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'Many Different Perspectives': Highlights from the 2024 NBA Teens Read Panel
More than 600 students and teachers from 24 New York City middle and high schools gathered at Symphony Space on November 19 for the 2024 Teens Read event, formerly known as the Teen Press Conference. This year's finalists for the National Book Award for Young People's Literature were invited for a morning of sharing their work and process with readers.
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In the Pacific Northwest, a Children's Book Festival Draws Eager Readers
Mid-November proved excellent timing for the first-ever Poulsbo Kids’ Book Festival in Poulsbo, Wash., organized by Liberty Bay Books co-owners Suzanne Selfors and her son Walker Ranson, co-authors of 'Braver: A Wombat’s Tale.'
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2024 Shanghai Children’s Book Fair in Photos
On November 17, the 11th edition of the China Shanghai International Children's Book Fair concluded its three-day run after hosting 497 exhibitors from 32 countries/regions; see highlights from the fair, which included professional events, book launches, and activities to promote reading.
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In Brief: November 21, 2024
Recently, an author held a fundraiser at her book launch, an author invited her mother to an event, an author illustrator made her way to N.Y.C., and illustrators celebrated being part of an art show.
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Perspectives from Exhibitors at the Shanghai Children's Book Fair
For many, CCBF is fast becoming a venue not just to meet Chinese publishers but also to connect with those from the Asia Pacific region and beyond; PW spoke with several publishers to share their insight on the fair and the market.
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Shanghai Children's Book Fair 2024: The Chinese Children's Book Market in Brief
The Shanghai Children's Book Fair, which ran November 15-17 this year, is an important stop for companies that are looking to increase their sales in the country.
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Piglet Ears and Rabbit Holes: Sophie Blackall and Maria Popova on the 'Children’s Books That Endure'
On the evening of November 12, Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall joined Maria Popova, author and founder of the 'Marginalian', at the Morgan Library & Museum in Manhattan for a discussion about “Children’s Books as Philosophy for Living.”
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On Tour with Jason Reynolds
For his new YA novel, 'Twenty-Four Seconds from Now…: A LOVE Story,' author and recent MacArthur “genius grant” recipient Jason Reynolds embarked on a 10-stop national tour last month.
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The Future Is Bilingual, Say These Children’s Publishers
Lil’ Libros, Bitty Bao, and Gloo Books publish board books and picture books that celebrate global identities.
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We Need Diverse Books Marks 10 Years and Looks to the Future
The nonprofit celebrates a decade of expanding representation and discusses its next challenges.
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Ink Pop Launches with Manga for Young Readers
Ink Pop, a new line under Random House Graphic, aims to bring international flair to the kids’ graphic novel market with manga, manwha, and global webcomics aimed at younger readers.
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Crayola and Audible Team Up for Creativity
Classic children's creativity brand Crayola has teamed up with Audible, a leading provider and producer of audio storytelling, for a new educational campaign that uses audio storytelling to inspire young people to be creative.
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Zachariah OHora's 'Carl' Debuts as PBS Kids' First Lead Character with Autism
Author and illustrator Zachariah OHora is expanding into a new medium with the debut of the 2D-animated show 'Carl the Collector'; it is the first PBS Kids series to include lead characters who are on the autism spectrum.
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In Brief: November 14, 2024
Recently authors visited the White House, a YA novelist enjoyed a launch event, a bookstore welcomed an author for a meet and greet, and a debut creator made an appearance at a festival.
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Hannah Schwartz, Longtime Children's Bookseller, Dies at 87
Schwartz, who founded Children's Book World in Haverford, Pa., in 1989, died on November 8. The store, celebrating its 35th anniversary this year, is one of the country's oldest children's bookstores.
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Jeff Kinney’s 'Hot Mess' Tour in Photos
To celebrate the publication of 'Hot Mess,' the 19th installment Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, Kinney headed out on a 14-city tour with an interactive event called “The Hot Mess Show.”
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Obituary: Bruce Degen
Author and illustrator Bruce Degen, best known for his detailed, humorous artwork depicting the fun and informative field trips of Ms. Frizzle’s class in the Magic School Bus series, died on November 7 of pancreatic cancer; he was 79.
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First Book Ups Bilingual Offerings with Barefoot Books
Literacy and education nonprofit First Book has added a World Languages category within its First Book Marketplace—the online site where eligible First Book members can obtain books for underserved children at the lowest possible cost, or for free. The category debuted in April and features bilingual book bundles printed in English and 19 different languages, including Arabic, Haitian Creole, Hmong, Korean, and Vietnamese, and also contains the popular and continually growing selection of Spanish and Spanish-English bilingual titles.
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NYT, NYPL Announce Best Illustrated Children’s Books of 2024
In its 72nd year of highlighting children’s books, the New York Times Book Review and the New York Public Library have announced the 10 winners of the Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award.
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Bank Street BookFest 2024: Passing Along the Gift of Reading
The annual BookFest at Bank Street took place on November 2, with the focus of “Why Children’s Books Matter More Than Ever,” and a keynote speech from Newbery Medalist Lois Lowry.
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