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Rights Report: Week of February 20, 2017
New deals this week for Damien Love, Jan Eldredge, and J.J Howard.
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Toy Fair Trends
A walk through New York International Toy Fair 2017 highlighted some of the consolidation that has occurred in the novelty and book-plus sector in the past year.
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Overcoming Bias: Authors and Editors Discuss Sensitivity Readers
Publishing experts gathered for a CBC Diversity panel titled “A Second Opinion: Utilizing Sensitivity Readers” on February 16 in the Scholastic Auditorium.
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In Brief: February 23, 2017
This week, a new Eloise exhibition opens at the Eric Carle Museum; Klutz staffers celebrate at Toy Fair; an adaptation of Sharon Creech’s 'Love That Dog' premieres; and nonprofits gather to discuss diverse content.
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Literati, a New Subscription Service for Kids' Books, Launches
Literati, a new subscription service for children’s books based in Austin, Texas, has just begun fulfilling orders.
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Commemorating 75 Years Of Little Golden Books
A poky puppy, a shy kitten, and an ugly duckling help a publishing prototype strike gold.
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Promoting Picture Books for Kids (and Grownups) in Taiwan
At the recently concluded Taipei International Book Fair, PW met with blogger, reviewer, critic, book club host, and author Charlene Lai, who is widely praised for being one of the most ardent supporters and promoters of picture books in Taiwan. The mother of three, with children ranging from 17 to 27 years of age, is a force of nature.
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AWP 2017: YA Authors on Why the Politics of Writing Is Personal
This year’s annual Association of Writers and Writing Programs conference also was a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the literary organization’s founding in 1967.
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Rights Report: Week of February 13, 2017
New deals this week for Dana Mele, Alyson Gerber, Allison Varnes, JoJo Siwa, Corey Ann Haydu, Claire Legrand, Juana Medina, and Constance Lombardo.
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Big Dreams, Big Prizes, and Willy Wonka Spur Roald Dahl’s Imaginormous Challenge
Kicking off next month: Roald Dahl’s Imaginormous Challenge, an idea contest that encourages U.S. kids and their teachers not to imagine small, but “imaginormous,” and come up with their most inventive story ideas.
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What’s Selling at Books & Company
Children’s book buyer Lisa Nehs is weathering the winter in good spirits at Books & Company in Ocononowoc, Wisconsin. She spoke with PW about some of the titles—from picture books to YA—that she and her colleagues are eagerly selling this season.
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Children’s Bookselling Tips from Winter Institute 2017
While much of the focus of Winter Institute 12, held in Minneapolis from January 27–30, was decidedly political, there were still plenty of panels that contained nuts-and-bolts information on bookselling.
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Taipei Book Fair 2017: Children’s Titles, Especially Translations, Are Big Deals
The Taipei International Book Fair (TIBE) is here again. Now in its 25th edition, the six-day event once more dedicates a separate pavilion (in Hall 3) to children’s books, indicating the importance and size of the segment in the island’s book market.
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In Brief: February 9, 2017
This week, Jacqueline Woodson kicks off AWP festivities; the Magic Tree House series hits a milestone; Ellen Hopkins meets some grown-up fans; Robert Beatty celebrates a day of reading; a debut author takes flight; and Kate O’Hearn dresses up.
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Rights Report: Week of February 6, 2017
New deals for Mary E. Pearson, A.N. Kang, Beth Ferry, Marie Lu, Carrie Mac, Kasie West, Sally Lloyd-Jones, Neal Layton, and Greg Pizzoli.
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Winter Institute 12 in Photos
Booksellers, authors, and publishers braved the winter cold in record numbers to head to Minneapolis for the 12th annual Winter Institute (held January 27–30).
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First Book and Every Child a Reader Announce New Partnership
First Book will extend its philanthropic reach through a new partnership with Every Child a Reader, the charitable arm of the Children’s Book Council and sponsor of Children’s Book Week.
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In Brief: February 2, 2017
This week, Little, Brown employees have bragging rights; Kevin Henkes has a big book birthday; Neil Patrick Harris takes an onstage photo at ALA; the Young Readers Center at the Library of Congress celebrates expanded hours; Kate DiCamillo and Ann Patchett join forces at Winter Institute; and author-illustrator Clare Pernice talks words, pictures, and puppets.
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A Call for Diversity Among Children’s Booksellers at Winter Institute 12
Winter Institute – which this year drew 654 booksellers – is largely about helping booksellers sell more books, and several panels contained tips and best practices that can be implemented at children’s bookstores.
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Rights Report: Week of January 30, 2017
New deals this week for Susan Verde, Mark Tatulli, and Janet Fox.
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