New York Times' bestselling author Lee Goldberg's 'True Fiction' introduces readers to thriller writer-turned-action hero Ian Ludlow and sets the stage for an electrifying series where real life is stranger—and deadlier—than fiction. (Sponsored) Learn More »
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JOB MOVES
Jared Fliesler has joined Scribd as COO.
Paul Muckley has joined Barbour Publishing as senior acquisitions editor for Bibles and reference.
Jillian Rahn has been promoted to associate art director at Sourcebooks.
Sam Schutz, formerly associate publisher for licensing at Scholastic, has joined LBYR as publishing director for brand, licensed, and tie-in publishing.

IPG Acquires ISBS
Independent Publishers Group (IPG) has acquired the academic book distributor International Specialized Book Services (ISBS). The purchase adds more than 60 new clients to IPG. more » »


News Briefs



Wiley, Lumina Datamatics Partner on Rights Service
John Wiley and Sons Inc. and Lumina Datamatics have teamed up on a project that will enable the discovery and legal use of Wiley images and figures on Lumina’s rights platform. more » »

BOOKSTORE NEWS

An Artist's Quirky Bookshop in Queens: Kosti’s Last Sunday Bookstore in Queens, N.Y., is open once a month and sells books and other works by artist Richard Kostelanetz.
San Francisco Bookseller to Revive Bar: Christin Evans, co-owner of The Booksmith, and a partner have bought and will reopen the Alembic, a once popular bar.
Indies Shrug Off Amazon Store Openings: Bookselling This Week reports independents near recently opened Amazon stores have seen few lost sales.
South African Chain's CEO Exits: Exclusive Books CEO Benjamin Trisk, credited with saving South Africa's largest bookstore chain, is leaving.
THE ROUNDUP

Amazon Is Killing Jobs: A new report from the ABA and Civic Economics reveals a continuing and increasing loss of jobs and revenue thanks to the e-tailer's growth.
U.K. Book Reviewers: Let's Go Green: A group of U.K. books journalists have written an open letter urging publishers to use recyclable packaging to send out books.
Gaiman Takes Gormenghast to TV: Neil Gaiman is set to adapt Mervyn Peake’s gothic fantasy series for the small screen following years of talks.
'Mrs. Fletcher' Comes to HBO: Kathryn Hahn will star in, and Nicole Holofcener will direct, an HBO comedy pilot based on Tom Perrotta's book.
The Natural Enemy of the Librarian: Uplifting monument or waste of space? On Philip Johnson’s Bobst Library and a conflict between librarians and architects.

PW Bestsellers

Trade Paperback Bestseller List
'The Lying Game' by Ruth Ware is the #1 title on PW's trade paperback bestseller list. See the full list » »
PW DAILY REVIEW OF THE DAY

'X-Men: Grand Design' by Ed Piskor
"This labor of love is a cohesive chronicle of the X-Men universe from genesis forward." Read more » »

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PICTURE OF THE DAY

Russia Comes to Columbia
Last month at Columbia, author Masha Gessen (c.), photographer Misha Friedman (r.), and Nicholas Lemann, director of Columbia Global Reports, discussed Gessen and Friedman’s new book, 'Never Remember: Searching for Stalin's Gulags in Putin's Russia' (Columbia Global Reports), in front of a packed house.

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Bologna 2018: Middle Grade,
Inspiring Women, and Unicorns

Unlike the years where YA dystopian trilogies were the talk of the fair, the nature of the conversation has shifted, according to those who attended this year’s Bologna fair. Trends included books for middle graders, nonfiction, stories about strong and inspiring women, and in some cases, titles featuring all of the above. We asked a number of U.S. publishers for their Bologna reflections. more

Figures and Forecasts on
China's Children's Book Market

Analysis of China's booming children's book landscape took center stage during a forum at Bologna, with plenty of numbers offered as evidence. Since 2002, Chinese children’s publishing has maintained an annual growth rate of more than 10%. more

Bologna 2018: A Talk with Cao Wenxuan
As the first Chinese author to receive the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Award (in 2016), Cao Wenxuan is now considered the standard-bearer for Chinese children’s literature, both in his native China and abroad. We spoke with Cao in Bologna, where China was the guest of honor. more

