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#1000blackgirlbooks Campaign
Donations and books will benefit the Retreat Primary and Junior School and Library in the parish of St. Mary, Jamaica. Sick of finding books about white boys and dogs at her school …
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Candlewick Press marks 25 years of business in US with largest book donation in its history
Partnership with First Book to bring 275,000 books, beloved authors to underserved populations SOMERVILLE, MA – January 26, 2016 – Candlewick Press today announced plans to mark the 25th anniversary of …
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Quentin Blake to Illustrate Rediscovered Beatrix Potter Tale
New York, NY – In September 2016, Frederick Warne & Co., Beatrix Potter’s original publisher and an imprint of Penguin Young Readers, will publish a brand-new tale by one of …
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J.K. Rowling Receives 2016 PEN Award
Rowling with be presented with the award at PEN America’s annual gala at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City on May 16, 2016. Rowling is being honored …
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Fairytales Dated Back to Prehistoric Times
Using phylogenetic analysis — a technique used in evolutionary biology —researchers believe that some folk tales predate classical writing, and were most likely told in an extinct Indo-European language. Ultimately, despite being …
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#DrawingDiversity: ‘Ketzel, the Cat Who Composed,’ illustrated by Amy June Bates
Ketzel, the Cat Who Composed by Lesléa Newman, illustrated by Amy June Bates (Candlewick Press, October 2015). All rights reserved.
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2016 Sydney Taylor Book Awards Announced
The 2016 winners are: For Younger Readers: Ketzel, the Cat who Composed by Lesléa Newman with illustrations by Amy June Bates (Candlewick Press) For Older Readers: Adam & Thomas by …
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Making Time to Read
Here are a few tips for fitting in book time: Always carry a book Put down any book that doesn’t engage you Create a reading list Read at the gym …
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Scholastic Corporation Announces Termination of Modified Dutch Auction Tender Offer
New York, NY — Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL), the global children’s publishing, education and media company, today announced that it had terminated its offer to purchase up to $200 million of …
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Little, Brown Books For Young Readers Named Publisher For Dreamworks Animation’s Television Series Dinotrux
New York, NY — Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, a division of Hachette Book Group, will begin publishing children’s books in conjunction with DreamWorks Animation’s award-winning television series Dinotrux …
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We Need Diverse Books Announces 2016 “Walter” Winners
The 2016 winner is: All American Boys by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely (Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books) This year’s honorees are: Enchanted Air: Two Cultures, Two Wings by Margarita Engle (Atheneum …
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School Library Journal Launches Middle-Grade Newsletter
The inaugural issue features think pieces, book roundups, author interviews, and more. Whether you call them tweens, middle graders, upper elementary to middle school kids, or some other term, the …
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Scholastic News® Launches 2016 Presidential Election Website with Resources for Kids, Parents and Teachers
New York, NY – January 21, 2016 – Today, the editors of Scholastic News® announced the launch of the Scholastic News Election 2016 website, a resource designed to immerse kids …
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HarperCollins Children’s Books Receives Honors From The American Library Association at 2016 Midwinter Meeting
NEW YORK, NY — HarperCollins Children’s Books announced today that four titles have been honored at the 2016 ALA Midwinter Meeting held yesterday in Boston, Massachusetts. Kevin Henkes earned a Randolph …
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Penguin Random House UK Seeks More Diverse Job Candidates
The company hopes that the move will help in promoting a more inclusive publishing industry. We want to attract the best people to help grow and shape the future of …
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Nancy Drew TV Series Given Green Light
Launched in the 1930s and published under the pseudonym Carolyn Keene, the classic YA series will be given a few major updates for the screen. In this adaptation, Nancy Drew will …
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#DrawingDiversity: ‘A Dog Wearing Shoes’ by Sangmi Ko
A Dog Wearing Shoes by Sangmi Ko (Schwartz & Wade/Random House Children’s Books, September 2015). All rights reserved. @randomhouse
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Announcing the 2016 Mathical List
The selection panel featured mathematicians, teachers, librarians, early childhood experts, and others. Together they evaluated books of all kinds, from picture books and novels to narrative nonfiction, that foster an …
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Diversity in the News: January 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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Promoting Nonfiction for Young Readers
Below are a few tips for promoting children’s nonfiction: Select compelling topics Find an attention-grabbing hook Highlight real-world connections Keep design in mind Find more great ways to get kids …
