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Welcome back to our School & Library Spotlight newsletter—now hitting your inbox twice a month! In our latest issue, we speak with a number of #OwnVoices authors about their new and forthcoming books centering and celebrating young people of color—past and present, fictional and historical. We also bring you the initial responses of this year’s big ALA Youth Media Award winners on receiving their accolades. We hope you'll spread the word about the School & Library Spotlight e-newsletter throughout your communities. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram; and be sure to get in touch with any feedback. In honor of the month-long celebration, we interviewed authors of #OwnVoices works, including picture books, YA contemporary and historical fiction, and poetry. Angie Thomas on Her New Prequel Four years after publishing The Hate U Give, which has spent more than 200 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, Angie Thomas returns to her acclaimed fictional universe to explore the origins of Maverick Carter, the father of heroine Starr Carter. more A Picture Book Celebration of Black Lives Shani Mahiri King’s forthcoming picture book, Have I Ever Told You Black Lives Matter?, illustrated by Bobby C. Martin Jr., celebrates the stories of Black Americans who have shaped—and are shaping—all aspects of our society. more In Conversation: Victoria Bond and T.R. Simon Victoria Bond (l.) and T.R. Simon are co-authors of the award-winning Zora and Me, the first volume in their historical mystery trilogy imagining the childhood of Black author and anthropologist Zora Neale Hurston. We asked Bond and Simon to interview each other about Hurston's legacy and completing their trilogy with The Summoner. more Q & A with Randi Pink Randi Pink is a writer, mother, and advocate for Black lives. Her latest book, Angel of Greenwood, is a YA historical novel that follows teenagers Angel and Isaiah as they fall in love in their Black neighborhood of Greenwood on the eve of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. more Q & A with Nikki Grimes As a poet, novelist, and artist, Nikki Grimes has garnered numerous accolades, including the Coretta Scott King Award. Grimes discussed her latest work, Legacy: Women Poets of the Harlem Renaissance, and breaking boundaries in African American representation. more A New Road for Lil Nas X: His Debut Children's Book Grammy-winning music artist Lil Nas X, creator of the smash hit country-rap song "Old Town Road," has made his children's publishing debut with the alphabet picture book C Is for Country, illustrated by Theodore Taylor III. more This year’s big ALA Youth Media Awards medalists shared their first reactions to getting the call from the prize committees. Tae Keller's Newbery Win: 'My Brain Short-Circuited' Upon learning she had won the 2021 Newbery Medal and Asian/Pacific Award for Children’s Literature for her fantasy novel When You Trap a Tiger, Tae Keller said, “I was just so grateful, I think I said ‘thank you’ like a million times.” more Michaela Goade: Taken by Surprise on Zoom Michaela Goade, illustrator of We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom is the first BIPOC woman and the first Indigenous artist to receive the Caldecott Medal. “I felt a bit like a deer in the headlights and did not know what to say!," she said. more Daniel Nayeri: Celebrating with a Champagne Shower After a surprise Zoom call from the Printz committee, informing him that his novel Everything Sad Is Untrue had won the award, Daniel Nayeri recalled “screaming for a while” and his wife handing him a bottle of champagne from his publisher Levine Querido. more Pandemic Pivoting: New Follett Book eFair Options Include Ship-to-Home Amid continued school closures, Follett has made a number of enhancements to its traditional book fair procedures as well as to its virtual eFair options, including the ability to deliver eFair purchases directly to students’ homes. more CBC and Every Child a Reader Unveil Book Week Superpower Theme This year's Children's Book Week celebration will follow the theme "Reading Is a Superpower," as a nod to the educators, librarians, booksellers, and caregivers who have encouraged kids to continue reading during the pandemic. more Scholastic, LitWorld, and Football's Malcolm Mitchell Teamed Up for World Read Aloud Day February 3 marked the 12th annual World Read Aloud Day, which spotlighted the power and benefits of reading together. In light of the pandemic, Scholastic, literacy nonprofit LitWorld, and former NFL star Malcolm Mitchell joined forces to make the global celebration more accessible than ever. more SPONSORED A 2021 Pura Belpré Honor Recipient From Adrianna Cuevas comes a sparkling debut of friendship and magic, inspired by Central American folklore. A New York Public Library Best Book of 2020, join Nestor Lopez in this fast-paced adventure as he uses his secret ability to communicate with animals to save his town. More School & Library Spotlight Editor: Emma Kantor Digital Producer: Deirdre Coyle Send editorial questions about this e-newsletter to: childrensbooks@publishersweekly.com Send advertising questions about this e-newsletter to: cbryerman@publishersweekly.com Follow PW on Facebook and Twitter. For additional assistance, contact us by email or at the address below. Publishers Weekly, 71 West 23 St. #1608 New York, NY 10010 Phone 212-377-5500 Copyright 2021, PWxyz LLC

 

