Industry News
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Siblings Form Detective Agency Inspired by Kid-Lit Sleuths
For just $6, the Gore & Gore Detective Agency is at your service! So far, the young duo has investigated the case of the missing dog tag; the case of the mysterious …
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Author Jennifer L. Holm on Diversity in Comics
Holm fell in love with comics as a child, though she longed to see an ordinary girl like herself reflected in their pages. Her Babymouse series, written in collaboration with …
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Happy 100th Birthday, Ezra Jack Keats!
The Great Depression prevented Keats from attending art school. Instead, he worked several jobs, one of which was illustrating for comic strips. When World War II broke out he joined the …
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The Art of Organizing Books
Sentimental attachment can make it difficult for kids and caregivers to let go of books. Helpful tips: “Make sure you don’t start reading [the books]. Reading clouds your judgment.” (Marie …
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CineConcerts and Warner Brothers to Create a Series of Harry Potter Movie Concerts
The premiere concert will feature the first installment of the franchise, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. John Williams composed the music for this film. The Harry Potter Film Concert …
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Author Chris Grabenstein on the Value of Literary Humor
A former class clown, Grabenstein recognizes the value of infusing his stories with the right mix of funny and frightening to keep readers invested. Comedy is a writer’s tool for …
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Kate DiCamillo Partners with Pizza Hut to Promote Reading
By offering free food, reading materials, and activities inspired by her Newberry Award-winning novel, Flora & Ulysses, DiCamillo hopes to show that reading is fun. Reading should not be presented …
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Open eBooks Opens World of Digital Reading to Children
Open eBooks, a new initiative and ereader app that will make thousands of popular, topselling eBooks available to children in need for free, is launching today. First Lady Michelle Obama …
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21st Annual Garden State Book Awards Announced
The Garden State Children’s Book Awards were initiated in 1977 in recognition of outstanding books for elementary grade readers. 2016 Garden State Children’s Book Awards EASY-TO-READ BOOK: Fly Guy and the Frankenfly by …
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2015 Sales: A Year in Review
Panelists Suzanna Hermans, co-owner of Oblong Books & Music; Nikki Mutch, district sales manager at Scholastic; and Allie Bruce, children’s librarian at the Bank Street College of Education, shared their insight …
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Voting Is Now Open for the 9th Annual Children’s Choice Book Awards!
Launched in 2008 by Every Child a Reader and the Children’s Book Council, the Children’s Choice Book Awards (CCBA) is the only national book awards program where the winning titles are selected by kids …
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The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators Announces the Spark Award Winners for Independently-Published Writers and Illustrators
The SCBWI is pleased to announce the winners of the 2016 Spark Award, an annual award that recognizes excellence in a children’s book published through a non-traditional publishing platform. The …
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‘History of Magic in North America’, New Writing by J.K. Rowling, Now Available on Pottermore.com
London, England, March 8, 2016 – ‘History of Magic in North America’, the first instalment from a collection of new original writing by J.K. Rowling entitled Magic in North America, …
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NYC Councilmember Andy King & The New York Public Library Team Up To Show Bronx Kids That “Reading is Cool!”
New York, NY — New York City Councilmember Andy King (12th CD/Bronx) and The New York Public Library are inviting students in King’s Bronx district to visit their local branches …
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Reading Program Pairs Kids with Shelter Dogs
Through the Shelter Buddies Reading Program, kids ages 6 to 15 volunteer to read aloud to shy shelter dogs. The activity helps to socialize puppies while fostering a love of …
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YALSA and Best Buy to co-host workshops for Teen Tech Week™ 2016
CHICAGO, IL — In celebration of Teen Tech Week, the Young Adult Library Services Association and Best Buy will be co-hosting 25+ web-making workshops at libraries across the nation. The …
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Authors’ Favorite Bedtime Stories
Some favorites include: Rosie Revere, Engineer by Andrea Beaty The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis Fireman Small by Wong Herbert Yee The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin Blueberries for Sal by …
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St. Martin’s Press to Publish the Summer Days and Summer Nights Anthology
In addition to her editorial duties, Perkins has written on of the stories featured in the book. The contributing authors include Leigh Bardugo, Francesca Lia Block, Libba Bray, Cassandra Clare, Brandy Colbert, …
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LOOK! Germany is Guest of Honour at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair 2016
Over 30 illustrators and seven exhibitions – #GerGuest #BolognaBookFair Frankfurt, 3 March 2016 – ‘LOOK!’ – That is Germany’s message when it presents itself as Guest of Honour at the Bologna …
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Innovations in Braille Literacy
The Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning (BELL) Academy is just one organization dedicated to improving the reading lives of blind and visually impaired children. Greater awareness has also led …
