Year: 2016
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Bedtime Story Prompts
Here are some ideas for generating nightly tales: The Quest: Create an India Jones-style narrative around an objective, an obstacle, and a resolution. Everyday Chaos: Spin a tale based on your everyday …
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The New York Public Library’s Rose Main Reading to Reopen in Late Fall 2016
NEW YORK, NY — The New York Public Library’s historic Rose Main Reading Room and Bill Blass Catalog Room will reopen by late fall 2016 – several months ahead of the …
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Michael Haggen Named Chief Academic Officer for Scholastic Education
New York, NY – March 15, 2016 – Scholastic (NASDAQ: SCHL), the global children’s publishing, education and media company, today announced the appointment of Michael Haggen as Chief Academic Officer …
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Diversifying the Publishing Industry
While the We Need Diverse Books movement continues to gain momentum, the fact remains that publishing houses are staffed by predominantly white, middle class individuals. Low salaries, unpaid internships, and …
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School Libraries Linked to Student Success
South Carolina is the first state to conduct a detailed study of this kind. In particular, seven qualities relating to school libraries were correlated with student achievement on tests for English language …
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America’s Most Creative Teens Named as National 2016 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Recipients
NEW YORK, NY –The nonprofit Alliance for Young Artists & Writers (the Alliance) today announced the national award recipients of the 2016 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, the nation’s longest-running …
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National Ambassador Gene Luen Yang’s Reading Without Walls Podcast: Episode 1 with Kate DiCamillo
Through his platform, “Reading Without Walls,” Yang hopes to inspire readers of all ages to pick up a book outside their comfort zone. See Yang’s inaugural interview with his predecessor …
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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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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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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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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.
