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In Conversation
 Jory John and Lane Smith In 2016, author Jory John (r.) and Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator Lane Smith teamed up for the bestselling picture book comedy Penguin Problems, starring a disgruntled penguin. This fall, the duo reunites for a companion book, Giraffe Problems. We asked John and Smith to interview each other about their new collaboration and their creative influences. more 
In the News
 Kid Lit Activism Continues with Focus on November 6 The Kid Lit community, which consistently works to rally support for numerous social and political causes, has set its sights on the midterm elections. Led by author Rainbow Rowell, a group of roughly 20 friends and fellow writers has launched a #28DaysofAction campaign to get out the vote nationwide. more   Hachette Goes All In on Fortnite Hachette U.K. has secured the global publishing rights to Fortnite, the hot video game of the moment. Since the game’s launch in 2017, Fortnite has drawn more than 125 million players worldwide, who compete in survival-style battles. more 
Obituary
 Kate Dopirak Mary Kathleen “Kate” Dopirak, a rising children’s author, died on October 10 of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, a rare degenerative brain disorder; she was 43. Andrea Welch, executive editor at Beach Lane Books, said, "Kate approached her writing with playfulness, passion, great humor, and genuine warmth. I was so lucky to be her editor—and her friend." more
Book News
 Norton Signs Graphic Memoir by Olympic Protest Hero Tommie Smith Norton Young Readers has unveiled plans to publish a graphic memoir by 1968 Olympic gold medalist Tommie Smith. The book, which will be co-written by award-winning author Derrick Barnes, is timed to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Smith's historic protest against racial injustice. more
From the
Regionals
 Heartland Fall Forum: Regional Presses Upping Children's Offerings
Booksellers and vendors at this year's Heartland Fall Forum, which took place October 3–5 in Minneapolis, remarked on the growing number of kids' books from regional presses not known for their children’s output. more  Heartland 2018: Laughter, Tears While Children's Authors Weave Tales
There were plenty of opportunities for booksellers to hear authors speak about their lives and work at this year's Heartland Fall Forum, in between attending educational sessions and exploring the exhibit area. more  NAIBA 2018: Diversity and Deep Connections for Children's Authors,
Editors, and Booksellers During the New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association's annual conference, which took place October 6–8 in Baltimore, children’s and YA authors and editors shared their efforts to widen readers’ access to diverse stories. more 
Comic Con Report
 Telgemeier Unveils Two Books, and More Kids' News from New York Comic
Con This year's New York Comic Con featured one very big announcement on the children's book front: the titles and release dates of Raina Telgemeier's next two books. Guts, a new graphic memoir, will hit shelves in September 2019, following the release of a how-to journal titled Share Your Smile, which is due out next April. Click through for more kids' news from the convention. more  2018 New York Comic Con In Photos The eighth annual New York Comic Con, which took place October 4–7, drew a record 250,000 attendees for a celebration of comics and pop culture. Click through to see a selection of children's and YA highlights from this year’s gathering. more
On the Scene
 Texas Teen Book Festival in Photos The annual Texas Teen Book Festival, which took place October 6 in Austin, drew 37 authors and thousands of readers for a celebration of YA. This year marked the 10th anniversary of the festival, which was launched by the Texas Book Festival and BookPeople. Click through for a roundup of highlights from the event, including workshops, costume contests, and more. more
Rights Report
 Gina Gagliano at Random House Graphic has
acquired two YA graphic novels by Tara O'Connor. Fly by Night tells
the story of Dee, who suspects that a magical creature may be responsible for
her sister's mysterious disappearance. But in her investigation, she
discovers that the culprit may be less supernatural than she fears.
Publication is planned for 2020, with a second, untitled project to follow;
Pete Ryan at Stimola Literary Studio sold North American rights.  Liesa Abrams at Simon Pulse has bought, in a
preempt, Eva Gibson's debut YA novel, along with an untitled
standalone YA novel. Lane's insomnia and recurring nightmares about her
mother's death are exhausting enough—she's more than happy to keep emotions
out of the equation when it comes to guys. But her deliberate indifference is
threatened when her unrequited crush becomes her new stepbrother. The
untitled standalone follows three teenagers who must navigate their broken
relationship and the darkest of their small town's secrets to find one teen's
missing sister. Publication of the first book is scheduled for summer/fall
2020, with the untitled standalone novel to follow; Christa Heschke at
McIntosh and Otis negotiated the two-book deal for North American rights.  Nancy Siscoe at Knopf has acquired a
nonfiction YA book by author Wendelin Van Draanen (Flipped; Wild
Bird), tentatively titled Hope in the Mail. The book weaves
anecdotes about Van Draanen's life and career as an author with insights on
writing and never losing faith in the potential of creative projects.
Publication is slated for spring 2020; Ginger Knowlton at Curtis Brown
brokered the deal for North American rights.  Trisha de Guzman at FSG has bought world
rights to Julia Ember's YA fantasy novel Ruinsong, pitched as This
Savage Song meets The Phantom of the Opera. Set in a world where
magic is sung, a gifted teen girl is forced by a tyrannical queen to use her
powerful voice to maintain control over a kingdom. Meanwhile her best friend,
a girl who grew up in the palace with her, tries to encourage her to use her
voice to fight back, all while the two wrestle with their feelings for each
other. Publication is set for fall 2020; Eric Smith at P.S. Literary handled
the deal.  Nancy Mercado at Dial has acquired Lexie
Bean's debut #OwnVoices middle grade novel, The Ship We Built,
which follows fifth-grader Rowan who, inspired by the support of his best
friend Dóra and his teacher Mr. C, writes letters about embracing his trans
identity, ties them to balloons, and releases them out into the world. Bean
is a speaker and activist for trans rights and takes a particular focus on
trans survivors of sexual assault. Publication is planned for summer 2020;
Charlotte Sheedy and Kelsey Klosterman at the Charlotte Sheedy Literary Agency
negotiated the deal for world rights.  Michelle Frey at Knopf has bought Suzanne
Nelson's middle grade novel A Tale Magnolious: The Adventures of an
Orphan, Her Elephant, and Some Rather Unusual Seeds. The magical
adventure brings together two unlikely friends in the midst of a Midwestern
dust storm, where they might either save their town or doom it forever.
