Jason Peterson's BLUES WITH A BUTTER KNIFE (CalkinsCreek/Astra) has won the 2026 Eureka! Excellence in Nonfiction Honor Medal from the California Readers Association. Congratulations, Jason!

The Junior Library Guild has selected Donna Cangelosi's picture book, LIGHT LETTERS, AND LOVE (Sleeping Bear Press), due out March 2027, for their list of dis-tinguished books. Congratulations, Donna!

A new book by one of the best writers today!

Cover reveal for Jackie Azua Kramer's latest picture book, PIRAGUA MEMORIES (North-South Books), forthcoming next year!

Happy Pub Day for debut author Jason Peterson's brilliant picture book biography of blues musician DeDell Davis,  BLUES WITH A BUTTER KNIFE (Calkins Creek/Astra). Congratulations, Jason!

The Jennifer De Chiara LIterary Agency welcomes New York Times bestselling author/illustrator Michael Garland!, the acclaimed creator of picture books like MOUSE BEFORE CHRISTMAS, WE'RE NOT WEIRD, GRANDPA'S TRACTOR, and MISS SMITH'S INCREDIBLE STORY- BOOK. We are so pleased.

Happy Pub Day for Joy Wieder's board book, ROSH HASHANAH: CIRCLE, SQUARE, STAR (Abrams), the second adorable book in the series Congratulations, Joy!

Two starred reviews for Jason Peterson's debut picture book, BLUES WITH A BUTTERKNIFE (Calkins Creek/Astra) -- due out September 8 -- from Horn Book and School Library Journal. Congratulations, Jason!

I am delighted to announce that Susan Edwards Richmond's picture book, THE GREAT POLLINATOR COUNT (Peachtree) is one of five 2026 Growing Good Kids - Excellence in Children's Literature Award winners. Congratulations, Susan!

I am pleased to announce the sale of award-winning poet and author of CATCHING A STORYFISH (WordSong/Astra) Janice Harrington's powerful middle-grade verse novel, FLOOD SONGS, about harmonica prodigy Jessie and the Great 1927 Mississippi Flood to WordSong/ Astra.Congrats, Janice!

I'm pleased to announce the sale of German author Louis Victor's debut picture book THE YELLOW HORSE AND THE BLUE HORSE to Enchanted Lion Books, slated for Fall 2027. Congratulations, Louis!

Happy Pub Day for New York Times bestelling and Newbery Honor winning author Margi Preus's new chapter book, THE SHREW DETECTIVE; THE CASE OF THE PILFERED PEARLS (Abrams), recipient of four starred reviews and the praise, "a radiant series opener" P W. Congratulations, Margi!

Visit a charming new bookstore in the East Village, Wild Sorrel Cookbooks!

Happy Pub Day for Margi Preus's eco-fantasy adventure, WINDSWEPT (Abrams), finally in paperback for all the middle-grade readers of the world who loved fantasy. the environment, and trolls! Congratulations, Margi

SNOWSHOE KATE AND THE HOSPITAL BUILT FOR PENNIES (Abrams) by Margi Preus won a Reading Round Table Honor for Children's Nonfiction from Society of Midland Authors. Congratulations, Margi!

Margi Preus's new chapter book series,THE SHREW DETECTIVE (Abrams) justreceived three starred reviews: Kirkus,Publishers Weekly, and School LibraryJournal. Congratulations, Margi!

I'm happy to announce the sale of Jackie Azua Kramer's charming picture book, THE WORLD NEEDS YOU -- her 14th! -- to Magination Press. Congratulations, Jackie!

Susan Edwards Richmond's picture book THE GREAT POLLINATOR COUNT (Peachtrree) has won the Association of Natural Resource Extension Personnel Outstanding Education Materials Award - Gold Level. Congratulations Susan!