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Obituary: Casey McIntyre
Publicist-turned-publisher Casey McIntyre, a 2015 PW Star Watch Honoree, died on November 12 from ovarian cancer. She was 38.
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Usborne Launches U.S. Trade Partnership
Fifty years after Peter Usborne founded Usborne Publishing in London, with the goal of revitalizing children’s nonfiction, the independent company has announced a new U.S. trade distribution partnership with HarperCollins.
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2023 JASNA Conference: Jane Austen Society Courts Young Readers
Approximately 800 scholars and ardent admirers of Jane Austen convened on November 3–5, for the Jane Austen Society of North America’s annual meeting; throughout the event, several speakers discussed approaches to making Austen relevant and relatable for younger generations.
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Ginee Seo Joins Ten Speed Press
Ginee Seo, who served as executive publishing director at Chronicle Books children’s group for 12 years, has joined Crown Publishing Group’s Ten Speed Press in the newly created position of v-p and editorial director of children's publishing.
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NYT, NYPL Announce Best Illustrated Children's Books of 2023
The 'New York Times Book Review' and the New York Public Library have announced the 10 winners of the Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award.
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'Most Magnificent' Series Expands into Toys, TV
Ashley Spires's Most Magnificent picture book universe is about to get a lot bigger. In addition to a third title that was released in September, the author-illustrator’s work has inspired a board game and an animated preschool TV series.
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In Brief: November 9, 2023
Recently, a famous sisterly duo headed on tour; an author received an award; a mayor joined an author for a literacy event; an author gave a reading in a fitting outfit; an author made good use of her time while stuck; and a book tour took a spooky turn.
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Liate Stehlik Reorganizes HC Children's, with Rich Thomas as New ED
Thomas has been promoted to senior v-p and executive director of publishing at HarperCollins Children’s Books amid a larger reorganization that includes the combining of several departments across the Morrow Group and HC Children's.
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Bank Street Book Fest 2023: Culture, Kindness, and Community
The 2023 BookFest at Bank Street took place virtually on November 4, featuring conversations around culture, kindness, and history from celebrated authors.
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Painted Words Rallies for Libraries and Literacy
Amid the surge in book banning, picture book author Jenny Fox is on a mission to inform children, caregivers, and policymakers about the value of libraries and diverse books.
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2023 Tweens Read Festival in Photos
The Tweens Read festival returned to Pasadena, Tex., on October 21, bringing together more than 800 attendees for a celebration of middle grade books and authors.
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Children's Publishers Celebrate Halloween 2023
Children's publishers hosted parties as staffers donned costumes based on favorite characters and books—both classic and contemporary.
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In Brief: November 2, 2023
Recently an author visited her former elementary school; a book signing attracted travelers; an author presented her appetizing book with students; an illustrator matched outfits with a special guest; an author attended a launch party; and students enjoyed tales about unicorns.
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Scholastic Union Walks Out Over Wages
Unionized employees at Scholastic, represented by the News Guild of New York, staged a one-day work stoppage on Wednesday, picketing outside the children's publisher's SoHo headquarters over what the union says is unfair pay.
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Hicklebee's Bookstore Gets New Owner
San Jose children's bookstore Hicklebee's has a new owner for the first time since its founding in 1979; sisters Monica Holmes and Valerie Lewis are handing the reins to Laura Gahrahmat.
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On Tour with Christine Platt
Author and social-change advocate Christine Platt recently went on a tour to share her early readers series starter, illustrated by Alea Marley, 'Frankie & Friends.'
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Park Books and LitCoLab Blend Bookstores and Learning
When educator Melody Wukitch left her job as a middle school teacher amid the pandemic challenges of 2020, she had no intention of opening a bookstore or a literacy business.
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Obituary: Susan Patron
Children's author and librarian Susan Patron, best known for her Newbery Medal-winning novel 'The Higher Power of Lucky,' died October 24 at age 75.
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Heartland Fall Forum 2023: MoTown Becomes Children's Book Town
Last week's conference drew more than 550 attendees, including booksellers from across the Midwest and Great Lakes region, for opportunities to network with colleagues, meet authors, and address their critical role in the fight against book banning.
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Jeff Kinney Salutes Librarians on 'The No Brainer Show' Tour
Beginning this week, libraries on the West Coast are being treated to free books, extra funds, and a special brand of entertainment, all thanks to Jeff Kinney.
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