Year: 2016
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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 …
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#DrawingDiversity: ‘Red’ by Jan De Kinder
Red by Jan De Kinder (Eerdmans, March 2015). All rights reserved.
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Reading Program Pairs Kids with Shelter Dogs
Through the Shelter Buddies Reading Program, kids ages 6 to 15 volunteer to read aloud to shy shelter dogs. The activity helps to socialize puppies while fostering a love of …
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YALSA and Best Buy to co-host workshops for Teen Tech Week™ 2016
CHICAGO, IL — In celebration of Teen Tech Week, the Young Adult Library Services Association and Best Buy will be co-hosting 25+ web-making workshops at libraries across the nation. The …
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Authors’ Favorite Bedtime Stories
Some favorites include: Rosie Revere, Engineer by Andrea Beaty The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis Fireman Small by Wong Herbert Yee The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin Blueberries for Sal by …
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St. Martin’s Press to Publish the Summer Days and Summer Nights Anthology
In addition to her editorial duties, Perkins has written on of the stories featured in the book. The contributing authors include Leigh Bardugo, Francesca Lia Block, Libba Bray, Cassandra Clare, Brandy Colbert, …
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LOOK! Germany is Guest of Honour at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair 2016
Over 30 illustrators and seven exhibitions – #GerGuest #BolognaBookFair Frankfurt, 3 March 2016 – ‘LOOK!’ – That is Germany’s message when it presents itself as Guest of Honour at the Bologna …
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Innovations in Braille Literacy
The Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning (BELL) Academy is just one organization dedicated to improving the reading lives of blind and visually impaired children. Greater awareness has also led …
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Delacorte Press Acquires New Young Adult Trilogy From #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Brandon Sanderson
New York, NY — Delacorte Press has acquired a new YA series from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Reckoners series (Steelheart, Firefight,Calamity), Brandon Sanderson, it was announced today by Beverly …
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#DrawingDiversity: ‘Peace is an Offering’ illustrated by Stephanie Graegin
Peace is an Offering by Annette Lebox, illustrated by Stephanie Graegin (Dial Books/Penguin Young Readers Group, March 2015). All rights reserved. @penguinrandomhouse
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Random House Children’s Books and Dr. Seuss Enterprises to Donate 50,000 New Dr. Seuss Books to First Book
New York, NY — In honor of Dr. Seuss’s 112th birthday on Wednesday, March 2, Random House Children’s Books (RHCB), together with Dr. Seuss Enterprises (DSE), will make a donation of …
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Children’s Illustrators Commissioned by MTA Arts and Design Team
The artwork, featured on subways across the city, is designed to “enliven the customer’s commute” while paying tribute to New York. While the Arts and Design department scours a number of …
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Kate DiCamillo and Rebecca Stead in Conversation
While DiCamillo and Stead differ on their approaches, both authors agree that the anxiety and uncertainty that comes with writing are made bearable by the joy of connecting with readers. …
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Olympic Gold Medalist and Gymnastic Superstar Shawn Johnson to Publish Debut Young Adult Novel
New York, NY — Olympic gold medalist and reality TV star Shawn Johnson will publish her debut young adult novel, The Flip Side, with Simon & Schuster Books for Young …
