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SCBWI Debuts Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award
The award will recognize and encourage the publication of a book of poetry or anthology for children and/or young adults and will be awarded to an SCBWI member every three years.
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Disney's Digital Strategy Stresses Personalization, Sharing
"It's all storytelling," says Andrew Sugerman, executive v-p of Disney Publishing Worldwide, who spoke about the interrelationship between print and digital formats.
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2015 Pannell Award Nominees Announced
The annual award recognizing bookstores that encourage children's interest in books has announced this year's finalists.
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Continuing the Conversation: Authors, Illustrators, and Editors Talk Diversity
Supplying books by, for, and about individuals from diverse backgrounds was discussed during a Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators panel in February.
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Children's Choice Book Award Finalists Announced
The finalists for this year's Children's Choice Book Awards have been announced, in seven categories, which young readers across the country will vote for online from Tuesday, March 17through Sunday, May 3.
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Wi10: Booksellers Reflect on Past, Future of Free Speech
A call to arms for making books accessible to young people was an underlying theme of Winter Institute 10, held at the Grove Park Inn in Asheville, N.C., Feb. 9–11.
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Fair Play at Winter Institute 10
Two panels presented by the ABC Group of the American Booksellers Association discussed ways that booksellers have grown margins and increased sales: by holding successful book fairs and adding book-of-the-month clubs and baby registries.
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John Green's Southern Exposure
Although he lives in Indianapolis, John Green must love the South.
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In Brief: February 19
On February 9, booksellers, authors, and publishers attending Winter Institute 10 gathered at Scholastic's Meet-and-Treat party.
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Obituary: Bernice Cullinan
Noted professor, author, editor, and children's literacy advocate Bernice "Bee" Cullinan died on February 5. She was 88.
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CCBC Stats Show Children’s Books Shifting Toward Diversity
Recent figures from the CCBC released Wednesday indicate that diversity is increasing in children’s books.
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Meet the Editor: Alvina Ling
In her 15 years at LBYR Ling has edited books that have won everything from Newbery and Caldecott Honors to the Coretta Scott King Medal.
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Book Publishing Comes to YouTube
There’s no denying that the Internet has had an enormous impact on book publishing in recent years—both in the acquiring process and on sales.
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Remembering George Nicholson
Friends, authors, and former colleagues pay tribute to the beloved agent and publisher, who died on February 3 at 77.
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SCBWI 2015 Winter Conference: 'Write It, Enjoy It, Believe in It'
This year's winter conference featured speeches; craft sessions ranging from writing diverse characters, writing for middle grade audiences, and creating picture book art; and opportunities to network, meet authors and get books signed.
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Egmont USA: What Comes Next?
In the wake of Egmont's January 21 announcement that it would be shuttering its U.S. offices, PW gets word on what lies ahead for staff members and authors.
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Wi10: Booksellers Discuss Walking Their Talk About Diversity
The importance of diversity in the book industry was a hot topic at Winter Institute.
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Winter Institute 10: Children's Book Highlights in Photos
Five hundred booksellers gathered at the historic Grove Park Inn in Asheville, N.C., from February 8–11 for Winter Institute 10.
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Collaborating Couples: A NYPL Panel
The New York Public Library panel featured married couples who also work as author-illustrator teams.
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In Brief: February 12
This week, a middle-grade author celebrates a big win; children's authors and illustrators convene to recognize great books; actors-turned-authors deliver a lively performance; a publishing house and guests celebrate upcoming releases; an author dresses up his book tour; and an author has a big night out with friends and colleagues.
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