Bologna 2018:
AR and Apps Augment

As much action took place behind closed doors as it did on the public stage in the Digital Café at this year’s Bologna Book Fair, with several companies, including Netflix and Google, said to be quietly negotiating content and licensing deals for children’s intellectual property. more

Bologna 2018:
Licensing Highlights

Licensed books and intellectual property always have a strong presence at Bologna, and 2018 was no exception. Not only did the Bologna Licensing Trade Fair, which runs alongside the book fair, highlight more than 600 properties from 60 exhibitors, but the book fair itself spotlighted licensed titles from a variety of publishers from around the world. more

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Cottage Door Press
To Acquire Parragon Assets

The independent publisher, founded in 2014, has agreed to acquire “a substantial portion of [the] worldwide intellectual property rights” of Parragon. Currently based in Barrington, Ill., Cottage Door specializes in publishing children’s books for the infant to preschool market, and has continually expanded its offerings since its launch. more

PRH and Kiwanis International Partner for Literacy and Service Program
Penguin Random House has launched Read and Lead, a new partnership with Kiwanis International's K-Kids clubs, peer-run service groups for kids ages 9–12 in the U.S. The program will feature literacy kits and reading lists designed to motivate young readers to kick off their own community service projects. more


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2018 TeenBookCon
In Photos

The ninth annual TeenBookCon took place on March 24 outside of Houston. The event drew 1,400 attendees, who had the opportunity to connect with a variety of YA authors, including Tomi Adeyemi and Brendan Reichs. Click through for a selection of highlights from the festivities. more

Q & A
Jon Burgerman
A compulsive doodler, Jon Burgerman has displayed his artwork on social media, posters, apparel, and—with last year's publication of Splat!—in the pages of a children’s book. This week, the publisher is releasing Burgerman’s second picture book, Rhyme Crime, in which a burglar with a knack for rhyming is on the loose. British-born Burgerman, who now lives in Brooklyn, spoke with us about how his love of doodling helped launch a picture book career.

Q: Did your penchant for doodling and scribbling serve you well when you began creating picture books?

A: I’ve done lots of improvised drawing performances over the years, which I think is pretty similar conceptually to writing. I’m not entirely sure where it’s going to go, and I’m excited to see exactly what will happen. For me, writing is a mix of trying hard and not trying, and letting things float to the surface and magically appear. more
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In Brief

