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Children's Market Spotlight: Taiwan
PW spoke to two of the major players and one digital publishing company to get a snapshot of the Taiwan children’s book industry.
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CBC Panel Reviews 2015 Children's Book Sales
Book trends, diversity, and which titles teen and tween readers were really reaching for in 2015 were among the topics of discussion during a Children's Book Council forum on March 1.
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Children's Job Moves: February 2018
New job announcements in children’s publishing for February 2018.
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Children's Illustrators Brighten Up NYC Commutes
New York City-based fans of children's literature are being treated to an unspoken delight on their daily commutes these days.
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What's Selling at Folio Books
Alissa Hugel, assistant manager and children's book buyer at Folio Books in San Francisco, shares her enthusiasm for a handful of titles that are hitting a sweet spot any bookseller can appreciate.
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In Brief: February 25, 2016
This week, a publisher celebrates its upcoming titles in style; an illustrator shares his process; writers talk craft in Arizona; an incognito author tries his hand at beekeeping; and authors serve up a musical storytime session.
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Simon and Schuster Launches Muslim Imprint for Children's Books
Simon & Schuster announced the launch of Salaam Reads, the first imprint at a major publisher focused on Muslim characters and stories.
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Children's Job Moves: February 2016
New job announcements in children's publishing for February 2016.
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A Visit to Phaidon's Children's Department
PW paid a visit to Phaidon earlier this month, to learn about the publisher’s refashioned children's department, its current offerings, and what’s being dreamed up for the future.
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Lonely Planet Kids Imprint Expands
In 2011, travel publisher Lonely Planet began publishing books for children with its Not for Parents series, which has been translated into more than 20 languages.
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A Strong Focus on Children's Books at Taipei Fair
The Taipei International Book Exhibition has always been known for its large congregation of overseas exhibitors, and this year's event, running from February 16–-21, continues the tradition.
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Kansas City Booksellers Launching 'World's First Explorastorium'
The proposed museum, called The Rabbit Hole in homage to Alice in Wonderland, will allow visitors to physically immerse themselves in the narratives of beloved children's books through interactive exhibits and galleries.
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More Than 12,000 Dallas Newborns to Head Home with a Book
The Books for Dallas Babies initiative is intended to encourage new mothers from low-income families to read with their children by sending them home with a book after giving birth.
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In Brief: February 18, 2016
This week, starred books get a happy new home; an author and illustrator share a piece of history; a middle-grade book connects readers; and authors speak out about tough topics.
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First-Ever Play Fair a Sellout
Children’s book and comic book authors were front and center at the inaugural Play Fair, a convention for fans of toys and pop culture held at New York City's Javits Center on February 13 and 14, alongside this year’s Toy Fair trade show.
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Toy Fair 2016: The Adult Publishing Coloring Craze Hits the Toy Industry
One of the most notable themes at this year’s New York International Toy Fair emanated from publishing: adult coloring books.
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HarperCollins Rolls Out New Margaret Wise Brown Line
Margaret Wise Brown’s picture book legacy encompasses a number of titles – some never before published – that HarperCollins Children’s Book is polishing up, with new art, for today’s young readers.
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Licensing Hotline: February 2016
Penguin's Price Stern Sloan imprint and National Geographic are the two newest U.S. publishers for 'Star Trek.' They are among a long list of licensees signed by CBS Consumer Products leading up to the property's 50th anniversary.
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In Brief: February 11, 2016
This week, award winners celebrate; an alligator makes a big splash; a middle grade fantasy writer has a momentous week; rescue dogs visit a book release party; authors are California dreaming; and a ski shop doubles as space for a book launch.
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New Site Unveiled for YA Fans
Simon and Schuster's digital marketing team is officially retiring PulseIt, one of the earliest YA fan sites created by a publisher, to unveil Riveted, a website for YA fans.



