Industry News
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Happy Birthday, Jacqueline Woodson!
Woodson has gone on to write several acclaimed books featuring characters of different races, genders and classes, including her autobiographical novel in verse, Brown Girl Dreaming. She is a committed champion of diverse …
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Pottermore to Publish eBook of The Stage Play Script Harry Potter and The Cursed Child Parts I & II
London, England — Pottermore, the global digital publisher of J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World, announced today that it will publish an original eBook edition of the official script book of the …
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Simon and Schuster Launches YA Fan Site
Using the tagline “YA fiction is our addiction,” Riveted provides a forum for readers to come together and discover new content. The aim of the site is to engage fans with …
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#DrawingDiversity: ‘Bird and Diz’ by Gary Golio, illustrated by Ed Young
Bird and Diz by Gary Golio, illustrated by Ed Young (Candlewick, February 2015). All rights reserved.
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Library Programming for Tweens
Librarians who specialize in this demographic have found that creating a space just for tweens and developing interactive programs — from crafts to book clubs — can help foster a sense …
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First Book Completes Successful Pilot Project in Rural India, Providing 700,000 New Books to Children in Need
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In collaboration with Books for Asia, Pratham, Manodharma, and other recognized partners, the nonprofit social enterprise First Book completed its first-ever, large-scale distribution of books to schools and …
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Matt de la Peña on Diverse Books and His Newbery Win
Last Stop on Market Street reflects de la Peña’s commitment to representing children of non-majority backgrounds. He is optimistic that the win will bring much needed attention to the diversity movement. …
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Students Still Prefer Physical Books
The survey was conducted by American University linguistics professor Naomi Baron. Reasons for teens’ preference include the satisfaction of gauging one’s physical progress in a book, and the pride of …
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Bank Street College Honors Three Top Children’s Books
New York, NY – February 8, 2016 – The Bank Street Children’s Book Committee will present awards to its choices for the best children’s books of the year in fiction, …
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National Book Foundation Launches Book Club for LGBTQ Teens
The BookUp LGBTQ program — run in collaboration with Lambda Literary — will incorporate a special reading list, field trips, and other activities. I believe that this opportunity will empower our readers …
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‘Little Robot’ Receives Gryphon Award
Champaign, IL — Little Robot, written and illustrated by Ben Hatke, and published by First Second Books, is the winner of the 2016 Gryphon Award for Children’s Literature. The Gryphon Award, …
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First Book Pairs Books with Food for Kids in Need
School librarian Theresa Mai of Colorado knows how important it is for students to have adequate nourishment, and has even incorporated food into her lessons. I am often in awe by …
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2016 Ezra Jack Keats Book Award Winners Announced
Ezra Jack Keats Foundation and de Grummond Children’s Literature Collection at The University of Southern Mississippi to Present Awards at Fay B. Kaigler Children’s Book Festival on April 7th NEW …
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The Value of Independent Reading for Kids
One way to foster a love of reading is by granting kids the freedom to choose the books that interest them. Kids learn best when they are actively engaged with …
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Library of Congress Now Accepting Applications for the 2016 Literacy Awards
Washington D.C. — Applications are now being accepted for the 2016 Library of Congress Literacy Awards, which are made possible through the generosity of David M. Rubenstein, co-founder and co-CEO of …
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SCBWI Announces On-The-Verge Emerging Voices Award Winners
The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators is pleased to announce the 2015 On-The-Verge Emerging Voices Award winners. The annual award, established by SCBWI and funded by Martin and …
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African-American Experience Children’s Book List
An outgrowth of her work at the NYPL, the book list spans picture books to middle grade, fiction and nonfiction published between 2011 and 2016. Highlights include: Knock Knock: My …
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How Libraries Support Teen Parents
Literacy programs that center on storytelling, bookmaking, singing, and parent-child conversation are just a few ways that libraries are connecting with teens and their children. We need to help [teen parents] …
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Never-Before-Published Details About Wizarding Schools Revealed in New Content by J.K. Rowling Available On Pottermore
Orlando, FL – New information about several wizarding schools, including the name and location of the North American school, were revealed in the latest writing by J.K. Rowling, available on …
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#DrawingDiversity: ‘Happy in Our Skin’ illustrated by Lauren Tobia
Happy in Our Skin by Fran Manushkin, illustrated by Lauren Tobia (Candlewick Press, August 2015). All rights reserved.
