May 15, 2012
Publishers Are Invited to Nominate Titles for 2013 Children’s Africana Book Awards
The Children’s Africana Book Awards are presented annually to the authors and illustrators of the best children’s and young adult books on Africa published or republished in the U.S.
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May 11, 2012
CBC Diversity Visits Bushwick Leaders High School
CBC Diversity members Cheryl Klein & Antonio Gonzalez visit Bushwick Leaders High School to open students' eyes to publishing possibilities.
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May 09, 2012
2012 Children's Choice Book Awards Red Carpet Interviews
Uberlibrarian Betsy Bird and SLJ's Rocco Staino interview kid lit superstars about their sartorial picks!
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May 08, 2012
Children's Choice Book Awards Announced
Another record-breaking year with more than 900,000 votes cast!
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May 07, 2012
Big News for "The Little Prince"
Recently discovered draft pages from Antione de Saint-Exupery's classic "The Little Prince" have been put on display at a Paris auction house.
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May 04, 2012
Sirius XM Kid's Place Live Announces Launch of "The Book Report with JJK"
The Absolutely Mindy Show & Author-Illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka partner to bring books and authors to listeners
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May 01, 2012
Celebrate The Caldecott Medal's 75th Anniversary!
Join the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) in celebrating 75 years of distinguished picture books!
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April 30, 2012
New Book Trailer
Check out the book trailer for Heidi Ayarbe's 'Wanted', available online and in book stores starting tomorrow!
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April 30, 2012
The Importance of Being Read To
Reading is fundamental, so check out RIF's call to action video, detailing why every child needs to read and needs to be read to.
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April 30, 2012
The Graveyard . . . Movie?
Disney has purchased the film rights to Neil Gaiman's Newbery-winning book, and has offered the directing role to 'Coraline' director Henry Selick.
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April 30, 2012
Did You Know?
19 fun facts about children’s books spotted at the library.
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April 30, 2012
International YA Book Covers, A Side-By-Side Comparison
Blogger, Tiana Smith, admits she judges books by their covers all the time and this time she sizes them up on a global level.
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April 30, 2012
Many Changes Ahead for Disney Publishing Worldwide
Disney Publishing Worldwide closes their White Plains offices, and effective Friday, May 4, Russell Hampton steps down as president.
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April 30, 2012
'The Hero's Guide To Saving Your Kingdom' Transitions From Book To Box Office
Fox Animation Acquires the Movie Rights to first-time author Christopher Healy's children's book, 'The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom'.
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April 27, 2012
The Ongoing Problem of Race in Y.A.
The Atlantic asseses the persistent issue of diversity in YA literature.
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April 24, 2012
Grow the 2012 Global Poem for Change with LitWorld
Writer Sharon Creech has started off the poem with the first line:
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April 23, 2012
New Book Trailer
Check out the book trailer for 'Struck' by Jennifer Bosworth.
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April 23, 2012
Celebrating 60 Years of Charlotte
E.B. White's beloved children's book turns 60.
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April 23, 2012
67 Books Every Geek Should Read to Their Kids Before Age 10
Looking to pass your geekiness onto the next generation? Well, look no further. 'Geek Dad' shares their list of the must reads every geek needs to share with their kids.
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April 23, 2012
26th Annual Ezra Jack Keats Award Winners Announced!
Find out who won this year's awards, which celebrate an outstanding new writer and new illustrator of picture books for children who impart Ezra Jack Keats’ values—the universal qualities of childhood, a strong and supportive family, and the multicultural nature of our world.
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April 23, 2012
John Green Discusses 'The Fault In Our Stars'
Check out this hour long interview in which John Green discusses 'The Fault In Our Stars'.
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April 23, 2012
Judy Blume attends the LA Times Festival of Books
The award-winning author discusses her life as a writer.
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April 19, 2012
Tickets on Sale for Children’s Art Auction at BookExpo
Proceeds support the American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression (ABFFE)
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April 18, 2012
Get FREE tickets to see Jacqueline Woodson speak at the 92nd St Y This Saturday
Woodson's award-winning books include 'Miracle’s Boys', 'Locomotion', 'If You Come Softly', 'After Tupac' and 'D Foster'.