Publication is scheduled for fall 2019; Ammi-Joan Paquette at Erin Murphy
Literary Agency sold world rights.  Annie Berger at Sourcebooks Fire has acquired Kosoko
Jackson's Yesterday Is History, pitched as Dear Martin
meets More Happy Than Not. In the book, a contemporary gay teen
mysteriously slips through time and lands in NYC on the eve of the Stonewall
riots, where he meets a runaway whose future is in jeopardy. Publication is
slated for spring 2020; Jim McCarthy at Dystel, Goderich & Bourret
brokered the deal for world rights.  Alyson Heller and Tricia Lin at Aladdin have
bought Alexandra Ott's middle grade fantasy, Seekers of the Wild
Realm, in which 12-year-old Bryn is determined to become her village's
first female magical creature trainer, even if it means caring for a dragon
in secret. Publication is set for summer 2020; Victoria Doherty Munro at
Writers House did the two-book deal for North American rights.  Nancy Inteli and Megan Ilnitzki at
HarperCollins have acquired world rights to Titan and the Wild Boars: The
True Cave Rescue of the Thai Soccer Team by Susan Hood (l.) and Patthana
Sornhiran (center), a picture book based on the rescue of the Wild Boar
soccer team from a flooded cave in Thailand. Hood (Ada's Violin) and
journalist Sornhiran will base the text on Sornhiran's on-site reporting of
the event. Dow Phumiruk (Counting on Katherine; Maya Lin)
will illustrate; publication is planned for spring 2019. Brenda Bowen at
Greenburger Associates represented the authors, and Deborah Warren at East
West Literary represented the illustrator.  Tara Walker and Samantha Swenson at Tundra
Books have bought world rights to Emily Arrow's (l.) debut picture
book, Studio, a celebration of all the places that artists and
children create. The Little Friends of Printmaking (Melissa Buchanan,
center, and James Buchanan) will illustrate; publication is scheduled
for spring 2020. Erica Rand Silverman at Stimola Literary Studio represented
the author.  Arianne Lewin at Putnam has acquired world
rights to Stick and Stone author Beth Ferry's (l.) Tea Time,
about a girl and her grandpa mixing up afternoon tea time with afternoon tee
time. Dana Wulfekotte will illustrate; publication is slated for
spring 2021. Elena Giovinazzo at Pippin Properties sold North American rights
on behalf of the author, and Sean McCarthy at Sean McCarthy Literary Agency
sold world rights on behalf of the illustrator.  Sonali Fry at Little Bee Books has bought
world rights to Polka-Dot Parade creators Deborah Blumenthal
(l.) and Masha D'yans's Parrots, Pugs, and Pixie Dust: A Book About
Judith Leiber, the story of the iconic designer who turned purses into
whimsical works of art. The book is set for fall 2019; Abigail Samoun at Red
Fox Literary represented the author and the illustrator.  Groundwood Books has acquired world rights to
author Helaine Becker's (l.) picture book Pirate Queen: A Story of
Zheng Yi Sao, about the real-life pirate queen of the South China Sea. Liz
Wong will illustrate. The text was originally acquired by the late publisher
Sheila Barry; the book will be edited by Emma Sakamoto. Publication is
planned for March 2020; Sally Keefe Cohen represented the author, and
Alexandra Penfold at Upstart Crow Literary represented the illustrator.  Maria Barbo at HarperCollins/Tegen has bought
world rights to Bubbles…UP!, a picture book by The Lemonade War
author Jacqueline Davies (l.), illustrated by Sonia Sánchez.
Using shaped poetry, the book explores the joys (and dangers) to be found on
a sunny afternoon at a crowded city pool. Publication is scheduled for summer
2020; the author represented herself, and Teresa Kietlinski at Bookmark
Literary represented the illustrator.  Reka Simonsen at Atheneum has acquired Carole
Boston Weatherford's By and By, Charles Tindley, the Father of Gospel
Music, a biography told in free verse incorporating lyrics from
spirituals and hymns. Bryan Collier will illustrate; the pub date is
set for spring 2020. Rubin Pfeffer at Rubin Pfeffer Content sold world rights
on behalf of the author, and Marcia Wernick at Wernick & Pratt Agency
sold North American rights on behalf of the artist.  Jeffrey Salane at Little Simon has bought
world rights to Salina Yoon's new novelty series, Wag My Tail, which
invites readers to wag different animals’ tails using a simple sturdy pull
tab. The first title, Halloween Kitty, is slated for summer 2019,
followed by Easter Bunny and Christmas Kitty. Jamie Weiss
Chilton at Andrea Brown Literary Agency negotiated the three-book deal.  Kristen Nobles at Page Street Kids has
acquired debut author-illustrator Rob Justus's Kid Coach, a
humorous role reversal tale in which Kid Coach must help Dad learn about
wrestling, good sportsmanship, and the true meaning of being a champion.
Publication is planned for 2020, with a second, untitled picture book to
follow in 2021. Molly O'Neill at Root Literary brokered the two-book deal for
world rights.  Christy Cox at Little Bigfoot has bought world
English rights to A Flash of Color & Light: A Biography of Dale
Chihuly by Sharon Mentyka (l.), illustrated by Shelley
Couvillion. It's scheduled for fall 2020; the author was unagented, and
Kelly Sonnack at the Andrea Brown Literary Agency represented the
illustrator.  Joni Sussman at Kar-Ben has acquired world
rights to Tzivia MacLeod's (l.) picture book, Clarence's
Topsy-Turvy Shabbat, illustrated by Jennie Poh. The book tells the
story of Clarence, a raccoon who loves Shabbat, and his topsy-turvy process
for preparing to celebrate the holiday. Publication is slated for spring
2020; the author represented herself, and Robbin Brosterman at the Bright
Agency represented the illustrator.
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IN THE MEDIA
SHELFTALKER
Elizabeth Bluemle Beyond Candy at Halloween
For creative dreamers, this Halloween treat is a fine
alternative to bowls of mini candy bars.
more »
Leslie Hawkins Confusion Pops Up, in a Pop-Up Bookstore
A sweet misunderstanding with a happy ending.
more »
Meghan Dietsche Goel The Texas Teen Book Festival Turns 10, Part 2
Highlights from a wonderful, memorable, literary day.
more »
Kenny Brechner Guessing the New Rainbow Fairies Theme
A bookstore tradition of predicting the next Rainbow Fairy theme
seems on the cusp of success at last.
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 In Blossom Yoo-Joo Chun, trans. from the Korean by Okkyun Choi. Lincoln Children’s, $18.99 (40p) ISBN 978-1-78603-728-2 Cherry trees in bloom form the backdrop of this spring tale. “It was a sun twinkling day,” Chun begins. Cat has brought a lunch to the park and sets her basket on a bench underneath a particularly beautiful tree. Then Dog appears, wearing glasses and holding a book. In Chun’s meditative tale, new friendship isn’t a tumultuous thing—it’s just as easily found in silent companionship. more  Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré
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David Hockney and Martin Gayford, illus. by Rose Blake. Abrams, $24.99 (128p) ISBN 978-1-4197-3211-9 Artist Hockney and critic Gayford take a conceptual approach to art history, moving between topics rather than presenting a linear overview of art movements. Blake integrates original illustrations, which include playful representations of the collaborators. This rich volume urges readers to think of art history as a living communication between artists past, present, and future. more  Stronger,
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Sophie Partridge is joining Phoenix International Publications as publisher. She
was formerly publisher of Parragon U.S.
Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing has two new hires and
several promotions. Devin MacDonald has joined as marketing manager;
most recently she was brand manager at Scholastic. Francie Crawford
has joined as marketing and publicity assistant. Emily Hutton has been
promoted to associate director of sales, from children’s sales manager. Audrey
Gibbons has been promoted to publicity manager, from senior publicist. Jill
Hacking has been promoted to marketing operations and events associate,
from marketing coordinator. Amy Hendricks has been promoted to
marketing associate, from marketing coordinator. Samantha Benson has
been promoted to associate publicist, from publicity assistant.
Random House Children's Books has two new hires. Patrick
Crotty has joined as designer for Random House Graphic; he was formerly
publisher and co-founder of Peow. Bria Alston has joined as publishing
assistant at Random House Books for Young Readers; previously she was
publicity assistant at Assouline Books.
