Year: 2017
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The ‘Rock Star’ Librarians Who Choose What Your Kids Read
Librarians are very passionate about their jobs. Check out Wall Street Journal’s article about 3 well known current and former elementary-school librarians that have figured out how to use social …
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Nancy Willard, Prolific Children’s Book Author, Dies at 80
Ms. Willard’s 1982 picture book, “A Visit to William Blake’s Inn: Poems for Innocent and Experienced Travelers,” illustrated by Alice and Martin Provensen, was the first volume of poetry to …
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Four Official 2017 Children’s Book Week Bookmarks Revealed
Featuring Ekua Holmes, Yuyi Morales, LeUyen Pham, and Sonja Wimmer FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York, NY – March 7, 2017 – Every Child a Reader, a nonprofit literacy organization dedicated …
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Teen Tech Week March 5th-11th
The celebration will be sponsored by the Young Adult Library Services Association and encourages teens, parents, and teachers to discover and make the most of technological resources available at homes, …
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Four Debuts on The New York Times Children’s Bestseller Lists
The following books made the list:Picture Book: Mighty, Mighty Construction Site by Sherri Duskey Rinker and Tom Lichtenheld (Chronicle) Middle Grade Hardcover: The Playbook by Kwame Alexander; Photographs by Thai Neave (Houghton …
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When Children Meet Their Favorite Authors
Though it may be challenging to arrange a meeting between young readers and authors, doing so can humanize both adult and child, inspire young people to write, and provide a …
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Scholastic News Kids Press Corps Now Accepting Applications for 2017–2018 School Year
Scholastic News Kids Press Corps Now Accepting Applications for 2017–2018 School Year Students Ages 10–14 in the United States and Around the World Can Apply to Join a Team of …
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#ReadAcrossAmerica Day brings cats, hats, green eggs and ham into schools
Read Across America Day is held every March 2, which is the birthday of the late Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss — so it’s also a celebration …
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Every Child a Reader Announces Finalists for the 2017 Children’s & Teen Choice Book Awards
10th annual awards are the only national books awards voted on only by children and teens FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York, NY – March 3, 2017 – Every Child a …
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Here are the Finalists for the 2017 Children’s and Teen Choice Book Awards!
The seven finalists in each of the four categories for the 10th Annual Children’s and Teen Choice Book Awards, the only national books awards voted on only by children and …
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Four Debuts on The New York Times Children’s Bestseller Lists
The following books made the list:Picture Book: Pete the Cat: Valentine’s Day is Cool by James Dean and Kimberly Dean (HarperFestival) Middle Grade Hardcover: Dragon Captives by Lisa McMann (Aladdin) …
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Overcoming Bias: Authors and Editors Discuss Sensitivity Readers
Panelists included author Kate Milford (Greenglass House); Jordan Brown, executive editor, HarperCollins; and Jennifer Baker, editor and sensitivity reader. Justina Ireland, author and owner of Writing in the Margins, an organization …
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International Exchanges: Apply for Sponsored Publishing Trips to Turkey and Germany
For those who want to experience publishing cultures in other countries, there are a number of sponsored trips organized just for this purpose, two of which are The Istanbul Tanpinar Literature …
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2017 Ezra Jack Keats Book Award Winners Announced
2017 Ezra Jack Keats Book Award Winners Announced 31st Annual Awards for New Writer and New Illustrator Ezra jack Keats Foundation and De Grummond Children’s Literature Collection at The University …
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Annual Ezra Jack Keats Mini-Grant Program Call for Proposals
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW YORK—February 2, 2017—The Ezra Jack Keats Foundation, which fosters children’s love of reading and creative expression in our diverse culture, calls for proposals for its Mini-Grant …
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Books Celebrating Black History
The list contains biographies, narrative nonfiction, and historical narrative poetry. Thoughtfully written and handsomely presented, these recently published books for middle grade and high school students invite readers …
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Tips for Parents of Reluctant Middle Grade Readers
Lambert talks with Karina Yan Glaser, contributing editor at Book Riot, about the task of getting middle graders excited about independent reading. Armed with a few new-to-me titles and a …
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Rediscovered Margaret Wise Brown Book Coming in October
The book can be read as a variation and expansion of classic children’s book ‘Goodnight Moon’ and will be illustrated by Loren Long. The story will follow a young-bunny protagonist …
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How Horror Books Can Help Kids Conquer Their Fears
Reading books with deal with childhood fears can help children develop the confidence to be bold and courageous in the world. Additionally, the adrenaline of reading scary books can entice …
