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'Great Auk' Wins TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award
'The Tragic Tale of the Great Auk,' a nonfiction picture book written and illustrated by Jan Thornhill, has won the 2017 TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award.
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We Need Diverse Books Names Its 'Bookseller of the Year'
The grassroots organization that works to promote diversity in contemporary literature has announced that Sara Luce Look, the co-owner of Charis Books & More in Atlanta, is the winner of its debut Bookseller of the Year Award.
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Continued Growth at the Fifth Shanghai Children’s Book Fair
The three-day China Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair, which wrapped up on November 19, marked the fifth edition of what is now widely acknowledged as the biggest event dedicated to children’s content in Asia.
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Bayard Group Launches Joint Venture at Shanghai Children’s Fair
A joint venture between Bayard Group and Trustbridge Global Media, Bayard Bridge will focus on the under-12 age group, and is set to publish around 40 titles by the end of this month.
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YALLFest 2017 in Photos
See highlights from the seventh annual YALLFest, which was held on November 10–11 in downtown Charleston.
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2017 Texas Book Festival in Photos
See a selection of children's book-related highlights from the 22nd annual Texas Book Festival, which took place on November 4–5 in Austin.
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Rights Report: Week of November 20, 2017
New deals this week for Cosimano, Bajpai, Trelease, and more.
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Jennifer Klonsky Named V-P and Publisher of Putnam Books for Young Readers
Klonsky will join Putnam on January 2, 2018, helping to guide the imprint’s publishing approach and direction.
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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.