Mark Your
Calendar
 The Society of Illustrators in New York will host an exhibition dedicated to artist Maurice Sendak, which will run from October 23 to November 3. Collectors Justin Schiller and Dennis M.V. David present a look at some of Sendak’s rarest pieces, including illustrations from William Blake’s Songs of Innocence. All of the works will be available for purchase. For more information, click here.
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 Phishing Scam Seeking Manuscripts Spreads Worldwide A scam that typically involves a literary agent, scout, or publisher being asked for a manuscript by what appears to be a trusted party—another agent, scout or publisher—via email has continued to spread and was the subject of much discussion during the Frankfurt Book Fair. more »  EDC Q2 Profits Jump on Small Sales Gain Educational Development Corp.’s rapid revenue growth stalled in the second quarter ended August 31, 2018, but the company still posted earnings growth of nearly 44%. more »  Merkh Forms Hybrid Publisher After leaving traditional publishing, in which he served in executive roles with Nelson Books and at Simon & Schuster’s Howard Books division, Jonathan Merkh has joined the ranks of hybrid publishers with his new company, Forefront Books. more »  Oops! Sorry for Crashing Into Your Book… From the creators of 'This Is a Taco!' comes 'This Is a Whoopsie!,' the tale of a clumsy moose who isn’t sure he’s right for the book. This hilarious children’s picture book shows how being a little different can make one great story. Find 'This Is a Whoopsie!' by Andrew Cangelose and Josh Shipley in stores now from CubHouse, an imprint of Lion Forge! (Sponsored) More » 
Emily Hutton has been promoted to
associate director of sales at Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing.
Samantha Benson has been
promoted to associate publicist at Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing.
Amy Hendricks has been promoted to
marketing associate at Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing.
Jill Hacking has been promoted to
marketing operations and events associate at Simon and Schuster Children's
Publishing.
Audrey Gibbons has been promoted to
publicity manager at Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing.
Devin MacDonald, formerly
brand manager at Scholastic, has joined Simon and Schuster Children's
Publishing as marketing manager.
Francie Crawford has joined
Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing as marketing and publicity
assistant.
Cristina Wilson has been
promoted to print buyer at Sourcebooks.
Morgan Vogt has joined Sourcebooks as
marketing associate.
Kjersti Egerdahl has been
promoted to senior editor at Amazon Original Stories.
 Don't Forget to Love Your Bookstore A new campaign, to be held this November, will champion the value of physical stores. more » »  Tune In to PW Insider On this week’s podcast, we talk with bestselling author Tana French about her new novel, 'The Witch Elm.' more » »  New in Travel: Lonely Planet’s Travel Atlas What’s new in travel publishing this season? In its 45th anniversary year, the world’s leading travel authority Lonely Planet is releasing its first ever atlas this month. The ultimate cartographic companion combines maps with destination expertise, making it both a practical and inspiring collectible perfect for any globetrotter's coffee table. (Sponsored) More » »
BuzzFeed Launches a Book Club The BuzzFeed Book Club, launching in November, has selected 'Family Trust' by Kathy Wang as its first title. more » »
Bright Agency Launches Film and TV Division
The international literary and illustration agency is launching an in-house film and TV division, led by new appointment Courtney Arumugam as senior creative executive. more » »
University Press Week 2018 Plans to #TurnItUP
Emphasizing the critical role of university presses in providing a voice for authors, ideas, and communities, the Association of University Presses has chosen “#TurnItUP” as the theme for this year’s University Press Week, to be held Nov. 12–17. more » »
Fantasy, Sci-Fi Top Audiobook Listening in Canada
A new study from BookNet Canada finds that 41% of audiobook listeners in Canada have listened to science fiction and fantasy books, followed by mysteries (38%), thrillers (32%), romance (29%), and memoirs (28%). more » »
Taiwan's
Estlite Expands to Japan: Eslite bookstore chain in Taiwan,
Hong Kong and China will open a new store in Tokyo next year.
Canada's
Oldest Kids Store Turns 40: Woozles children's bookstore in
Halifax is celebrating its 40th anniversary.
Wisconsin
Store Hosts Rock Opera: 'Antiology,' a new rock opera by
author Dana Spiotta, debuted at Milwaukee's Boswell Book Company last week.
W.H. Smith to
Close Six Shops: The British retailer with more than 600
locations is closing six underperforming stores.
B&N to
Close a Store in Seattle: The West Seattle location of Barnes
& Noble, the largest store in the neighborhood, is closing this January.
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to join the bookselling conversation in PW's Facebook group for
booksellers.
'Her Body and
Other Parties' Heads to TV: FX is developing an anthology
series based on the book by Carmen Maria Machado.
Authors Laud
the Libraries They Love: 12 authors wax poetic on their local
public library or share a memory of a library from their past.
A New Language
is Born Down Under: Millennial aboriginal Australians have
developed their own language, spoken only by Warlpiri under 35.
Kiese Laymon
Knows His Book is Raw: A profile of the Southern writer on the
occasion of the publication of his painful new memoir, 'Heavy.'
A Century of
Books: The 1910s: Ten books that defined the second decade of
the 20th Century, the second entry in a new series from 'Literary Hub.'
 Hardcover Nonfiction Bestseller List 'Ship of Fools: How a Selfish Ruling Class Is Bringing America to the Brink of Revolution' by Tucker Carlson is the #1 title on PW's adult hardcover nonfiction bestseller list. See the full list » »
 'Anniversaries' by Uwe
Johnson and translated by Damion Searls "In this sprawling multivolume novel, the events of one woman’s life over the course of a year in New York hearken back to several decades’ worth of German history and political upheaval." more » »
Beyond Candy at Halloween Elizabeth Bluemle
For creative dreamers, this Halloween treat is a fine
alternative to bowls of mini candy bars.
 'Honor' Comes to Dallas David Weber (c.) speaks to a crowd at Half Price Books in Dallas, Tex., earlier this month, with an honor guard from the Royal Manticoran Navy, a fan association associated with Weber's Honor Harrington series, during his 'Uncompromising Honor' (Baen) book signing tour. Courtesy Corinda Carfora |
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Saying it has received interest from multiple parties about making
an offer for the company, Barnes & Noble has created a formal review
process to evaluate the retailer’s strategic alternatives. Among the parties
interested in making an offer for B&N is its founder and chairman Len
Riggio. more
Australian author Markus Zusak returns with a much-anticipated new
novel: a family saga titled 'Bridge of Clay.' Zusak spoke with PW about his
two-decade journey writing the book, and the YA categorization of his novels. more
Ben Schrank, former president and publisher of Razorbill, has been
named to succeed Steve Rubin at Henry Holt, and Penguin Young Readers has
promoted Jen Klonsky to the newly-created position of president and publisher
of Putnam Books for Young Readers and Razorbill. more
HarperCollins has announced that it will publish two new books by
Veronica Roth, bestselling YA author of the Divergent series and the Carve the
Mark duology. more
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 Stability Reigns at Frankfurt The 2018 fair had a business-as-usual vibe, and exhibitions and exhibitors were both up. more »  MPIBA 2018: Authors and Their Politics Energize Bookseller 'Family
Reunion' The Mountains & Plains Independent Booksellers Association's trade show in Denver was a lively gathering of a close-knit community of booksellers, made more energetic by featured authors injecting politics into their presentations. more »  Bookstore Sales Slipped 1.2% in August After a number of months of sales gains, revenue at that nation's bookstores fell 1.2% in August compared to a year ago, according to preliminary estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau. more »  A Must-Have Picture Book for Buffy Fans! What was Buffy Summers like back when she was a kid? She may not have been as brave, but life is all about tackling our fears. Join Buffy, in the first-ever 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' picture book, as she faces her fears and investigates the strange noises coming from her closet! (Sponsored) More » 
Karen Grove, formerly senior editor at
Entangled Publishing, has launched Karen Grove Editorial Services and can be
contacted at karen@karengrove.com.
