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International Tumblr Sensation Emily Trunko to Publish Two Books with Crown Books for Young Readers
New York, NY — Crown Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Random House Children’s Books, has acquired and will publish DEAR MY BLANK and THE LAST MESSAGE RECEIVED, book …
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My Very Own Library and Scholastic Book Fairs Give Low-Income Students the Chance to Choose Books for Free and Build Home Libraries
In Chicago, IL; Milwaukee, WI; Newark, NJ; Richmond, CA; Wilmington, DE and the Dominican Republic, 25,000 Kids Each Choose 10 New Books to Read and Own NEW YORK, NY—December 3, …
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Random House Children’s Books to Publish a New Line of Books From Actress, Mathematician, and Bestselling Author Danica McKellar
New York, NY — Random House Children’s Books has acquired a new line of kid-friendly math books from New York Times bestselling author Danica McKellar, it was announced today by …
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Bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid Author Jeff Kinney Brings Laughter and Literacy Around the World
New York, NY — Jeff Kinney, author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, is on an unprecedented global tour to meet and greet international readers of his books …
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How to Keep Kids Readings Over the Holidays
Here are a few tips for encouraging young readers to keep at it: Bring books on your trip Listen to an audio book on the road Set an example by …
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Scholastic News Kids Press Corps™ Welcomes 27 New Kid Reporters For Election 2016 Coverage
New York, NY – The award-winning Scholastic News Kids Press Corps™ today welcomed 27 new Kid Reporters, ages 10 to 14, to the country’s oldest and largest student reporting program. The …
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Suzanne Collins Thanks the Team Behind the Hunger Games Films
After the premier of the final film, Mockingjay Part 2, Collins expressed her gratitude to all involved in the production for bringing her message of war and social justice into the …
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Carmen Sandiego Returns: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Launches Character’s First-Ever iOS App
NEW YORK, NY — Global learning company Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) today announced the return of the iconic Carmen Sandiego brand, with the first-ever app for iPad® and iPhone®. The launch …
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Penguin Random House’s #GiveaBook Campaign
Now through December 24, the publishing house will also donate one book to the literacy nonprofit First Book (up to 35,000 times) for each use of the #GiveaBook hashtag. The #GiveaBook team …
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Jeff Kinney’s Newest Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book Makes History as it Tops Bestseller Lists Around the Globe
New York, NY — Amulet Books, an imprint of ABRAMS, announced today thatDiary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School, the tenth book in Jeff Kinney’s blockbuster series, is the number …
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Signs Four Book Deal with Newbery Medalist Kwame Alexander
BOSTON, MA — Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Books for Young Readers today announced a major four book deal with author and poet Kwame Alexander, who received the 2015 Newbery Medal for his novel-in-verse, …
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Random House Children’s Books to Publish First-Ever Book From International YouTube Star Stampy Cat
New York, NY — Random House Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Random House Children’s Books, has acquired and will publish STAMPY’S LOVELY BOOK by Joseph Garrett, known best …
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Little, Brown Books for Young Readers and Lincoln Center for The Performing Arts Launch “LC Kids Storytime at the Atrium,” A Monthly Author and Illustrator Reading Series
New York, NY — Little, Brown Books for Young Readers and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts are pleased to announce their partnership on “LC Kids Storytime at the Atrium,” a …
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Scholastic Releases Two New Professional Books on K–12 Literacy Instruction
Scholastic has released two new professional books for K–12 educators: ‘Every Child a Super Reader’ by Pam Allyn & Dr. Ernest Morrell, and Kwame Alexander’s ‘Page-to-Stage Writing Workshop.’ New York, NY – …
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Penguin Random House Relaunches #GiveaBook Campaign
Now through December 24, Penguin Random House will donate one book to the literacy nonprofit First Book (up to 35,000 times) for each use of the #GiveaBook hashtag. Last year …
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Penguin Young Readers to Publish Parody of ‘The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep’
New York, NY — Penguin Young Readers, a division of Penguin Random House, announced today that they will publish The Rabbit Who Wants to Go to Harvard by Diana Holquist and …
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World Famous Feline Grumpy Cat Joins Iconic Little Golden Books Line in 2016
New York, NY — The iconic Little Golden Book format will extend its collection of beloved characters this July to include Grumpy Cat, the world’s most famous cat, as announced today …
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New Book From Top Parenting Bloggers Will Get Kids Reading Like “Rock Stars”
NEW YORK, NY – Popular parenting bloggers Amy Mascott (Teach Mama) and Allison McDonald (No Time for Flash Cards) debut their first-ever parenting book, Raising a Rock-Star Reader, to help …
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Aladdin to Publish New Illustrated Children’s Book by Beth Stern
New York, NY – Aladdin Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing, will publish YODA GETS A BUDDY, an illustrated children’s book by television personality, animal activist, and …
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Scholastic Extends and Expands Publishing Agreement with Lego® Through 2019
New York, NY — Scholastic (NASDAQ: SCHL), the global children’s publishing, education and media company, has extended and expanded its publishing relationship with LEGO through 2019, which will now include World …
