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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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2023 Chappaqua Children's Book Festival in Photos
An estimated 175 authors and 9,000 attendees gathered for book signings and storytime readings at the 10th annual Chappaqua Children's Book Festival in Chappaqua, N.Y., on September 30.
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In Brief: October 5, 2023
Recently students performed a piece inspired by a new book; award-winning creators spoke about their collaboration; an author appeared in conversation with her editor; a library held a book festival; a middle grade author celebrated a new release; and an illustrator discussed her feline picture book.
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Organizations Line Up Speakers and Demonstrations for Banned Books Week 2023
Banned Books Week offers the chance to catch up on the issues and the grassroots actions under way in support of reading and writing.
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At CALIBA, a Variety of Voices in Children's Books
Children’s authors and booksellers gathered at the California Independent Booksellers Alliance Fall Fest to discuss their favorites of the season, pushing conventional boundaries, and the importance of intersectional and diverse representation.
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Children's Job Moves: September 2023
Job moves in children's publishing during September 2023.
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Finalists for 2023 NBA in Young People's Literature Announced
The National Book Foundation has revealed the five finalists for the 2023 National Book Award for Young People's Literature.
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Obituary: Ed Young
Caldecott Medalist Ed Young, best known for his reinterpretations of folktales and legends from his native China, died September 29. He was 91.
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Obituary: Echo Brown
Author and performer Echo Brown, widely praised for her genre-fluid YA novels that blend memoir and magical realism, died September 16 from renal failure. She was 39.
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In Brief: September 28, 2023
Recently authors met some furry friends at an event; a series celebrated its 25th anniversary; influencers spent an evening with an author; a mother-son duo launched a book; an author made his debut; and fans of a classic children's book gathered for the unveiling of a sculpture.
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Authors Raise $100K for Levine Querido
Earlier this month, a group calling itself Friends 4 Levine Querido raised almost $110,000 during a 10-day online auction held September 3–13, with the proceeds benefiting indie children's publisher Levine Querido.
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PNBA Connects Booksellers and Kids' Authors
Of the 80 authors appearing at last week's Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association’s fall regional trade show in Portland, Ore., almost 30 were creators of picture books, middle grade, or young adult books.
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A Farewell to Tomie dePaola
Over the course of four evenings earlier this month, more than 500 friends and family members of Tomie dePaola gathered for a celebration of the late children's author-illustrator, marking what would have been his 89th birthday.
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Passports to Diversity: Educators and Students Travel the World Through Translated Texts
In celebration of World Kid Lit Month, we spoke with three educators who are infusing their classrooms and libraries with books in translation to introduce their students to diverse cultures and global perspectives.
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In Brief: September 21, 2023
Recently, an Academy Award–winning actor and her daughter talked about their new picture book; a bestselling author went on tour; mother-son collaborators gave a reading; and an author-illustrator duo held a launch event.
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Children's Booksellers Anticipate Happy Holidays
In the run-up to the holiday season, we asked a number of booksellers about the children's and YA titles they expect to fly off their shelves, from publishers large and small.
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L.A. Bookstore and Debut Author Collaborate to Help Trans Youth
Thanks to the generosity of the Ripped Bodice Bookstore in Los Angeles and its customers, three organizations serving trans and queer youth in states where LGBTQ rights are under attack will receive free copies of debut author Page Powars's YA novel, 'The Borrow a Boyfriend Club.'
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