Alexis Watts has joined Callisto Media as
new business analyst.
Arielle Fredman has been
promoted to associate director of publicity at Atria.
Alison Hinchcliffe has been
promoted to associate publicist at Atria.
 
IN THIS WEEK'S MAGAZINE
  Holiday Gift Guide 2018 PW has compiled lists of 2018 books for every interest and taste, conveniently organized into categories to satisfy every bookish appetite.  Book Deals: Week of October 15, 2018 PRH invests in a book by Will Smith, Knopf buys a new Christopher Paolini collection, Viking lays out high six figures for a debut, LB throws down for a French bestseller, and more in this week's notable book deals. more » »  This Week's Bestsellers: October 15, 2018 ’The Wonky Donkey,’ a backlist picture book–turned viral video sensation, is the #1 book in the country. Plus Tucker Carlson of Fox News lands at #2 with 'Ship of Fools,' and Rebecca Traister, at #11 in hardcover nonfiction, shows why women are ‘Good and Mad.’ more » »  PW's Latest Starred Reviews Check out the starred reviews of titles including 'Fryderyk Chopin: A Life and Times,' 'Israeli Soul: Easy, Essential, Delicious,' 'The Man Who Wrote the Perfect Novel: John Williams,' and more. more » »  Win a Set of CubHouse and Caracal Books! This fun collection of titles is perfect for early readers and middle grade readers! Including fan favorites such as 'Sheets,' 'This Is a Taco!,' 'The Wormworld Saga,' 'Oothar the Blue,' and more! (Sponsored) Enter Here » »
Thurber Prize Shortlist Announced Thurber House has announced the three finalists for the 2018 Thurber Prize for American Humor. more » »
London Travel
Bookstore to Move: London's iconic travel bookstore,
Stanfords, is moving for the first time in 117 years.
Fundraising
Saves an Oregon Bookstore: Tsunami Books in Eugene, Ore.,
raised more than $300,000 to secure a new lease after its rent was doubled.
Bookstore in a
Bus Tours Japan: Value Books, an online used bookstore, is
touring a "Book Bus" around Japan.
Oklahoma
Bookstore to Close: Another Chapter in Owasso, Okla., is
closing after two years in business.
Philly's New
Shakespeare & Co. Impresses: The Shakespeare & Co.
bookstore that opened in Philadelphia last week features impressive
amenities.
Click here
to join the bookselling conversation in PW's Facebook group for
booksellers.
'Up-lit' Gives
Publishers Hope: A "hopeful" novel about an elderly
woman who adopts a dog heralded a flood of feelgood fiction at Frankfurt.
World Editions
Scoops Two by Condé: The indie publisher has snapped up two
books by Guadeloupean writer Maryse Condé, newly crowned winner of the
"Alternative Nobel."
From Wattpad
Novel to Hulu Show: The path Zoe Aarsen's 'Light As a Feather'
took to TV wasn't quite the normal route—though if Wattpad gets its way, it
might soon be.
A Century of
Books: The 1900s: Ten books that defined the first decade of
the 20th Century, the first entry in a new series from 'Literary Hub.'
DJ Murakami:
Haruki Murakami once became a DJ on a Japanese radio station for one night.
Here's the music he played for listeners.
 Hardcover Fiction Bestseller List 'A Spark of Light' by Jodi Picoult is the #1 bestseller on PW's adult hardcover fiction bestseller list. See the full list » »
 'Heavy: An American
Memoir' by Kiese Laymon "In this stylish and complex memoir, Laymon, an English professor at the University of Mississippi and novelist, presents bittersweet episodes of being a chubby outsider in 1980s Mississippi." more » »
Confusion Pops Up, in a Pop-Up Bookstore Leslie Hawkins
A sweet misunderstanding with a happy ending.
 Authors Discuss the Authoritarian How far have we traveled down the road to authoritarianism? How do we push back? Jason Stanley (l.) and Timothy Snyder (c.) parsed this and more with Jelani Cobb at the PEN America event "On Fascism" last week. Photo: PEN America/Jasmina Tomic |
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Author Carey Scott has won an undisclosed settlement after filing
a suit against Zondervan author and speaker Christine Caine for copyright
infringement. more
A big gain in the number of self-published print ISBNs issued in
2017 offset a drop in the number of ISBNs issued for e-books by self-published
authors, leading to a 28% overall increase in the number of self-published
titles published last year over 2016. more
Follett Book Fairs and Newbery Medalist Kwame Alexander are
teaming up for a new literacy effort called All Books for All Kids, with the
goal of ensuring that children have access to a wide range of stories from a
broad spectrum of voices. more
In the January–September period, sales of print books rose 2.5%
over the first nine months of 2017, helped along by strong adult nonfiction
titles. more
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 Hachette Goes All In on Fortnite Hachette U.K. has secured the global publishing rights to Fortnite, the hot video game of the moment. more »  CBA Changes Raise Questions, Concerns for the Future Christian retailers and publishers are concerned about the future of the CBA and its annual trade show, UNITE, amid a new investor and changes to its leadership. more »  Knopf to Publish New Book by Christopher Paolini Random House Children's Books US and Penguin Random House Children's UK have announced plans to publish a new book of short stories by Christopher Paolini, bestselling fantasy author of the Inheritance Cycle. more »
Suzie Sisoler has been promoted to v-p and
director of consumer markets at Penguin Random House.
Kirstin Berndt is being promoted to
associate publicist at Simon & Schuster.
Cat Boyd is being promoted to senior
publicist at Simon & Schuster.
 Let’s Make Metadata Great Again Publishing execs need to give metadata more attention than lip service. more » »  Karl Ove Knausgaard: His Life as a Novel Knausgaard discusses the ending of his relentlessly confessional 3,600-page series, My Struggle. more » »  'Get Caught Reading' Campaign Revived by Every Child a Reader
Every Child a Reader has announced the relaunch of the Get Caught Reading campaign, which provides educators and librarians with free posters to promote a love of learning through literacy. The 2019 poster features Olympic gold medalist Laurie Hernandez. more » »  'Dear Evan Hansen: The Novel': You Can Judge a Book By Its Musical
Like 'Rent' and 'Hamilton,' 'Dear Evan Hansen' has become that rare Broadway phenomenon: a hit musical that has entered the popular consciousness in a big way. Now the creators of the six-time Tony Award-winning musical have collaborated with a novelist to turn their story into a YA novel. more » »  PTC Influencer Marketing Breakfast: Meet our Panelists The first PubTech Connect Breakfast Panel will cover a topic that is changing book marketing. Meet our moderator and several of our esteemed panelists. more » »
Jeff Li Named COO at Serial Box The former head of ventures at NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment Networks will be charged with leading the company's operations, expanding the platform, and driving growth. more » »
Great American Read Reveals Current Top Ten Picks
The PBS special will air its grand finale episode and reveal its voters' choice for the number one book on October 23, 2018, at 8:00 p.m. EST. more » »
'Shitty Media
Men' List Creator Sued: Writer Stephen Elliott leveled a $1.5
million suit against Moira Donegan for creating the list, which names him as
an alleged rapist.
