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Macmillan to Expand Swoon Reads
The Swoon Reads community allows aspiring writers to submit manuscripts. Members can then read and critique each others’ manuscripts and receive editorial tips from the Swoon Reads team. For titles selected for acquisition, …
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Eric Carle’s Beloved Children’s Book, Now Available as an E-Book
New York, NY – Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar has eaten its way into the hearts of millions of children since it was published in 1969. Today, the iconic …
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Curious World Tops 1 Million Downloads and More Than 1,000 Pieces of Content; Adds Known and Loved IP Like They Might Be Giants, StoryBots®, Super Simple Songs and Kit^n^Kate
BOSTON, MA – Curious World, the ever-expanding subscription service for early learners and their families, has topped 1 million downloads in the U.S. and now offers more than 1,000 pieces of …
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Grateful American Book Prize Will Be Awarded to Author Chris Stevenson for His Revolutionary War Novel ‘The Drum of Destiny’
WASHINGTON, DC, Oct 17 – Chris Stevenson, a lawyer from Tippecanoe County, IN, is the winner of the 2016 Grateful American Book Prize for his first novel, The Drum of …
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Five Debuts on the NYT Children’s Best Sellers Lists
The following books made the list: Middle Grade Hardcover: The Secret Keepers by Trenton Lee Stewart, illustrated by Diana Sudyka (Megan Tingley/Little, Brown) The Inquisitor’s Tale by Adam Gidwitz, illustrated by Hatem …
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New Character Revealed For Winnie-the-Pooh’s 90th Anniversary
New York, NY – Penguin Young Readers is proud to reveal a new character from the 90th anniversary sequel for Winnie-the-Pooh, The Best Bear in All the World. Penguin, the new …
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The Appeal of Mysteries for Young Readers
For Gibbs, the appeal of mysteries lies in the challenging plotlines and clever heroes. He believes that young readers learn the values of intelligence and perseverance from these stories. Back …
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Teachers Ramp up K-5 Writing Instruction with a New Resource from Ruth Culham and Scholastic
Trait Crates Plus® Pairs Writing Skills Lessons with Popular Children’s Books to Inspire Students’ Writing New York, NY–October 13, 2016 –Best-selling author and pioneering researcher in literacy instruction Ruth Culham …
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New Children’s Book Celebrates the Achievements and Contributions of the First Ladies of the United States
New York, NY – On January 10, 2017, Penguin Young Readers will publish What’s the Big Deal About First Ladies, written by Ruby Shamir and illustrated by Matt Faulkner. Aimed …
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Sanrio Global Ltd, BBC Worldwide, and Penguin Random House Join Forces on Exciting Roger Hargreaves Project
BBC Worldwide and Sanrio Global Ltd are delighted to announce a new partnership. Doctor Who meets The World of Hargreaves brings to life Doctor Who characters in the distinctive …
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The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators Announces the Winner of the Sue Alexander Award and Most Promising Picture Book Award
Selected from manuscripts submitted for individual critiques by editors and agents at the SCBWI Annual Conference in Los Angeles, the Sue Alexander Award is given to the manuscript deemed most …
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29th Annual Ezra Jack Keats Mini-Grant Program Call for Proposals
Nearly $880,000 Given Directly to Educators at Public Schools and Libraries across the United States Recent EJK Mini-Grants Help Latino Students Embrace Their Heritage and Share Their Culture in Frankfort, …
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Mayim Bialik, Actress and Founder of GrokNation, to Pen Book About Growing Up For Teen Girls
New York, NY – Mayim Bialik, actress, writer, neuroscientist, and founder of GrokNation.com, will publish a girl’s guide to growing up with Philomel Books, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers. Scheduled …
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Hachette Audio Enhances Young Adult Audiobooks Through Immersive Music Soundtracks With Booktrack Technology Platform
NEW YORK, NY — Hachette Audio, a division of Hachette Book Group, and literary technology pioneer Booktrack (www.booktrack.com) launch a new generation of audiobooks with an industry-first partnership, bringing full soundtracks to young adult …
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We Need Diverse Books to Launch OurStory
The app, which will be available online and on iOS and Android platforms in January 2017, will feature over 1,200 curated books with diverse characters and themes. Versions will be …
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Jeff Kinney’s Bestselling Series Now Has 180 Million Books in Print Worldwide
New York, NY — Amulet Books, an imprint of ABRAMS, announces a new global in-print number for the #1 bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, as well as the …
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Finalists Announced for the 2016 National Book Award for Young People’s Literature
2016 Finalists: Raymie Nightingale by Kate DiCamillo (Candlewick) March: Book Three by John Lewis and Andrew Aydin, illus. by Nate Powell (Top Shelf) When the Sea Turned to Silver by …
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Pottermore Publishes New Writing from J.K. Rowling with Revealing Details about the Magical Congress of the United States of America
Writing and video provide important backstory to the upcoming feature film Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them London, England, 6 October, 2016 – ‘The Magical Congress of the United …
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Author Ross Welford on the Pleasure of Reading Aloud
Welford says reading aloud lets parents share their own favorite books with their children, exercise creativity with dramatic voices and characterization, and revive their imaginations through the magical worlds of children’s …
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Penguin Young Readers Publishes Jacqueline Woodson’s National Book Award Winner ‘Brown Girl Dreaming’ For The First Time in Paperback
New York, NY — Puffin Books, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers, will publish New York Times bestselling author Jacqueline Woodson’s memoir in verse, Brown Girl Dreaming, for the first …