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  • In Brief: June 13, 2024

    Recently, the First Lady made a TV appearance; an author closed out her tour with the appearance of a special guest; an inaugural camp centering queer and trans publishing professionals took place; an author gave a storytime on the field; an author launched her YA sequel; and twins in the publishing industry attended a reunion.

  • Children's Institute 2024: Ensuring Diverse Voices Are Heard

    The American Booksellers Association’s Children’s Institute in New Orleans wrapped up on June 12 with an equity-focused “Spotlight on Black Publishing,” an inclusive conversation about “Queer Voices for Community,” and a karaoke extravaganza.

  • Children’s Institute 2024: Reading for the Joy of It

    Renée Watson's breakfast keynote, panel discussions on underperformance in the children's book market and the ongoing surge in book bans, and a packed evening author reception were among the highlights on a busy second day of CI 2024.

  • Booksellers Articulate Their Wish Lists for CI2024

    We asked a half dozen of the indie booksellers in attendance at Children's Institute about their goals for this year's gathering.

  • Children's Institute 2024: On with the Show in New Orleans

    Bookstore visits, a keynote talk with Meg Medina, and a memorable party at Baldwin & Co. brought a festival atmosphere to the opening hours of ABA's CI2024.

  • CBC Relaunches 'Building a Home Library'

    Librarians, teachers, booksellers, and parents will now have more regularly updated, improved access to suggestions for at-home reading, thanks to an initiative jumpstarted by the Children's Book Council.

  • Access and Advocacy: PW Talks with Becky Calzada

    The incoming president of the American Association of School Librarians spoke with PW about the busy year ahead and her plans to bolster and lead school librarians in a fraught time for the profession.

  • Project LIT Builds Book Community

    A teacher’s class project on book access for kids has become a national grassroots literacy movement.

  • Free Children’s Bookstore Opens in Pittsburgh

    B Is for Books allows kids and families to browse, read, and select up to three books to take home.

  • Maria Modugno Retires from Random House Studio

    After a 12-year tenure at Random House Children's Books, most recently as VP and executive director of Random House Studio, Maria Modugno retired on June 4.

  • Obituary: Nonny Hogrogian

    Children's book author, illustrator, and designer Nonny Hogrogian, acclaimed for her vibrant woodcut and mixed-media artwork and twice awarded the Caldecott Medal, died May 9 in Holyoke, Mass.; she was 92.

  • Licensing Hotline: June 6, 2024

    Read on for news about PRH's books tied to the hit TV series 'Wednesday'; the expansion of Chronicle Books' Marvel publishing program; Phoenix International Publications' additions of Bluey and National Geographic Kids to its portfolio of licenses; the launch of a licensing program for the literary and theatrical franchise Pomp, Snow, and Cirqueumstance; and more.

  • Obituary: Katey Howes

    Children's author Katey Howes, whose picture books often focused on STEM/STEAM themes, creativity, and individualism, died suddenly on May 20 in Langhorne, Pa.; she was 47.

  • 2024 Gaithersburg Book Festival in Photos

    The 15th annual Gaithersburg Book Festival took place on May 18 in Gaithersburg, Md.; this year’s event featured more than 130 authors of all genres, including 35 children’s authors and eight YA authors.

  • Children's Job Moves: May 2024

    Job moves in children's publishing during May 2024.

  • Naseem Hrab Named Publisher at Kids Can Press

    Kids Can Press announced on Wednesday that Naseem Hrab has taken on the role of publisher; most recently, she served as associate publisher, creative.

  • Obituary: Florence Minor

    Florence Minor, best known for numerous picture book collaborations with her husband, illustrator Wendell Minor, died on May 21 after a battle with ovarian cancer; she was 74.

  • New York Yankees Partner with Hidden Pigeon Company

    The New York Yankees and Mo Willems's Hidden Pigeon Company have partnered for two limited apparel collections and two special game events in August.

  • In Brief: May 23, 2024

    Recently, an author celebrated the launch of a sequel, readers enjoyed a read-aloud, a new children's literature festival took place, and guests made crafts at a book event.

  • Delacorte Publisher Beverly Horowitz to Retire After Five-Decade Career

    We spoke with Beverly Horowitz about insight and wisdom she's gained from her more than 50 years in children's publishing, most recently as SVP and publisher of Delacorte Press.

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