TV Writers Who
Began as Novelists: Megan Abbott, Amelia Gray, and Charles Yu
are now part of the crews creating, respectively, 'The Deuce,' 'Maniac,' and
'Westworld.'
How Indigo
Plans to Compete with Amazon: The Canadian bookstore chain
thinks it can make headway in the U.S. with its exclusive products and its
"store within a store" model.
Why Are
Wizards Addicted to Academia?: The best fantasy debut of 2018
has a problem: It was also the best fantasy debut of 2009. (And 2007. And
1997, 1985, 1982, and 1968.)
Cohen
Criticizes West From the Grave: Before he died, Leonard Cohen
wrote a poem called "Kanye West Is Not Picasso," which is included
in Cohen's new posthumous collection.
 Top 10 Overall Bestseller List 'The Wonky Donkey' by Craig Smith and Katz Cowley is #1 on our overall list this week. See the full list » »
 'Hey, Kiddo' by Jarrett
J. Krosoczka "This nuanced graphic memoir portrays a whole family and tells a story of finding identity among a life’s complications." more » »
The Texas Teen Book Festival Turns 10, Part 2 Meghan Dietsche Goel
Highlights from a wonderful, memorable, literary day.
 Chung, Chee Bring Magic to Brooklyn At Books Are Magic in Brooklyn's Cobble Hill neighborhood earlier this week, Alexander Chee (r.) interviewed Nicole Chung about her debut memoir, 'All You Can Ever Know' (Catapult), which was published last week. Photo: Julie Buntin |
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In the News
 Finalists for NBA in Young People’s Literature Announced The National Book Foundation has revealed the finalists for the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature; the winners will be announced during the NBA’s 69th annual awards dinner on November 14. Click through for PW’s reviews of the books by all five finalists. more  New YA Imprint for Tyndale House Two years after expanding the staff in its children’s and YA department, Tyndale House Publishers is launching Wander, an imprint for teen titles. “YA is one of the top selling genres in publishing today, but there is not a lot of Christian YA in the marketplace,” Linda Howard, associate publisher for Tyndale Kids, told PW. more  Get Caught Reading Campaign Revived by Every Child a Reader Every Child a Reader has announced the relaunch of the Get Caught Reading campaign, which provides educators and librarians with free posters to promote a love of learning through literacy. The 2019 poster features an image of Olympic gold medalist Laurie Hernandez; it will be available beginning on October 22. more  Follett and Kwame Alexander Launch Literacy Campaign Follett Book Fairs and Newbery Medalist Kwame Alexander are teaming up for a new literacy effort called All Books for All Kids, with the goal of ensuring that children have access to a wide range of stories from a broad spectrum of voices. The initiative kicks off at an event on October 13 in Miami. more
From the
Regionals
 Diverse—and Strong Female—Characters Dominate Children's Discussion at
PNBA The four featured children's and YA authors at the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association's recent "Dinner at the Kids' Table" event—which was held during last month's trade show in Tacoma, Wash.—encapsulated in their works and words the current political moment. more  Enthusiasm Prized in Children's Programming at NCIBA Fall Show Children's authors, booksellers, and publishing professionals delivered the same message throughout the Northern California Independent Booksellers Association Fall Discovery Show, which took place October 3–5 in Oakland, Calif.: empower kids with passion. more 
Book
News
 Knopf to Publish New Book by Christopher Paolini Random House Children's Books US and Penguin Random House Children's UK have announced plans to publish a new book of short stories by Christopher Paolini, bestselling fantasy author of the Inheritance Cycle. The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm: Tales from Alagaësia is due out on December 31 in the U.S., and on January 1, 2019 in the U.K. more  'Dear Evan Hansen: The Novel': You Can Judge a Book By Its Musical Like Rent and Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen has become that rare Broadway phenomenon: a hit musical that has entered the popular consciousness in a big way. Now the six-time Tony Award-winning show has been adapted into a YA book by Little, Brown's Poppy imprint. We spoke with the creators of the play, Steven Levinson, Benj Pasek, and Justin Paul, and novelist Val Emmich, about bringing the story from stage to page. more
On the Scene
 Boston Teen Author Festival in Photos The seventh annual Boston Teen Author Festival took place on September 22 in Cambridge, Mass., drawing approximately 600 readers for a celebration of YA books. The event featured a diverse lineup of 32 authors, including Boston locals and fan favorites. Click through for a selection of highlights from the day. more  The Inaugural YA-hoo Fest In Photos The first-ever YA-hoo Fest: Chattanooga’s Celebration of Young Adult and Middle Grades Literature took place September 29 in Tennessee. The festival brought together more than 300 book lovers and more than 30 authors for a day of panels, readings, music, and more. Click through to see our photo recap from the event. more 
Cover
Reveal
 'How to Read a Book' Kwame Alexander’s How to Read a Book began as a celebratory poem commissioned for LitWorld's annual World Read Aloud Day, but instead found a home on a poster promoting the ALA’s National Library Week. We spoke with Alexander and illustrator Melissa Sweet about their forthcoming picture book adaptation of the poem, the cover of which is revealed here for the first time. more
Reading Report
 Noteworthy Middle Grade and YA Sequels We've gathered a selection of prominent sequels being published this month, featuring the return of beloved characters and the promise of new adventures. more
Four Questions
 Tomie dePaola Talking to the legendary Tomie dePaola about his new picture book, Quiet, is anything but that: the author laughs a lot and brims with anecdotes. DePaola spoke with us about the need for attentiveness and quietude: in the book, a grandfather and two children sit “quiet and still” on a park bench and gain new clarity. Q: You’re known as ebullient and outgoing. Was it difficult to embrace mindfulness? A: No, I was attracted to contemplative monastic life. When I was 20 years old, I tried to enter a Benedictine Monastery in Weston, Vermont. People said, “Tomie, they don’t sing and dance in the monastery.” And I remember as an art student I discovered the Cloisters [in New York City], and every Sunday I would go up to the gardens. I’m crazy, I love to party, but there’s a part of me that craves and loves silence and quiet. I’m yin and yang. more
Out Next Week
 Hot Off the Presses: Week of October 15, 2018 Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about a girl who wants to stay awake forever, a Christmas fairy tale by a TV celebrity and his husband, and a middle grade novel about the summer adventures of three boys in small-town Indiana. more
In Brief
 In Brief: October 11, 2018 This week, R.L. Stine visits the Library of Congress; LeUyen Pham photobombs Dean and Shannon Hale; guests at Samantha Berger's book event really "rock it"; two illustrators give back to New York communities; and Lauren Oliver and Kendare Blake talk books in Seattle. more
Rights Report
 Cassandra Pelham Fulton and David Levithan at
Scholastic have acquired world rights to two books by bestselling graphic
novelist Raina Telgemeier, for the Graphix imprint. Share Your
Smile: Raina's Guide to Telling Your Own Story, an interactive journal
and how-to guide for creating comics, will be released on April 30, 2019,
with a first printing of 500,000 copies. And in Telgemeier's new memoir Guts,
following Smile and Sisters, young Raina wakes up one night
with a terribly upset stomach. She eventually returns to school, where she's
dealing with the usual highs and lows, but it soon becomes clear that her
tummy trouble isn't going away. Guts will publish on September 10,
2019, with a first printing of one million copies. Judith Hansen of Hansen
Literary Agency brokered the deal.  Kathy Dawson at Penguin/Dawson has bought at
auction, in a six-figure, two-book deal, Kat Ellis's Harrow Lake,
a YA horror-thriller in which the daughter of a famous movie director is
swept up in real-life terror when she's sent to the sinister small town where
his most iconic movie was filmed, and she questions whether she'll ever get
out alive. Publication is set for summer 2020; Molly Ker Hawn at the Bent
Agency negotiated the deal for North American rights. U.K./Commonwealth and
translation rights were preempted by Emma Jones at Penguin Random House
Children's UK in a six-figure deal.  Emily Easton at Crown has acquired a YA
fantasy duology by Scott Reintgen (Nyxia), beginning with Ashlords.