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April 17, 2012
Book People Unite!
RIF's new PSA features LeVar Burton and a cast of favorite kid lit characters
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April 17, 2012
First Book to Donate 1 Million Books in 10 Days
Brand-new books will be distributed to kids in need nationwide
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April 16, 2012
ALSC Celebrates the Caldecott Medal's 75th Anniversary
A full year of Caldecott-related events and activities are planned.
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April 12, 2012
The Eisner Nominations Are In!
Here's a look at the kid-friendly nominees considered for the 2012 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards.
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April 12, 2012
Drop Everything And Read!
April 12 honors Beverly Cleary and Ramona Quimby with National D.E.A.R. Day!
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April 12, 2012
Support Teen Literature Day with Rock the Drop!
Support Teen Literature Day is celebrated each year on the Thursday of National Library Week (April 8 – 14, 2012). On this day, librarians, booksellers, and publishers aim to raise awareness of the benefits young adult literature offers to today's teens.
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April 12, 2012
YALSA's Teens' Top Ten Announced
Teens have nominated their favorite books.
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April 12, 2012
The Top Ten Challenged Books of 2011
The American Library Association released its list of the the top ten most frequently challenged books of 2011.
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April 12, 2012
President Obama Goes Where The Wild Things Are
At the annual White House Easter Egg Roll, President Obama read Maurice Sendak's classic story 'Where the Wild Things Are'.
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April 12, 2012
Scholastic Books Talks to MSNBC About 'The Hunger Games'
David Levithan, editor of Suzanne Collins's best-selling 'Hunger Games' trilogy, speaks with Andrea Mitchell.
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April 12, 2012
The 100 Greatest Books for Kids
Scholastic's 'Parent & Child' magazine just released a list of the best books for kids.
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April 03, 2012
Children's Book Week to Be Celebrated Nationwide May 7-13
Official events in more than 40 cities
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April 02, 2012
Race In The Arena
How disturbing racist tweets related to 'The Hunger Games' gained national attention.
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March 28, 2012
Children’s & YA Hardcover Sales Up 69%
New data from the America Association of Publishers
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March 26, 2012
The Kate McClelland and Kathy Krasniewicz Memorial Scholarship
The Random House-sponsored scholarship helps a new librarian or library student take a deserved trip to his or her first-ever ALA Annual Conference.
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March 26, 2012
Growing Good Kids Book Award
The 2012 Growing Good Kids Book Awards Committee is accepting nominations.
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March 19, 2012
"Author Talk With Jeff Glor" Welcomes Walter Dean Myers
The National Ambassador for Young People's Literature chats about books, literacy, and why reading is not optional.
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March 19, 2012
Out of the Library and Into the Community, Librarians Bring Story Time to Children
To support a child's reading development, librarians are heading into their communities to read to the children who aren't making it into the library.
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March 19, 2012
Jenni Holm Reminds Children to Vote for Their Favorite Book
Jenni Holm, Children's Choice Book Award finalist, encourages children to cast their vote for the 2012 Children's Choice Book Awards.
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March 19, 2012
The Critical Race Theory at Tucson High
Following a state law, the Arizona high school targets the curriculum of the Mexican-American studies program, citing the literature promotes
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March 15, 2012
Jarrett Krosoczka Wants YOU to Vote for Your Favorite Books, Authors, and Illustrators!
It's voting season for the Children's Choice Book Awards!
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March 14, 2012
Children's Book Council Announces the Opening of Voting for the 2012 Children's Choice Book Awards
Let the voting begin!
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March 12, 2012
2012 Gala Host Jarrett Krosoczka to Discuss the Children's Choice Book Awards with Absolutely Mindy!
This Wednesday, tune in to find out more about awards, the finalists, and the one million vote challenge!
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March 12, 2012
Hachette Book Group Publishing Innovator of the Year
The US publishing group is recognized for their publishing achievements.
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March 12, 2012
YA-Themed Dust Jackets
Printable dust jackets to keep you in the story, and interrupters out..
