Month: March 2016
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#DrawingDiversity: ‘Wangari Maathai’ illustrated by Aurélia Fronty
Wangari Maathai: The Woman Who Planted Millions of Trees by Franck Prévot, illustrated by Aurélia Fronty (Charlesbridge, January 2015). All rights reserved.
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97th Annual Children’s Book Week Bookmark Revealed!
Download your free bookmark and activity sheet at bookweekonline.com! This year’s bookmark is designed by 2015 Children’s Choice Debut Author-finalist Cece Bell, creator of the graphic memoir El Deafo! It’s the perfect companion for all your …
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Siblings Form Detective Agency Inspired by Kid-Lit Sleuths
For just $6, the Gore & Gore Detective Agency is at your service! So far, the young duo has investigated the case of the missing dog tag; the case of the mysterious …
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Author Jennifer L. Holm on Diversity in Comics
Holm fell in love with comics as a child, though she longed to see an ordinary girl like herself reflected in their pages. Her Babymouse series, written in collaboration with …
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Book 11 to be Published by ABRAMS on November 1, 2016
NEW YORK, NY — At least twenty international publishers will once again simultaneously publish and release Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Book 11 in the phenomenally successful children’s book series. …
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Happy 100th Birthday, Ezra Jack Keats!
The Great Depression prevented Keats from attending art school. Instead, he worked several jobs, one of which was illustrating for comic strips. When World War II broke out he joined the …
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The Art of Organizing Books
Sentimental attachment can make it difficult for kids and caregivers to let go of books. Helpful tips: “Make sure you don’t start reading [the books]. Reading clouds your judgment.” (Marie …
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CineConcerts and Warner Brothers to Create a Series of Harry Potter Movie Concerts
The premiere concert will feature the first installment of the franchise, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. John Williams composed the music for this film. The Harry Potter Film Concert …
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Kate DiCamillo Partners with Pizza Hut to Promote Reading
By offering free food, reading materials, and activities inspired by her Newberry Award-winning novel, Flora & Ulysses, DiCamillo hopes to show that reading is fun. Reading should not be presented …
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Author Chris Grabenstein on the Value of Literary Humor
A former class clown, Grabenstein recognizes the value of infusing his stories with the right mix of funny and frightening to keep readers invested. Comedy is a writer’s tool for …
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Open eBooks Opens World of Digital Reading to Children
Open eBooks, a new initiative and ereader app that will make thousands of popular, topselling eBooks available to children in need for free, is launching today. First Lady Michelle Obama …
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21st Annual Garden State Book Awards Announced
The Garden State Children’s Book Awards were initiated in 1977 in recognition of outstanding books for elementary grade readers. 2016 Garden State Children’s Book Awards EASY-TO-READ BOOK: Fly Guy and the Frankenfly by …
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#DrawingDiversity: ‘The Crow’s Tale’ by Naomi Howarth
The Crow’s Tale by Naomi Howarth (Frances Lincoln Children’s Books/Quarto Children’s Group, October 2015). All rights reserved.
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2015 Sales: A Year in Review
Panelists Suzanna Hermans, co-owner of Oblong Books & Music; Nikki Mutch, district sales manager at Scholastic; and Allie Bruce, children’s librarian at the Bank Street College of Education, shared their insight …
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Voting Is Now Open for the 9th Annual Children’s Choice Book Awards!
Launched in 2008 by Every Child a Reader and the Children’s Book Council, the Children’s Choice Book Awards (CCBA) is the only national book awards program where the winning titles are selected by kids …
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Announces Full Year 2015 Results
BOSTON, MA – Global learning company Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Company (“HMH” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: HMHC) today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, …
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The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators Announces the Spark Award Winners for Independently-Published Writers and Illustrators
The SCBWI is pleased to announce the winners of the 2016 Spark Award, an annual award that recognizes excellence in a children’s book published through a non-traditional publishing platform. The …
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‘History of Magic in North America’, New Writing by J.K. Rowling, Now Available on Pottermore.com
London, England, March 8, 2016 – ‘History of Magic in North America’, the first instalment from a collection of new original writing by J.K. Rowling entitled Magic in North America, …
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NYC Councilmember Andy King & The New York Public Library Team Up To Show Bronx Kids That “Reading is Cool!”
New York, NY — New York City Councilmember Andy King (12th CD/Bronx) and The New York Public Library are inviting students in King’s Bronx district to visit their local branches …
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Gear Up at the Book Week Store!
Gear up for the 97th annual Children’s Book Week (May 2-8) while supporting Every Child a Reader, a non-profit dedicated to instilling a life-long love of reading in children. Shop …