In the first book, three clashing cultures come together for the world's most
prestigious event: phoenix horse racing. Horses in the breed live for a day,
riding impossible distances before bursting into flames at night; to be
crowned champion, riders must use alchemy to summon their horse back to life
at sunrise. The story follows three riders—a champion's daughter, a
scholarship entrant, and a revolutionary's son—as they reach for their own
dreams of glory. Kristin Nelson at Nelson Literary Agency negotiated the deal
for North American rights.  Patrice Caldwell at Disney-Hyperion has
bought, at auction, debut author Mara Fitzgerald's YA fantasy duology,
beginning with The Walls in the Ruby Sky. When a queer socialite
(accidentally) kills the one person in Occhia who can create water—water
that's sourced from citizens' blood using a powerful magic—she journeys to
discover the origins of the magic, and take it for herself, before everyone
dies of thirst. Publication for the first book is slated for summer 2020;
Carrie Pestritto at Laura Dail Literary Agency did the two-book, six-figure
deal for world English rights.  Julie Rosenberg at Razorbill has acquired, in
a preempt, journalist Hayley Krischer's debut novel, Something
Happened to Ali Greenleaf, about the complicated and unlikely friendship
that develops between two girls desperate to take the power back in their own
lives. Told in alternating POVs, the novel follows Ali, a high school junior
reeling from a recent sexual assault perpetrated by Sean, a boy she's always
had a crush on, and Blythe, a popular senior—and Sean's longtime friend—who
tries to gain Ali's trust in hopes of dissuading her from turning Sean in.
Publication is scheduled for fall 2020; Emily Sylvan Kim at Prospect Agency
brokered the two-book deal for world rights.  Cindy Loh at Bloomsbury has bought debut
author Tiffany Rosenhan's Hummingbird, a YA novel pitched as Red
Sparrow meets One of Us Is Lying. The story follows 15-year-old
Sophia, who after years cultivating combat and language skills abroad with
her diplomat parents relocates to Montana for a "normal" high
school life. But her past is not as far behind her as she thinks. Publication
is planned for spring 2020; Claire Stetzer will edit. Webster Stone
negotiated the deal for world rights.  Hannah VanVels at Blink has acquired a YA
novel by Annie Sullivan called The Lady and the Tiger, a
reimaging of Frank Stockton's 1882 short story. The book follows Princess
Kateri as she fights suitors in an arena to win the right to rule her desert
kingdom while also dealing with water thieves—only to discover she may have
to team up with those thieves to win her throne. Publication is set for fall
2019, and will be followed by Sullivan's sequel to A Touch of Gold,
titled A Curse of Gold, in fall 2020; Christa Heschke at McIntosh
& Otis did the two-book deal for world rights.  Monica Jean at Delacorte has preempted debut
author KayLynn Flanders's Shielded, a YA fantasy about a
princess hiding a magical secret in a kingdom ravaged by war. The key to
saving not only those closest to her, but the kingdom itself, is also the
very secret that could destroy her. Publication for the first book is
scheduled for summer 2020; Laura Crockett at TriadaUS brokered the deal for
world English rights.  Amy Fitzgerald at Carolrhoda has bought Girls
on the Line author Jennie Liu's untitled YA novel about
19-year-old Na, who has grown up in rural China while her parents lived and
worked in the city. When her younger brother—the favored child, who moved to
the city with her parents—dies unexpectedly, she sets out to learn what
happened to him and uncovers more family secrets than she bargained for.
Publication is planned for fall 2020; Shannon Hassan at Marsal Lyon Literary
Agency negotiated the deal for world rights.  Karen Wojtyla at S&S/McElderry has
acquired debut author Loriel Ryon's Into the Tall, Tall Grass,
a magical realism story in which two sisters and their friends must venture
through the mysterious grass inexplicably sprouting up in the desert, in
order to bring their dying grandmother to the last pecan tree on their land
and unravel the secrets behind their family's complicated past. Publication
is slated for spring 2020; Kristy Hunter at the Knight Agency sold world
English rights.  Abigail McAden at Scholastic has bought U.S.
and U.K. rights to the first two books in the Ninja Kid series, as well as
the first four Weirdo books by Australian comedian Anh Do. Do’s sales
exceed two million copies in Australia, including an autobiography titled The
Happiest Refugee, which details his escape from Vietnam, and his third
kids’ series, Hot Dog! In Ninja Kid, Nelson’s a nerd, but when he wakes up on
his 10th birthday, he discovers he’s suddenly a Ninja. In Weirdo, Weir Do is
the new kid in school; with an unforgettable name, a crazy family, and some
seriously weird habits, fitting in is not easy—but it is funny. Al Zuckerman
at Writers House did the deal.  Emilia Rhodes at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt has
acquired, in a four-book preempt, author Jennifer Li Shotz’s new
middle grade series, American Dog. A collection of adventure-filled
stand-alone novels, each book features a rescued dog discovering a new
"leash" on life through friendship, loyalty, and the joy of finding
a forever home. The series launches with the first two books in spring 2020,
with the next to follow in fall 2020; Josh Bank and Hayley Wagreich at Alloy
Entertainment negotiated the deal for world rights.  Cheryl Eissing at Philomel has bought Pages
& Co.: Tilly and the Bookwanderers, first in a middle grade series by
Anna James. The book features Tilly (Matilda) Pages, a girl who lives
with her grandparents above their small bookstore and realizes she has the
ability to "bookwander"—travel inside books. The book is set for
fall 2019; Carla Alonzi at HarperCollins UK brokered the three-book deal for
U.S. and open market rights, excluding Canada.  Liz Szabla at Feiwel and Friends has acquired Greetings
from Witness Protection! author Jake Burt’s Cleo Porter and the
Body Electric, a middle grade sci-fi novel about a girl, her virtual
teacher, a floating skull racing against the clock, and the dangers of their
post-apocalyptic world to deliver an essential package. Publication is
planned for fall 2020; Rebecca Stead at the Book Group handled the two-book
deal for world English rights.  Gina Gagliano at Random House Graphic has
bought two graphic novels for young readers by Mika Song: Donut
