Industry News
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Mathical Book Prize Winners
This year’s Mathical Book Prize winners offer young people unique ways to explore mathematical ideas in the world around them.
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Kid Reporter Applications Now Open
In the past year, 50 Kid Reporters from across the country and around the world reported on global current events and local news including entertainment, environment, and sports stories. They …
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34th Annual Ezra Jack Keats Award Winners Announced
Awards presented by Ezra Jack Keats Foundation and de Grummond Children’s Literature Collection at the University of Southern Mississippi during Kaigler Children’s Book Festival on April 2, 2020 2020 Ezra …
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2020 Ezra Jack Keats Mini-Grant Program Call for Proposals
Up to 70 Grants Totaling $35,000 are Given Directly to Educators in Public Schools and Libraries Across the Country Every Year NEW YORK—February 11, 2020. The Ezra Jack Keats Foundation, …
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NEW RISING VOICES CLASSROOM LIBRARY FROM SCHOLASTIC AND DAVID C. BANKS CELEBRATES THE STORIES OF BLACK AND LATINO BOYS
Books and Instructional Materials for Grades K–5 Promote Positive Representation and Broaden the World for All Students Through Literature New York, NY – Scholastic recently announced the Rising Voices Library, …
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Submissions Now Open for the 2020 SEE-IT™ Award from EBSCO Information Services and the Children’s Book Council
Annual Award Recognizes Author and Illustrator Excellence in Youth Graphic Novels IPSWICH, Mass. — November 06, 2019 — Submissions are now being accepted for the fourth annual SEE-IT™ Award. SEE-IT …
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Novel Effect Announces Voice-Driven Spanish Content in its Award-Winning App
iOS launched in September, Android to follow Seattle, WA — Novel Effect, the groundbreaking voice-driven entertainment company, announced today the release of a new Spanish-language feature set on their Novel …
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2020 Ezra Jack Keats Mini-Grant Program Call for Proposals
Over $1,000,000 Has Been Given Directly to Educators in Public Schools and Libraries Across the Country since 1987 NEW YORK—October 29, 2019—TheEzra Jack Keats Foundation, dedicated to supporting arts and …
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THE EXQUISITE CORPSE ADVENTURE LITERACY PROJECT CELEBRATES TEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Story Game Created by Twenty Authors and Illustrators, Including Kate DiCamillo, Jon Scieszka, Katherine Paterson, and James Ransome Complementary Education Materials Provided Online to Inspire Educators and …
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SCHOLASTIC KIDS PRESS ANNOUNCES 50 KID REPORTERS TO COVER “NEWS FOR KIDS, BY KIDS” DURING 20TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR
The Award-Winning Program Unveils a Brand-New Name and Look New York, NY – September 26, 2019 – Since 2000, more than 400 Kid Reporters ages 10–14 have covered “news for …
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Greystone Books Joins Global Climate Strike
PHILADELPHIA, PA—Anansesem, the online magazine devoted to Caribbean children’s and young adult (YA) literature, has launched The Anansesem Online Bookstore, a carefully curated Amazon affiliate bookstore carrying ‘own voices’ Caribbean children’s and YA books.
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Anansesem’s Caribbean Children’s/YA Online Bookstore Launched
PHILADELPHIA, PA—Anansesem, the online magazine devoted to Caribbean children’s and young adult (YA) literature, has launched The Anansesem Online Bookstore, a carefully curated Amazon affiliate bookstore carrying ‘own voices’ Caribbean children’s and YA books.
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Come be a part of the 13th IBBY Regional Conference in Austin, Texas!
The Shape of Hope: Finding Wonder, Joy and Strength in Literature Sponsored by USBBY, the conference is an opportunity to enrich and expand our thinking about the international world of …
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2019 NBA Longlist for Young People’s Literature Announced
The 2019 National Book Award Longlist for Young People’s Literature was announced today. Congratulations to the below books that have made the list: The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander, illus. by Kadir …
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Commercial Free’s Action Network Live Event, 9/16
The Miraculous Power of Reading Aloud Monday, September 16 7PM EST Transform your understanding of reading aloud at our next Action Network Live event on September 16! Many people cherish …
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Literary Greats Will Headline Children’s Literature Festival at Annual BookFest @ Bank Street Event
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Caldecott, Geisel and Sibert Recipients to Discuss Literary Topics at Bank Street College of Education New York, NY, September 3, 2019—On October 19th, Bank Street College of …
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New Spanish Picture Book List from the Committee of Children’s Books
The new Spanish Language Affiliate of the Children’s Book Committee of Bank Street College has released a wonderful new Best Spanish Language Picture Books List for Works Reviewed in Spring …
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Little Free Library unveils Their Newest Action Book Club Theme: ‘We Are Family’
Little Free Library continues it’s popular Action Book Club™, a new twist on the traditional book club, with its second 2019 theme and reading list. We Are Family, which celebrates …
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Nominations open till July 26 for CBC Diversity Outstanding Achievement Awards
The CBC Diversity Committee is collecting nominations for the second year of the CBC Diversity Outstanding Achievement Awards. These awards are given annually to professionals in the children’s publishing industry …
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2019 CBC Graphic Novel Committee Programming at San Diego Comic-Con
Friday, July 19, 10 am – 4 pm San Diego Public Library, Central Library Shiley Special Events Suite, 9th floor . Program Lineup: Graphic Novels ARE Books: Changing parent and …
