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News from the North: October 2013
In our latest dispatch from Canada, Kids Can Press and Orca Book Publishers have creative encounters with visual and performing arts, and Rocky Mountain Books works with an aboriginal author and artist to help children learn a First Nations language.
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Charlesbridge Signs Distribution Agreement with Random House
The Watertown, Mass., company has inked a deal with Random House Distribution Services for U.S. and international sales, excluding Canada, starting January 1.
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Random House Acquires Figment
Random House Children's Books has acquired Figment, an online writing community for teens founded by Jacob Lewis and Dana Goodyear in 2010 that has attracted more than 300,000 users.
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KiwiTech Acquires Ruckus Media Group
KiwiTech, a Washington, DC-based mobile technology company, has acquired 75% of Ruckus Media, an interactive children’s multimedia app, education and retail platform, founded by former S&S Children's president, Rick Richter.
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Children's Store to Open in Allentown Area
Former R.J. Julia events director will launch Let's Play Books! at end of November.
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Annual Children's Illustration Exhibit Opens
The Original Art, which celebrates the best in children’s book illustration, is on display from October 23 through December 21 at the Museum of American Illustration.
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In Brief: October 24
This week, Newbery winners share a stage; an author becomes a partner in promoting literacy; an illustrator visits her old stomping grounds; a bookstore signing gets all dressed up; an author finds himself in his hometown; and a writer and artist is honored in Nevada.
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Simon & Schuster to Launch Science Fiction, Fantasy Imprint
Simon & Schuster is preparing to up its presence in the science fiction, fantasy and horror market with the launch of a new imprint dedicated to the category.
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The Common Core Toolkit: October 2013
In this month's toolkit, PWcolumnists Margaux DelGuidice and Rose Luna highlight some education and common core-related resources with a focus on connecting.
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Talking Young People's Literature at Southern Festival of Books
More than 30,000 readers descended on Legislative Plaza in downtown Nashville October 11–13 for the 25th annual Southern Festival of Books.
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Michael Neugebauer Relaunches Minedition in U.S.
Picture book imprint minedition, absent from the North American market since 2009, returns this month with eight titles.
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In Brief: October 22
This week, readers get "goosebumps" over meeting a favorite writer; a book tour ends with an "addendum"; an author rules the roost; a bookstore reins in its guests; a library event gets dolled up; and a writer greets "fairy" enthusiastic fans.
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SCBWI and First Book Team Up for 'Inside Story' Initiative
In November, children's authors and illustrators will visit independent bookstores to share behind-the-scenes looks at their recently published or forthcoming books.
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A Home Run for 'Hades'
The House of Hades, the newest book in Rick Riordan’s bestselling Heroes of Olympus series, sold almost 350,000 print copies in its first week on sale at outlets that report to Nielsen BookScan.
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Storytelling, Target Audience, and Innovation: A CBC Forum
Using creative strategies and innovative platforms to communicate with readers and deliver stories that are relevant to children’s lives were the main topics during an October 10 Children’s Book Council forum.
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In Brief: October 17
Rick Riordan leaves his mark; a Comic-Con visitor can't mask her enthusiasm; an author takes 'time' to chat with readers; an illustrator shares his craft in Minnesota; a writer meets Wisconsin fans; and Kansas honors hometown favorites.
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Children's Authors Upstage Their Books at MPIBA Show
Authors indisputably stole the show at Mountains & Plains Independent Booksellers annual trade show.
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Joining the Community of Children's Booksellers at NEIBA
Anyone who continues to doubt that children's books have become an integral part of bookselling need look no further than the 40th New England Independent Booksellers Association fall conference and trade show held in Providence, October 6–8.
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Children's Booksellers and Authors Feel the Love at PNBA
The upbeat mood was contagious at the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association's fall trade show, held at the Portland Airport Holiday Inn October 6–8.
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Finalists for 2013 National Book Award for Young People's Literature Announced
The National Book Foundation narrowed its longlist down to five finalists for the National Book Award for Young People's Literature.
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