Feed the Squirrels and a sequel. Both books tell the story of Norma and
Belly, two squirrels whose only sustenance comes from acorns... until a donut
truck moves to their park and they plan a heist to try out this exciting new
food. Publication is scheduled to begin in 2020; Erica Silverman at Stimola
Literary Studio sold North American rights.  Liz Kossnar at Simon & Schuster has
acquired world rights to a new middle grade novel by Quinn Sosna-Spear,
author of The Remarkable Inventions of Walter Mortinson. Pitched as The
Golden Compass meets The House with a Clock in Its Walls, The
Thirteenth Hour follows 12-year-old Andrew, who can use his curious
pocket watch to travel to one of 12 different worlds, depending on what hour
he falls asleep. Publication is slated for spring 2020; John M. Cusick at
Folio Jr./Folio Literary Management brokered the deal.  Nancy Paulsen has bought, in a preempt, Lisa
Fipps’s Starfish for her eponymous imprint at Penguin. The middle
grade debut in verse follows Ellie’s journey as she struggles to stand up for
herself in a society that belittles fat girls. Publication is set for 2020;
Liza Fleissig at Liza Royce Agency negotiated the deal for world rights.  Greg Hunter at Lerner Graphic Universe has
acquired Olivia Stephens's debut graphic novel, Artie. Artemis
"Artie" Irvin is a 12-year-old girl with a love of photography and
a fierce streak of independence, who's just discovered she comes from a
family of werewolves. As she navigates her new reality, school bullies, and a
first crush, she's also determined to find out how her human father died—and
learns she isn't the scariest thing in the woods. Publication is expected in
2021; Jen Linnan at Linnan Literary Management sold world rights.  Simon Boughton at Norton Young Readers has
acquired world rights, in a preempt, to Ollie & Harry’s Marvellous
Adventures by Ollie (l.) and Harry Ferguson (ages five and
eight, respectively)—the Scottish brothers behind the popular Facebook page
"The Days Are Just Packed," which chronicles their ongoing list of
500 adventures. Blending classic outdoors fun with quirky applications of
makerspace tech, the activity book shows readers how Ollie and Harry pulled
off their best adventures, from building an igloo to photographing their Lego
figures in space. The book will be co-authored with their father, MacNeill
Ferguson, working in collaboration with Garry Jenkins. The book is planned
for fall 2019 on the Norton Young Readers debut list; Lucy V. Cleland at
Kneerim & Williams represented the project.  Amanda Shih at Scholastic has bought, in a
preempt, Chance Comes Once by Meredith Davis (l.) and Rebeka
Uwitonze. The middle grade narrative nonfiction follows Uwitonze’s
inspiring journey from Rwanda to the U.S. at age nine, where she lived with
the Davis family while receiving corrective surgery for her club feet.
Publication is slated for 2019; Alyssa Eisner Henkin at Trident Media Group
did the deal for North American rights.  Nancy Inteli at HarperCollins has acquired
world rights, at auction, to The Alpactory and an untitled picture
book by author-illustrator Ruth Chan. The first book is about a
factory of alpacas who come to the rescue to help with new experiences.
Publication is scheduled for summer 2020; Rebecca Sherman at Writers House
negotiated the deal on behalf of the author-illustrator.  Kelsey Skea at Amazon/Two Lions has bought
world rights to Julius and Mouse by debut author-illustrator Annelouise
Mahoney, a picture book about two friends who set off to capture the
Night Goblin. The projected pub date is summer 2020; Anna Olswanger at
Olswanger Literary represented the author-illustrator.  Alexa Pastor at Simon & Schuster has
acquired world rights to This Is MY Room!, a picture book by Jennifer
Richard Jacobson (l.), illustrated by Alexandria Neonakis. The
book tells the story of a girl named JoJo, whose first night in her very own
room gets derailed by a menagerie of animals, including a persistent tiger
with a good reason for ignoring her sign that he is not allowed.
Publication is slated for summer 2019; Alyssa Eisner Henkin at Trident Media
Group represented the author, and James Burns at the Bright Agency
represented the illustrator.  Erin Stein at Imprint has bought world rights
to Norene Paulson’s (l.) Bennie’s True Colors, a story about a
bat who knows he’s really a butterfly on the inside. Anne Passchier
will illustrate; publication is planned for fall 2020. Naomi Davis at
BookEnds Literary Agency represented the author, and Alex Gehringer at the
Bright Agency represented the illustrator.  Carol Hinz at Lerner/Millbrook Press has
acquired world rights to If We Weren’t Here by John Coy, which
explores whether the Earth needs humans and what it would be like if we were
no longer here. Natalie Capannelli will illustrate in her picture book
debut; publication is set for spring 2020, to coincide with the 50th
anniversary of Earth Day. Andrea Cascardi at Transatlantic Agency represented
the author, and Lara Perkins at Andrea Brown Literary Agency represented the
illustrator.  Jennifer Adams at Sounds True has bought world
rights to Our Day, a picture book by Deborah Hopkinson (l.)
that tells the story of one small family's active day of mindful living. Shirley
Ng-Benitez will illustrate; publication is scheduled for spring 2020.
Steven Malk at Writers House represented the author, and Nicole Tugeau at
Tugeau 2 represented the illustrator.  Andrea Hall at Albert Whitman has acquired
world rights to Shubh Diwali! by Chitra Soundar (l.), the story
of a multigenerational family preparing for and celebrating the festival of
lights. Charlene Chua will illustrate; the projected pub date is fall
2019. Abi Sparrow at SP Literary represented the author, and Tracy Marchini
at BookEnds Literary represented the illustrator.
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IN THE MEDIA
SHELFTALKER
Kenny Brechner Guessing the New Rainbow Fairies Theme
A bookstore tradition of predicting the next Rainbow Fairy theme
seems on the cusp of success at last.
more »
Cynthia Compton The Fourth Quarter Tiptoes In
A bookseller reflects on her most important sales season of the
year.
more »
Elizabeth Bluemle A Brief Salute to Editors
Admiration for the essential editorial role, plus a quick comedy
video.
more »
Meghan Dietsche Goel The Texas Teen Book Festival Turns 10, Part 1
Spreadsheets, mistakes, and remembering our mission: Lessons
learned from a decade of festival planning.
