Industry News
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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.
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Kate DiCamillo’s Upcoming Novel Selected for ‘One Book, One South’
As part of the program, SIBA member bookstores will hold events throughout April 2016, culminating in a May 6 Facebook event in honor of Children’s Book Week. The thing that is …
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Origami Yoda by Tom Angleberger Makes Its Humble Debut
A long time ago, origami was mainly in the shape of swans or flowers, but then Tom Angleberger came along with Origami Yoda, teaching the wise ways of taking paper …
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National Ambassador Gene Luen Yang on Inclusive Reading
Yang believes that the key to creating a more diverse and inclusive society lies in “Reading Without Walls.” A piece of the solution is empathy. I think encouraging people to …
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Scholastic’s Self-Censorship: A Birthday Cake for George Washington
NEW YORK, NY — The National Coalition Against Censorship and the PEN American Center released a statement criticizing the decision by Scholastic to pull the book A Birthday Cake for George Washington …
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#1000blackgirlbooks Campaign
Donations and books will benefit the Retreat Primary and Junior School and Library in the parish of St. Mary, Jamaica. Sick of finding books about white boys and dogs at her school …
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J.K. Rowling Receives 2016 PEN Award
Rowling with be presented with the award at PEN America’s annual gala at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City on May 16, 2016. Rowling is being honored …
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Fairytales Dated Back to Prehistoric Times
Using phylogenetic analysis — a technique used in evolutionary biology —researchers believe that some folk tales predate classical writing, and were most likely told in an extinct Indo-European language. Ultimately, despite being …
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#DrawingDiversity: ‘Ketzel, the Cat Who Composed,’ illustrated by Amy June Bates
Ketzel, the Cat Who Composed by Lesléa Newman, illustrated by Amy June Bates (Candlewick Press, October 2015). All rights reserved.
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2016 Sydney Taylor Book Awards Announced
The 2016 winners are: For Younger Readers: Ketzel, the Cat who Composed by Lesléa Newman with illustrations by Amy June Bates (Candlewick Press) For Older Readers: Adam & Thomas by …
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Making Time to Read
Here are a few tips for fitting in book time: Always carry a book Put down any book that doesn’t engage you Create a reading list Read at the gym …
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We Need Diverse Books Announces 2016 “Walter” Winners
The 2016 winner is: All American Boys by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely (Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books) This year’s honorees are: Enchanted Air: Two Cultures, Two Wings by Margarita Engle (Atheneum …
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School Library Journal Launches Middle-Grade Newsletter
The inaugural issue features think pieces, book roundups, author interviews, and more. Whether you call them tweens, middle graders, upper elementary to middle school kids, or some other term, the …
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Nancy Drew TV Series Given Green Light
Launched in the 1930s and published under the pseudonym Carolyn Keene, the classic YA series will be given a few major updates for the screen. In this adaptation, Nancy Drew will …