Welcome back to our School & Library Spotlight newsletter—now hitting your inbox twice a month. Big news: the ALA Youth Media Awards were announced this morning! Read on for the authors and titles everyone in the children’s book community is toasting. We also take a look at two impressive young people who spoke at the recent presidential inauguration and have new books on the horizon. We hope you'll spread the word about the School & Library Spotlight e-newsletter throughout your communities. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram; and be sure to get in touch with any feedback. Keller, Goade, Nayeri Win Newbery, Caldecott, Printz Awards Tae Keller has won the 2021 John Newbery Medal for When You Trap a Tiger, Michaela Goade has won the Randolph Caldecott Medal for We Are Water Protectors, written by Carole Lindstrom, and Daniel Nayeri has won the Michael L. Printz Award for Everything Sad Is Untrue (a true story), in today's announcement of the ALA's Youth Media Awards. more "Hey, Grownups! Kids Really Do Like Nonfiction" Authors Cynthia Levinson, Melissa Stewart, and Jennifer Swanson challenge the assumption set forth in a recent Washington Post column that today's children largely avoid nonfiction in favor of novels. more Holiday Toy Drive Becomes Pandemic Book Drive In response to the pandemic, the office of California Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris tweaked an annual holiday tradition: instead of sponsoring a toy drive as the office usually does, it collected books for young people in need. more Noteworthy New Releases for Children and Teens: January 2021 We've gathered a list of some of the big books kicking off the new year—including a celebration of essential workers and community during the pandemic, a supernatural middle-grade novel, the highly anticipated prequel to The Hate You Give, and more. more SPONSORED Five Stars for Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre Celebrated author Carole Boston Weatherford and illustrator Floyd Cooper provide a powerful look at the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, one of the worst incidents of racial violence in US history. This picture book provides a sensitive and moving introduction to the Tulsa Race Massacre, helping young readers understand the events of the past in order to move toward a better future for all. more Children's and YA Books for Valentine's Day 2021 In honor of Valentine's Day, we’ve gathered a list of new and forthcoming books for young readers that affirm the value of love in its many forms. more Young Inaugural Speakers Land Book Deals Amanda Gorman, who wrote and recited this year's inaugural poem, and Brayden Harrington, who spoke about bonding with President Biden over stuttering, have both landed book deals. more Imagine & Wonder Children's List to Launch in Spring "Expanding Minds" is the tag line selected by Imagine & Wonder, a boutique New York publisher set to release its debut books in February. The list will feature fiction and nonfiction for young readers. more Q & A with Christina Soontornvat Newly minted Newbery and Sibert Honoree Soontornvat spoke with PW about how her many passions and roles allow her to create books that explore scientific and culturally diverse themes. more School & Library Spotlight Editor: Emma Kantor Digital Producer: Deirdre Coyle Send editorial questions about this e-newsletter to: childrensbooks@publishersweekly.com Send advertising questions about this e-newsletter to: cbryerman@publishersweekly.com Follow PW on Facebook and Twitter. For additional assistance, contact us by email or at the address below. Publishers Weekly, 71 West 23 St. #1608 New York, NY 10010 Phone 212-377-5500 Copyright 2021, PWxyz LLC

 

Welcome back to our School & Library Spotlight newsletter—now hitting your inbox twice a month! In our first issue of the new year, we take a look at the rise in digital lending in public libraries and schools during the pandemic. We also celebrate notable changemakers and literacy initiatives within the children’s publishing industry. We hope you'll spread the word about the School & Library Spotlight e-newsletter throughout your communities. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram; and be sure to get in touch with any feedback. OverDrive Reports Record Surge in Digital Library Lending A global pandemic and a national reckoning with race and social justice helped turn 2020 into a record year for digital lending in public libraries and schools. more Q & A with Children’s Librarian Julie Roach The manager of youth services at the Cambridge Public Library in Massachusetts discussed finding new ways to serve her patrons amid Covid-19. more New and Forthcoming Social Justice Titles We’ve put together a list of notable books focused on anti-racism and inclusivity, including recommendations for children and teens. more At the end of last year, PW highlighted several industry members and initiatives with notable achievements in 2020, including ones focused on children’s books. Varian Johnson and Paula Chase The Brown Bookshelf, a website launched in 2007 by children’s authors Varian Johnson and Paula Chase to promote Black creators, is taking on an activist role by addressing systemic bias in publishing. more Adam Lerner Adam Lerner has been leading Minneapolis-based