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Authors, Activists Partner for ‘Freedom Read-In’
Porter Square Books in Cambridge, Mass., and advocacy groups EveryLibrary and the Rhode Island chapter of Authors Against Book Bans partnered to host a free virtual reading May 9, in honor of Children’s Book Week and Floyd Cooper Day.
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Licensing Hotline: May 2025
Read on for news about Fox Chapel's Jeep publishing program, DK’s deal with Crunchyroll, Penguin Ventures’ expansion of Peter Rabbit licensing in the U.S. and Canada, IDW’s signing of Bridge Licensing to extend its brands into consumer products, and more.
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In Brief: May 8, 2025
Recently kids joined their guardians for a day in publishing, celebrated collaborators came together, an author presented their latest fantasy, an author marked the end of her series with a tour, a city honored an author with a local holiday, and an author discussed a highly anticipated addition to his series.
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Celebrating 20 Years of Llama Llama
Two decades have passed since the late Anna Dewdney’s endearing young llama grappled with bedtime angst in Llama Llama Red Pajama. Berol and Cordelia Dewdney discussed the ways their mother lives on through her picture book series, which continues to expand both on and off the page.
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Inaugural R.I.S.E Fest in Photos
R.I.S.E. Fest, a festival in western Massachusetts founded by expressive arts educator Gina M. Krosoczka and her husband, graphic novelist Jarrett J. Krosoczka, hosted its first event over the weekend of April 18.
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Giddy Up: Children's Authors Celebrate Horse Books
With the Triple Crown centering the attention of thoroughbred aficionados, a few authors and publishers are making hay of Buy a Horse Book Day, a May 10 celebration invented in 2019 by Trafalgar Square Books and 'Heels Down' equestrian magazine.
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Independent Bookstore Day Spotlights Children's Books
More than 1,600 independent bookstores across the United States celebrated Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday, April 26, and children’s books were a hot item along with reads for their parents, who swarmed indies in unprecedented numbers.
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In Brief: May 1, 2025
Recently an author was honored in his hometown, collaborators came together to present a graphic novel, students performed a live adaptation of a picture book, an author closed out a book tour, a nonprofit threw a gala, and an art gallery welcomed a graphic novelist for an event.
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Children's Job Moves: April 2025
New Job Announcements in children’s publishing for April 2025.
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TeenBookCon 2025 in Photos
YA authors and fans gathered in Houston on April 12 for the annual TeenBookCon, a day of YA-centric book festivities.
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2025 Children’s Book Week Presents Full Roster of Event Ideas
The 2025 Children’s Book Week will be revealing a host of programming treats for registered libraries, bookstores, and families, including an adult book creator-driven initiative; original poems, riddles and story starters; and more.
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2025 YA Trends: Bouncing Between the Dark and Light
A survey of upcoming titles shows a mix of genres and tones for our current moment—from vacation romances to dark academia and high-stakes heists.
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Kweli Color of Children's Literature Conference 2025 in Photos
Kweli's 10th annual Color of Children’s Literature Conference took place in New York City from April 4–6, gathering together writers of colors for a weekend of networking and collaboration.
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In Brief: April 24, 2025
Recently, an author kicked off his tour in New York City, an author dropped by a bookseller event, a singer/actor/author made an appearance at an exhibition closing, collaborators came together in L.A., schools came together for a book fair launch, and an author met with students.
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Albert Whitman Files Petition for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Albert Whitman & Co. filed a petition for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Tuesday. The children’s publisher founded in 1919 that once owned the rights to the Boxcar Children series has struggled for years to maintain its financial sustainability.
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Two New Documentaries Highlight Anti-Censorship Activism
We spoke with the creators of 'Banned Together' and 'Free for All: The Public Library,' two new documentaries that advocate in distinct ways for the freedom to read and for access to libraries.
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A Trio of Middle Grade Novels Morph into Picture Books
Familiar characters from three acclaimed middle grade novels will soon make return appearances, this time in the pages of picture books.
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OverDrive Appoints First Education Advocate and EdTech Leader
As VP of education, Renee Davenport will spearhead the company’s strategy to promote greater digital access in schools, engagement with educators, and support for literacy and learning outcomes through Sora, OverDrive’s reading app for K–12 students.
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Texas Library Association 2025 in Photos
The TLA hosted its annual conference on April 1–4 in Dallas, welcoming guests for four days of book signings, events, and panels featuring celebrated authors.
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Climate Action in Classrooms and Libraries
We spoke with three teachers and librarians who are encouraging their students and patrons to join the fight to protect the environment.
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