In Brief: April 5, 2018
This week, Dhonielle Clayton and Tomi Adeyemi talk shop at a teen book festival; journalists Katty Kay and Claire Shipman help girls find their confidence; co-authors Jessica Kensky and Patrick Downes tour with a four-legged companion; a YA-focused talk show records a new episode; and author and illustrator team Connie Schofield-Morrison and Frank Morrison promote a literacy program. more
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Rights Report
Ali Fisher at Tor Books has acquired, at auction, TJ Klune's LGBT #ownvoices teen trilogy, The Extraordinaries, about teen superheroes and the everyday geek boy who follows them. The first title is set for a winter 2020 release; Deidre Knight at the Knight Agency represented Klune in the three-book deal for North American rights; Sam Bradbury at Hodder & Stoughton bought the rights for simultaneous hardcover U.K. publication.
Sara Sargent at HarperCollins has bought Sex Plus: Learning, Loving, and Enjoying Your Body by Laci Green, the YouTube megastar and sex educator hailed by Time as the "millennial Dr. Ruth." The book offers a guide to all the things that go along with sexuality, including pleasure, anatomy, consent, LGBTQ issues, STI and pregnancy prevention, sexual empowerment, and healthy relationships. Publication is set for September 2018; Erin Malone and Eve Attermann at WME handled the deal for North American rights.
Kat Brzozowski at Swoon Reads has acquired Katy Upperman's new YA novel, How the Light Gets, about a grieving teen whose move into her aunt's B&B prompts her to explore the house's strange ties to a grizzly death that occurred years ago, and the two boys still connected to the tragedy. Publication is scheduled for spring/summer 2019; Victoria Marini brokered the deal for world English rights.
Susan Rich at Little, Brown has bought Winnie's Great War by Lindsay Mattick (l.) and Josh Greenhut, illustrated by Sophie Blackall, the team behind the Caldecott Medal-winning Finding Winnie. The middle grade novel is based on the true wartime adventures undertaken by the extraordinary bear who inspired Winnie-the-Pooh. Publication is planned for fall 2018; Jackie Kaiser at Westwood Creative Artists and Kim Witherspoon at InkWell Management represented the authors in the deal for world rights, excluding Canada, and Nancy Gallt at Gallt and Zacker Literary Agency represented the illustrator.
Emilia Rhodes at HMH has preempted, in a three-book deal, Maya and the Rising Dark by Rena Barron. After her father goes missing, 12-year-old Maya uncovers that he is the keeper of the gateway between our world and The Dark. To find her father, she'll need to unlock her own powers and fight a horde of creatures set on starting a war. Publication is slated for spring 2020; Suzie Townsend at New Leaf Literary & Media negotiated the deal for world English rights.
Stacy Whitman at Tu Books has acquired Ahimsa author Supriya Kelkar's The Sandalwood Pyre, about an 11-year-old child bride in 1857 India, who escapes the life she has no say in, only to end up a servant to a British general in the East India Company. When the Indian rebellion spreads, she must choose between following the British and fighting against them. Publication is set for spring 2020; Kathleen Rushall at Andrea Brown Literary Agency brokered the deal for world rights.
Margaret Raymo at HMH has bought two-time Edgar Award finalist Lamar Giles's debut middle grade fantasy, The Last Last-Day-of-Summer, inspired partly by Norton Juster's The Phantom Tollbooth, about two cousins in Virginia who accidentally freeze time. Publication is scheduled for spring 2019 under Kwame Alexander's new imprint, Versify; Jamie Weiss Chilton at Andrea Brown Literary Agency did the deal for North American rights.
Liz Szabla and Jean Feiwel at Feiwel and Friends have acquired two untitled picture books by 2018 Caldecott Medalist Matthew Cordell (Wolf in the Snow). Publication is planned for fall 2020 and fall 2021; Rosemary Stimola at Stimola Literary Studio negotiated the six-figure deal for North American rights.
Carol Hinz at Lerner/Carolrhoda has bought A Map into the World by Kao Kalia Yang (l.), illustrated by Seo Kim. The picture book tells the story of a Hmong-American girl who seeks out beauty in many forms. Publication is slated for fall 2019; Bill Clegg at the Clegg Agency represented the author, and Claudi Conti at Illozoo represented the illustrator.
Sylvie Frank at S&S/Wiseman has acquired world rights to We Love Fishing by Ariel Bernstein, illustrated by Marc Rosenthal. The picture book stars Bear, Porcupine, and Otter, who all love fishing, and Squirrel, who, well, doesn't. Publication is set for fall 2020; Mary Cummings at Betsy Amster Literary Enterprises represented the author, and Holly McGhee at Pippin Properties represented the illustrator.
Caroline Abbey and Maria Modugno have bought Lasting Love by Caroline Wright (l.), illustrated by Willow Heath, for the Rodale list at Random House Books for Young Readers. The picture book is about a parent's enduring love, written especially for children facing the loss of a parent. Publication is scheduled for fall 2019; Katelyn Detweller at Jill Grinberg Literary Agency brokered the deal for world English rights, including audio rights.
Christy Cox at Little Bigfoot has acquired world rights to The Spirit of Springer by Amanda Abler, illustrated by Levi Hastings. The nonfiction picture book is about an orphaned orca named Springer—who was found near starvation in the Puget Sound—and her successful rescue and release, which led to her starting her own family. Publication is slated for spring 2020; both Abler and Hastings represented themselves in the deal.
Courtney Fahy and Charlie Ilgunas at Little Bee have bought world rights to Allison Crotzer Kimmel's (l.) The Eternal Soldier: How a Dog Became a Civil War Hero, illustrated by Rotem Teplow, a nonfiction picture book about a dog that became the mascot of a Union battalion in the Civil War and comforted the troops during the Battle of Gettysburg. Publication is planned for summer 2019; Jenna Pocius at Red Fox Literary represented the author, and Amanda Hendon at Advocate Art represented the illustrator.
Marilyn Brigham at Amazon/Two Lions has acquired world rights to The Monster Next Door by Sue Ganz Schmitt, illustrated by Luke Flowers, a picture book comedy about accepting differences. Publication is scheduled for fall 2020; Jennifer Unter at the Unter Agency represented the author, and the artist represented himself.
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IN THE MEDIA
From Broadly:
Judy Blume Taught a Generation of Young Girls to Be Feminists. Click here
From Entertainment Weekly:
What If It's Us: Adam Silvera, Becky Albertalli preview queer love story. Click here
From 100 Scope Notes:
Your Netflix Guide to TV/Film Adaptations of Children's Books. Click here
From W:
The 10 New YA Books You May See Coming to a Theater Near You. Click here
From Epic Reads:
The 11 Greatest Duos in Young Adult Books. Click here
From Bookish:
Recommendations for Books that Break Down Walls. Click here
From Kidscreen:
Universal Kids finds new Where's Waldo? Series. Click here
From the New York Times:
Mary H.K. Choi Wanted to Write a Book in Which 'High-Key Nothing Happens.' Click here
From School Library Journal:
Understanding—and Teaching—the Five Kinds of Nonfiction. Click here
From NJ.com:
Caldecott winner Peter Brown on robots, books and New Jersey. Click here
From Book Riot:
The Kids Are Going to Be Alright: YA Books and Social Media. Click here
From Book Riot:
50 Must-Read Board Books for Babies. Click here
SHELFTALKER
Should a book cover convey the essence of the story it represents? Your opinion is requested.
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Cynthia Compton
Bye Bye, Geoffrey
An indie kids’ store owner reflects on the closing of Toys R Us.
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Elizabeth Bluemle
Greetings, Literally
Famous children’s book artists add greeting cards to their repertoire.
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Meghan Dietsche Goel
Spring Awakens, Part 2
Walking the woods with ‘Bear and Wolf’ by Daniel Salmieri.
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Whale in a Fishbowl
Troy Howell, illus. by Richard Jones. Schwartz & Wade, $17.99 (42p) ISBN 978-1-5247-1518-2

