Expanding Into YA

Two adult publishers are expanding into YA publishing. Find out which ones here: Two Adult Houses Launch YA Imprints

The Top Teen Fiction, According to NPR

NPR did a poll and came up with a list of the top young adult novels. How many have you read?

Your Favorites: 100 Best-Ever Teen Novels

Scholastic's New Harry Potter Reading Club

Scholastic launched a new Harry Potter reading club site, complete with information about the books, discussion guides for teachers, and an upcoming webcast with author J.K. Rowling. For more info, take a look here:

New Harry Potter Site Launches; J.K. Rowling Live Webcast Scheduled

Creating Children's Imprints

More than one publishing house is expanding into the ever-growing field of middle grade and young adult books. Find more here:

• Seven Stories Creates Children's Imprint  
• B&H Announces New Children's Imprint

Unexpected Reason for Surge in YA e-Books

E-book sales are surging for YA books -- but not because of actual young adults. Read more here:

Adults and Young Adults Alike Are Flocking to e-Books

Top-Selling Kids' Books of All Time

Ever wonder which children's books have sold the most copies ever? Unsurprisingly, Harry Potter takes a few of the tops spots on the list. Take a look at the rest:

20 Best-Selling Children's Books of All Time

I Don't Wanna Grow Up

With shelf space limited, the high demand of children's books keeps this section of bookstores growing across college campuses:

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