Author: CBCbooks
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CBC Graphic Novel Committee panels at SDCC 2018
For the 3rd year, the Children’s Book Council Graphic Novel Committee collaborated with Comic-Con International and San Diego Public Library for the Comic Conference for Educators and Librarians. Held at the …
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3 Questions with Erin Danielle Russell
What are your memories of the Tooth Fairy? As a kid, I was the biggest Tooth Fairy fan girl. When I was around seven, I lost a tooth and wrote …
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Announcing the New Action Book Club Theme ‘Come Together’
Little Free Library has announced their new Action Book Club theme: COME TOGETHER, which celebrates the power of unity, equity, and understanding in a divided world. They have also put together …
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Nominations open till August 31 for CBC Diversity Outstanding Achievement Awards
The CBC Diversity Committee has announced the launch of the CBC Diversity Outstanding Achievement Awards program. These awards will be given annually, beginning in fall 2018, to professionals in the children’s …
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3 Questions with Lindsay Ward
How has becoming a mother changed your opinion on what makes a great picture book? Becoming a mom has definitely made me a better writer. Before I had kids, I …
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Announcing the CBC Diversity Outstanding Achievement Awards Program
New York, NY – July 17, 2018 – The CBC Diversity Committee is proud to announce the launch of the CBC Diversity Outstanding Achievement Awards program. These awards will be given …
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3 Questions with Greg Foley
I’ve got a great idea for a children’s book – What should I do next? Like many children’s authors, this is something I get asked all the time. My advice …
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Free Pop-up Family Reading Festivals Are Coming to 27 U.S. Cities as Part of the 2018 Scholastic Summer Reading Road Trip
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Josephine Djonovic, (212) 343-6876, jdjonovic@scholastic.com Alexandra Wladich, (212) 965-7353, awladich@scholastic.com Throughout July, Two Scholastic RVs are Making Stops at Bookstores, Libraries, and Community Organizations Nationwide to Encourage …
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Inaugural Graphic Literature Awards Presented
The inaugural Excellence in Graphic Literature Awards were presented on Saturday during Denver Comic Con, which is sponsored by Pop Culture Classroom, a nonprofit that aims to promote learning and literacy, …
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Recap: CBC at BookExpo 2018
Silent Art Auction Featuring the Children’s & Teen Choice Book Awards On Wednesday May 30th, the 2nd annual ABA/CBC Silent Art Auction and Awards Ceremony took place at the Javits …
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Excellent Author Lineup at the 2018 Shenandoah University Children’s Literature Conference
Registration is still open for Shenandoah University’s 33rd Annual Children’s Literature Conference, June 25-29! This year’s theme is We Are What We Read: Fueled by Books, Connected by Stories, Empowered …
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Calling All Children’s Book Publishers: Submit to the 2019 BEST OF Lists!!
The Children’s Book Council is accepting submissions for our annual co-sponsored BEST OF lists from June 5 through July 9, 2018. These lists are educator and student-targeted, and aim to …
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Winners of the 11th Annual 2018 Children’s & Teen Choice Book Awards Announced
New York, NY – May 30, 2018 – Every Child a Reader, a nonprofit charity dedicated to inspiring a love of reading in children and teens, is proud to announce …
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CBC Recap: Bronx Book Festival
By Shifa Kapadwala On Saturday, May 19, the first ever Bronx Book Festival took place at Fordham Plaza in Bronx, NY. This wonderful literacy initiative was founded by Bronx native …
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Good Dogs Go to Graphic Novels
By Ryan Mita The weather is remaining pleasant and I’m spotting dogs across NYC. While sitting my friend’s Rhodesian Ridgeback, I decided to read new comics with canine characters. Good …
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2018 Ezra Jack Keats Book Award Winners Photo during Fay B. Kaigler Children’s Book Fesitval
The 2018 Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Award winner Derrick Barnes (Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut) and New Illustrator Award winner Evan Turk (Muddy: The Story of Blues …
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Are You Ready for a Magical Summer of Reading? The 2018 Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge Is Officially Open!
Students Can Now Begin to Log Their Reading Minutes, Earn Digital Prizes, and Access Free Resources Including Author Videos, Downloadable Activities, and More! Two Scholastic Summer Reading Road Trip RVs …
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Second Annual Anna Dewdney Read Together Award Winner and Honor Books Announced
Vroman’s Bookstore to Host Reading and Award Event May 5 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York, NY – May 2, 2018 – Penguin Young Readers, the Children’s Book Council, and Every …
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Over 50 Children’s Book Authors and Illustrators To Feature in Children’s Book Week Spotlight Events
Download a full list of Spotlight events here!Download the US map of events here!Download the Northeast map of events here!Download the Pacific Northwest map of events here! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE …
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Winners of 2018 Ezra Jack Keats Bookmaking Competition Announced By Ezra Jack Keats Foundation and New York City Department of Education
City Winners Recieve $500 Cash Prize; Winning Books and Honorable Mentions on Special Exhibit May 1-20 at Brooklyn Public Library Awards also Given for Student-made Books in San Francisco, Atlanta …