Lerner Publishing Group for roughly 20 years, and in 2020 the independent children’s press’s reach has extended far beyond the book trade and the school and library market. more Pinkneys Debut BIPOC-Focused Publishing Program Husband-and-wife team Andrea Davis Pinkney and Brian Pinkney are launching Bright Brown Baby, an inclusive line from Scholastic for the youngest readers, which centers the joy of Black and brown children and families. more Nicola and David Yoon's New YA Romance Imprint Stars Heroes of Color Led by bestselling authors and married couple Nicola and David Yoon, Joy Revolution will be devoted to publishing teen love stories by and about people of color, beginning in 2022. more ALA-CBC Reveals 2021 Building a Home Library List The American Library Association and the Children’s Book Council’s ALA-CBC Joint Committee has released its curated list of titles for parents, guardians, and others who wish to assemble an at-home library for young readers up to age 14. more Fall Flying Starts We spotlight the authors of six of the season’s most promising children's and YA debuts, including #OwnVoices fantasies, timely picture books, and more. more School & Library Spotlight Editor: Emma Kantor Digital Producer: Deirdre Coyle Send editorial questions about this e-newsletter to: childrensbooks@publishersweekly.com Send advertising questions about this e-newsletter to: cbryerman@publishersweekly.com Follow PW on Facebook and Twitter. For additional assistance, contact us by email or at the address below. Publishers Weekly, 71 West 23 St. #1608 New York, NY 10010 Phone 212-377-5500 Copyright 2021, PWxyz LLC   Welcome back to our School & Library Spotlight newsletter! In our latest issue, we take a look at how authors and illustrators are finding creative ways to connect with students virtually amid Covid-19 restrictions. We also present a compilation of all of our starred reviews for 2020, featuring exceptional reads for children of all ages and interests. We hope you'll spread the word about the School & Library Spotlight e-newsletter throughout your communities. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram; and be sure to get in touch with any feedback. We’ll see you in the new year, on January 11, when we’ll be moving to a twice-monthly schedule. Until then, happy holidays! The Virtual Author School Visit Evolves As educators and families try to navigate through still-uncertain times this academic year, a new era of online school visits is coming into clearer focus. more Children's Author Presentations Go Digital PW spoke with a number of authors who are tailoring their outreach to meet the needs of students and teachers during the pandemic. more Children's Starred Reviews 2020 Find more than 300 reviews of outstanding books for young readers, a selection of interviews with some of today’s top authors and illustrators, and more in our Children's Starred Reviews Annual. more Best Books of 2020 Our selections for the top 50 books of the year include picture books and graphic novels, fiction and nonfiction, debuts and bestsellers for readers of all ages. more Noteworthy New Releases for Children and Teens: December 2020 Big titles that are hitting shelves this month include a picture book celebrating a child's "firsts," a spinoff of Dav Pilkey's popular Dog Man series, a new YA thriller from One of Us Is Lying author Karen McManus, and more. more Noteworthy Children's Book Anniversaries: Fall 2020 This season marks some big anniversaries for classic children’s books, and publishers are celebrating with redesigned editions. more 2020 Young Readers' Editions We've compiled a list of notable new and forthcoming adult titles reinterpreted for children. more Children's and YA Reissues: Fall 2020 Read on to discover a variety of familiar tales with fresh faces, including an '80s classic, a New York City-themed picture book from the creator of Madeline, a Newbery Honor-winning graphic novel, and more. more SPONSORED Vooks, Bringing Storybooks to Life! Vooks combines the love, trust and safety of children’s books with online streaming, for a whole new way to experience stories. By adding slight animation and highlighted read-aloud narration, this kid-safe and ad-free streaming library transforms the reading experience, enhancing literacy and imagination while encouraging the love of reading. MORE Candidates for the 2022 Hans Christian Andersen Awards Announced The Hans Christian Andersen Award, the highest international honor for children's book creators, has revealed the shortlist for its 2022 edition. The U.S. nominees are Linda Sue Park and Kadir Nelson. more 2020 Children's and Teen Choice Book Award Winners Every Child a Reader has announced the winners and honorees of its 13th annual Children's and Teen Choice Book Awards—the only national book awards selected exclusively by young readers. more S&S to Launch Two Graphic Novel Lines for Young Readers Little Simon Graphic Novels, created for readers ages five to nine, will roll out in February 2021 under the Little Simon chapter-book imprint, and Ready-to-Read Graphics will debut next summer. more Enchanted Lion to Debut 'Unruly' Imprint in Spring 2021 Enchanted Lion has announced the spring 2021 launch of Unruly, an imprint dedicated to the expansion of the picture book format to more experimental visual territory and to older age groups. more Q & A with Angela Dominguez