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March 12, 2012
The Hans Christian Andersen Award Jury of IBBY Announces the 2012 Short List
Five authors and five illustrators have been selected from 57 candidates submitted by 32 national sections of IBBY for the 2012 Hans Christian Andersen Award.
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March 08, 2012
Diversity in Children's Books
Modern children's books help families explore diversity.
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March 08, 2012
Yale Publishing Course
Applications are now being accepted for the 2012 program.
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March 01, 2012
CBC Book Stop Featured In Huffington Post!
Rachel's CBC Book Stop video is featured in the Huffington Post—
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March 01, 2012
Design Jon Scieszka's Facebook Profile Picture!
Sketchers, get sketching; voters, get voting. This contest is going on now!
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March 01, 2012
Bank Street Book Award Winners
The Bank Street Children's Book Committee honors children's book authors.
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March 01, 2012
E.B. White Read-Aloud Book Awards
Recognizing books that lend themselves to being read aloud by a family or a group, the E.B. White Read-Aloud Book Awards are a part of the Indies Choice voting.
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March 01, 2012
2012 Writing Challenge: Writer's Quest with Edgar Rice Burroughs
Students grades K–12 are encouraged to participate in the 2012 Reading Rockets writing challenge, honoring Tarzan author Edgar Rice Burroughs.
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March 01, 2012
The 2012 Golden Kite Award Winners and the 2012 Sid Fleischman Award Winner!
Recognizing the most outstanding children's books published during the previous year, The Golden Kite Awards are awarded to authors and/or illustrators who are members of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.
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March 01, 2012
The Results of the Re-Seussification Project: CBC Early Career Committee's Own Annie Beth Ericsson From Penguin Young Readers Group is One of the Contributors
What began as a "kooky idea" became an exciting adventure with incredible results.
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March 01, 2012
Berenstain Family Announces That in Memory of Jan, Monetary Memorial Gifts Will Be Directed to RIF
Jan Berenstain passed away Feb. 24, 2012. At the time of her death, more than 340 Berenstain Bears titles had been published.
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February 29, 2012
Royal Shakespeare Company Bringing Dahl’s ‘Matilda the Musical’ to Broadway
The show will open on Broadway in early 2013!
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February 29, 2012
Kane/Miller and Usborne Books (US) to No Longer Be Sold on Amazon
Tulsa, OK-based children’s book publisher Educational Development Corporation will no longer sell any of its titles on the site
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February 27, 2012
The 2012 Children's Choice Book Awards Finalists Have Been Announced!
Voting opens at BookWeekOnline on March 14!
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February 27, 2012
Apply for the GBO Children’s Books Editors’ Trip to Germany
The trip will take place June 10-16, 2012. The Frankfurt Book Fair and Foreign Office Berlin will cover the costs of flights, hotels, transportation within Germany, and most meals.
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February 23, 2012
2011 Los Angeles Times Book Prize Finalists Announced!
The 2011 Los Angeles Times Book Prizes will be presented on Friday, April 20, 2012, in a public ceremony in the Bovard Auditorium on the campus of USC.
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February 22, 2012
Highlights Foundation Founders Workshop: Creating an Authentic Cultural Voice
Putting imagination, experience, empathy, and research to work for you
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February 16, 2012
Three-year study asserts benefits of school libraries on student learning
Study conducted by the Center for International Scholarship in School Libraries (CISSL) at Rutgers University
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February 15, 2012
Writer Uma Krishnaswami Applauds CBC Diversity Committee
Krishnaswami calls the initiative, "a thoughtful and meaningful recasting of a conversation that in the past has been all too prone to degenerate into polarized rhetoric about the right to write."
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February 14, 2012
Amber Brown Grant Now Accepting Applications
This grant is primarily focused on bringing an author or illustrator to a school that cannot or has not been able to afford this privilege
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February 14, 2012
Grant for Midlist Children's Book Authors Founded
Author Jane Yolen and the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators have established a new grant honoring midlist authors.
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February 13, 2012
Waterstone's Children's Prize Shortlist is Dominated by Gritty Teen Reads
Books featuring hard-hitting issues from date rape to terrorism are out there, and kids can't wait to get their hands on them.
