Month: February 2016
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Scholastic & We Need Diverse Books™ Announce Expanded Partnership
Scholastic Reading Club and We Need Diverse Books™ Announce Eight New Jointly-Curated Special Collections of Diverse Books for the 2016-17 School Year NEW YORK – February 29, 2016 – Scholastic …
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Apply for the 2016-2017 Associates of the Boston Public Library Writer-in-Residence Program
The fellowship provides a $20,000 stipend and an office space at the Boston Public Library in Copley Square from September 2016 through May 2017. Eligible projects include fiction, nonfiction, a …
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#DrawingDiversity: ‘One Family’ by George Shannon, illustrated by Blanca Gomez
One Family by George Shannon, illustrated by Blanca Gomez (Farrar, Straus and Giroux/Macmillan Children’s, May 2015). All rights reserved. @macmillankids
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Harry Potter Brand Strategy Delivers Magical Sales For Bloomsbury
London, United Kingdom — Harry Potter sales for publisher Bloomsbury were up 126% in 2015 on the prior year (TCM Nielsen Bookscan UK) following a programme of major initiatives, including …
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Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing to Launch Muslim Children’s Book Imprint
New York, NY —Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing announced today that it will launch Salaam Reads, believed to be the first imprint at a major publisher focused on Muslim characters …
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The Benefits of eBooks for Middle Graders
eBooks offer increased accessibility, special tools ranging from dictionaries to “read-to-me” features, and privacy. Ebooks, I’ve found, are a great equalizer for our students. As long as there isn’t a …
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97th Annual Children’s Book Week Poster Revealed!
Get yours for free at bookweekonline.com, and stay tuned for the CBW bookmark reveal! This year’s poster is designed by 2015 Children’s Choice Illustrator of the Year Award-finalist Brian Won, author and …
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Diversity Focus for Banned Books Week 2016
The American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom will partner with We Need Diverse Books and other literacy organizations for the annual celebration of the freedom to read. The American …
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Library to Hold Symposium on Health and Literacy
Washington, D.C. — The Library of Congress Literacy Awards program is focused on literacy in all its forms and how literacy affects personal well-being. The Library will hold a symposium, “Literacy …
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Dr. Carla Hayden Nominated for Librarian of Congress
Dr. Hayden has championed literacy through her work at the Chicago Public Library and as the CEO of the Enoch Pratt Free Library. She will be the first woman and the first African American to …
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Mighty Media Press Partners with Kids Voting Minneapolis to Teach Kids About Democracy
This year, the publisher is working with Minneapolis public schools to organize reading activities around their latest picture book, Monster Needs Your Vote. The goal is to inspire kids to take …
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#DrawingDiversity: ‘Mango, Abuela, and Me’ illustrated by Angela Dominguez
Mango, Abuela, and Me by Meg Medina, illustrated by Angela Dominguez (Candlewick, August 2015). All rights reserved.
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Teaching Robots Empathy Through Kid Lit
Scientists from the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a way to use children’s books to train robots in ethical behavior. The new technology is called ‘Quixote’ and it teaches robots to read …
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Disney Publishing Worldwide Names Mary Ann Naples VP & Publisher of Disney Book Group
Glendale, CA – Disney Publishing Worldwide (DPW) announced today that Mary Ann Naples has been named vice president & publisher, Disney Book Group (DBG), effective March 14, 2016. A 20-year …
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The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art Named a 2016 National Medal Finalist
(Amherst, MA — February 23, 2016) — The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) today announced that The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art is among the 30 finalists …
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T’ai Freedom Ford on BookUp LGBTQ and the Books That Shaped Her
As much as she loves teaching and nurturing young writers, Ford also enjoys learning from her students’ unique perspectives. I love that BookUp sees the need to acknowledge young queer …
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Remembering Harper Lee
Lee was born in 1926 in Monroeville, Alabama. After moving to New York City, Lee began work on Go Set a Watchman, which would be reworked with her editor at J.B. Lippincott & Company and published …
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Penguin Young Readers Acquires Picture Book From Pulitzer Prize Winner Berkeley Breathed
New York, NY — Philomel Books, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers, has acquired THE BILL THE CAT STORY: A BLOOM COUNTY EPIC, the first and only picture book featuring the …
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Gene Luen Yang Lends Support to Highlight the Transformation of Libraries as 2016 National Library Week Honorary Chair
CHICAGO — Libraries of all types consistently transform lives through free access to technology, digital literacy, career development, and opportunities for community engagement and lifelong learning. In celebration of the invaluable …
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Diversity in the News: February 2016
The newsletter is a valuable resource for librarians, teachers, booksellers, parents and caregivers, publishing professionals, and children’s literature lovers. Find thought-provoking articles, diverse new releases, and more in this month’s issue and sign …
