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Random House Children’s Books and Dr. Seuss Enterprises to Donate 50,000 New Dr. Seuss Books to First Book
New York, NY — In honor of Dr. Seuss’s 112th birthday on Wednesday, March 2, Random House Children’s Books (RHCB), together with Dr. Seuss Enterprises (DSE), will make a donation of …
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Children’s Illustrators Commissioned by MTA Arts and Design Team
The artwork, featured on subways across the city, is designed to “enliven the customer’s commute” while paying tribute to New York. While the Arts and Design department scours a number of …
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Kate DiCamillo and Rebecca Stead in Conversation
While DiCamillo and Stead differ on their approaches, both authors agree that the anxiety and uncertainty that comes with writing are made bearable by the joy of connecting with readers. …
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Olympic Gold Medalist and Gymnastic Superstar Shawn Johnson to Publish Debut Young Adult Novel
New York, NY — Olympic gold medalist and reality TV star Shawn Johnson will publish her debut young adult novel, The Flip Side, with Simon & Schuster Books for Young …
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Scholastic & We Need Diverse Books™ Announce Expanded Partnership
Scholastic Reading Club and We Need Diverse Books™ Announce Eight New Jointly-Curated Special Collections of Diverse Books for the 2016-17 School Year NEW YORK – February 29, 2016 – Scholastic …
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Apply for the 2016-2017 Associates of the Boston Public Library Writer-in-Residence Program
The fellowship provides a $20,000 stipend and an office space at the Boston Public Library in Copley Square from September 2016 through May 2017. Eligible projects include fiction, nonfiction, a …
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#DrawingDiversity: ‘One Family’ by George Shannon, illustrated by Blanca Gomez
One Family by George Shannon, illustrated by Blanca Gomez (Farrar, Straus and Giroux/Macmillan Children’s, May 2015). All rights reserved. @macmillankids
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Harry Potter Brand Strategy Delivers Magical Sales For Bloomsbury
London, United Kingdom — Harry Potter sales for publisher Bloomsbury were up 126% in 2015 on the prior year (TCM Nielsen Bookscan UK) following a programme of major initiatives, including …
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Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing to Launch Muslim Children’s Book Imprint
New York, NY —Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing announced today that it will launch Salaam Reads, believed to be the first imprint at a major publisher focused on Muslim characters …
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The Benefits of eBooks for Middle Graders
eBooks offer increased accessibility, special tools ranging from dictionaries to “read-to-me” features, and privacy. Ebooks, I’ve found, are a great equalizer for our students. As long as there isn’t a …
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97th Annual Children’s Book Week Poster Revealed!
Get yours for free at bookweekonline.com, and stay tuned for the CBW bookmark reveal! This year’s poster is designed by 2015 Children’s Choice Illustrator of the Year Award-finalist Brian Won, author and …
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Diversity Focus for Banned Books Week 2016
The American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom will partner with We Need Diverse Books and other literacy organizations for the annual celebration of the freedom to read. The American …
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Library to Hold Symposium on Health and Literacy
Washington, D.C. — The Library of Congress Literacy Awards program is focused on literacy in all its forms and how literacy affects personal well-being. The Library will hold a symposium, “Literacy …
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Dr. Carla Hayden Nominated for Librarian of Congress
Dr. Hayden has championed literacy through her work at the Chicago Public Library and as the CEO of the Enoch Pratt Free Library. She will be the first woman and the first African American to …
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Mighty Media Press Partners with Kids Voting Minneapolis to Teach Kids About Democracy
This year, the publisher is working with Minneapolis public schools to organize reading activities around their latest picture book, Monster Needs Your Vote. The goal is to inspire kids to take …
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#DrawingDiversity: ‘Mango, Abuela, and Me’ illustrated by Angela Dominguez
Mango, Abuela, and Me by Meg Medina, illustrated by Angela Dominguez (Candlewick, August 2015). All rights reserved.
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Teaching Robots Empathy Through Kid Lit
Scientists from the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a way to use children’s books to train robots in ethical behavior. The new technology is called ‘Quixote’ and it teaches robots to read …
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Disney Publishing Worldwide Names Mary Ann Naples VP & Publisher of Disney Book Group
Glendale, CA – Disney Publishing Worldwide (DPW) announced today that Mary Ann Naples has been named vice president & publisher, Disney Book Group (DBG), effective March 14, 2016. A 20-year …
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The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art Named a 2016 National Medal Finalist
(Amherst, MA — February 23, 2016) — The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) today announced that The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art is among the 30 finalists …
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T’ai Freedom Ford on BookUp LGBTQ and the Books That Shaped Her
As much as she loves teaching and nurturing young writers, Ford also enjoys learning from her students’ unique perspectives. I love that BookUp sees the need to acknowledge young queer …
