Industry News
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Banned Books Week Makes International Splash Across the Pond
CHICAGO, IL — Banned Books Week — an annual event that celebrates the freedom to read — is making waves across the pond. With support from the American Library Association …
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SCBWI Announces Slate of Winners for SCBWI Work-in-Progress and Karen Cushman Late Bloomer Grants
Grants Made Available To Writers And Illustrators For Works Not Currently Under Contract SEPTEMBER 2—The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators congratulates the winners of the 2016 Work-In-Progress Grants …
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Library of Congress to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month 2016
The Library of Congress celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, commemorated each year Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, with a series of lectures, concerts and book talks. The programs are being hosted …
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First Book, Target Team Up to Bring New Sports Equipment to Further Wellness and Learning for Children in Need
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As part of its ongoing mission to further educational equity, First Book, a nonprofit social enterprise, is adding sports and fitness equipment to the wide range of …
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SCBWI Announces 2016 Book Launch Award Winners
The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators is pleased to announce the winner of the 2015 SCBWI Book Launch Award. The annual award, established by the SCBWI in 2012, …
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New York Yankees Celebrate Young Readers at The New York Public Library’s Annual Summer Reading Awards Ceremony
New York, NY — Three children and teen readers of The New York Public Library’s Summer Reading program will be honored at Yankee Stadium August 17, shortly before the Yankees’ …
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Book Clubs for Kids
Whether they’re focusing on new releases or galleys of upcoming titles, book clubs bring children and teens into bookstores while fostering literary discovery and dialogue. It’s been a wonderful way to keep kids …
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Remembering Gene Wilder
Celebrities have taken to social media in tribute to the late comedian. Film lovers and children’s book fans alike will surely miss Wilder. One of the truly great talents of …
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The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art Celebrates 50 Years of Brown Bear
Amherst, MA (August 24, 2016) – The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art celebrates the 50th anniversary of the beloved story that launched Eric Carle’s picture-book career—Brown Bear, Brown Bear, …
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S.E. Hinton’s ‘The Outsiders’ Turns 50
Fifty years later, the book continues to capture the anxieties and pressures of adolescence with an authentic voice. Penguin Young Readers will release a special anniversary edition of The Outsiders on …
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A Library Card Provides Endless Opportunities For Family Engagement
CHICAGO, IL – September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, a time when the nation’s public libraries highlight the value of a library card. As children head back to school, family …
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Inspiring Summer Reading
Rather than offer rewards such as money or screen time, which dilute the reading experience, Willingham advises parents to provide plenty of books and opportunities for reading time. Ultimately, a child who …
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Roald Dahl’s 100th Birthday Celebration
The celebration will include new editions of Dahl classics featuring Quentin Blake’s illustrations; the Splendiferous Showdown, a touring trivia show starring the Story Pirates; community celebrations across the country; and much …
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New Report from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Reveals Educators Hungry for Professional Learning and Greater Family Engagement
BOSTON, MA – Global learning company Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) today announced the findings of the second annual Educator Confidence Report, which examines educator sentiment on a range of issues, …
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The Evolution of Children’s Literature
According to Lerer, children’s books originated in the 1740s and were written to instill moral behavior. The alleged Golden Age of children’s literature that extended from the Victorian era until the Second World …
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DOGObooks and YALSA Partner for 2016 Teens’ Top Ten voting
CHICAGO, IL – Today the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) announced that DOGObooks, the largest website for kids and teens to review books, will host the voting for the …
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Pottermore to Publish Pottermore Presents 6 September, A Series of eBook Shorts About the Wizarding World from J.K. Rowling
London, England, 17 August, 2016 – Susan L. Jurevics, Chief Executive Officer, Pottermore, announced today the publication of Pottermore Presents, a series of eBook shorts featuring stories and J.K. Rowling’s …
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Vote for the 2016 Teens’ Top Ten!
Visit DOGObooks.com to vote! You can check out previous years’ winners here.
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ALSC Now Accepting Applications For 2017 Penguin Random House Young Readers Group Award
CHICAGO, IL — The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) and the Grants Administration Committee are now accepting online applications for the 2017 Penguin Random House Young Readers Group …
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Author Natalie Lloyd on the Magic of Summer Reading
Lloyd relishes summer reading because it affords one the opportunity to travel to new worlds without leaving the comfort of home. There’s a secret all summer readers come to discover: imagination …