Wednesday the Whale lives in an enormous glass bowl in the middle of a busy urban interchange. If she leaps upward, she can see an expanse of blue beyond the city. The sight fills her with longing. Humans who watch her desperate leaps misunderstand: “People said she was doing tricks.” Only one, a child named Piper, perceives what Wednesday needs. “You belong in the sea,” she tells Wednesday. more
Out of Left Field
Ellen Klages. Viking, $16.99 (320p) ISBN 978-0-425-288597

Ten-year-old Kathleen Curie Gordon’s knuckling curveball is so good it wins her a Little League tryout—wearing her cap, Katy can pass as a boy. She makes the team but is outed by another player’s parent; it’s 1957 and league rules expressly prohibit girls. When Katy decides to write her history paper on women in baseball, she uncovers a trove of information about female stars and learns a lesson in resistance. more
She Loves You (Yeah, Yeah, Yeah)
Ann Hood. Penguin Workshop, $16.99 (256p) ISBN 978-1-5247-8511-6

Bestselling author Hood revisits Beatlemania through her narrator Trudy Mixer, a sixth grader growing up in Rhode Island in 1966. School has been great for Trudy and her best friend, Michelle—that is until Trudy returns from spring break, when everything changes. This charming coming-of-age story acts as a time capsule, offering contemporary readers a glimpse into life in the 1960s while exploring issues young people face in every generation. more
We'll Fly Away
Bryan Bliss. Greenwillow, $17.99 (416p) ISBN 978-0-06-249427-6

Before Luke ended up on death row, he and his best friend Toby dreamed of escaping rural North Carolina in a beat-up crop duster that they discovered in a wooded area. Alternating between third-person chronicles of Luke and Toby’s senior year of high school and Luke’s letters to his friend from behind bars, Bliss weaves together a compelling and raw story. more
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The Bologna Children’s Book Fair ended its 2018 run with an increase in the number of exhibitors as well as a rise in overall attendance. According to organizers, the fair drew 27,642 people, up 3% from 2017. more

Bologna 2018: Audiobooks Offer Kids New Opportunities to Learn
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Chris Crutcher
Over a span of 35 years, Chris Crutcher has penned an autobiography, two short-story collections, and a dozen novels for young adults, among them The Crazy Horse Electric Game, Whale Talk, and Period 8. A former child and family therapist, the author has won three lifetime achievement awards for his work. Today, Crutcher adds to his list of fiction credits with Losers Bracket, a novel that centers on Annie Boots, a teenage basketball star torn between her well-to-do foster family and her troubled birth family. We spoke with Crutcher about the genesis of his latest novel, and the influence that his therapy work has had on his writing.

