The growth in children’s digital reading is an “opportunity for publishers rather than a warning knell”, a leading figure in children’s reading has emphasised, as new research into the relationship between children, reading and technology is published.

For the first time, children are reading more on computers...

Orion Children's Books has acquired a debut novel described as "a fresh and exciting new voice for middle grade readers" by Irish author Nigel Quinlan.

Editorial director Amber Caraveo bought world rights excluding US in the fantasy adventure title, Nothing to Do With Leaves, from Jenny Savill at Andrew Nurnberg...

Parragon has expanded its Little Learners series, releasing digital products for the first time.

The new lines include a free Play and Learn app, which is available for iOS and Android platforms, and has garnered more than 12,000 downloads per day, according to the publisher. Parragon’s Little Learners Sing Along e-book, priced...

Macmillan Children’s Books has acquired a new children’s title by Man Booker Prize-winner Roddy Doyle.

The title, Brilliant, is set in Doyle’s native Dublin, and the publisher described it as “a short, allegorical ‘quest’ novel”, with elements of magic realism.  

Editor...