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PRH, WNDB Launch Freedom of Expression Award
Penguin Random House and We Need Diverse Books are currently accepting applications for their annual Creative Writing Awards; the 2024 program will also include the inaugural Freedom of Expression Award, recognizing high school seniors who are taking a stand against censorship.
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NCAC Student Advocate Receives White House Honor
Seventeen-year-old free speech activist Julia Garnett was honored by First Lady Jill Biden earlier this month for her local and national leadership in the fight against book banning.
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A Big Year for Little Golden Book Bios
Launched in 1942, the iconic Little Golden Book brand is staying relevant with a new line of popular biographies with broad appeal for readers of all ages.
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In Brief: October 19, 2023
Recently an author signed books at a festival; another author visited the hometown of her picture book's inspiration; a tour kicked off for a middle grade book; an author-illustrator gave a live demonstration; mystery authors and bookstore staff came together; and an author held a conversation in-person and online.
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The Kids Are All Right at New York Comic Con 2023
Young readers flocked to this year's New York Comic Con, where they snapped up early releases, giveaways, and pics with favorite creators; behind the scenes, censorship and book banning were cause for concern and controversy.
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HarperCollins Marks a Trio of Golden Anniversaries
This fall, HarperCollins is celebrating half-century milestones of three titles, all of which joined the HarperCollins Children's Books roster with the company's 2021 acquisition of HMH.
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FTRF and SCBWI Speak Out About the Freedom to Read
In a recent webinar, Joyce McIntosh of the Freedom to Read Foundation spoke with Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators advisory council member Laurent Linn about why librarians, teachers, and creators must not bend to book bans.
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Licensing Hotline: October 2023
Read on for news of Choose Your Own Adventure brand extensions, Fox Chapel's first media tie-in, Claris licensed products debuting in the U.S., a new licensing agent for Dog Man, and more.
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Rollout of Scholastic Book Fairs' New Diversity Offering Comes Under Fire
Scholastic said that it created its new "Share Every Story, Celebrate Every Voice" offering as a way to protect librarians and school officials dealing with restrictive new state laws and policies, but critics say that the program invites censorship.
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Who Is YA For?
We spoke with editors about the category’s ever-shifting boundaries and widening appeal for today's readers.
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SCBWI Scopes Out Book Trends
Author and consultant Deborah Halverson (l.) recently gave a virtual workshop on the “State of the Children’s Publishing Market” for members of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.
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CBC Panel Considers Censorship from Kids' Perspectives
In a virtual panel titled "Keep Bans Off Our Books," the Children's Book Council examined not only how adults target kids' books, but how young people themselves respond to censorship efforts.
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Obituary: Janet Taylor Lisle
Acclaimed children's author Janet Taylor Lisle, lauded for her novels featuring complex characters in stories blending everyday life with elements of mystery and magic, died on October 5 in Boston. She was 76.
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2023 Brooklyn Book Festival Children's Highlights
A steady rain couldn't dampen the spirits of attendees of the Brooklyn Book Festival's Children's Day, held in downtown Brooklyn on Saturday, September 30; events included panels for readers of varying ages, read-alouds, activities, and publisher tents for guests to acquire new books.
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Obituary: Eve Bunting
Award-winning, versatile, and prolific children's author Eve Bunting died on October 1 in Santa Cruz, Calif. She was 94.
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MPIBA FallCon 2023: Children's Keynote Authors, Illustrators Set Optimistic Tone
Indie booksellers gathered in Denver last week for the Mountains & Plains Independent Association’s FallCon, which kicked off with a lively Children’s Author and Illustrator Breakfast.
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After First-Ever Fall Event, Toy Fair Set to Relocate to New Orleans
This year's Toy Fair, held at the Javits Center in New York City from September 30 to October 3 marked the first Toy Fair since the pre-pandemic show of 2020.
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In Brief: October 12, 2023
Recently an actor joined an author for a conversation; an author brought along dogs to an event; writers came together for an annual book festival; and critique partners and authors spoke at an event.
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Diverse Books for All Coalition Commits to Action
Roughly a year after its launch, the Diverse Books for All Coalition—a consortium of more than 40 nonprofits and member organizations founded by First Book—has taken major steps toward its mission of providing communities in need with increased access to diverse children’s books.
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Macmillan Unwraps Charity Effort for Eoin Colfer's Holiday Novel
Macmillan is launching a charitable campaign for the release of Eoin Colfer's new Christmas novel to support unhoused families.
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