Q: Do you often draw from your experiences as a therapist to create your characters and storylines?

A: Every fictional character I have ever created has been rooted in a human being I know. Over the years, as I’ve listened to people’s stories, the truth floats to the top, and I have taken that and put it into my characters. more

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Rights Report
Nancy Siscoe at Knopf has acquired Squirm by Carl Hiaasen, the author's first middle grade novel in five years. Billy Dickens is determined to track down his absentee father, but his dad has a secret life that involves grizzly bears, spy drones, dangerous poachers, and a dead parrot named Hubert. Publication is scheduled for fall 2018; Esther Newberg at ICM negotiated the deal for North American rights.
Natashya Wilson at Harlequin Teen has bought world English rights to two books from Fat Girl on a Plane author Kelly deVos. The Survival Code is a YA thriller set in an alternate near future, starring a teen coder whose Doomsday-prepper father is accused of triggering a political crisis. The second book, The Kill Code, is a sequel pitched as a wild west YA Designated Survivor meets Hackers. The first book is set for publication in 2019; Kathleen Rushall for Andrea Brown Literary Agency brokered the deal.
Amy Stapp at Tor Teen has acquired Love Songs & Other Lies author Jessica Pennington's When Summer Ends, about a cautious girl who decides to live summer by chance after her longtime boyfriend dumps her right before break, and the former star pitcher who gets swept up in her plan while trying to find a new passion, after learning he's losing his vision. Publication is planned for winter 2019; Michelle Wolfson at Wolfson Literary Agency did the two-book deal for world rights.
Erin Clarke at Knopf has bought a new YA novel by Kate Hattemer, The Last Chance Dance, the story of a teenage girl who challenges the traditions at her private school, while exploring idealism vs. reality, friendship vs. sex, and the knotty complications of privilege. Publication is slated for spring 2020; Uwe Stender at TriadaUS Literary Agency negotiated the deal for world English rights.
Kelsy Thompson at Flux has acquired debut author Nikki Barthelmess's YA contemporary novel, The Quiet You Carry. The book follows 17-year-old Victoria, who, after she's kicked out of her toxic family, must contend with a chaotic foster home, dodge prying eyes at school, hang onto her college dreams, and somehow protect the stepsister she left behind. Publication is scheduled for spring 2019; Sarah Gerton and Elizabeth Harding at Curtis Brown Ltd. brokered the deal for world rights.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt has signed artist Genevieve Godbout to illustrate a new picture book adaptation of the P.L. Travers classic, Mary Poppins. The book is planned for October 2018, just before the release of the movie Mary Poppins Returns. Bethany Vinhateiro will edit; Emily van Beek at Folio Jr./Folio Literary Management handled the deal on behalf of the artist.
Liz Bicknell at Candlewick has bought world rights to The Village Blacksmith, based on the poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, illustrated by G. Brian Karas. The new interpretation is drawn from the artist's own experience, and will feature a modern blacksmith using artisanal methods and tools. A pub date has not yet been set; Brenda Bowen at Sanford J. Greenburger Associates negotiated the deal.
Jennifer Newens at Graphic Arts has acquired world English rights to Betty Builds It!, a debut picture book by Julie Hampton that mixes STEM subjects of science, technology, engineering, and math in a story about a robot girl who can build just about anything and won't give up until she builds the ultimate friend. Publication is slated for September 2019; Anna Olswanger at Olswanger Literary represented the author-illustrator.
Susan Van Metre at Walker Books U.S. has bought Into the Jungle: More Stories from the Pack by Costa Children's Book Award winner Katherine Rundell (l.), illustrated by Kristjana S. Williams. A companion to Kipling's The Jungle Book, the book features a series of connected origin stories about Mowgli and his animal family in the Indian jungle. Publication is scheduled for fall 2018; Macmillan Children's Books U.K. brokered the deal for North American rights.
Rotem Moscovich at Disney-Hyperion has acquired Thomas Paine and the Dangerous Word author Sarah Jane Marsh's Most Wanted: John Hancock & Samuel Adams, the story of two very different men who come together to inspire the resistance. Edwin Fotheringham will illustrate; publication is planned for summer 2020. Caryn Wiseman at Andrea Brown Literary Agency represented the author, and Pat Hackett represented the illustrator in the deal for world rights.
