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Announcements

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler to Publish First New Gruffalo Picture Book in Over 20 Years

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Dial Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers, announced today that Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, the internationally bestselling author/illustrator duo, will return to the world of their most successful and beloved character with a brand new as-yet-untitled Gruffalo story in September 2026. U.S. and Open Market rights for the third Gruffalo adventure were acquired by Jennifer Klonsky, President & Publisher, Dial Books for Young Readers from Macmillan’s Children’s Books UK. Continue reading