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Bookseller Profile: Hannah Moushabeck at Odyssey Bookshop
Hannah Moushabeck, age 25, is the children's department director at Odyssey Bookshop, a children's book editor for Interlink Publishing Group, and co-chair of the New England Children's Booksellers Advisory Council.
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In Brief: September 11
This week, a celebrity endorses reading; two YA authors share a laugh; a debut author has an exciting day; and Palacio’s 'Precepts’ are warmly welcomed.
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HelioTot: Books to Sing About
Heliotrope Books, a New York City book packager, is launching a children's imprint this season, HelioTot, with the print and digital release of 'A Song for the Birds' by Leah Wells, illustrated by Naomi Rosenblatt.
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A Strong Summer for Kids' and YA Books in Bookstores
Movies, movies, and more movies were the key to book sales for teens and younger readers this summer.
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Rick Richter Joins Zachary Shuster Harmsworth Agency
Longtime children's publishing executive and digital entrepreneur Rick Richter has joined the staff of Zachary Shuster Harmsworth Literary and Entertainment Agency as a literary agent based in its Boston offices.
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National Book Festival in Photos
The 14th annual Library of Congress National Book Festival drew an estimated crowd of 150,000 book-lovers, including hordes of children's and YA book fans.
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S&S Embraces 'Hug a Book Week'
Simon & Schuster and author-illustrator Scott Campbell are kicking off Hug a Book Week, running from September 6 through 14, in celebration of Campbell's 'Hug Machine.'
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Authors and Teens Connect at Decatur Book Festival 2014
The ninth annual Decatur Book Festival drew roughly 90,000 attendees and featured 19 stages, 326 different events, and over 600 authors.
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In Brief: September 4
This week, kids channel their inner monsters during an author's visit; an athlete-turned-author meets with young reporters; and readers adopt historical personas at a book launch.
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Amazon Unveils KDP Kids
In a move designed to attract and support children’s book authors and self-publishers, Amazon has launched KDP Kids, a children's-focused illustrated and chapter book category in the Kindle Store.
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Nielsen to Hold New Children's Book Summit
The Nielsen Children’s Book Summit will be held on December 12 at the McGraw-Hill Auditorium in New York City.
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Frances Foster Memorial Service Announced
A public memorial service celebrating children’s book publisher Frances Foster, who died on June 8, will be held September 17 at 1 p.m., at the New School Auditorium, 66 W. 12th St., in New York City.
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New Lease for Bank Street
The preeminent New York City children's bookstore will move to a smaller location in February 2015.
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In Brief: August 28
This week, a farmers' market comes alive in a bookstore, an author visits the islands that inspired his novel; and middle-grade authors talk books and play trivia.
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This Week in Children's Apps: August 28, 2014
This week in children's apps, we feature a Little Critter app and a Dr. Seuss Learning Library collection, both well suited for heading back to school.
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Children's Job Moves: August 2014
New job announcements in children's publishing for August 2014.
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Paper Lantern Lit Launches Digital Imprint
The Studio is a new digital imprint of Paper Lantern Lit, the boutique literary development company cofounded by author Lauren Oliver and editor Lexa Hillyer.
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Partnering with Children's Authors at Malaprop's
Recently, Malaprop's Bookstore/Cafe in Asheville, N.C. has been partnering with children's authors to promote their books with exclusive content and giveaways.
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In Brief: August 21
This week, a book tour features a different kind of batmobile; a debut author and one of his characters go bookstore hopping; and a YA movie adaptation makes its L.A. premiere.
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On My Nightstand: George Nicholson's Nighttime Reading
George Nicholson, literary agent at Sterling Lord Literistic and a former children's book publisher, describes what's on his bedside table.



