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In Brief: June 12
This week, a young entrepreneur and a YA author get bold new looks; favorite stuffed animals have their day at the Carle; and a pair of picture book characters make new friends.
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Obituary: Eric Hill
Eric Hill, author of "Where's Spot?," died on June 6 at age 86.
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Obituary: Frances Foster
Frances Foster, editor of numerous award-winning authors and illustrators, died on Sunday, June 8.
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Penguin Random U.K. Creates Single Children's Division
Penguin Random House U.K. has created a single children's division, led by Francesca Dow.
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Children's Books at BEA 2014: Photos from the Show
Three days of books, authors, giveaways, and controlled chaos: join us on our annual photo tour of highlights from BookExpo America.
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Carmichael's to Open Children's Store in Louisville
When Carmichael's Kids opens in Louisville, Ky., this August, it will be the third store and first children's specialty book and toy store for Carol Besse and Michael Boggs, founders of Carmichael's Bookstore in 1978.
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This Week in Children's Apps: June 5, 2014
This week we feature an app from Moonbot Studios, founded by picture book artist William Joyce, and another app approved by the folks at the Smithsonian.
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(Yik)Yakking About YA Books Online
"The only way to know if it's working is to be using it yourself," said Jeff Yamaguchi, director of digital marketing for Abrams Books, in regard to social media during a panel discussion at BEA called "A Conversation on Digital Strategies for Tapping the YA Market."
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BEA 2014: Diversity in Children's Publishing
Prominent African-American and Hispanic children's book publishers, publicists, agents, and authors were featured on the BookCon panel "Where Are the People of Color in Children's Books?" held on Saturday, May 31.
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#WeNeedDiverseBooks Announces Initiatives
The grassroots group #WeNeedDiverseBooks announced at BookCon that it is launching several new initiatives to promote multicultural books and authors. Plans include the first Children's Literature Diversity Festival in Washington, D.C. in 2016.
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BEA 2014: The Kids Take Over Uptown Stage
For the second year in a row, children’s authors will grab the spotlight for an entire day at BEA.
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BEA 2014: Acclaim to Pannell Winners
At today’s Children’s Book and Author Breakfast, two booksellers will be on hand to accept this year’s WNBA Pannell Award, given annually since 1983 by the Woman’s National Book Association to two bookstores—one general and one children’s specialty store—that enhance their communities by bringing exceptional creativity to foster a love of reading in their young patrons.
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BEA 2014: Tapping the YA Market Digitally
One of the basic tenets of marketing is to go to where your customers are.
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BEA 2014: Browsing the Children’s Booths, Chapter 2
For those navigating the booths of children’s publishers today, here’s a preview of new books on display, author signings, and giveaways to pick up.
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BEA 2014: A Breakfast of Champions
Humor is very likely on the menu at today’s Children’s Book and Author Breakfast, which is highlighted by three lively veteran children’s book authors and one debut author whose specialty is comedy.
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BEA 2014: DK’s Worldwide Celebration
DK Publishing, with many bestsellers and award winners on its shelves, will celebrate its 40th anniversary in style at BEA this year, with a photo op, champagne toast, raffle, and giveaways.
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BEA 2014: Editors Busy Buzzing
BEA attendees faithfully—and eagerly—flock to two panels that have become popular staples of the show’s programming.
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BEA 2014: A Quartet of Anniversaries
As at shows past, BEA 2014 is an occasion for children’s publishers’ to mark memorable milestones.
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BEA 2014: Browsing the Booths, Chapter 1
Booksellers on the lookout for recent and forthcoming offerings from children’s publishers will catch an eyeful as they roam the aisles.
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Children's Job Moves: May 2014
New job announcements in children's publishing for May 2014.



