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Diversity in the News: August 2016
The newsletter is a valuable resource for librarians, teachers, booksellers, parents and caregivers, publishing professionals, and children’s literature lovers. Find thought-provoking articles, diverse new releases, and more in this month’s issue and sign …
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Book Clubs for Kids
Whether they’re focusing on new releases or galleys of upcoming titles, book clubs bring children and teens into bookstores while fostering literary discovery and dialogue. It’s been a wonderful way to keep kids …
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Remembering Gene Wilder
Celebrities have taken to social media in tribute to the late comedian. Film lovers and children’s book fans alike will surely miss Wilder. One of the truly great talents of …
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First Book and Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing to Donate 20,000 Jason Reynolds’ Books to Children in Need
WASHINGTON, D.C. – First Book, the nonprofit social enterprise that has distributed more than 150 million books to children in need, has partnered with Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing to distribute 20,000 …
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2016 School Library Journal School Librarian of the Year Announced
NEW YORK, NY – The 2016 School Librarian of the Year Award winner and two finalists were announced today by School Library Journal (SLJ). Sponsored by Scholastic Library Publishing, this …
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National Ambassador Gene Luen Yang Shares Ten Kids’ Comics That You Need to Read
With a wide cast of characters, including hyper-intelligent insects and a kid superhero, there’s something for every kind of reader on this book list! Paths and Portals, book two in Yang’s Secret …
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The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art Celebrates 50 Years of Brown Bear
Amherst, MA (August 24, 2016) – The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art celebrates the 50th anniversary of the beloved story that launched Eric Carle’s picture-book career—Brown Bear, Brown Bear, …
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S.E. Hinton’s ‘The Outsiders’ Turns 50
Fifty years later, the book continues to capture the anxieties and pressures of adolescence with an authentic voice. Penguin Young Readers will release a special anniversary edition of The Outsiders on …
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A Library Card Provides Endless Opportunities For Family Engagement
CHICAGO, IL – September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, a time when the nation’s public libraries highlight the value of a library card. As children head back to school, family …
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Sabaa Tahir to Pen Two More Books in Critically-Acclaimed, New York Times Bestselling ‘An Ember in the Ashes’ Series
New York, NY – Razorbill, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers, has acquired books three and four in Sabaa Tahir’s critically-acclaimed, internationally bestselling ‘An Ember in the Ashes’ series. Tahir’s …
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Announces Second Quarter 2016 Results
BOSTON, MA – Global learning company Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (“HMH” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: HMHC) today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2016. Second Quarter …
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Inspiring Summer Reading
Rather than offer rewards such as money or screen time, which dilute the reading experience, Willingham advises parents to provide plenty of books and opportunities for reading time. Ultimately, a child who …
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Candlewick Press Announces Publication of New Book by Newbery and Caldecott Award–Winning Team Laura Amy Schlitz and Brian Floca
SOMERVILLE, MA – Leading independent children’s book publisher Candlewick Press is announcing the publication ofPrincess Cora and the Crocodile , a gorgeous and original storybook collaboration from Newbery Award–winning author …
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Roald Dahl’s 100th Birthday Celebration
The celebration will include new editions of Dahl classics featuring Quentin Blake’s illustrations; the Splendiferous Showdown, a touring trivia show starring the Story Pirates; community celebrations across the country; and much …
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New Report from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Reveals Educators Hungry for Professional Learning and Greater Family Engagement
BOSTON, MA – Global learning company Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) today announced the findings of the second annual Educator Confidence Report, which examines educator sentiment on a range of issues, …
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Morton Schindel, Founder of Weston Woods Studios, Dies at Age 98
New York, NY – Morton Schindel, founder of Weston Woods Studios, the leading provider of audiovisual materials adapted from award-winning children’s books, died peacefully Saturday, August 20, 2016 at age …
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The Evolution of Children’s Literature
According to Lerer, children’s books originated in the 1740s and were written to instill moral behavior. The alleged Golden Age of children’s literature that extended from the Victorian era until the Second World …
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DOGObooks and YALSA Partner for 2016 Teens’ Top Ten voting
CHICAGO, IL – Today the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) announced that DOGObooks, the largest website for kids and teens to review books, will host the voting for the …
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The Force of Reading Awakens This October 2016 for ‘Star Wars™ Reads’
GLENDALE, CA – Disney Publishing Worldwide and Lucasfilm Ltd. announced today that Star Wars Reads will return for its fifth year this October to celebrate reading with Star Wars-themed events around …
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Scholastic and ASCD Launch 3-Day Professional Learning Institute for Educators Focused on District-Wide Literacy Improvement
Literacy Leaders’ Institute Brings Together Practitioners and Thought Leaders Kylene Beers, Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, Cindy Marten, Ernest Morrell, Robert Probst, Among Others, to Explore How to Implement Comprehensive Literacy …
