Year: 2017
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Best Children’s Books of 2017 Lists
So many books have come out throughout the year, how can you be sure you’ve caught them all? Best of lists are probably a good place to start. Numerous Best …
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Scholastic Book Clubs Editors Predict 2018 Children’s Book Trends
Scholastic Book Clubs Editors curated a list of what they think the top trends will be in children’s books in 2018. According to Scholastic Book Clubs President Judy Newman, “Scholastic Book …
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Sesame Street & the International Rescue Committee Winners of MacArthur Foundation’s 100&Change Grant Competition
CHICAGO, December 20, 2017 – The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation today awarded a $100 million grant to Sesame Workshop and International Rescue Committee (IRC) to educate young …
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Three Questions with Dianne Ochiltree
Of all the wonderful books you’ve written which is your favorite, and why? My favorite published book for young readers has to be MOLLY, BY GOLLY! The Legend of Molly …
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Three Questions with Wednesday Kirwan
What’s the difference between illustrating a book written by another author and illustrating a book you’ve written? Illustrating a story, whether my own or some one else’s is always a …
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30th Annual Ezra Jack Keats Mini-Grant Program Call for Proposals
Nearly $970,000 Given Directly to Educators at Public Schools and Libraries Across the Country Teaching Team in Ellisville, MO, Uses An EJK Mini-Grant to Develop a Novel Engineering Program Based …
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NSTA Reveals List of the Best STEM Books for K-12 Students
“The list is full of books with thoughtful and educational stories that are bound to spark students’ imaginations and keep the pages turning,” said David Beacom, NSTA Associate Executive Director …
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Three Questions with Vera Lynne Stroup-Rentier
Why do you write books about children with disabilities living inclusive lives? I have a deep and profound belief that the extent to which children with disabilities are included in …
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NSTA Unveils 2018 List of Top Science Trade Books for K-12 Students
“The 2018 Outstanding Science Trade Books list represents a phenomenal mix of resources for teachers and family members looking for great books that can strengthen reading skills while supporting science …
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Save-the-Date for The Silent Art Auction to Benefit ABFE and Every Child a Reader, featuring the Children’s & Teen Choice Book Awards
The American Booksellers Association and the Children’s Book Council are pleased to announce the date and time of the 2018 Silent Art Auction. 2018 will mark the second year of …
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Nominate Now for the Anna Dewdney Read Together Award
The Anna Dewdney Read Together Award will be given annually to a picture book that is both a superb read aloud and also sparks compassion, empathy, and connection. The award commemorates …
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Three Questions with Darcy Pattison
Were there any problems writing THE NANTUCKET SEA MONSTER: A Fake News Story? About six or sever years ago, I heard about the puppeteer, Tony Sarg, who designed the Macy’s …
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Finding My Way Books Participates in Sesame Street in Communities Event
Kansas City, Missouri is one of three US pilot cities designated for the launching of Sesame Street in Communities. This is a new local initiative that supports caregivers with resources …
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Three Questions with Sally Wern Comport
How do you approach illustrating children’s books? What are some hallmarks of your illustration style? I approach illustrating children’s books very specifically for each title, subject, and cultural time period. …
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Three Questions with A.L. Tait
Why do you write (predominantly) for boys? As a female author, I’m often asked why I use my initials as my pen name (A.L. Tait, not Allison Tait) and I …
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The Ezra Jack Keats Foundation To Triple the Prize For Winners of the Ezra Jack Keats Book Award
First $3,000 Prizes to be Presented at 32nd Annual EJK Book Award Ceremony on April 12, 2018, During Fay B. Kaigler Children’s Book Festival NEW YORK—November 8, 2017—The Ezra Jack …
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Three Questions with Mindy Dwyer
What did you want to be when you grew up? When asked that ever-present question as a child, I always stated, “I want to be a nurse (like my mom) …
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Jillian Tamaki to Illustrate 2018 Children’s Book Week
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York, NY – November 2, 2017 – Every Child a Reader has announced that Jillian Tamaki will illustrate the official 2018 Children’s Book Week poster. Over …
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Neukom Institute to Honor the World’s Most Spectacular Speculative Fiction
HANOVER, N.H. – October 25, 2017 – The Neukom Institute for Computational Science at Dartmouth College announced today the establishment of the Neukom Institute Literary Arts Awards, a global award …
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Three Questions with Josh Funk
What made you write a fractured fairy tale? I’ve always been intrigued by the ridiculousness of some fairy tale premises. Did Little Red Riding Hood really not recognize that a …
