Year: 2016
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Carla Hayden Confirmed as Librarian of Congress
Hayden was most recently the chief executive of Baltimore’s Enoch Pratt Free Library, where she oversaw the library’s expansion. Under her direction, the library remained open as a safe space for …
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Ursula K. Le Guin to Publish Two Story Collections and An EARTHSEA Omnibus with Simon & Schuster’s Saga Press
New York, NY — Saga Press, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, announced today that it will publish two story collections and a special illustrated edition of the Earthsea novels with …
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#BlackLivesMatter Booklist for Teens
The list includes fiction, nonfiction, and poetry titles relevant to the Black Lives Matter movement, which has grown in response to violence against people of color. There are many great resources …
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#DrawingDiversity: ‘Be the Change’ illustrated by Evan Turk
Be the Change: A Grandfather Gandhi Story by Arun Gandhi and Bethany Hegedus, illustrated by Evan Turk (August, 2016). All rights reserved. @simonandschusterbooks
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Dollar General Literacy Foundation Renews Commitment to the American Dream Literacy Initiative
CHICAGO, IL – Thanks to a generous grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation, the American Library Association (ALA) and its Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services (ODLOS) will …
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Scholastic and American Girl Announce Extensive Global Publishing Deal
NEW YORK, NY AND MIDDLETON, WI — Scholastic, the world’s largest publisher and distributor of children’s books, and American Girl®, a premium brand for and about girls, today announced that …
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Carl Lennertz to Join the Children’s Book Council and Every Child a Reader as Executive Director
New York, NY — July 7, 2016 – Longtime publishing executive and book advocate Carl Lennertz will join the Children’s Book Council and Every Child a Reader as Executive Director, …
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New Professional Book from Scholastic Breaks Down Barriers for Teaching K–8 Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Author Barbara Boroson Readies K–8 Teachers to Support Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Inclusive Classroom New York, NY – July 7, 2016 – With one in every 68 …
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Using Picture Books to Promote Early Literacy
Reading picture books together promotes five key areas of language development: expanding vocabulary; modeling appropriate social language; auditory comprehension; developing literacy concepts, and narrative sequencing. Visit Brightly for more literacy tips …
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Christopher Myers to Launch Make Me a World Imprint With Random House Children’s Books
New York, NY — Christopher Myers, award-winning author and artist, and son of the late acclaimed author Walter Dean Myers, will launch his own imprint with Random House Children’s Books, MAKE …
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Carl Lennertz Named Executive Director of the Children’s Book Council and Every Child a Reader
The former executive director of World Book Night U.S. and creator of the American Booksellers Association’s Book Sense Children’s and Adult Bestseller and Indie Next lists, Lennertz brings years of experience in bookselling, sales, …
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Books for Babies Project
Students begin the project by researching the importance of early literacy and collecting evidence to present in letters to new parents. Next, each child selects a title from the Scholastic book club …
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Unpublished Beatrix Potter Illustrations Discovered
The illustrations were found inside Melford Hall, a mansion owned by relatives of Potter. The drawings, which depict interiors and exteriors at Melford, provide rare a glimpse into her work outside of children’s …
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United for Libraries Dedicates Literary Landmarks For Erich Maria Remarque and E. L. Doctorow
PHILADELPHIA, PA — United for Libraries, in partnership with the Empire State Center for the Book, recently dedicated two Literary Landmarks on the same New York City block. The dedications, …
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Harry Potter Alliance Casts Protective Shield Spell With Trans Community in New Protego Campaign
This summer, the Harry Potter Alliance is kicking off a campaign to empower transgender people, educate cisgender people on how to be effective allies, and provides resources for everyone to …
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Disney Publishing Worldwide Announces the First Book in a New Series by the #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of the Pretty Little Liars Series, Sara Shepard
Los Angeles, CA — Disney Publishing Worldwide (DPW) announced today the release ofthe first book in a new series by the New York Times best-selling author of the Pretty Little …
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#DrawingDiversity: ‘Swing Sisters’ illustrated by Joe Cepeda
Swing Sisters: The Story of the International Sweethearts of Rhythm by Karen Deans, illustrated by Joe Cepeda (January 2015, Holiday House). All rights reserved.
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Expansion of BISAC Codes for Graphic Novels
BISAC codes are the standardized descriptors for books used across the publishing and bookselling industries. Effective January 2017, new graphic novel headings will be implemented in the Juvenile Fiction, Juvenile Nonfiction, Young Adult …
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CBC Diversity Presents “Writing and Editing Authentic Voices”
Authors Matt de la Peña and Patricia McCormick were joined by industry insiders Kate Sullivan (senior editor at Delacorte) and Marietta Zacker (Gallt & Zacker Literary Agency). The discussion was moderated by Ashley Woodfolk, marketing manager at Macmillan Children’s …
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Bestselling Author Tyler Knott Gregson and Co-Author Sarah Linden Celebrate True Spirit of Christmas With ‘North Pole Ninjas: Mission: Chrismas!,’ a New Holiday Book and Tradition, Coming This Fall From Penguin Young Readers
New York, NY – This year children can celebrate the true spirit of Christmas by becoming an honorary North Pole Ninja, in a new holiday tradition with NORTH POLE NINJAS: …
