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Scholastic Acquires World English Rights to Middle Grade Fantasy Adventure Series by Award-Winning Author Inbali Iserles at Frankfurt Book Fair
Frankfurt, Germany – Scholastic, the global children’s publishing, education and media company, has acquired at auction world English language rights to a three book middle grade fantasy adventure series by …
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Penguin Young Readers Group to Launch First Serialized Digital Publication with Jessa Holbrook’s ‘While You’re Away’
Razorbill, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers Group, has tapped Teen Vogue to help launch the six installments of Jessa Holbrook’s YA novel WHILE YOU’RE AWAY. The first part of the serialized digital …
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New, Free Scholastic Book Fairs App Helps Parents Find the Right Children’s Book in a Snap
New York, NY – According to recent research, parents are a key source of books for their kids, but many parents struggle to find the perfect book that matches their child’s …
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‘Wonder’, the #1 ‘New York Times’ Bestselling Middle-Grade Novel, Reaches 1 Million Copies Sold in North America
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WONDER, THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING MIDDLE-GRADE NOVEL, REACHES 1 MILLION COPIES SOLD IN NORTH AMERICA The Book that Sparked a National Movement Reaches 1 Million …
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Abrams Appleseed Acquires Caldecott Winner Chris Raschka’s Thingy Things Series; Four New Titles to Publish Alongside Four Revised Editions Starting in Spring 2014
NEW YORK, NY – Abrams Appleseed, an imprint of ABRAMS, announces the acquisition of eight books in the Thingy Things series by two-time Caldecott winner Chris Raschka. Published in a …
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Scholastic to Publish Two New Captain Underpants Books Plus Newly Re-Illustrated Editions of Dav Pilkey’s Ricky Ricotta Series
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SCHOLASTIC TO PUBLISH TWO NEW CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS BOOKS BY WORLDWIDE BESTSELLING AUTHOR DAV PILKEY, PLUS NEWLY RE-ILLUSTRATED EDITIONS OF PILKEY’S RICKY RICOTTA SERIES, WITH ALL NEW …
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How is the World of Children’s Picture Books Changing?
The Changing World of Children’s Picture Books from Penguin Random House
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Kids Prefer Tablets for Digital Reading
“84% of e-reading children now have access to tablets, up form 72% last January. The tablet is the technology 60% of e-reading kids use most, up for 48% last January. …
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Bloomsbury Spark to Launch in December
“The line will kick off with the simultaneous release of seven titles, and the program will continue with two new titles each month…The seven e-books included on Spark’s launch list …
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Send in Your Presentation Proposals for the 2014 YALSA Symposium
YALSA’s 2014 Young Adult Literature Symposium will gather together librarians, educators, researchers, authors and publishers to explore what’s ‘real’ in the world of teen literature. Join YALSA as we discuss …
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Second Annual Class of National Student Poets Appointed to Serve One Year as Literary Ambassadors
Washington, DC – During a special ceremony at the National Book Festival this past weekend, five distinguished teen poets emerged as national literary leaders and were appointed as the second …
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What Books Would You Pick For a List of Great Children’s Books?
“Great stories never grow old! Chosen by children’s librarians at The New York Public Library, these 100 inspiring tales have thrilled generations of children and their parents — and are …
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Powering Global Education: First Book to Provide Books and Digital Content to 10 Million Children Worldwide by 2016
NEW YORK – In July, 16-year-old Malala Yousafzai mesmerized the United Nations – and inspired millions watching – by urging a united effort against illiteracy, poverty and terrorism and calling for free, …
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Kids Set a New World Record for Summer Reading with 176,438,473 Minutes Read
New York, NY – Kids around the globe have a reason to celebrate: they set a new world record for summer reading! As part of the Scholastic Summer Challenge, a free program …
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Storia® Wins 2013 Parents’ Choice Silver Honor Award
New York, NY — Storia®, the teacher-recommended ebook and ereading app created by Scholastic, was awarded the prestigious 2013 Parents’ Choice Silver Honor Award as a top mobile app for children, …
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This Week on Girls Scouts’ The Studio: The Classroom Series Author Robin Mellom
“A writer notices things in the world—a thought, an idea, or something in the environment—and puts it into words. That moment, that treasure, is now something to be shared. Do …
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Random House Children’s Books Hosts Fan Art Contest
“Christopher Paolini will pick ten finalists, plus one grand-prize winner. The finalists will receive signed copies of the 10th-anniversary collector’s edition of ‘Eragon.’ The grand-prize winner will receive original artwork …
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New Grant to Encourage Diversity in Science Fiction Writing
The grant would be administered by the Speculative Literature Foundation, a non-profit organization that promotes science fiction and fantasy and encourages new writers of both adult and children’s genre literature. …
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Ask a Librarian: Find the Perfect Book for Your Child
“From girls who save the world to American history guaranteed to gross you out, our picks will help any child love reading even more”, says Noodle. Brought to you by: …
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13 Acclaimed Illustrators Promote Children’s Independent Reading with Art Depicting READ EVERY DAY. LEAD A BETTER LIFE.
New York, NY – To increase awareness of the importance of children’s daily independent reading in order to succeed in school and in life, Scholastic, the global children’s publishing, education …