Jonathan Westmark at Albert Whitman has bought world rights to KidLit411 co-founder Elaine Kiely Kearns's debut picture book, Noah Noasaurus, illustrated by Colin Jack. In the story, a dinosaur named Noah can't stop saying "No!" until he realizes he's having fun with his friends in a dino-parade to Nowhere. Publication is slated for spring 2019; Linda Epstein at Emerald City Literary Agency represented the author, and Justin Rucker at Shannon Associates represented the illustrator.
Kristin Daly Rens at Balzer + Bray has acquired, in a preempt, world rights to Megan Reid's (l.) debut picture book biography, Fleet-of-Foot Girl: The Story of Althea Gibson. The book follows Althea Gibson, the first African-American to win a championship at Wimbledon, and her journey from Harlem to the heights of international tennis. Laura Freeman, illustrator of Hidden Figures, will provide the art; publication is set for fall 2019. Wendi Gu at Janklow & Nesbit Associates did the deal while at Sanford J. Greenburger Associates, and Janet DeCarlo at Storybook Arts represented the illustrator.
Melissa Manlove at Chronicle has bought world rights to Matthew Burgess's picture book, The Bear and the Moon, about two unlikely buddies, a bear and a red round thing on a long silver string, who spend a joyful day together before the inevitable happens. Catia Chien will illustrate; publication is scheduled for spring 2020. Erica Rand Silverman at Stimola Literary Studio represented the author, and Steven Malk at Writers House represented the illustrator.
Rob Broder at Ripple Grove has acquired world rights to Selfie the Elfie by writer and director Savage Steve Holland, illustrated by Andrea Tripke. Sophie, an elf in Santa's workshop, is too preoccupied taking selfies, but when something goes missing, Sophie's selfies help save Christmas. Publication is slated for fall 2019; the author and illustrator were unagented.
Barbara Herndon at Zonderkidz has bought world rights to Christmas Cookie Day! by Tara Knudson (l.), illustrated by Pauline Siewert. The rhyming board book celebrates the tradition of making Christmas treats, and includes a Christmas cookie recipe. Publication is set for fall 2018; Jill Corcoran at Jill Corcoran Literary Agency represented the author, and Lisa Musing at Advocate Art represented the illustrator.
John Morgan at Macmillan/Imprint has acquired two picture books by Karen Kilpatrick and Luis O. Ramos Jr. (center), illustrated by Germán Blanco. When Pencil Met Eraser depicts the creative journey that brings Pencil and Eraser together. Publication is planned for summer 2019, followed by a second, untitled book; Deborah Warren at East West Literary negotiated the deal for world rights.
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IN THE MEDIA
From Publishing Perspectives:
Why Children's Book Publishing in China Is Growing So Fast. Click here
From Deadline:
Netflix Wins Auction for YA Supernatural Love Story The Wicked Deep. Click here
From the ABA:
Angie Thomas, Dan Santat, and Katherine Applegate among the finalists for the 2018 Indies Choice and E.B. White Read-Aloud Awards. Click here
From WBUR:
Turning Kids into Readers, One Barbershop at a Time. Click here
From Urban Daddy:
Everyone Should Probably Chill Out About the New Cover for Judy Blume's Are You There God? Click here
From Page Six:
Stars are buying out Love, Simon screenings. Click here
From Mashable:
Where's Waldo? hid in Google Maps for April Fool's Day. Click here
From Vulture:
Justina Ireland, YA Twitter's Leading Warrior. Click here
From the Boston Globe:
Marathon bombing survivors share recovery story in new picture book. Click here
From Deadline:
Netflix Orders TV Series Cursed From Frank Miller and Tom Wheeler Based on Book Reimagining King Arthur Legend. Click here
From the Guardian:
Harry Potter books turn out to be a wizard investment. Click here
From Entertainment Weekly:
Will & Grace creator donates Marlon Bundo book to every grammar school in Indiana. Click here
From the New York Times:
For the Love of George and Martha. Click here
From the Shiny Sheet:
Pat the Bunny author's great-granddaughter keeps book alive. Click here
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Elizabeth Bluemle
Greetings, Literally
Famous children’s book artists add greeting cards to their repertoire.
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Meghan Dietsche Goel
Spring Awakens, Part 2
Walking the woods with ‘Bear and Wolf’ by Daniel Salmieri.
Maureen Karb’s standout annual Workman Fall Sales Conference Recap is given the recognition it richly deserves as a uniquely effective rep-produced newsletter.
An exploration of creativity and making art with children in the new title “With My Hands”.
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Now That I’m Here
Aaron Meshon. Dial, $16.99 (32p) ISBN 978-0-7352-2936-5

