Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Storey Publishing, Running Press Kids, Union Square Kids, Workman Kids, and WorthyKids, Come Together for Hachette Book Group’s Inaugural Tri-State Children’s Book Buzz
Diana Peterfreund author of Ellen Poe: The Forgotten Lore, Kate Micucci author of The Monster and Puppet Show!- Elephant & Piggie Like Reading, and Naomi Danis author of Kindergarten Gets Ready discussed their engaging new titles for young readers at the collaborative showcase.
New York, NY (May 14, 2026) — Today, the Hachette Book Group hosted their first Tri-State Children’s Book Buzz at its New York office for leading educators and library professionals from across the tri-state area for an exclusive preview of upcoming children’s and young adult titles from across all of HBG’s imprints.
For the first time, Hachette Book Group united for a single, comprehensive showcase, including Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Running Press Kids, Storey Publishing, Union Square Kids, Workman Kids, and WorthyKids. This collaborative event offered attendees a streamlined opportunity to discover the breadth and depth of HBG’s publishing program in one dynamic presentation.Publishing leaders shared insights into forthcoming titles, themes, and the stories they believe resonate most with young readers in the year ahead.
As part of the showcase three HBG authors— Diana Peterfreund author of Ellen Poe: The Forgotten Lore (Running Press Kids), Kate Micucci author of The Monster and Puppet Show!- Elephant & Piggie Like Reading (Union Square Kids), and Naomi Danis author of Kindergarten Gets Ready (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers)— discussed their engaging new titles with attendees.
The program also featured remarks from HBG’s CEO David Shelley, who spotlighted HBG’s social impact campaign, Raising Readers.
“We know from various studies that reading for pleasure for even just a few minutes a day is enormously valuable for kids, and at HBG we’re proud to have an incredibly wide range of fantastic books to appeal to every child in the country. I’m really excited to be able to showcase some of these books and authors for educators and library professionals, who are crucial in helping kids to discover the magic of reading,” Shelley said.
Raising Readers addresses the continued decline in children’s reading for enjoyment and encourages families and communities to make reading for pleasure a daily habit. Research consistently shows that reading for fun is one of the strongest predictors of a child’s future academic achievement—surpassing family circumstance, parental education level, and income. Beyond academic success, regular reading supports emotional well-being, strengthens communication skills, and contributes to children’s overall happiness.
About Little, Brown Books for Young Readers:
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (LBYR) began publishing books for children in 1926, and we now offer a distinguished and diverse list of 250 frontlist titles annually. In addition to the Little, Brown Books for Young Readers core list of bestselling and award-winning picture books, chapter books, middle grade titles, and young adult books, we publish across four imprints: Christy Ottaviano Books, a boutique imprint that focuses on developing authors and artists; JIMMY Patterson Books, founded by the world’s bestselling author, James Patterson; LB Ink, home of LBYR’s graphic novels and graphic nonfiction; and LB Kids for novelty and board books. We also now publish romance for adult readers under the Requited imprint. 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, recognizing a century of storytelling and its enduring impact on generations of young readers.
About Running Press Kids:
Running Press Kids publishes beautifully illustrated books for young readers that aim to inspire, educate, and entertain. With a deep commitment to celebrating and empowering every child, and with an eye toward reaching young enthusiasts, RP Kids publishes across formats— from board books to picture books to nonfiction for middle grade and young adult. Offering children’s books, books-plus-products, and licensed titles, RP Kids fosters a spirit of imagination and learning.
About Storey Publishing:
Storey Publishing is a community of doers who love to grow, build, create, and explore. Join our expert authors to learn new skills, try hands-on activities, and experience the natural world. With books on gardening, herbal wellness, cooking and preserving, crafts, farming, homesteading, and raising animals, and nature education and activities for children, Storey Publishing offers practical advice for living well.
About Union Square Kids:
Union Square Kids publishes fiction and nonfiction titles that engage, enrich, and excite a diverse audience of young readers. Our list includes picture books, early readers, chapter books, graphic novels, middle grade and young adult novels, as well as classics, reference, novelty and activity books.
About Workman Kids:
Workman Kids publishes books that bring the world of possibilities to young readers through innovative, educational, and inspiring books that entertain, enrich, and inform! Featuring beloved and bestselling brands such as Brain Quest®, Paint by Sticker® Kids, and Indestructibles®, Workman Kids is committed to growing a new generation of inquisitive minds and lifelong readers.
About WorthyKids:
WorthyKids, an imprint of Hachette Book Group, publishes children’s books at the intersection of faith and family. Our books are crafted to delight and inspire, to plant seeds of faith, and to encourage young readers to be the best that they can be. We publish across a wide range of formats—from board books and picture books to early graphic readers, chapter books, and more. Our award-winning list includes titles from VeggieTales, Joyce Meyer, Patricia Pingry, Allie Millington, Katherine Pryor, and many others.
About Hachette Book Group:
Hachette Book Group (HBG) is a leading U.S. general-interest book publisher made up of dozens of esteemed imprints within the publishing groups Basic Books Group, Grand Central Publishing Group, Hachette Audio, Little, Brown and Company, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Orbit, Workman Publishing, and Running Press Group. We also provide custom distribution, fulfillment, and sales services to several publishing companies.
Our books and authors have received the Pulitzer Prize, National Book Award, Caldecott Medal, Newbery Medal, Booker Prize, Nobel Prize, James Beard Award, and other major honors.
We are committed to diversity in our company and our publishing programs, and to fostering a culture of inclusion for all our employees and authors. We are proud to be part of Hachette Livre, the world’s third-largest trade and educational publisher.
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