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From 'Doc McStuffins' to 'Sofia the First,' Disney Junior Drives Book Sales
Ratings for Disney Junior preschool programs have grown over the last year, currently exceeding the viewership of key competitors including Nick Jr. and Sprout.
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Dolls in Literature: An Author Panel
Children's book authors and doll aficionados gathered at the main branch of the New York Public Library for panel discussion called Inseparable Companions: Dolls and Their Influence in Children's Literature.
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Children's Job Moves: December 12, 2013
New job announcements in children's publishing for December 12, 2013.
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This Week in Children's Apps: December 12, 2013
This week in children's apps, we feature one app starring a baby pig with a story to tell, two new Berenstain Bears apps, and a Dr. Seuss app with a very famous teacher.
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What's Selling at the Doylestown Bookshop
Jennifer Brenninger of the Doylestown Bookshop in Doylestown, Pa., talks about several books she's enjoying handselling during the holiday season.
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The Common Core Toolkit: December 2013
Looking ahead to the ALA midwinter meeting.
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Children's Booksellers Give Thanks for Thanksgivukkah: An Informal Survey of Black Friday Weekend Sales
The holiday started the evening before Thanksgiving, fueling "Thanksgivukkah" hype and perhaps goosing sales.
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In Brief: December 5
This week, an author has a banner day; local literati help celebrate a bookstore's birthday; an illustrator gives a poetic presentation; and fans troop to an author's debut.
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Bank Street Bookstore to Move
The 33-year-old children's store will relocate at the end of February 2015.
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New Owner for Henry Bear's Park
In the latest proof that a new generation is interested in preserving indie bookstores Kas Sharma has purchased the longtime Boston area stores.
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The Christmas City Express Replaces the Polar Express in Duluth
The Lake Superior Railroad Museum has published its own holiday picture book, The Christmas City Express, to accompany the vintage train rides, replacing Chris van Allsburg's The Polar Express.
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ALA 2014 Preview: Getting Ready to Read
The conversation about the Common Core standards will be a hot topic at this year's ALA Midwinter Meeting, as many public librarians make efforts to reach their patrons and community members – as well as form partnerships with school librarians—to provide information on the standards.
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In Tribute to Robert Hale
Robert D. Hale, a bookseller and a former ABA president, died last month at age 85. Bookseller Valerie Lewis offers her earliest memory of Hale.
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The Common Core Toolkit: November 2013
Picture books are embraced during the month of November as authors, parents and educators come together to celebrate the early love of reading and learning that children gain by reading picture books.
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Take Your Child to a Bookstore Day Returns
Upwards of 620 bookstores are expected to take part this year's Take Your Child to a Bookstore Day on December 7.
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In Brief: November 26
This week, an author 'returns' with a cover reveal; debut novelists band together on tour; writers show their love for the Miami Book Fair; and B&N kicks off the holiday shopping season.
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Children's Job Moves: November 2013
New job announcements in children's publishing for November 2013.
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BookPeople, RH Partner on Pen-Pal Literacy Initiative
More than 40 schools have signed on to participate in new pen-pal literacy program in Austin, Tex., launched by BookPeople and Random House Children’s Books.
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Matthew Zoni to Head ABC Children's Group
Longtime Barnes & Noble bookseller will manage children's education and activities for ABA.



