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In the Field: School Librarians Share Their Battles with Book Banning
We spoke with school librarians across the country about best practices in the face of censorship attacks, and how they are finding and offering support during this stressful and troubling time in their profession.
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In Brief: June 8, 2023
Recently an author overcame travel delays with a virtual alternative; co-authors discussed their debut; a debut author held a conversation; and family members showed an author their support.
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CI2023: Trends in the Children’s Book Market
Circana's Brenna Connor assessed the state of the children’s book market, speaking about transformations, troubles, and growth opportunities across the children’s, middle grade, and YA sectors.
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Licensing Hotline: June 2023
Read on for news about collectible figures depicting Nancy Drew, Odd Dot securing publishing rights to the Build-A-Bear brand, Boom! Studios' new four-comic series tied to the Creed franchise, Printers Row Publishing Group's year-round success with Disney's The Nightmare Before Christmas license, and more.
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U.S. Book Show 2023 Children's Day in Photos
The U.S. Book Show highlighted a slew of forthcoming books for young readers for Children's Day.
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2023 Gaithersburg Book Festival in Photos
On May 20, authors and young readers gathered in Bohrer Park in Gaithersburg, Md., for the annual Gaithersburg Book Festival; we rounded up highlights from the children's events and appearances.
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Paw Prints Publishing Introduces New Imprint
Amandeep Kochar, president and CEO of Baker & Taylor, has announced an addition to Paw Prints Publishing, the company's children's publishing program that launched last year.
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Bright Light Imprint Enters U.S. Market
Beginning in August, Australian-based Hardie Grant Children's Publishing will bring its Bright Light imprint stateside via eight picture books with storylines that center on gender, the environment, and other timely subjects.
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Children's Job Moves: May 2023
Job moves in children's publishing during May 2023.
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In Brief: June 1, 2023
Recently authors spoke at the PEN America Festival; an author-illustrator closed her book tour speaking with White House officials; a writer was surprised by a former teacher; and authors teamed up to discuss middle grade magic.
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U.S. Book Show 2023: Matthew Gray Gubler Closes Out Children’s Day
The third day of the U.S. Book Show was capped off on an entertaining note with a keynote given by Matthew Gray Gubler; the actor-turned-children’s book author-illustrator, who is known for his role as Dr. Spencer Reid on 'Criminal Minds,' made a segue into the literary world with the 2019 release of 'Rumple Buttercup.'
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U.S. Book Show 2023: Meg Medina on Her 'Rebellious' Books for Young Readers
On May 24, Newbery Medalist and newly appointed National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Meg Medina sat down with the 'New York Times for Kids' editorial director Amber Williams to discuss her storied career, the 10th anniversary of 'Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass,' and her latest project.
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U.S. Book Show 2023: Tillie Walden and Jeff Smith on Putting Characters in Peril
Two Eisner Award winners—Tillie Walden and Jeff Smith—spoke with Comicsbeat.com editor-in-chief Heidi MacDonald at the U.S. Book Show on May 22 about their forthcoming work: Walden’s 'Clementine (Vol. 2)' and Smith’s companion to his long-running BONE comic book series, 'More Tall Tales.'
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U.S. Book Show 2023: Jacqueline Woodson Works from Memory and Empathy
At a lunch-hour keynote on May 24, National Book Award winner and former National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Jacqueline Woodson sat down with bookseller Miwa Messer.
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Kyle Lukoff Spearheads 'Youth Lit Week' for Emerging Writers
In late July, the Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown, Mass., will host the inaugural Youth Lit Week, offering writing courses for adults in a program curated by author Kyle Lukoff.
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Two Longtime Candlewick Execs to Retire
Candlewick Press executives Liz Bicknell and Joan Powers both announced retirement plans this month, the press confirmed on May 22.
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Storytimes That Go Sideways
At this very moment, somewhere in the world, there are teachers and librarians having storytimes—and some aren't going so smoothly.
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The Cooperative Children’s Book Center Changes with the Times
Housed at the School of Education on the University of Wisconsin’s flagship campus in Madison, the Center has seen lots of growth since it was founded in 1963, and has been a pioneer in tracking diversity in children's books.
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Children's Institute 2023: Bookselling in Milwaukee
Bookstores in Wisconsin’s largest city are going to make their dreams come true, doing it their way.
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Children's Institute 2023: PW Talks with Gen de Botton
Gen de Botton works behind the scenes with the ABA team to make Children’s Institute happen. She spoke with PW about mission-driven bookselling, sustaining creativity amid capitalism, and 'The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane.'
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