FEATURED
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 Gilda the
Giant Sheep Emilio Urberuaga, trans. from the Spanish by Ben Dawlatly. NubeOcho, $17.95 (44p) ISBN 978-8-41712-324-6 A dirigible-size sheep supplies the comic premise for this fable by Spanish artist Urberuaga, published in English with new art 25 years after its European release. Gilda is an industry of her own, requiring 20 shepherds to shear and milk her. When they tire of the work and her “giant sheep ears” overhear them scheming to kill her for her meat, she takes off for the nearest metropolis. more  Is That
You, Eleanor Sue? Tricia Tusa. Roaring Brook/Porter, $17.99 (32p) ISBN 978-1-250-14323-5 Disguised in a wig and a green dress, Eleanor Sue climbs out her bedroom window, knocks on her own front door, and introduces herself to her mother as Mrs. McMuffins, a new neighbor. Eleanor’s mother has lots of time and a deep well of patience, and she invites her visitor inside. But that’s just the beginning. A celebration of creative play, simple pleasures, and bighearted love. more  The Lost
Words Robert Macfarlane, illus. by Jackie Morris. Anansi International, $35 (128p) ISBN 978-1-4870-0538-2 A deeply reflective and gorgeously illustrated oversize volume lists natural words that were excluded from the most recent edition of the Oxford Junior Dictionary, among them dandelion, heron, willow, and wren. Nature and travel writer Macfarlane offers “a spellbook for conjuring back these lost words.” Morris’s paintings of wildlife echo the complexity and vibrancy of Macfarlane’s poetry. more  The
Neighbors Einat Tsarfati, trans. from the Hebrew by Annette Appel. Abrams, $16.99 (40p) ISBN 978-1-4197-3168-6 The girl who narrates this tightly focused story has invented tales about her building’s residents based on the distinctive appearance of their doors. The first has several locks and a surveillance camera. “That apartment belongs to a family of thieves,” the girl announces; the apartment, revealed in a page turn, contains luxurious museum pieces, and the family is dressed all in black, with face masks. Tsarfati offers accomplished execution and restrained, urbane humor. more  Monstrous
Devices Damien Love. Viking, $17.99 (352p) ISBN 978-0-451-47858-0 In an English suburb, 12-year-old Alex collects toy robots and tries to avoid relentless bullying at school. After his grandfather sends him an old tin robot with a note that says “this one is special,” mysterious and frightening things begin to happen. Soon, Alex is swept along in his grandfather’s wake, first to Paris and then to Prague, pursued by dangerous people and the animated robots they are capable of powering. more  Skyward
Brandon Sanderson. Delacorte, $19.99 (528p) ISBN 978-0-399-55577-0 In a mysterious world called Detritus where humans live below the surface, 16-year-old Spensa must overcome her deceased starfighter pilot father’s reputation as a coward following his alleged desertion. With this action-packed trilogy opener, Sanderson offers up a resourceful, fearless heroine and a memorable cast. more
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People
Jennifer Edwards has been promoted to v-p, children's sales at Macmillan; most
recently she was national account manager, selling Amazon and Scholastic.
Rebecca Kuss has
joined Glasstown Entertainment as associate editor and director of
acquisitions and recruitment. She was formerly co-director of children's
scouting at Maria B. Campbell Associates,
Cierra Bland has
joined Macmillan Children's Publishing Group as school and library marketing
assistant.
In the Winners'
Circle
 World Literature Today, the University of Oklahoma’s magazine of international literature and culture, has announced Margarita Engle as the winner of the 2019 NSK Neustadt Prize for Children’s Literature. The prize is awarded in alternating years, along with the Neustadt International Prize for Literature, in recognition of outstanding achievement in the realm of young people’s literature. In her nomination statement, YA author Lilliam Rivera wrote, “Not only is Engle writing universal tales of young voices finding their place in the world, her beautiful words convey their dreams and wishes. The recurrent theme of hope prevails.” For more information, click here.  The Children’s Book Guild of Washington, D.C., has selected Carole Boston Weatherford as its 2019 Nonfiction Award winner. Since 1977, the annual award honors an author or illustrator whose work has contributed significantly to the quality of nonfiction for young readers. Nonfiction Award Committee member Cecilia Cackley said of Weatherford, “Whether she is writing in rhyming poetry, free verse or rhythmic prose, she has great respect for the child audience and doesn’t talk down to the reader, even when writing about difficult topics.” Weatherford will be honored at the Guild’s 2019 Nonfiction Award luncheon on May 11, 2019. For more information, click here.
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 The Number of Self-Published Titles Cracked 1 Million in 2017 A big gain in the number of self-published print ISBNs issued in 2017 offset a drop in the number of ISBNs issued for e-books by self-published authors, leading to a 28% overall increase in the number of self-published titles published last year over 2016. Amazon's CreateSpace was the big winner on the print side, with the number of ISBNs in that format jumping 50%, to nearly 752,000 titles. more »  Frankfurt Book Fair 2018: Moving Agents Center Prompts Complaints
The Literary Agents & Scouts Centre is moving to a new location next year, a change publishers and agents worry may make their time in Frankfurt less productive. more »  Follett and Kwame Alexander Launch Literacy Campaign Follett and Newbery Medal-winning author Kwame Alexander are teaming up for a new literacy effort called All Books for All Kids, with the goal of ensuring that children have access to a wide range of books from a broad spectrum of voices. more »  Fun Trivia! Brand New for Ages 12-112! An exciting new annual, combining trending topics and evergreen information, National Geographic 'Almanac 2019' is the ultimate guide to our magnificent planet, bursting with facts and illustrations that will awe, inform, and inspire. (Sponsored) More » 
Jessica Parfrey has been
named publisher of Feral House and its imprint, Process Media, following the
death, earlier this year, of her brother, Feral House founder Adam Parfrey.
 Revamped NAIBA Conference Thrives The New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association’s (NAIBA) conference was marked by high energy and intense collaboration between indie booksellers, authors, and industry professionals during the annual gathering, which was held in Baltimore from October 6-8. more » »  Hummingbird Digital Media in E-book Deal with ABA Hummingbird Digital Media has reached a non-exclusive marketing partnership with the ABA under which ABA members will have another option to sell e-books from their websites. more » »  New YA Imprint for Tyndale House Tyndale House Publishers is launching Wander, an imprint for young adult books housed within the Tyndale Kids division. more » »  Obituary: Lee Hochman, 90 Eleanor "Lee" Hochman, a translator of French literature and nonfiction and also a longtime copyediting chief at New American Library, died at home in New York City on October 6, of natural causes. more » »  Win an Autographed, Hardcover of 'Rabid Heart'! Enter for your chance to win one of 10 autographed, hardcover editions of Jeremy Wagner's new novel, 'Rabid Heart.' (Sponsored) ENTER NOW! » »
Marrakesh Treaty Becomes Law The "Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons who are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled" has been ratified as a law. more » »
Whitehead
Turns to Jim Crow: Colson Whitehead will explore the dark
history of a boys' reform school under Jim Crow in his next book, 'The Nickel
Boys.'
Literary
"He Said, She Said": 'New Yorker' writer Katy
Waldman takes a look at one year of the #MeToo movement in the book world.
Why Pickup
Artists Are Reading Ovid: The “Red Pill” community online
frequently appropriates ancient classic literature as justification for their
beliefs.
Buying Books
Won't Save the Indies: An independent bookshop owner explains
why purchases alone can’t keep small stores afloat—and what to do instead.
Behind the
Author’s Photo: Beowulf Sheehan, the master of the literary
portrait, shares moments from photographing Margaret Atwood, Elie Wiesel, and
more.
 Trade Paperback Bestseller List 'The Tattooist of Auschwitz' by Heather Morris is the #1 title on PW's trade paperback bestseller list. See the full list » »
 'Samuel Johnson’s
Eternal Return' by Martin Riker "Riker is a gifted storyteller, and his [debut] novel’s enchanting exploration of humanity and philosophy, of how humans connect with their environment and community, is unforgettable" Read more » »
Guessing the New Rainbow Fairies Theme Kenny Brechner
A bookstore tradition of predicting the next Rainbow Fairy theme
seems on the cusp of success at last.
 A Bookstore Cat for the Ages Jane Mount, creator of Ideal Bookshelf, stopped by Copperfield’s Books in Healdsburg, Calif., last month. There, she met the bookstore cat, Jack, who is featured in Mount’s new book, 'Bibliophile: An Illustrated Miscellany' (Chronicle Books). Courtesy Chronicle |
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