Tracy van Straaten

Today flying into beautiful #SweetHomeChicago. #notawarzone #chicagostrong

'The Trouble With Heroes' explores the healing power of hiking Kate Messner's new middle grade novel The Trouble With Heroes Is about a boy who gets into trouble with the law. Instead of juvie, he's tasked with hiking all 46 Adirondack peaks.

NPR's Andrew Limbong spoke with Kate Messner on a hike in the woods about the healing power of nature and her new middle grade novel, "The Trouble with Heroes" (4/29/25, Bloomsbury Children's Books). 'The Trouble With Heroes' explores the healing power of hiking

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Book Review: “The Trouble With Heroes,” by Kate Messner (Gift Article) Through an arduous summer of hiking, 13-year-old Finn Connelly finds common ground with his late firefighter father in Kate Messner’s new verse novel.

Gorgeous review of a brilliant book. @katemessner.com @nytimes.com @mattdelapena.bsky.social

Why hunger for the Hunger Games is stronger than ever The latest book in the series, “Sunrise on the Reaping,” is the fastest-selling YA book of the year.

Washington Post: “Why Hunger for The Hunger Games is Stronger Than Ever”

☀️ The new Hunger Games novel, Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins (3/18/25, Scholastic), is @people Magazine's book of the week! See the book featured in the new issue of People, on newsstands nationwide this Friday.

‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ Review: Hunger Games Prequel Explores Haymitch’s Origins “Sunrise on the Reaping,” by Suzanne Collins, explores the devastating story of Haymitch Abernathy, a mentor in the original “Hunger Games” novels.

“Sunrise on the Reaping” by Suzanne Collins explores the story of Haymitch Abernathy, the jaded, alcoholic, fiercely devoted mentor who coached Katniss in the original “The Hunger Games” series. Read our review of the latest prequel.

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‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ Review: Hunger Games Prequel Explores Haymitch’s Origins “Sunrise on the Reaping,” by Suzanne Collins, explores the devastating story of Haymitch Abernathy, a mentor in the original “Hunger Games” novels.

New York Times on Sunrise on the Reaping: “A Propulsive, Brutal ‘Hunger Games’ Prequel Is Here. And It’s Great.”

What to Know About the New ‘Hunger Games’ Prequel, ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ “Sunrise on the Reaping” further expands the world of Panem, focusing on Haymitch Abernathy’s story.

In case you don’t have time for a Hunger Games re-read by Tuesday, the New York Times has you covered.

COVER REVEAL: PEOPLE has revealed the cover for bestselling and award-winning creator ND Stevenson's forthcoming middle grade novel, "Scarlet Morning," (Quill Tree/HarperCollins) coming September 23, 2025. Book media, DM us with review copy requests.

Can’t wait for this one!

'Hansel and Gretel' Picture Book Due This Fall from Stephen King and Maurice Sendak https://buff.ly/42QmuL3

Just announced! Coming 9/2/25 from HarperCollins. @tvsmediagroup

Could not appreciate our governor more! First state to ban book-banning also!

THIS!!!!

Hooray to Erin!!

Hugest congratulations, John!!

Jules Feiffer, Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist and writer, dies at 95 Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist and writer Jules Feiffer has died. He was 95 and had published his last book just four months ago.

I was lucky enough to work with Jules Feiffer on three of his children’s books: I Lost My Bear (1999), The Odious Ogre (2010), and Amazing Grapes (2024). He was brilliant, hilarious, acerbic, and wonderful. RIP Jules.

On Stands now: Exclusive excerpt from "Sunrise on the Reaping" (on sale 3/18/25, Scholastic) by Suzanne Collins in @PEOPLE!

A New 'Hunger Games' Book Heads Back to Panem: Read an Exclusive Early Excerpt From 'Sunrise on the Reaping' (Exclusive) The hotly anticipated fifth book in 'The Hunger Games' series by Suzanne Collins, 'Sunrise on the Reaping' comes out March 18 and a movie will follow in November 2026.

PEOPLE: Read an excerpt from the new Hunger Games book, coming March 18th from Scholastic ⬇️

Thrilled to see Jules Feiffer's Amazing Grapes and John Schu's Louder Than Hunger included!

Black Friday: For the first time in the 100-plus year history of the franchise, the Chicago Bears have made an in-season head-coaching change, firing Matt Eberflus.

Desk Set, The Philadelphia Story, and Sabrina.

Giuseppe Castellano’s Podcast Conversation with Jules Feiffer — The Illustration Department Giuseppe Castellano talks to Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist, Jules Feiffer, about the early years of his life and career; how Maurice Sendak and William Steig changed his approach to illustration; ...

In this not-to-be-missed episode, The Illustration Department podcast spoke with legendary cartoonist Jules Feiffer about his life and career; how Maurice Sendak and William Steig changed his approach to illustration; why failure is not to be feared; and more.

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And a kids list? 👀