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February 13, 2012
Publishers Pleased with Opening Day Toy Fair Attendance
The approximately 30 publishers exhibiting books at the 2012 New York International Toy Fair found the foot traffic "pretty good" for an opening Sunday
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February 13, 2012
Recap: A Wrinkle in Time 50th Anniversary Celebration
New York City's Symphony Space presented authors, actors, and students to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Madeleine L'Engle's award-winning classic.
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February 13, 2012
Tips From Walter Dean Myers: How Parents Can Encourage a Love for Books
The new National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature gives parents tips on how to get their tots and teens interested in reading.
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February 13, 2012
'The Hunger Games' Movie is "Very Faithful" to Book
Gary Ross, director of 'The Hunger Games', says the film adaptation is "very faithful" to Suzanne Collins's book.
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February 13, 2012
Book Covers: UK vs. US
In the spirit of SLJ's Battle of the Books, Fuse #8's Elizabeth Bird compares book covers with their across-the-pond counterparts!
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February 13, 2012
It's Library Lovers' Month!
People across the country are showing libraries some love all February long!
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February 13, 2012
Beyond the Comic Book Shop
Book shops are outselling comic book shops when it comes to kids' comics.
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February 13, 2012
Selznick on Scorsese
The award-winning author discusses the award-winning director's take on Hugo.
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February 13, 2012
Black History Bookshelf
The New York Times rounds up some great picture books celebrating Black History Month.
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February 13, 2012
2012 Best Fiction for Young Adults
Check out YALSA's full list, plus some School Library Journal Reviews.
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February 10, 2012
Buyers, Retailers Assess Industry at CBC Panel
"Community was the buzzword for a diverse group of children’s book professionals who gathered at the Scholastic auditorium this past Tuesday for the first in a three-part series sponsored by the Children’s Book Council."
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February 10, 2012
We've Got a Job: The 1963 Birmingham Children's March
New nonfiction middle grade book captures the significance of African American children during the Civil Rights Movement.
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February 10, 2012
New Picture Books Celebrating Black History Month
These new releases chronicle some of the highlights of African-American history.
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February 10, 2012
Love in Literature: Picture Book Edition
Valentine's Day books for kids
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February 09, 2012
CBC Launches Diversity Initiative
“The significance of creating books that are both ‘windows and mirrors’ for young readers, as Mitali Perkins and others have so eloquently put it, cannot be overstated.” – Elizabeth Bluemle
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February 09, 2012
Reading Is Fundamental Offers Expansive Multicultural Book Collection Aiming To Help Close Achievement Gap
Activities for Parents and Educators Accompany Each Title
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January 31, 2012
Win a Free Jan Brett Visit to Your School or Library
International bestselling author and illustrator Jan Brett is giving away a free visit to a school or library.
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January 30, 2012
Happy Birthday, Lloyd Alexander!
January 30 marks what would be Newbery Medal author Lloyd Alexander's 88th birthday.
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January 30, 2012
Weekend Recap of the 13th Annual SCBWI Winter Conference
Writers and illustrators of children's books flocked to New York City to meet with authors, illustrators, agents, editors, and others to discuss the world of children's books.
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January 23, 2012
2012 Youth Media Award Winners and Honorees
The American Library Association Announces the 2012 Youth Media Award Winners and Honorees
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January 19, 2012
Rock Center with Brian Williams catches up with Walter Dean Myers, National Ambassador for Young People's Literature
Segment features one of Walter's first appearances as Ambassador at a school in Harlem
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January 19, 2012
2012 Edgar Award Nominees Announced
Mystery Writers of America has announced the nominees for the 2012 Edgar Allen Poe Awards.
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January 13, 2012
Full Video of Walter Dean Myers' Inauguration as the Third National Ambassador for Young People's Literature
The ceremony took place on January 10 at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC.
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January 13, 2012
Q & A with Andrea Pinkney of Scholastic, Editor of Allen Say’s Drawing from Memory
Andrea Pinkney talks of her editorial process with Allen Say.
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January 11, 2012
On January 10, 2012, Walter Dean Myers Was Sworn in As the Third National Ambassador for Young People's Literature.
View the album of the unforgettable ceremony on National Ambassador Walter Dean Myer's official Facebook page.