Author-illustrator Angela Dominguez spoke with us about how her teaching inspires her work, and the inspiration behind her character Stella Díaz. more School & Library Spotlight Editor: Emma Kantor Digital Producer: Deirdre Coyle Send editorial questions about this e-newsletter to: childrensbooks@publishersweekly.com Send advertising questions about this e-newsletter to: cbryerman@publishersweekly.com Follow PW on Facebook and Twitter. For additional assistance, contact us by email or at the address below. Publishers Weekly, 71 West 23 St. #1608 New York, NY 10010 Phone 212-377-5500 Copyright 2020, PWxyz LLC   Welcome back to our monthly newsletter! In our latest issue, we take a look at how Scholastic Book Fairs is pivoting to serve teachers, students, and families during Covid-19. A number of YA editors discuss their approaches to delivering timely and engaging content for a generation of socially conscious teens. And we also bring you a roundup of new and noteworthy holiday books for kids of all ages. We hope you'll spread the word about the School & Library Spotlight e-newsletter throughout your communities. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram; and be sure to get in touch with any feedback. Happy Reading! Scholastic Book Fairs Revamps with New Options in Pandemic Era Scholastic Book Fairs has charted a new course by offering a series of redesigned book fair options to meet customers’ needs during Covid-19 restrictions. more YA Nonfiction Takes Teen Readers Seriously In a spate of new and forthcoming YA nonfiction, publishers see readers who can change the world. more At Algonquin, a Decade of Change Reflected in One Book Girlhood: Teens Around the World in Their Own Voices gives young adult readers the chance to see how 30 fellow teens are coming of age. more Fierce Reads Presents First All-Virtual Tour Macmillan Children's YA online community has kicked off its latest season with a new twist befitting these pandemic times: an all-virtual lineup. more Noteworthy New Releases for Children and Teens: November 2020 Big titles that are hitting shelves this month include an animal-themed counting book, the story of a Black girl discovering her voice through vlogging, a historical novel infused with mysticism and folklore, and many more. more 2020 Holiday Books for Young Readers Many things about this holiday season may be different, but good books are always worth celebrating. We’ve gathered a selection of festive new titles for readers of all ages and backgrounds. more Children’s Books on Body Acceptance These titles for children and teens explain and affirm body types and experiences of all stripes. more SPONSORED 'Fangirl': Now a Manga! Cath is a Simon Snow fan. Okay, everybody is a Simon Snow fan, but for Cath, being a fan is her life. Cath's sister has mostly grown away from fandom, but Cath just can't let go. Now that they’re in college, Cath must decide if she’s ready to start living her own life. But does she even want to if it means leaving Simon Snow behind? (Sponsored) more Kacen Callender Wins 2020 NBA for Young People's Literature Accepting the award for their novel King and the Dragonflies, Callender said, "It’s an honor and a privilege to be given the platform and the opportunity to help young people in their guidance through the magic of story.” more 2020 CBC Diversity Awards: 'Experience, Strength, and Hope' Members of the children's book community gathered virtually earlier this month to celebrate the third annual CBC Diversity Outstanding Achievement Awards. The five 2020 winners engaged in a discussion about expanding equity and inclusion. more OverDrive's Libby App Features NBA Finalists In an effort to make the finalists for this year's National Book Award accessible to readers, OverDrive has created an e-book collection featuring shortlisted titles, available for free via its Libby app. more Phoenix International Debuts School and Library Imprint Phoenix International Publications is launching Sequoia Kids Media, a new imprint targeting the school and library market. more DK Makes Its First Foray into Fiction Known for its children's illustrated nonfiction, DK is entering the fiction arena with two action-based, character-driven series for young readers. more Little Genius Books to Launch in Spring 2021 Board books, picture books, activity books, and novelty books are among the formats that will be released by Little Genius Books, an independent children's publisher debuting next April. more HarperCollins Launches I Can Read! Comics HarperCollins is extending its long-running I Can Read! line of leveled beginning readers with a new format, I Can Read! Comics, featuring graphic novels aimed at ages 4 to 8. more Q & A with Torrey Maldonado We spoke with Maldonado—whose latest title, What Lane?, was named by Oprah Magazine as one of the "Best Books for Discussing Racism"—about how his life, his teaching, and his students inspire his writing. more School & Library Spotlight Editor: Emma Kantor Digital Producer: Deirdre Coyle Send editorial questions about this e-newsletter to: childrensbooks@publishersweekly.com Send advertising questions about this e-newsletter to: cbryerman@publishersweekly.com Follow PW on Facebook and Twitter. For additional assistance, contact us by email or at the address below. Publishers Weekly, 71 West 23 St. #1608 New York, NY 10010 Phone 212-377-5500 Copyright 2020, PWxyz LLC