Industry News
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Children’s Illustrators Commissioned by MTA Arts and Design Team
The artwork, featured on subways across the city, is designed to “enliven the customer’s commute” while paying tribute to New York. While the Arts and Design department scours a number of …
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Kate DiCamillo and Rebecca Stead in Conversation
While DiCamillo and Stead differ on their approaches, both authors agree that the anxiety and uncertainty that comes with writing are made bearable by the joy of connecting with readers. …
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Apply for the 2016-2017 Associates of the Boston Public Library Writer-in-Residence Program
The fellowship provides a $20,000 stipend and an office space at the Boston Public Library in Copley Square from September 2016 through May 2017. Eligible projects include fiction, nonfiction, a …
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Harry Potter Brand Strategy Delivers Magical Sales For Bloomsbury
London, United Kingdom — Harry Potter sales for publisher Bloomsbury were up 126% in 2015 on the prior year (TCM Nielsen Bookscan UK) following a programme of major initiatives, including …
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97th Annual Children’s Book Week Poster Revealed!
Get yours for free at bookweekonline.com, and stay tuned for the CBW bookmark reveal! This year’s poster is designed by 2015 Children’s Choice Illustrator of the Year Award-finalist Brian Won, author and …
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Diversity Focus for Banned Books Week 2016
The American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom will partner with We Need Diverse Books and other literacy organizations for the annual celebration of the freedom to read. The American …
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Library to Hold Symposium on Health and Literacy
Washington, D.C. — The Library of Congress Literacy Awards program is focused on literacy in all its forms and how literacy affects personal well-being. The Library will hold a symposium, “Literacy …
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Dr. Carla Hayden Nominated for Librarian of Congress
Dr. Hayden has championed literacy through her work at the Chicago Public Library and as the CEO of the Enoch Pratt Free Library. She will be the first woman and the first African American to …
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Teaching Robots Empathy Through Kid Lit
Scientists from the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a way to use children’s books to train robots in ethical behavior. The new technology is called ‘Quixote’ and it teaches robots to read …
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The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art Named a 2016 National Medal Finalist
(Amherst, MA — February 23, 2016) — The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) today announced that The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art is among the 30 finalists …
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T’ai Freedom Ford on BookUp LGBTQ and the Books That Shaped Her
As much as she loves teaching and nurturing young writers, Ford also enjoys learning from her students’ unique perspectives. I love that BookUp sees the need to acknowledge young queer …
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Remembering Harper Lee
Lee was born in 1926 in Monroeville, Alabama. After moving to New York City, Lee began work on Go Set a Watchman, which would be reworked with her editor at J.B. Lippincott & Company and published …
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Encouraging Kids to Write
Suggestions for nurturing young authors include: Create a quiet and comfortable work space Encourage blogging Hold friendly competitions Resist the urge to edit Read more For more great writing tips, …
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Kate DiCamillo on Her Inner Child
Looking back on her ambassadorship. DiCamillo is more certain than ever of the power of stories. It made me feel so much more connected…stories matter to kids. They do read. …
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YALSA’s 2016 Great Books Giveaway Provides More Than $40,000 in Materials to Libraries in Washington, California and Florida
CHICAGO, IL — The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), named Franklin Pierce School District in Tacoma, Washington; Ontario (California) High School; …
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Holding a Mock Caldecott
Michigan-based librarian Holly Storck-Post shares tips for putting together a Mock Caldecott program in your school library. Suggestions include creating a display with nominated titles for in-library reading; sharing an overview of …
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Using Books & Stories to Strengthen Families: A Multicultural Perspective
The discussion — “Using Books & Stories to Strengthen Families: A Multicultural Perspective” — was moderated by Deborah Taylor, coordinator for school and student services of the Enoch Pratt Free Library, and featured acclaimed …
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#DrawingDiversity: ‘Hiawatha and the Peacemaker’ illustrated by David Shannon
Hiawatha and the Peacemaker by Robbie Robertson, illustrated by David Shannon (Abrams, September 2015). All rights reserved. @abramsbooks
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2016 Grateful American Book Prize Competition
Authors and publishers may submit works of fiction and non-fiction WASHINGTON, DC – The Grateful American Book Prize is accepting submissions for its 2016 award. The Prize was created last …
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National Ambassador Gene Luen Yang on the Many Forms of Diversity
Yang’s experience as a Chinese American informs his art and storytelling, as well as his commitment to diverse literature. Every Ambassador has a platform, and mine is “Reading Without Walls.” The …