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January 09, 2012
Librarians: Apply Now for the NEH Summer Institute
The NEH Summer Institute is offered in conjunction with the New York Public Library.
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January 03, 2012
Walter Dean Myers Named New National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, 2012-2013
Prolific Author Chooses “Reading Is Not Optional” as Banner for Platform
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December 19, 2011
Universal Studios Options Film Rights for Laini Taylor's 'Daughter of Smoke and Bone'!
Universal Pictures announced that it has acquired worldwide rights to the young adult fantasy novel.
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December 13, 2011
CYAC at the Library of Congress Launches New Web Site
CYAC (pronounced kayak) is the Children’s and Young Adults’ Cataloging Program at the Library of Congress
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December 07, 2011
New National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature to Be Announced on January 3, 2012!
The post was created by the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress, the Children’s Book Council (CBC) and Every Child a Reader
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December 06, 2011
"Young adult continues to be the literary world's fastest-growing genre"
LA Times attributes the growth in part to 'Hunger Games' trilogy
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December 06, 2011
Nominate Your Favorite Books of 2011 for the Teen Choice Book of the Year!
The five titles that receive the most votes will serve as the finalists for the CBC’s 2012 Teen Choice Book of the Year
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December 06, 2011
Horn Book Fanfare 2011 Announced!
Horn Book proclaims their choices for the best books of 2011
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December 06, 2011
Amazon Acquires 450 Kids' Books from Marshall Cavendish
Hints at expansion into YA & picture books
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December 02, 2011
CBC Rings in the Holidays with an Online Art Auction
Historic pieces by Ellen Raskin, Don Freeman, William Pène du Bois, Ray Cruz, and Jose Aruego up for auction
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December 01, 2011
Carol Rasco, President & CEO of RIF, Writes Open Letter to President Obama
"I hope you will work with RIF in the coming months to urge Congress to institute a new funding stream for national literacy organizations."
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November 29, 2011
Rebecca T. Miller Named SLJ's New Editor-in-Chief
Miller will assume the position effective December 15, 2011
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November 28, 2011
Submissions Open for 6th Annual National Indie Excellence Book Awards
Deadline to enter is April 15, 2012; Winners & finalists receive national media and industry exposure
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November 28, 2011
This week's Featured Author on the Girl Scouts' Studio: Sara Pennypacker, author of 'Clementine'!
The Studio is a showcase for inspiring storytellers of all kinds
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November 18, 2011
Nominations for the WNBA Pannell Award -- Excellence in Children's Bookselling, due Jan 15.
Click through for submission information
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November 15, 2011
2012 TAYSHAS Reading List Announced
The TAYSHAS High School Reading List is a recommended reading list developed by public and school librarians from the Young Adult Round Table (YART).
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November 15, 2011
National Ambassador Katherine Paterson Shares Her Holiday Gift-giving Tradition
Her advice at Grandparents.com
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November 07, 2011
CBC/Girl Scouts Featured Author Program Launches on the Studio!
Inaugural author is Joe Bruchac
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November 03, 2011
The New York Times announces Best Illustrated Children's Books of 2011!
Artwork from this year’s winners will appear in the special Children’s Book section of the Book Review’s Nov. 13 issue.
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October 27, 2011
Beloved children’s book author Florence Parry Heide, author of more than 100 books, dies at 92
Heide's work was illustrated by many iconic artists including Edward Gorey, Jules Feiffer, & Lane Smith.
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October 27, 2011
NPR creates new Back-Seat Book Club for listeners age 9-14.
First featured title: 'The Graveyard Book'
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October 24, 2011
The Nation’s Champion of Children’s Books
Katherine Paterson interviewed on the NEA's The Big Read Blog
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October 23, 2011
YALSA announces Teens' Top Ten!
Teens' Top Ten is a "teen choice" list, where teens nominate and choose their favorite books of the previous year.