Meshon celebrates the making of a family from a young child’s point of view, comparing the tranquility of life in a two-adult household with the uproar that a baby brings. “Before” spreads are rendered in calm, cool shades, and “after” spreads are shown against warm red. Meshon’s shapes carry cheerful, goofy energy that amplifies the cozy chaos in this fresh perspective on how children expand their parents’ lives. more
Animal Colors
Christopher Silas Neal. Little Bee, $11.99 (40p) ISBN 978-1-4998-0535-2

Neal takes the evergreen concept of animal mashups and integrates a color lesson. Text and images work in tandem for maximum effect: “When a blue rhino and a green tortoise mix, they made a...” A tortoise in mid-descent looks as surprised as the rhino he’s about to land on. The result of their collision is turquoise rhortoise, an animal with a tortoise’s shell and a rhino’s horn. The animal hybrids get more and more preposterous in this wildly entertaining spin on color theory. more
The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl
Stacy McAnulty. Random House, $16.99 (304p) ISBN 978-1-5247-6757-0

When 12-year-old Lucy was struck by lightning at age eight, her brain was damaged, resulting in her acquired savant syndrome. She becomes a mathematical genius and develops obsessive-compulsive disorder; she’s been homeschooled ever since. She feels safe at home with her uncle and grandmother, but Nana wants Lucy to become better integrated with her peers and enrolls her in seventh grade. Lucy’s journey is beautifully authentic in this debut brimming with warmth, wisdom, and math. more
More Deadly Than War: The Hidden History of the Spanish Flu and the First World War
Kenneth C. Davis. Holt, $19.99 (304p) ISBN 978-1-250-14512-3

Davis immediately sets the urgent tone of his forthright chronicle, citing staggering statistics: the Spanish Flu pandemic that began in spring 1918 claimed the lives of more than 675,000 Americans in a single year and left a worldwide death toll estimated at 100 million. The author structures his exhaustive account of the origins, transmission, and consequences of the pandemic within the framework of WWI, underscoring the lethal concurrence of these “twin catastrophes.” more
Driving by Starlight
Anat Deracine. Holt, $17.99 (288p) ISBN 978-1-250-13342-7

In Deracine’s suspenseful debut, a 16-year-old girl navigates the high-stakes terrain of friendship, education, and cultural police in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Leena, whose dissident father is imprisoned, studies law and longs for college. Living in a home without men, Leena practices a risky custom called boyat, dressing as a man to escort her hardworking, tight-lipped, “full of secrets” mother on errands. Leena’s commanding voice conveys her desperation, courage, and intellect in a riveting, ultimately exhilarating page-turner. more
April 3, 2018

Captain Superlative by J. S. Puller
TouchThinkLearn: Wiggles
Forever or a Day by Sarah Jacoby
People
Random House Children's Books has three promotions in the licensed and proprietary brands marketing department. Krister Engstrom has been promoted to assistant director, from senior designer. Tara Grieco has been promoted to associate marketing manager, from marketing coordinator. Jena Debois has been promoted to marketing coordinator, from marketing assistant.
Macmillan Children's Publishing Group has four promotions and one new hire. Jennifer Healey has been promoted to executive managing editor, from senior managing editor. Hayley Jozwiak has been promoted to managing editor, from assistant managing editor. Perry Minella has been promoted to assistant managing editor, from managing editorial assistant. Starr Baer has been promoted to senior production editor, from production editor. And Louis Grilli has joined as managing editorial assistant.
For a look at all of March's job moves, including new hires and promotions, click here.
In the Winners' Circle
The 69th annual Christopher Awards have been announced. The 2018 winners in the Books for Young People Category are: Through Your Eyes: My Child's Gift to Me by Ainsley Earhardt, illus. by Ji-Hyuk Kim (Aladdin); Pocket Full of Colors by Amy Guglielmo and Jacqueline Tourville, illus. by Brigette Barrager (Atheneum); Before She Was Harriet by Lesa Cline-Ransome, illus. by James E. Ransome (Holiday House); Genevieve's War by Patricia Reilly Giff (Holiday House); The Red Bandanna by Tom Rinaldi (Viking); and Crossing the Line by Bibi Belford (Sky Pony). Launched in 1949, the awards recognize writers and artists whose work in film, TV, and literature "affirms the highest values of the human spirit." For the full list of 2018 winners, click here.
On-Sale Calendar

