Industry News
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Nathan Lane and Devlin Elliott to Publish Children’s Book with Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
New York, NY — Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers announced today that it will publishNaughty Mabel, the first-ever book by Tony and Emmy Award–winning actor Nathan Lane and his …
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Delacorte Press Announces the Publication of a New Book in the #1 New York Times Bestselling Maze Runner Series by James Dashner
New York, NY — Delacorte Press, an imprint of Random House Children’s Books, will publish the fifth novel in James Dashner’s #1 New York Timesbestselling Maze Runner series, which has sold …
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Enter the 2014 Galactic Academy of Science Book Club Contest!
Tumblehome Learning, an emerging publisher of children’s science books based in Boston, Massachusetts, announced today a contest to promote the creation of science book and activity clubs for kids ages …
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Cartoon Network Partners With Penguin Young Readers Group On New Book Imprint
New York, NY — It was announced today that Cartoon Network will launch an eponymous imprint with Penguin Young Readers Group in summer 2015. The new “Cartoon Network Books” imprint will …
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Kids Set a New World Record – Reading 304,749,681 Minutes in the Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge
NEW YORK, NY – Children worldwide set a new world record for summer reading by logging 304,749,681 million minutes in the 8th annual Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge (between May 5, 2014 and September 5, …
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Bestselling Team of Eoin Colfer and Oliver Jeffers Sign Major Global Deal With HarperCollins
NEW YORK/LONDON – HarperCollins US and UK announced today the acquisition of IMAGINARY FRED, the first-ever picture book collaboration from the extraordinary team of Eoin Colfer and Oliver Jeffers. Scheduled …
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Attention, Creative Teens: How to Become an Exhibited Artist or Published Author
New York, NY – The annual Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, the nation’s longest- running, most prestigious scholarship and recognition initiative for students in grades 7–12, is now open for …
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Five Star Publications, Inc. Launches a Monster of a Magazine with ‘StoryMonsters Ink’
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CHANDLER, AZ (Summer 2014)—Five Star Publications, Inc. is announcing the launch of a new monthly magazine. “StoryMonsters Ink” is a free, subscription-based e-digest that gives parents and …
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Penguin Young Readers Group to Publish New Novel By Bestselling Author Sarah Dessen
New York, NY — Viking Children’s Books, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers Group, is pleased to announce the release of a new novel by Sarah Dessen, the New York Times bestselling author …
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Scholastic Kicks Off the 2014 School Year with Expanded Resources to Help Get Kids Preschool-Ready
NEW YORK, NY – Following the release of a new policy from the American Academy of Pediatrics(AAP), which prescribes reading aloud to children starting at birth, Scholastic is kicking off the …
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Maureen Johnson Releases ‘Shades of London’ Short Story on Wattpad
New York, NY — Putnam Children’s Books, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers Group, is pleased to announce the release of a new story by New York Timesbestselling author Maureen Johnson. …
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‘Dear Malala, We Stand With You’ Picture Book to Be Published by Crown Books for Young Readers
New York, NY, August 14, 2014—Random House Children’s Books has acquired DEAR MALALA, WE STAND WITH YOU, a picture book to be published on January 6, 2015, it was announced …
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Donalyn Miller Joins Scholastic Book Fairs as Manager, Independent Reading
NEW YORK, NY — Scholastic, the global children’s publishing, education and media company, today announced that Donalyn Miller is joining the company as Manager of Independent Reading and Outreach, Scholastic …
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Gayle Forman’s IF I STAY hits #1 on USA Today and New York Times Bestseller Lists
New York, NY – Gayle Forman’s internationally bestselling novel IF I STAY hits new heights this week, landing at #1 simultaneously on the USA Today and New York Times bestseller lists. IF I STAY is an emotionally arresting …
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Tor Books to Re-Publish a George R.R. Martin Children’s Story
“The book has been out of print in the U.S. for several years, but its mythology will be recognizable to fans of Martin’s other work. The author’s website notes that …
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‘The Day the Crayons Quit’ Movie is Coming!
“The book tells the story of a box of crayons whose inhabitants decide to go on strike after growing sick and tired of how they’re being used. Among the lead …
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Little Five Star Seeks Sponsors to Help Give Every Third Grader in Arizona a Copy of ‘Arizona Agriculture: Bee’s Amazing Adventure’
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CHANDLER, AZ (July 24, 2014)— Arizona-based publisher Little Five Star, a division of Five Star Publications, Inc. has launched a campaign to give every third grade student …
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Scholastic to Publish ‘Bone’ Tribute Edition with New Art From Creator Jeff Smith, Plus More Than 15 Top Artists
SAN DIEGO, CA — Scholastic, the global children’s publishing, education and media company, will publish BONE #1: Out from Boneville, The Tribute Edition on February 24, 2015. This special edition of the first …
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Effingham County Students Make Dramatic Reading Gains in 2013-14 School Year
Springfield, GA – Students in Effingham County’s READ 180® classrooms made dramatic gains in reading in the 2013-14 school year, with nearly half of them advancing the equivalent of two years …
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‘Who Was…?’ Wrap Your Head Around History!
NEW YORK, NY — Since its launch in 2002, Grosset & Dunlap’s Who Was…? series has sold more than twelve million books, making it the most popular biography series for children. …
