Industry News
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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 …
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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, …
