Adult Author Ventures Into Children's Fantasy

With over 110 million copies of his adult thrillers sold, David Baldacci has decide to tackle the world of children's fantasy his newest story, The Finisher.

David Baldacci Launches Kids' Fantasy Series

Fangirl Author Signs Two Book Deal

Rainbow Rowell, author of Fangirl and Eleanor & Park has signed a two book deal with First Second. The books will be YA graphic novels. Rainbow Rowell signs two-book deal with First Second

Barnes & Noble Exclusive Editions Finding Success

Barnes & Noble's program to release popular children's and young adult books with additional content, being billed "exclusive" editions, has begun to gain some momentum. Learn more about this program and what books they publish:

B&N Ramps Up Teen and Tween Exclusives

New Children's E-book Subscription Venture

Epic! is launching a subscription e-book service targeted at readers ages 5-12 years old. Read more about what books and features the service will be including:

Epic! Debuts Kids’ Subscription E-book Venture

Literary Awards for Children's Authors Announced

Kate DiCamillo, Brian Floca, and Marcus Sedgwick are award prestigious literary awards for their recent novels. Read more about these and other honorary mentions:

DiCamillo, Floca, Sedgwick Win Newbery, Caldecott, Printz

Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon to Publish Children's Book

Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon are teaming up with Scholastic to publish a holiday themed children's book titled Roc and Roe's Twelve Days of Christmas. Learn about their upcoming book and what other books we can expected from celebrities:

On The Books: Mariah Carey, Nick Cannon, Nick Offerman among celebrities to pen new books

The Future of Bookstores

With the advent of digital book sales, it is easy to assume that bookstores are a thing of the past. Is there a future in "brick-and-mortar" stores and if so, what is it?" See what independent booksellers has to say at this year's Digital Book World conference:

DBW 2014: The Future of Bookstores, Libraries

Brad Meltzer Creates Historical Books for Children

Bestselling thriller writer Brad Meltzer has decided to try his hand at children's books, creating books showing historical figures, such as Abraham Lincoln and Amelia Earhart, as real life heroes. Meltzer has signed a six-book deal with Dial Books for Young Readers. Learn more about his "Ordinary People Change the World" series here:

Meltzer dives into kids' books with historical gusto

Kids Who Read E-Books Want Print Versions As Well

A new study shows that, while e-books are becoming more popular for children, more than half of kids ask their parents to purchase the print versions of books that they already own digitally.

54% of eReading Kids Ask to Buy a Print Copy of an eBook They Already Own

Reader's Digest Children's Publishing Given New Name

Reader's Digest Children's Publishing has been renamed Studio Fun International to better reflect the growing brand.

Learn more about the name change: Reader's Digest Rebrands Children's Division

S&S to Publish Peanuts

Simon & Schuster will be the master publisher for Snoopy and friends and is planning an expansive list of titles, starting Spring 2015. Read more about it here: Simon & Schuster Signs On as Peanuts Master Publisher

2013 Bestsellers

Young Adult and Middle Grade books are topping more than just Apple iBook's bestseller list. See what other lists are dominated by these areas:

The Bestselling Books of 2013

Kate DiCamillo is Announced as the Next Ambassador of Young People's Literature

The author of "Because of Winn-Dixie" will be the next to fill this role, helping to promote children's books across the country.

Newbery Winner to Promote Her Genre