Learn all about the women who came before today’s leaders—those who fought for change and made a difference—in these amazing books for young readers.  Make Your Voice Heard like Bella Abzug! Meet unique and outspoken Bella Abzug, the iconic Jewish politician and activist who fought for justice and women’s rights, in this compelling picture book biography.... Read More

DAW Books acquires World English rights for THOUGHTS BE BLOODY, a queer and trans reimagining of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, if Hamlet took place at a magic school. In THOUGHTS BE BLOODY by Auden Patrick,  Horatio Bithersea has only ever felt safe at Elsinore, where his magic is not a threat, and he can freely live his life... Read More

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A guest post by author/illustrator Imapla Imapla is an award-winning picture book creator and graphic designer from Barcelona whose books are published throughout the Spanish-speaking world. In her picture book Come Closer, Tatita (also available as a Spanish edition), a young girl’s five senses take her on a journey through sweet memories of her tatita, her... Read More

Written by Kerry McManus, Marketing Director As a children’s book publisher, we naturally have LOTS of books that are terrific for young readers during this time of year. This blog post will focus on titles from our imprint Kane Press. With topics ranging from STEM to where our food comes from to financial literacy, these books... Read More

DAW Books acquires HOUSE OF DUSK by Deva Fagan, a romantic epic fantasy featuring a fire-wielding nun grappling with her dark past and a young spy caught between her mission and a growing attraction to an enemy princess. Read More

Dear Reader, I’m so thrilled to connect with you through my book! Persimmons hold a specialplace in my heart. They can be enjoyed in various forms—fresh, dried, frozen, andripened. My favorite is the most ripened persimmon, called hongshi. My grandmother makes the best hongshis with the freshest persimmons. When Iwas little, whenever I visited her... Read More

Customized itineraries for every reader! Staycation with a book instead of overheating outdoors and celebrate those titles that make us want to drop everything and cancel those social plans every time. Starting with FLOATING HOTEL! Welcome to the Grand Abeona Hotel: home of the finest food, the sweetest service, and the very best views the... Read More

North American rights have been acquired by Executive Editor Navah Wolfe at DAW Books for a two-book deal starting with Idolfire, which will be published in March 2025 by DAW and Hodderscape in the UK. “Idolfire has been a dream project of mine for a long time now,” Curtis say. “Honestly, I can’t believe it’s going... Read More

DAW Books has acquired North American rights for Mad Sisters of Esi, a  stunning meta fantasy about the power of stories, belief, and sisterhood by Tashan Mehta.  In the vein of Susanna Clarke’s Piranesi and Italo Calvino’s If On A Winter’s Night a Traveler, Mad Sisters of Esi is told from the alternating POVs of... Read More