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October 20, 2011
S&S Gives Sales Data to Authors Through New, Internal Web Site
Author Portal allows S&S's authors and illustrators to access their sales information and provides tools to build their online presence
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October 19, 2011
News about Lauren Myracle’s Withdrawal from The National Book Award Continues to Garner National Media Attention
Amulet's Chad Beckerman rounds up the coverage
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October 17, 2011
'Shine' Withdrawn as NBA Young People’s Literature Nominee
NBF has agreed to donate $5,000 to the Matthew Shepard Foundation in support of 'Shine'
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October 12, 2011
National Book Awards Finalists Announced!
The YA shortlist was announced live this morning!
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September 28, 2011
EXCLUSIVE: Katherine Paterson's Remarks from the National Book Festival Gala
Read the National Ambassador for Young People's Literature's comments in full!
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September 26, 2011
CBC Highlights 2011 - Slideshow
A slideshow of highlights from a banner year at the CBC
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September 22, 2011
Pamela Paul (NYTBR), Brooke Gladstone (NPR, On the Media) Address Children's Book Council Members
Over 200 children's book industry employees attended the CBC's Annual Meeting
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September 19, 2011
2011 National Book Award Finalists to be Announced on Oregon Public Radio Oct 12!
Virginia Euwer Wolff, National Book Award Winner in 2001, will announce the Young People's Literature Finalists.
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September 16, 2011
ABFFE hosting online children's book art auction to support free speech
Pieces by Paul O. Zelinksy, Peter Brown, Adam Rex and more!
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August 30, 2011
The Carle Introduces the Barbara Elleman Research Library's (BERL) Lecture Series
First lecture to feature master editor/writer Patricia Lee Gauch
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August 22, 2011
Love Your Librarian? Nominate them!
Nominations for the 2011 I Love My Librarian award are open through September 12.
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August 16, 2011
The Carle Announces Fall Exhibition
Growing Every Which Way But Up: The Children's Book Art of Jules Feiffer
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August 08, 2011
ABRAMS bids farewell to beloved author William Sleator
Amulet Books publisher Susan Van Metre and executive director of children's marketing & publicity Jason Wells pay tribute
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August 04, 2011
Congress Votes to Exclude Children's Books From CPSIA Requirements
The bill will go on to President Obama for his signature.
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August 01, 2011
Navigating the Children's Book Council (with Harry Potter in tow) | ABRAMS Blog
Learn more about the CBC and how its Early Career Committee fosters a sense of community among those young to publishing!
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July 14, 2011
ECC's Harry Potter Trivia Night Featured in PW!
The CBC's Early Career Committee worked as hard as house-elves to create a loving tribute to the Harry Potter series and a fun networking opportunity for those young to publishing at Tuesday's trivia night.
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July 06, 2011
EXCLUSIVE! Transcript of Katherine Paterson's Recent Speech at Dominican University-Butler Library
Katherine is the National Ambassador for Young People's Literature.
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July 05, 2011
The Society of Illustrators invites artists, publishers, and agents in the children's book field to submit to the 31st annual Original Art exhibition
Deadline: July 22, 2011
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June 27, 2011
SHIP BREAKER wins the 2011 Locus award for Best Young Adult Book & Shaun Tan wins Best Artist
Winners were announced during the Science Fiction Awards Weekend in Seattle WA, June 24-26, 2011
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June 23, 2011
Congratulations to Patrick Ness, winner of the 2011 CILIP Carnegie Medal for MONSTERS OF MEN
In his acceptance speech, Ness describes himself as a "child that libraries built."
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June 13, 2011
2011 Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Winners and Honorees Announced!
The BGHB Awards will be awarded on Friday evening, September 30th, 2011 at a ceremony at Simmons College.
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June 09, 2011
Photo Album of Celebrations of Children's Book Week 2011!
Images from celebrations nationwide (May 2-8)
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June 06, 2011
Missed Speed Dating with Children's Authors at BEA this year?
Read Elizabeth Bluemle's wrap-up of the event with pictures!
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May 26, 2011
Thanks to our Fabulous Author Participants and Attendees at the Speed Dating and Tea with Children's Authors Events at BEA!
Photos now up on Facebook and Twitter!
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May 20, 2011
Announcing the PEN/Steven Kroll Award Honoring the Author of an Illustrated Children's Book
$5,000 Prize to Recognize Exceptional Writing in a Picture Book
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May 16, 2011
IBBY Announces Nominees for the Hans Christian Andersen Awards 2012
The Hans Christian Andersen Award is the highest international distinction given to authors and illustrators of children's books.
