Industry News
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The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art Named a 2016 National Medal Finalist
(Amherst, MA — February 23, 2016) — The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) today announced that The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art is among the 30 finalists …
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T’ai Freedom Ford on BookUp LGBTQ and the Books That Shaped Her
As much as she loves teaching and nurturing young writers, Ford also enjoys learning from her students’ unique perspectives. I love that BookUp sees the need to acknowledge young queer …
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Remembering Harper Lee
Lee was born in 1926 in Monroeville, Alabama. After moving to New York City, Lee began work on Go Set a Watchman, which would be reworked with her editor at J.B. Lippincott & Company and published …
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Penguin Young Readers Acquires Picture Book From Pulitzer Prize Winner Berkeley Breathed
New York, NY — Philomel Books, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers, has acquired THE BILL THE CAT STORY: A BLOOM COUNTY EPIC, the first and only picture book featuring the …
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Encouraging Kids to Write
Suggestions for nurturing young authors include: Create a quiet and comfortable work space Encourage blogging Hold friendly competitions Resist the urge to edit Read more For more great writing tips, …
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Kate DiCamillo on Her Inner Child
Looking back on her ambassadorship. DiCamillo is more certain than ever of the power of stories. It made me feel so much more connected…stories matter to kids. They do read. …
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YALSA’s 2016 Great Books Giveaway Provides More Than $40,000 in Materials to Libraries in Washington, California and Florida
CHICAGO, IL — The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), named Franklin Pierce School District in Tacoma, Washington; Ontario (California) High School; …
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Holding a Mock Caldecott
Michigan-based librarian Holly Storck-Post shares tips for putting together a Mock Caldecott program in your school library. Suggestions include creating a display with nominated titles for in-library reading; sharing an overview of …
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How to Unlock A Reading Brain: Intervention Program Taps New Neuroscience Research to Help Struggling Readers
BOSTON, MA – Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) today announced the launch of READ 180 Universal, the next generation intervention program that utilizes leading scientific research in brain and cognitive functioning to …
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Using Books & Stories to Strengthen Families: A Multicultural Perspective
The discussion — “Using Books & Stories to Strengthen Families: A Multicultural Perspective” — was moderated by Deborah Taylor, coordinator for school and student services of the Enoch Pratt Free Library, and featured acclaimed …
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Ubisoft® and Scholastic Collaborate on New Young Adult Book Series ‘Last Descendants’ Based on the Assassin’s Creed® Universe
SAN FRANCISCO AND NEW YORK — February 18, 2016 —Ubisoft and Scholastic today announced a collaboration on a new young adult book series, Last Descendants, based on the hit video game franchise Assassin’s Creed. Written for readers ages 12 and …
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#DrawingDiversity: ‘Hiawatha and the Peacemaker’ illustrated by David Shannon
Hiawatha and the Peacemaker by Robbie Robertson, illustrated by David Shannon (Abrams, September 2015). All rights reserved. @abramsbooks
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2016 Grateful American Book Prize Competition
Authors and publishers may submit works of fiction and non-fiction WASHINGTON, DC – The Grateful American Book Prize is accepting submissions for its 2016 award. The Prize was created last …
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Disney and ABC Raise Awareness of the Importance of Reading with Nonprofit First Book Though ‘Magic of Storytelling’ Campaign
GLENDALE, CA — Today, Disney announced that it will donate its 50 millionth book to First Book, a nonprofit that provides new books to educators and organizations serving children from low-income …
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LitWorld Teams Up with Scholastic to Launch the Biggest World Read Aloud Day Celebration Ever
On Twitter, in Classrooms, at Scholastic Book Fairs, on Skype, and on Broadway, Educators, Parents and Children Worldwide Join Together to Experience the Joy and Power of Reading NEW YORK, …
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HarperCollins Launches Margaret Wise Brown Line
Explore the World of Margaret Wise Brown will launch in March 2016 with The Dead Bird, illustrated by Christian Robinson. The book was originally published in 1938 with illustrations by Remy Charlip. …
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Want to Know Who Will Win the Election? Ask Our Students
NEW YORK, NY – Channel One News, a Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) company, today announced the launch of OneVote 2016, its celebrated student election that brings a year-long, interactive learning program …
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Critically Acclaimed and #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Melissa de la Cruz Inks Deal to Launch Seventeen Fiction from Harlequin TEEN
New York, NY — Seventeen, the largest monthly teen media brand, and Harlequin TEEN today announced the acquisition of a new novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author, Melissa de …
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National Ambassador Gene Luen Yang on the Many Forms of Diversity
Yang’s experience as a Chinese American informs his art and storytelling, as well as his commitment to diverse literature. Every Ambassador has a platform, and mine is “Reading Without Walls.” The …
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Happy Birthday, Jacqueline Woodson!
Woodson has gone on to write several acclaimed books featuring characters of different races, genders and classes, including her autobiographical novel in verse, Brown Girl Dreaming. She is a committed champion of diverse …
