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Licensing Hotline: August 2024
Universal Products & Experiences has launched an extensive licensing program to support the November 22 release of the feature film 'Wicked," and nearly 75 brands and 20 retail partners have been announced to date.
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NCBLA Introduces Writing Project to Support Future Authors
At a critical juncture in the future of children's literacy—when reading for pleasure has dipped nationwide and access to school libraries has been upended by decreased funding—comes a national writing project that supports the next generation of budding writers.
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Medium Matters: How Children's Brains Handle Reading from Page vs. Screen
We asked a team of educational neuroscience researchers to share their recent findings on the neurological differences in children when reading in print vs. on a digital screen, and the implications for early literacy.
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IBPA and EveryLibrary Make a Play for the Freedom to Read
We Are Stronger Than Censorship is a new program aiming to supply diverse books to young readers, which has begun fundraising and bringing partners on board ahead of a September 9 launch.
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Imagination Takes Flight in These Indie Books for Young Readers
This fall, children’s books from indie presses emphasize finding one’s voice and choosing one’s own adventure.
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Ten Speed Press Expands Its Children's Publishing Program
Crown Publishing Group EVP Aaron Wehner has announced the expansion of Ten Speed Press’s children's publishing program, including a top-level hire and plans to build the team.
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Children’s Book Community Organizes 'Kidlit for Kamala'
Kidlit for Kamala, which calls itself “a coalition of people who create, share, read, and value children’s books,” held a virtual rally on August 11 for both capital-D Democrats and lowercase-D democracy.
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Mo Willems 'Read Alouds' Set for YouTube Debut
Mo Willems Workshop is introducing a new YouTube series, 'Read Alouds! With Kids!', on August 21; in the series, kids read and comment on their favorite Mo Willems books, with one title featured per episode.
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PRH Pairs with Ford to Publish Brand’s First Children's Books
Penguin Young Readers has partnered with the Ford Motor Company to publish children’s books, starting this year with a picture book and three board books.
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In Brief: August 15, 2024
Recently, an author sat in on rehearsal for a stage adaptation of her book, an illustrator and drag queen joined forces for a storytime, illustrators gathered to speak on a panel, and a bookstore welcomed a hometown author.
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Chronicle Books Realigns Its Children’s Publishing Group
The San Francisco–based publisher has announced changes to its children’s publishing group, making three new hires, redefining roles, and combining its marketing and publicity teams.
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Taking STEM to Sea
Blue Dot Kids Press publisher Heidi Hill shares an update from her year-long scientific voyage with her family.
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'What I Read on My Summer Vacation'
Teachers and librarians are accustomed to hearing about what their students read over the summer, but we asked them to tell us about the titles they've been enjoying during the break.
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Combating Censorship with 'Sunlight': An SCBWI Panel Looks at 'UnBanning Books'
The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators hosted an online “UnBanning Books” panel, open to the public, on August 1.
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YA Authors Reminisce About the Influence of 'Sweet Valley High'
When news broke that Sweet Valley High creator Francine Pascal had died, SVH fans and authors took to social media to express how much her super popular series had meant to them.
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Comic-Con 2024 in Photos
Fans united to celebrate San Diego Comic-Con, which took place July 25–28; thousands of guests attended the convention, which featured panels, cosplaying, and opportunities to meet creators and costumed characters alike.
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In Brief: August 8, 2024
Recently, a rescue kitten was the star of a reading, a museum took its storytime programming on tour, an author showcased her drumming skills, and a debut author talked romance at their launch.
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Paula Wiseman to Retire from Simon & Schuster
Paula Wiseman, VP and publisher at Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, where she has headed her eponymous imprint Paula Wiseman Books since 2002, will be retiring at the end of the year.
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Now Streaming: 'A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder'
An adaptation of Holly Jackson’s bestselling YA novel 'A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder' made its U.S. debut on Netflix on August 1.
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Powering the STEM/STEAM Engine
With a new academic year on the horizon, and educators and librarians on the lookout for fresh classroom and library materials, we asked publishers to share their insights into the STEM/STEAM category.
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