April brings in a wave of new books for young readers; David Wiesner returns with a baseball-themed picture book, I Got It!; Newbery Medalist Kwame Alexander hits the Rebound; Becky Albertalli offers Leah on the Offbeat, her latest YA novel; and Chris Crutcher has written Losers Bracket, about family and loss. In picture books, Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall says Hello Lighthouse; Scott Magoon illustrates Rescue and Jessica: A Life Changing Friendship from Jessica Kensky and Patrick Downes; and Aaron Reynolds and Dan Santat have collaborated on Dude! There are additions to bestselling series from Cinda Williams Chima and Julie Kagawa, and Dave Eggers offers The Lifters, a children's book with illustrations by Aaron Renier. For more on books hitting shelves in April, visit PW's On Sale Calendar here.
Bestsellers
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#1 Little Blue Truck's Springtime by Alice Schertle, illus. by Jill McElmurry. Click here
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BOOKSTORE NEWS

Lamenting Loss of Los Angeles Stores: Movie World in downtown Burbank is the latest store to close in the Los Angeles area, writes Grok Nation.
The U.K.'s Foyles Sees Sales Hike: Foyles Bookshops saw a rise in overall turnover of 6.4% to £26.6 million ($37.3 million), despite flooding and a tax hike.
THE ROUNDUP

Iowa Bill to Hurt Student Book Buyers: A new proposal would force college students to pay the state sales tax, on anything they buy at university bookstores.
Teen Vandals Sentenced to Read: A Virginia judge's unusual sentence requiring teens who defaced a black schoolhouse with hate speech to read may have changed their minds.
A Guide for Literary Travelers: To promote awareness and cultural exchange, 22 ambassadors recommend the one book to read before visiting their country.
Terry Gilliam's 'Don Quixote' Trailer: The much delayed Cervantes homage from the Monty Python star, 'The Man Who Killed Don Quixote,' stars Jonathan Pryce and Adam Driver.
Secret Codes in a Scottish Library: Mysterious symbols scrawled in books in the Charleston Library in Dundee help elderly readers keep track of what they’ve already read.

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'Look Alive Out There: Essays' by Sloane Crosley
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Read, and Eat, for the Planet
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Talking Pictures
Publishers Weekly is seeking submissions for a new and exciting program honoring and elevating the very best in visual books.


WHAT: TALKING PICTURES - The Visual Book Now is a series of events presented in partnership with Parsons School of Design and the Hamelin Association during the New York Rights Fair.

In an increasingly visual culture, the visual book has flourished in the publishing industry and with the greater public. TALKING PICTURES will discuss contemporary visual books, focusing on the graphic novel, the revival of children’s and adult picture books, the importance of book cover design, trends in visual cookbooks and the book-as-object.

On May 29, 2018, a special panel will be held at the New York Rights Fair that will reveal a selection of books that offer an overview of excellence in visual books, without dividing them by age group or subject matter.
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Three notable books chosen in each category will be discussed at length. These books will also be on display at the New York Rights Fair, raising their global visibility.

We are currently seeking books for consideration in the following categories:
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  • Architecture and Graphic Design
  • Children’s Picture Books
  • Comic Books and Graphic Novels
  • Cookbooks
The judging committee is comprised of representatives from Publishers Weekly, Parsons School of Design, BolognaFiere and the Hamelin Cultural Association.
CLICK HERE FOR CRITERIA AND GUIDELINES FOR ENTRY
Deadline to submit is April 23, 2018.
TALKING PICTURES is an initiative conceived and organized by Hamelin Cultural Association and Steven Guarnaccia (Parsons School of Design).
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