Industry News
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New Member: Andrews McMeel Publishing
The innovative publisher joined the CBC recently! Learn more about this Midwest member, including a favorite quote from Calvin and Hobbes.
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Winners of the 2020 Ezra Keats Bookmarking Competition Announced
The 34th annual Ezra Jack Keats Bookmaking Competition for grades 3-12 announced
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Scholastic Reimagines Free Summer Reading Program for Kids
Join their Summer Read-a-Palooza to access awesome reading materials and activities throughout the summer
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Everywhere Book Fest
How the book world has adjusted to virtual conferences, and how Everywhere Book Fest nailed it on the head
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Children’s Book Week Events
Every Child a Reader is inviting you to celebrate Children's Book Week May 4-10 from wherever you are!
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Screen-Free Saturdays!
Take the pledge and join Screen-Free Week and Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood on Screen-Free Saturdays. Unplug to recharge! You’re invited to Screen-Free Saturdays: one day of the week, every week to turn …
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Celebrate #BookWeek2020atHome
Join us for the 101st Children’s Book Week, May 4-10! We invite everyone to celebrate with us at home and online using #BookWeek2020atHome. This celebration honors children’s books, readers, and book …
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Let’s Talk Graphic Novels!
A collection of articles that deep dive into the value of graphic novels and comics
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Book Lovers Unite…Online!
Enjoy these activities and resources for kids all from the comfort of your home! All educators registered on Epic can provide their students remote access to the Epic library for …
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New Member: Pop Culture Classroom
Pop Culture Classroom joined the Children's Book Council in February! Read on to learn more about this exciting new member in Denver, Colorado.
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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 …
