Children’s Literature News August 2026
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Katie Tsang author page
Katie Tsang biography
Katie Tsang is a children’s author who writes in partnership with her husband, Kevin Tsang. Together, they have created several series for young readers. Their collaborative works include the Sam Wu Is Not Afraid series, which follows the adventures of a young boy named Sam Wu as he faces various fears and challenges. The series is published by Egmont.
Katie and Kevin Tsang have also co-authored the Dragon Realm series, beginning with Dragon Mountain. This fantasy adventure series is published by Simon & Schuster Children’s Books and is aimed at middle-grade readers. The books follow a group of children who discover dragons and embark on quests that test their courage and friendship.
In addition to their series, the Tsangs have written standalone titles and contributed to anthologies for children. Their books are known for their humour, adventure, and focus on friendship and bravery.
The first book in the Dragon Realm series, Dragon Mountain, was published by Simon & Schuster Children’s Books in 2020.
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Biography writer: Joanna Nance-Phillips
Children’s literature expert and primary school teacher with 30+ years of experience running a primary school library, teaching literacy and tutoring in the UK and abroad. Articles and reviews by Joanna Nance-Phillips 
Our picks of the best children’s books coming out in Autumn 2026
Here’s our selection of top new titles coming out in Autumn 2026. These reading recommendations include picture books, poetry, early and middle-grade fiction, young adult novels and non-fiction.
The Neverland Thieves by Katie and Kevin Tsang
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Book series for children to encourage reading for pleasure
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Bestselling books by Katie Tsang
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