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May 10, 2011
IBBY Announces the 2012 Hans Christian Andersen Award Jury
The Hans Christian Andersen Award is the highest international distinction given to authors and illustrators of children's books.
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May 03, 2011
Children's Choice Book Awards Winners Announced!
Over 500,000 votes were cast by young people of all ages!
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May 02, 2011
Winners of the 4th Annual Children's Choice Book Awards to be Announced Live at Gala Tonight!
Gala to begin at 6 pm at the Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers
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April 21, 2011
Watch 4 of the Nominees for the Children's Choice Book Awards Read from Their Own Books at A Story Before Bed!
Vote today! www.bookweekonline.com
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April 08, 2011
Children's Book Week Message Now Live on the Geoffrey Tron in Times Square!
Every hour, the CBC's Book Week message runs on the only bi-directional screen in Times Square.
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March 14, 2011
Children's Choice Book Awards Finalists Announced!
Watch gala host Jarrett Krosoczka announce the nominees and cast your vote! www.bookweekonline.com
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March 10, 2011
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Art Announces Sixth Annual Carle Honors Honorees
All will be feted at New York City's Guastavino's on Thursday, September 22, 2011.
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March 07, 2011
Scholastic and Random House Children's titles win NAACP Image Awards
Condoleeza Rice: A Memoir of My Extraordinary, Ordinary Family and Me wins "Outstanding Literary Work - Youth/Teens"
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March 01, 2011
Congratulations to the Golden Kite Award Winners!
The 2011 awards are presented for excellence in books for young readers published in the 2010 calendar year.
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February 28, 2011
Congratulations to Author and Illustrator Shaun Tan!
Tan won an Academy Award last night for Best Short Film (Animated) for his film The Lost Thing, based on his picture book of the same name.
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February 24, 2011
Photos from Last Week's Forum on Facebook!
The CBC's Forum on 2/17/11, "From the Teen's Perspective", provided a valuable opportunity for publishers to hear what teens really think about the titles on the market today.
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February 16, 2011
The Story of First Book
An amazing organization that provides millions of new books to children in need each year
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February 14, 2011
Library of Congress Expands the National Book Festival to Two Days!
September 24-25, 2011
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February 03, 2011
Meet Jerry Pinkney at The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art!
"A Story Worth Telling" with Jerry Pinkney
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January 27, 2011
CBC Members: Join Us at Forum on February 17!
"From the Teen's Perspective" - a panel discussion on what really interests teens.
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January 19, 2011
Congratulations to the Oustanding Titles Selected for ALA's 2011 Best Fiction for Young Adults List!
"Ship Breaker" and "Finnikin of the Rock" among the top ten!
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January 19, 2011
Children's Book Week Official Events Map Now Available Online!
Official events for 2011 are confirmed in 22 cities and counting!
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January 18, 2011
Enter Jan Brett's Annual Contest!
Like Jan Brett on Facebook and win a free Jan Brett Visit to your school or library!
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January 10, 2011
Congratulations to the 2011 ALA Youth Media Award Winners!
The Newbery goes to "Moon Over Manifest" and "A Sick Day for Amos McGee" wins the Caldecott
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November 30, 2010
The Eric Carle Musuem Presents Partners in Wonder
Selections From the Collection of Jane Yolen
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November 18, 2010
Congratulations to National Book Award Winner Kathryn Erskine!
Erskine's "Mockingbird" selected as Young People's Literature winner
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October 15, 2010
You're Invited!
The Hispanic Division and the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress invite CBC members to the presentation of The Americas Award for Children's and Young Adult Literature
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February 09, 2009
Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act Excludes Children's Books
Great news for publishers! The Consumer Product Safety Commission has excluded children's books from the stringent lead testing requirements of the CPSIA.
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100 Million Books to Kids in Need
First Book, a nonprofit that provides new books and educational resources to children in need, is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a call to action. This year, First Book pledges to distribute its 100 millionth new book, and double the number of schools and programs in its national network, from 25,000 to 50,000.
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