Month: November 2016
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Debut on the Indie Bestsellers List
Children’s Illustrated: Give Please a Chance by Bill O’Reilly and James Patterson (Jimmy Patterson)
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Diversity in the News: November 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 …
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More than 33,000 Students from 80 Schools Worldwide will Receive 10 Free Books this School Year Through My Very Own Library and Scholastic Book Fairs
My Very Own Library Expands to Serve Students in: Chicago, IL; Kansas City, KS; Milwaukee, WI; Newark, NJ; Richmond, CA; Wilmington, DE and the Dominican Republic NEW YORK, NY—November 30, …
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The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art Expands Its Board of Trustees
Amherst, MA — The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art is pleased to announce 30the election of two new members to its Board of Trustees: H. Nichols B. Clark …
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National Ambassador Gene Luen Yang Shares Holiday Reads
Below are five of Yang’s favorite books for the season: The Crossover, by Kwame Alexander (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, ages 10 to 13) Little Night, by Yuyi Morales (Roaring Brook, age …
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First Book and Penguin Random House Provide 550,000 Books to Kids in Need this Holiday Season
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The nonprofit social enterprise First Book and Penguin Random House, the world’s largest trade book publisher, are partnering to provide up to 550,000 brand-new, high quality books to children in need. …
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New York Public Library Reveals its List of Best Books for Kids and Teens Just in Time for The Holidays
New York, NY — In the spirit of giving this holiday season, librarians at The New York Public Library (NYPL) are sharing their recommended reads of 2016 for children and …
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Scholastic News® EXCLUSIVE: First Lady Michelle Obama Reflects on the “Let’s Move!” Initiative and Life In and After the White House
Eight Reporters from the Scholastic News Kids Press Corps Sit Down with First Lady Michelle Obama for Exclusive White House Interview New York, NY — November 22, 2016 — Eight …
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“Healthy Mind, Healthy Body” Initiative Will Provide Custom Educational Resources to Address Social and Emotional Learning
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Molina Healthcare, a national health care organization, and First Book, the nonprofit social enterprise that provides new books and educational resources to low-income communities, today announced a partnership that …
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Simmons College and The Carle Announce Spring 2017 Graduate Courses
Amherst, MA — Simmons College and The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art are pleased to announce spring course offerings. Classes are for candidates in the four graduate programs …
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Women Dominate YA but Not Film
According to a study by Variety, only 7% of directors in the film industry are women, and no woman has ever been nominated for cinematography by the Academy of Motion …
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Kids’ Video Series Mac & Izzy Makes Exclusive Debut on Curious World’s YouTube Channel
New York, NY — Global learning company Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH), home to the ever-expanding subscription content service for kids Curious World, today announced the debut of Mac & Izzy, …
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National Ambassador Gene Luen Yang at the 2016 National Book Festival
Yang takes us through his early love of reading and drawing, the inspiration behind his acclaimed graphic novels, and the ever-changing and expanding medium of comics. Through his art and …
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Give the Gift of Reading This Holiday Season: Build a Children’s Book Library in Every Room
Sneak Peek of the Scholastic Kids & Family Reading Report™: 6th Edition (January 2017) reveals key data about the number of books in U.S. homes and where books are most …
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Four Debuts on the NYT Children’s Best Sellers Lists
The following books made the list: Middle Grade Hardcover: The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill (Algonquin) Children’s Series: The Keeper of Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger (Aladdin) Young Adult Hardcover: …
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James Patterson and Scholastic Reading Club Donate to School Libraries
Now in its second year, the Patterson Pledge program has awarded grants to over 900 libraries. This year, Patterson personally pledged $1.75 million in donations. The amazing outpouring from schools combined …
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Teen Vogue’s New Book Club
Actresses Yara Shahidi and Rowan Blanchard picked Hurston’s novel because of its empowering messages about shedding society’s expectations and embracing self-acceptance. Shahidi and Blanchard discussed the book with Teen Vogue …
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James Patterson & Scholastic Reading Club Announce 2016 “Patterson Pledge” School Library Grants
New York, NY — Earlier this year, James Patterson announced a personal pledge of $1.75 million to save school libraries in the second installment of his School Library Campaign. Today, …
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How Fantasy Novels Help Kids Face Real Life
While some think the fantasy genre is successful because it allows readers to escape, Cody thinks the messiness of the real world is what fantasy is all about. Especially for …
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HMH Names Asbury Park Intervention District of Excellence for Holistic Approach to Advancing Literacy Achievement
BOSTON, MA — Global learning company Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) today announced that it has named the Asbury Park School District (APSD) an intervention district of excellence for its holistic, …
