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Children's Publisher Studio Fun to Close
Trusted Media Brands (formerly Reader’s Digest Association) is closing its White Plains, N.Y.-based children’s publishing unit, Studio Fun International U.S.
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Former Dalmatian Execs Launch Dreamtivity Imprint
Two former Dalmatian Press and Bendon Publishing executives, have started a new publishing company and a new children’s imprint.
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Four Questions for... René Kirkpatrick
René Kirkpatrick, newly appointed children’s book buyer at University Bookstore in Seattle, discusses her new position and her favorite forthcoming reads.
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What's Selling at Village Books
It’s been a busy selling season at Village Books in Bellingham, a city located in the upper northwest corner of Washington State. Children's buyer Hana Boxberger reports on some of the titles that are moving briskly in the kids' section this summer.
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In Brief: July 28, 2016
Images from the week in children's book events across the country.
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News from the North: July 2016
In this roundup of Canadian children's publishing news: webcomic creator Kate Beaton has a second picture book this fall; Canada's most famous astronaut writes about his childhood fear of the dark; an 18-year-old turns her journal entries into a novel about struggling with anorexia; and a board book by two Native creators will tug at parents' heartstrings.
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Unnamed Press Expands into YA
Michael J. Seidlinger's 'Falter Kingdom' is poised to become Unnamed Press's first foray into the teen genre, in yet another leap of faith for an indie publisher that has rapidly grown an eclectic catalogue.
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Jackie Engel Named V-P and Associate Publisher at LBYR
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers has named Jackie Engel v-p and associate publisher, effective August 1, replacing former deputy publisher Andrew Smith.
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Insight Editions 'Models' New DIY Line with IncrediBuilds
Insight Editions, known for lavish, interactive illustrated and collectible books inspired by film and pop culture, is extending its brand with a new line of model-building sets for kids called IncrediBuilds.
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In Brief: July 21, 2016
This week, the launch of Robert Beatty's book tour calls for some cosplay; Jeanne Birdsall is feeling a little "sheepish"; husband-and-wife team Jonah Lisa Dyer and Stephen Dyer tour Texas; young wizards gather their powers at Merlin Camp; readers transform into creatures of the night; and one publisher's staff hits the pavement.
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Hachette, Booktrack Partner to Offer Teens E-Books with Music
Booktrack technology can supply a publisher's digital titles with a customizable movie-like soundtrack as well as sound effects.
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Focus on Middle Grade: A CBC Panel
Books for middle graders was the topic du jour at a July 12 CBC panel discussion held at Penguin Random House's headquarters in Manhattan.
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Nerdcamp 2016 in Photos
A seventh-grade English teacher got on a plane to Michigan last week to attend nErDcamp, a camp-like conference for the creators and celebrators of children's literature.
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VCFA Brings Writing Programs to Underserved Kids
Alums of the school's MFA program offer writing workshops and school visits.
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The Return of the Children's Specialty Bookstore
A look at new children’s bookstores that are starting to emerge after years of indie bookstore closings.
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Big Name Young Adult Authors Warm Up to Licensed Properties
More and more high-profile young adult and middle grade authors are writing original fiction with ties to existing pop culture properties, particularly comic books.
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Groban Out at HMH Kids
After 10 years at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Betsy Groban, senior v-p and publisher of children's books, is leaving the company. A spokesperson for HMH said the house has not yet found a replacement, but confirmed that a search is "underway."
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Llewellyn Sells YA Imprint Flux to North Star Editions
Flux, which was created 10 years ago by the new age publisher Llewellyn, launched the careers of authors such as Maggie Stiefvater, A.S. King and Simone Elkeles.
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Scholastic Partners with American Girl
Beginning in January 2017, Scholastic will publish in print and digital formats books based on American Girl characters.



