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Robin Benway Wins 2017 NBA for Young People's Literature
Benway’s novel, 'Far from the Tree' has won this year's National Book Award for Young People’s Literature.
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2017 National Book Awards for Young People's Literature in Photos
Our photographer caught up with the five finalists for the Young People’s Literature prize, along with their editors.
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Sun and Standards at AASL in Phoenix
School librarians attending the 18th AASL National Conference, which took place November 9–11, absorbed not just great weather but a heady amount of professional development and networking, as well as a vibrant closing session with author Jason Reynolds.
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2017 Boston Book Festival in Photos
See highlights from the ninth annual Boston Book Festival, which took place on October 28, featuring a number of prominent children’s authors and illustrators.
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In Brief: November 16, 2017
This week, Dave Eggers and Shawn Harris help launch a book-giving campaign; Elizabeth Verdick returns to her old stomping grounds; an annual YA book conference turns 14; a YA festival comes of age; Sharee Miller celebrates her debut picture book; and Innosanto Nagara presents his new book to D.C.-area kids.
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Getting the Green Light: Notes from an SCBWI Agents Panel
Members of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators gathered on November 6 in New York City to learn strategies for landing the ideal literary agent to champion one’s work.
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Bologna Book Fair Renovations to Force Some Exhibitors to Move
The 2018 Bologna Children’s Book Fair will see changes resulting from a €100 million renovation taking place at the exhibition center.
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Rights Report: Week of November 13, 2017
New deals this week for Coon, Stiefvater, Callender, and more.
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Giving a Beloved Character Voice—On and Off the Page
Writers of licensed children’s books speak about the challenges and rewards of their slice of the industry.
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In Brief: November 9, 2017
This week in children's publishing events, chef and author Gino Campagna finds a new use for spaghetti and more.
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Licensing Hotline: November 2017
Read on for news of Egmont’s new Roblox license, Sterling’s books tied to the Cool School brand, Joe Books’ distribution and co-publishing agreement with Martellus Bennett’s The Imagination Agency, Penguin’s Gudetama deal, and more.
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2017 Tweens Read Festival in Photos
The seventh annual Tweens Read Festival brought together more than 1,600 students for a day of panels, signings, and other opportunities for kids to connect with favorite authors.
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News from the North: November 2017
A picture book about random acts of kindness; a YA novel about neo-Nazis and punk rockers; and more news in Canadian children's publishing.
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Fall Regionals 2017: All Our Children's Coverage
This year’s regional bookseller shows, which took place from mid-September through the end of October, were marked by passionate discussions on diversity, robust children's programming, and appearances by prominent authors and illustrators.
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Rights Report: Week of November 6, 2017
New deals this week for Herman, Burns, Howard, and more.
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Children's Publishers Celebrate Halloween 2017
We’ve gathered a selection of photos from publishers' costume parties.
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Truth, Humor, and Golden Storytelling: Bank Street Book Festival 2017
This year's festival, held in Manhattan on October 28, featured a full day of panel discussions on topics relating to children’s literature and a keynote address from author Carmen Agra Deedy.
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Illustrator Revealed for 2018 Children's Book Week Poster
Every Child a Reader, the charitable arm of the Children's Book Council, has named Caldecott Honor and Printz Award-winning artist Jillian Tamaki as the designer for the 2018 Book Week poster.
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'NYTBR,' NYPL Announce Best Illustrated Children's Books of 2017
The 'New York Times Book Review' has revealed the 10 titles on its 65th annual list of Best Illustrated Children's Books.
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Children’s Job Moves: October 2017
New Job Announcements in children’s publishing for October 2017.