Year: 2013
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Diversity in the News: May 23 — May 30, 2013
CBC DIVERSITY/COMMITTEE MEMBERS IN THE NEWS Diversity on the Page, Behind the Pencil, and in the Office at PW ON OUR RADAR Islam in the Classroom via School Library …
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Adam Gidwitz Concludes the Grimm Trilogy
“The main characters of The Grimm Conclusion are called Jorinda (say: YOUR-INDA) and Joringel (say: YOUR-INGLE). (Yeah, German is weird.) They are based, very loosely, on characters from the Grimm …
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Lunch Lady Graphic Novel Series Adapted as a Video Game
Thus far, graphic novelist Jarrett J. Krosoczka has written and illustrated nine installments in the Lunch Lady series. His latest title, Lunch Lady and the Video Game Villain, in April …
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Scholastic to Unveil New Cover Design for Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets at BEA
The original American editions of the Harry Potter series features cover and chapter illustrations by artist Mary GrandPré. Graphic novelist Kazu Kibuishi was commissioned to re-design the book jackets for …
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Northshire Books in Manchester Center, Vermont Wins 2013 Children’s Book Week Display Contest!
Northshire Books in Manchester Center, Vermont has been declared the official winner of the inaugural Children’s Book Week bookstore display contest co-hosted by the CBC, Every Child a Reader, and …
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Searching For Our Jeremy Lin
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Jeremy Lin is a Taiwanese-American, Los Angeles born, Harvard educated, undrafted NBA point guard who rose to unexpected stardom on the New York Knicks (he’s now a member of the Houston Rockets). A little over a year ago, in February 2012, Lin had a moment in history that transcended sports and race and became a worldwide phenomenon affectionately referred to as “Linsanity.” This meteoric rise is best encapsulated in the CBS “60 Minutes” special that recently aired. In a nutshell: Lin went from bench-warming obscurity to international sensation as he led the New York Knicks on a winning streak that defied all odds. In his 12 starts before the All-Star break, Lin averaged 22.5 points and 8.7 assists, and New York had a 9–3 record. Jeremy Lin is one of the few Asian Americans in NBA history, and the first American of Chinese or Taiwanese descent to play in the NBA. -
R.L. Stine Remixes William Shakespeare
“Everyone knows that Mayhem Manor is cursed. After production on the horror film was stopped due to a series of mysterious deaths, it became a Hollywood legend–which makes it perfect …
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Stacey Jay Has a Megan Berry Story In-The-Works
To this day, Jay still gets fan mail with requests for the third and final Megan Berry book. At this point in time, she has written three chapters. It is …
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Actress Melissa Gilbert to Release Picture Book Daisy and Josephine with Paula Wiseman Books
New York, NY, May 23, 2013 – Melissa Gilbert, actress and bestselling author of Prairie Tale, has announced that she will be publishing her first picture book with Paula Wiseman Books, an imprint …
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Scholastic Suggests That Kids Will Reach for More Books if Technology and Reading Are Combined
1. Track Online Minutes: Kids can read over the summer and track their reading minutes online with the Scholastic Summer Challenge, a free global reading program where kids read, log minutes, and earn …
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Ally Carter’s Final Gallagher Girls Title to be Released this Fall
“Cammie Morgan has lost her father and her memory, but in the heart-pounding conclusion to the best-selling Gallagher Girls series, she finds her greatest mission yet. Cammie and her friends …
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2013 Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Book Award Winners Announced
more at the Maryland Association of School Librarians’ website▸▸ WINNERS Picture Book Category – Cat Secrets by Jef Czekaj Grades 4 to 6 Category – Wild Wings by Gill Lewis …
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27 Kidlit Creators Assemble for the “Turning the Page, New Stories for Newtown” Event
“The event kicked off Friday, May 17, when two or three authors visited each of Newtown’s public schools and St Rose of Lima School, and concluded the next day at …
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This Week on Girls Scouts’ The Studio: Author Andrew Clements
“A career as a writer does not usually happen quickly or all at once. For most people, it’s a long learning process. It always helps your writing if you write …
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IBBY Announces the 2014 Hans Christian Andersen Award Jury and Nominees
The 2014 Jury, selected by IBBY’s Executive Committee from nominations made by its national sections, comprises the following ten distinguished members from across the globe. Jury President María Jesús Gil (Madrid, Spain) will …
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The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art Announces 2013 Carle Honors Honorees
(Amherst, MA –May 20, 2013) The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art is pleased to announce the 2013 Carle Honors honorees to be celebrated at Guastavino’s in New York …
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Bernard Waber Has Passed On
Waber is perhaps best known for creating the Lyle picture book series. This beloved crocodile first appeared in Waber’s classic title, The House on East 88th Street. He followed-up this …
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Kat Zhang to Pen Once We Were
“Eva was never supposed to have survived this long. As the recessive soul, she should have faded away years ago. Instead, she lingers in the body she shares with her …
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New York Times Bestselling Author Jenny Han to Release New Teen Novel to All the Boys I’ve Loved Before with Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers in Spring 2014
“We are so thrilled to continue our relationship with Jenny Han,” said Justin Chanda, “Fans of her Summer series will not be disappointed with this beautifully written ode to secret …
