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Exciting News on the 2017 Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SCHOOLS, FAMILIES, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS CAN ENCOURAGE KIDS TO TAKE A READING ADVENTURE WITH THE 2017 SCHOLASTIC SUMMER READING CHALLENGE Bestselling Author and Scholastic Summer Reading …
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Why ‘The Outsiders’ Lives On: A Teenage Novel Turns 50
The widely read novel was initially published back in 1967, when the author was only 18. The New York Times featured an article highlighting the book: Since “The Outsiders” was …
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Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Author Of Heartbreaking ‘Modern Love’ Essay, Dead At 51
The LA Times posted an obituary today describing the kind hearted and well-known author: “A Chicago native and longtime resident, Rosenthal completed than more 30 books, including journals, memoirs and …
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7 Lessons for Parents of Reluctant Middle Grade Readers
Do you know a reluctant middle grade reader? How do you get them to read? Laura Lambert on Brightly described a bit of the challenge: “I guess I always expected …
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8 Picture Books That Inspire a Positive Outlook
Picture Books can be amazing tools to help young kids learn so many essentials in life. But what are some suggestions of books that help inspire a positive outlook? Check …
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2016 Children’s Sales in Review: A CBC Panel
The speakers were Erin Berger, v-p, creative marketing director, Penguin Random House; Cristin Stickles, children’s and YA buyer, McNally Jackson Books in Manhattan; and Chantalle Uzan, senior young adult librarian, …
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The ‘Rock Star’ Librarians Who Choose What Your Kids Read
Librarians are very passionate about their jobs. Check out Wall Street Journal’s article about 3 well known current and former elementary-school librarians that have figured out how to use social …
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Nancy Willard, Prolific Children’s Book Author, Dies at 80
Ms. Willard’s 1982 picture book, “A Visit to William Blake’s Inn: Poems for Innocent and Experienced Travelers,” illustrated by Alice and Martin Provensen, was the first volume of poetry to …
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Four Official 2017 Children’s Book Week Bookmarks Revealed
Featuring Ekua Holmes, Yuyi Morales, LeUyen Pham, and Sonja Wimmer FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York, NY – March 7, 2017 – Every Child a Reader, a nonprofit literacy organization dedicated …
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Teen Tech Week March 5th-11th
The celebration will be sponsored by the Young Adult Library Services Association and encourages teens, parents, and teachers to discover and make the most of technological resources available at homes, …
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Four Debuts on The New York Times Children’s Bestseller Lists
The following books made the list:Picture Book: Mighty, Mighty Construction Site by Sherri Duskey Rinker and Tom Lichtenheld (Chronicle) Middle Grade Hardcover: The Playbook by Kwame Alexander; Photographs by Thai Neave (Houghton …
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When Children Meet Their Favorite Authors
Though it may be challenging to arrange a meeting between young readers and authors, doing so can humanize both adult and child, inspire young people to write, and provide a …
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Scholastic News Kids Press Corps Now Accepting Applications for 2017–2018 School Year
Scholastic News Kids Press Corps Now Accepting Applications for 2017–2018 School Year Students Ages 10–14 in the United States and Around the World Can Apply to Join a Team of …
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#ReadAcrossAmerica Day brings cats, hats, green eggs and ham into schools
Read Across America Day is held every March 2, which is the birthday of the late Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss — so it’s also a celebration …
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Every Child a Reader Announces Finalists for the 2017 Children’s & Teen Choice Book Awards
10th annual awards are the only national books awards voted on only by children and teens FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York, NY – March 3, 2017 – Every Child a …
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Four Debuts on The New York Times Children’s Bestseller Lists
The following books made the list:Picture Book: Pete the Cat: Valentine’s Day is Cool by James Dean and Kimberly Dean (HarperFestival) Middle Grade Hardcover: Dragon Captives by Lisa McMann (Aladdin) …
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Overcoming Bias: Authors and Editors Discuss Sensitivity Readers
Panelists included author Kate Milford (Greenglass House); Jordan Brown, executive editor, HarperCollins; and Jennifer Baker, editor and sensitivity reader. Justina Ireland, author and owner of Writing in the Margins, an organization …
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International Exchanges: Apply for Sponsored Publishing Trips to Turkey and Germany
For those who want to experience publishing cultures in other countries, there are a number of sponsored trips organized just for this purpose, two of which are The Istanbul Tanpinar Literature …
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2017 Ezra Jack Keats Book Award Winners Announced
2017 Ezra Jack Keats Book Award Winners Announced 31st Annual Awards for New Writer and New Illustrator Ezra jack Keats Foundation and De Grummond Children’s Literature Collection at The University …
