Industry News
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Philosophy and Children’s Books
As part of Wartenberg’s course Philosophy for Children, undergraduates visit local elementary school students to discuss children’s classics from Seuss to Steig. The picture books spark complex conversations about aesthetics, human nature, …
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Developmental Benefits of Early Literacy
Below are just a few of the concrete benefits of early literacy: Vocabulary building Brain development Academic success Multi-sensory development Increased quantitative reasoning Emotional awareness Academics aside, having a regular …
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Author Matt de la Peña Receives Intellectual Freedom Award
Urbana, Illinois – NCTE honors Matt de la Peña for his courage in standing up for intellectual freedom with the NCTE National Intellectual Freedom Award, given for de la Peña’s …
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PLA Receives ASAE Power of A Summit and Gold Awards for Every Child Ready to Read Literacy Program
CHICAGO, IL — The Public Library Association (PLA) has earned 2016 American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Power of A Summit and Gold Awards for its co-creation and implementation of …
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Winnie-the-Pooh Dolls Back on Display
Winnie-the-Pooh and Piglet, Eeyore, Kanga, and Tigger are looking cute as ever, just in time for Pooh’s 95th birthday on August 21. The dolls have been not only cleaned, repaired and stabilised, …
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AASL Welcomes New Knowledge Quest Bloggers
CHICAGO, IL – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) is proud to welcome an additional cast of bloggers for its Knowledge Quest website. Knowledge Quest offers breaking news, inspired blogs and encourages conversations …
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Submissions Open for the New-York Historical Society Children’s History Book Prize
Only books published in 2016 are eligible. The deadline for submission is November 1, 2016. Click here for more information on the award.
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Call for 2017 Carter G. Woodson Young Reader Book Nominations
The National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) is pleased to announce its call for nominations of books eligible to receive the CARTER G. WOODSON BOOK AWARD, presented to the most distinguished young reader non-fiction books …
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Barnes & Noble Announces That Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is the Company’s Most Pre-Ordered Book Since Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows in 2007
New York, NY – Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the nation’s largest retail bookseller and a leading retailer of content, digital media and educational products, today announced that Harry …
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Script eBook of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and Two” Now Available Globally
London, England, 1 August, 2016 – Following the opening gala of the stage play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and Two, Pottermore has published the original eBook …
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Children’s Book Shout-Outs at the Democratic National Convention
Reading together formed a special bond between mother and daughter, and now with grandchildren Charlotte and Aidan. Three kids’ books in particular received shout-outs from Chelsea; Chugga-Chugga Choo-Choo by Kevin Lewis; Goodnight Moon by Margaret …
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Make More Time for Summer Reading
Some ideas include: Setting reading goals Taking a break from screens Hosting book-themed parties Bringing books everywhere Starting a family book club Having a reading night Find more summer reading …
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Documentary Following Curious George Creators Hans A. & Margret Rey Announced – Ema Ryan Yamazaki Directorial Debut
New York City, NY – In celebration of the world’s most beloved monkey, who turns seventy-five years old this year, filmmaker Ema Ryan Yamazaki announces the first ever mixed-media documentary …
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Happy 150th Birthday to the Multi-Talented Beatrix Potter!
“Beatrix Potter may be best known as the creator of charming characters like Peter Rabbit, Mrs. Tiggy Winkle and Hunca Munca, but, as is true in most lives, she was …
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Should Children’s Book Heroes Grow Up?
Author Anthony Horrowitz (the Alex Rider series) firmly believes that the magic of children’s book characters, like Peter Pan, lies in their eternal youth. But authors such as Jamila Gavin …
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2016 Eisner Awards Announced
This year’s winners included several graphic novels for young readers: Best Publication for Early Readers (up to age 8): Little Robot, by Ben Hatke (First Second) Best Publication for Kids …
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Paul O. Zelinksy, Matt de la Peña and Jane Yolen Headline 2nd Annual Picture Book Summit
All Day Online Event for Picture Book Writers Will Feature Top Children’s Writing Experts, Editors and Agents. Three of today’s most beloved and honored picture book authors will headline the …
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Digital Literacy for Tweens
According to a survey by the Iowa State University School of Education, students actually learn more easily from books than from the Internet. Complex skills such as online researching, interpreting, and communicating …
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VCFA Young Writers Network
The VCFA initiative will also bring writers to farms and other communities not typically visited by authors. The goal…is to change who gets into a writing career and for young …
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The American Indian Library Association and the Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association Announce Winners of the 2016 Talk Story Grant
The American Indian Library Association and the Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association Announce Winners of the 2016 Talk Story Grant The American Indian Library Association (AILA) and the Asian/Pacific American Librarians …
