Industry News
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Random House Children’s Books Acquires Young Adult Series Autumn Falls By Teen Sensation Bella Thorne, Star Of Disney Channel’s Original Series Shake It Up
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Random House Children’s Books has acquired 15-year-old actress, dancer, and singer Bella Thorne’s teen book series, AUTUMN FALLS, it was announced today by Beverly Horowitz, Vice President, Publisher of the …
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Robyn Schneider Has Written Her Debut Young-Adult Novel
“This is the author’s first turn as a writer for teens, but she’s 100 percent plugged in to all the loves of the young literati…in her YA debut, she tackles …
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Illustrators to Pay Tribute to Maurice Sendak at Children’s Book Art Auction
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York, NY, April 24, 2013–The Annual Children’s Book Art Silent Auction and Reception at BookExpo America to benefit the American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression will feature a special …
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This Week on Girls Scouts’ The Studio: Author Linda Crotta Brennan
“Authors don’t just write books. They write articles for magazines and newspapers, copy for websites, lines for actors to read on television and in the movies. Look around you. Someone …
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Jason Segel & Kirsten Miller to Collaborate on a Middle-Grade Book Series
“Both scary and funny, Nightmares! is an adventure story about a group of kids who realize it’s up to them to save their town from fear, which has manifested itself …
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Grace Lin to Create Ling & Ting Share a Birthday
This new story features twins Ling and Ting who first appeared in Lin’s 2011 work, Ling & Ting: Not Exactly the Same!. Little, Brown Books for Young Readers will release …
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The Epic Movie Adaptation to be Released in May 2013
“The movie is directed by Chris Wedge (the Ice Age franchise, which has grossed over $700 million domestically) and premieres on May 24. Joyce, who teamed with Wedge on Robots …
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E.L. Konigsburg Has Passed On
Konigsburg won the Newbery Medal twice. In 1968, she won for her popular novel From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler and she also received a Newbery Honor …
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Build a Collection to Celebrate National Autism Awareness Month
“Books that explain and illustrate phrases and sayings.” “Clear and concise books on manners and social skill-building.” “Sensory-based activity guides for parents and teachers.” “Books written by and for children …
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TV Actors Star in the Firecracker Book Trailer
The book features the story of a teen girl named Astrid Krieger and her adventure in transferring to public school. New Girl‘s Jake Johnson, Revenge‘s Nick Wechsler, 30 Rock‘s Jack …
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Jennifer E. Smith to Write The Geography of Us
“It starts with two teens who get stuck in the elevator during a blackout in New York City. They meet in this elevator during a blackout, and their families both …
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Veronica Roth Reveals the Title for the Final Installment of the Divergent Trilogy
Katherine Tegen Books, an imprint at HarperCollins, will release the book on October 22, 2013. A film adaptation of book one, Divergent, is currently shooting in Chicago. The movie cast …
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Barrington Books Celebrates Children’s Book Week, 2013 (May 13-19th) with Award-Winning Authors
(Barrington, RI) –Barrington Books will host three blockbuster author events in honor of CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK, 2013. Children’s Book Week, celebrated nationally from May 13-19, is the longest-running literacy initiative …
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2013 Will Eisner Comic Industry Nominees Announced
more at San Diego Comic-Con International’s website▸▸
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This Week on Girls Scouts’ The Studio: Author Lisa Mangum
“Don’t hurry: Achieving your goals may take time. That’s okay. Don’t go so fast that you miss the good parts of the journey. Don’t worry: Don’t worry if you make a …
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Greenlight Bookstore Celebrates Children’s Book Week May 13-19
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Greenlight Bookstore is proud to participate in the nearly 100-year-old tradition of Children’s Book Week, May 13-19, with a week-long celebration of the children’s authors and illustrators …
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One Million New Books Now Available to Schools & Programs Affected by Hurricane Sandy, Thanks to First Book & Random House
WASHINGTON, April 15 – First Book, a nonprofit social enterprise that provides new books to kids in need, is continuing efforts to help local schools, community programs and families in the …
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ALA Diversity and Outreach Fair to Take Place on June 29, 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Saturday, June 29, 2013 | Chicago, Illinois About the Fair Each year, the ALA Office for Literacy and Outreach Services (OLOS) invites library professionals from all kinds …
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Jesse Williams Narrates the First Bane Chronicles Short Story
“You may also recognize the dreamy 31-year-old from roles in The Cabin in the Woods and The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2. Jesse will voice the debut short story, …
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ALA Releases State of America’s Libraries Report 2013, Including the Most Challenged Books for 2012
The list of most challenged books for 2012, based on “464 reports on attempts to remove or restrict materials from school curricula and library bookshelves”, includes: 1. Captain Underpants series, …
