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CBC Educator Panels at SDCC: the recap!
San Diego Comic-Con and the Children’s Book Council collaborated on programming at the San Diego Public Library on Friday, July 21. It was wonderful day of panels at a gorgeous …
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The Quarto Group Launches New STEAM Collections Empowering kids to be Readers, Thinkers, and Creators
The Quarto Group has launched its new Quarto STEAM initiative in support of the movement to elevate the study of Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics through an integrated …
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Children’s Book Council (CBC) Graphic Novel Committee Programming during San Diego Comic-Con
Friday, July 21, 11 am – 6 pm San Diego Public Library, Central Library, 330 Park Blvd. All programs are in the Shiley Special Events Suite, 9th floor Program Lineup …
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Little Free Library Announces ‘Many Voices’ Theme for Action Book Club
Calling all young readers ready to make a difference! The Action Book Club, an international program hosted by the Little Free Library nonprofit organization, encourages kids to sign up today—and …
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Legendary Author/Illustrator Tomie dePaola Headlines Picture Book Summit 2017
The lineup for the 3rd annual Picture Book Summit online writing conference, set to take place Saturday, October 7, has been announced. Early Bird registration is now open. Headlining the event …
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Michael di Capua Books/HarperCollins to Publish a New Sendak Book in 2018!
Yesterday’s PW Children’s Bookshelf had some exciting news for picture book lovers everywhere! HarperCollins will be publishing a new Maurice Sendak title in the fall of 2018. A completed manuscript with …
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Hollywood favorite and best-selling author Jason Segel and co-writer Kirsten Miller head up a star-studded roster of authors at YALLFest 2017
CHARLESTON , S.C. June 29, 2017 — For two glorious days in November, Charleston gets turned over to thousands of young book lovers. You’ll recognize them by the crates of …
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EBSCO Announces the 2017 SEE-IT Award Winner at ALA Annual
Earlier this year, EBSCO partnered with the Graphic Novel Committee of the Children’s Book Council to launch the SEE-IT Award to recognize the cultural and literary impact of youth graphic …
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Scholastic To Publish Children’s Books By Super Bowl Champion And Literacy Crusader Malcolm Mitchell
New York, NY—June 22, 2017—Scholastic (NASDAQ: SCHL), the global children’s publishing, education, and media company, has acquired world English rights to three children’s books by Super Bowl champion and literacy …
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Heading to ALA Annual this week?!
With a keynote from National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, Gene Luen Yang, and panels featuring writers, illustrators, educators and more, this full day of programming promises to be informative …
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ALA-CBC Announce the Reading Beyond Book Lists!
ANNOUNCING THE FIRST ALA-CBC “READING BEYOND” BOOK LISTS Chosen by librarians and publishers for children who are reading at an advanced level FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York, NY – Wednesday, …
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Scholastic and ASCD Announce Professional Learning Institute for Educators Focused on District-Wide Literacy Improvement
Literacy Leaders’ Institute Helps District and School Leadership Develop Strategies for High-Quality Literacy Instruction Speakers Include Prominent Thought Leaders Carmen Agra Deedy, Dr. Steve Constantino, Stephanie Harvey, Chris Lehman, Rick …
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Three Debuts on the Publishers Weekly Bestseller List
Featured in the June 12, 2017 print issue Bestsellers from May 29 – June 4, 2017 Children’s Frontlist Fiction: Baxter is Missing (Owl Diaries #6) by Rebecca Elliot (Scholastic)Sam Battles …
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Five Debuts on the Publishers Weekly Bestseller List
Featured in the June 5, 2017 print issue Bestsellers from May 22 -28, 2017 Children’s Frontlist Fiction: Crazy House by James Patterson & Gabrielle Charbonnet (Jimmy Patterson)Rise of the Isle …
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Winners of the 10th Annual 2017 Children’s & Teen Choice Book Awards Announced
For Immediate Release New York, NY – May 31, 2017 – Every Child a Reader, a nonprofit charity dedicated to inspiring a love of reading in children and teens, is …
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Two Debuts on the Publishers Weekly Bestseller List
Featured in the May 29, 2017 print issue Bestsellers from May 15 -21, 2017 Children’s Frontlist Fiction: Flame in the Midst by Renee Ahdieh (Putnam)Thick as Thieves by Megan Whalen Turner …
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Silent Art Auction at BookExpo to Feature Artwork From 125 Illustrators
More than 125 illustrators have donated works of art. All proceeds benefit American Booksellers for Free Expression (ABFE) and Every Child a Reader. The event will also feature the presentation of …
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Kwame Alexander Named 2017 Summer Reading Champion for Nationwide Campaign
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Newbery Medalist, poet, educator, and New York Times bestselling author Kwame Alexander has been named the 2017 National Summer Reading Champion for the Collaborative Summer Library …
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National Ambassador Gene Luen Yang Featured Speaker at YSU English Festival
In honor of Gene Luen Yang’s appearance, the festival included a graphic essay contest for students for the first time this year. The Festival also promoted Yang’s “Reading Without Walls” …
