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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.
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Cameron + Company Launches Children's Imprint
California-based publisher Cameron + Company, has launched a children's imprint – Cameron Kids – to build upon its previous line of picture books.
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Christopher Myers and Random House Partner for New Imprint
Inspired by his passion for bringing diversity to children's literature – a mission shared by his late father, acclaimed author Walter Dean Myers – author and artist Christopher Myers is launching a new imprint with Random House.
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Lennertz to Lead CBC as Executive Director
Carl Lennertz has been named executive director of the Children's Book Council and Every Child a Reader, effective August 8.
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Children's, YA Graphic Novels Get Expanded BISAC Codes
In a move that will help publishers, retailers and librarians to more precisely describe and categorize children's and YA graphic novels, BISG will offer an expanded number of BISAC codes and subject headings for the category beginning in January 2017.
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ALA 2016 in Photos
Just as Children's Institute was drawing to a close, another horde of book lovers descended upon Orlando: librarians!
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Children's Institute 4 in Photos
Independent children's booksellers flew south for the summer, to attend the ABA's fourth Children's Institute, held in Orlando, Fla.
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HMH Kicks Off Curious World Tour
Keeping kids reading when school is not in session can be a challenge for any parent. But when books are combined with play, music and interactive entertainment, kids can enjoy these activities in an untraditional format that takes reading outdoors.
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In Brief: June 30, 2016
This week, family members and friends honor a late author-illustrator; story time attendees celebrate the "Little Guy"; a debut author has a chance reunion; conference-goers talk shop; book fair employees mark a milestone; and award winners take the stage.



