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In Brief: November 10, 2022
Recently, authors launched a haunting new book; started initiatives to support inclusive reading; invited guests to their studios; and appeared at a school to discuss evolution.
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Frankfurt 2022 from a Children's Book Perspective
We asked children's agents and scouts who attended the recent Frankfurt Book Fair to talk about trends they had noticed.
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Kwame Mbalia to Head New Imprint for Disney
Freedom Fire, a new middle-grade imprint headed by Kwame Mbalia, bestselling author of the Tristan Strong trilogy, is in the works at Disney; the imprint is tentatively scheduled to debut in spring 2024.
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Children's Publishers Celebrate Halloween 2022
Several publishers across the country held parties as staffers donned costumes based on favorite characters and books; see our collection of photos from the festivities.
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In Brief: November 3, 2022
Last month authors spotted their debut novel on shelves for the first time; attended a bunny-centric festival; played games with a panel of spooky authors; and made a school visit to see students excited for Halloween.
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Independent Bookstores Band Together to Discuss Gun Violence
Six independent bookstores are teaming up to host a series of virtual events tackling the ever-present issue of gun violence.
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Children's Job Moves: October 2022
Job moves in children's publishing during October 2022.
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2022 Children's Book Council Annual Meeting: A New Format and New Initiatives for a New Year
On October 26, the Children's Book Council held its annual meeting virtually electing its new slate of board members and highlighting the organization's notable work throughout the year.
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Covid, Inclusivity, and Mindfulness: Three Years of Picture Book Trends
Submissions for the Margaret Wise Brown Prize in Children's Literature, awarded to the best picture book text published the previous year, provide an interesting dataset from which to study changing trends.
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Licensing Hotline: October 2022
Read on for news about Ebony Jr.'s partnership with Little Golden Books, a subscription 'Star Wars Encyclopedia' from Fanhome; Cottage Door Press's new partnership with ChopChop Family, among other licenses; new publishing programs from PI Kids tied to properties ranging from Peter Rabbit to Spellbound; the launch of Wimpy Kid licensed products; and more.
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Children's Book Council, HarperCollins to Honor Eloise Greenfield with Poetry Award
The first-ever Eloise Greenfield Children's Poetry Advocate Prize, created by the Children's Book Council and HarperCollins Children's Books, will be awarded next April during National Poetry Month, with plans to name new recipients each spring.
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In Brief: October 27, 2022
This month authors ran into their peers on launch day; gave a reading to a unique audience; showcased their work at an airport art installation; celebrated their debut in Brooklyn; held interactivities for guests; and commemorated 30 years of work.
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Reading with Olympia, Ira, and Harry: I'm Just Wild About Harry!
Book publishing veteran Betsy Groban continues her column charting the reading habits of her grandchildren and welcomes a third addition to the family.
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First Book Rallies Nonprofits in Push for Diverse, Affordable Children's Books
Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit First Book has teamed with 26 additional nonprofits nationwide to form the Diverse Books for All Coalition, an initiative to address the urgent need for increased access to diverse children's books.
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LBYR Unveils New Graphic Novel Imprint
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers is launching a graphic novel imprint, LB Ink, that will encompass all of its early reader, middle grade, and young adult graphic novels.
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Movie Alert: 'The School for Good and Evil'
Something evil this way comes to Netflix this month: 'The School for Good and Evil,' based on the 2013 novel of the same name by Soman Chainani, which launched a bestselling book series.
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Bank Street BookFest 2022: Honoring a Legend and Tackling Cultural Depictions for Young Readers
On October 15, BookFest, an annual event dedicated to honoring children and teen literature, was held virtually in collaboration with Bank Street College of Education.
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Tweens Read 2022 in Photos
On October 8, the Tweens Read festival celebrating literature for young readers took place in Houston.
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In Brief: October 20, 2022
This month authors took their books under the Antarctic Sea; held events highlighting graphic novels; promoted their new books with toy critters; celebrated their debuts with a book tour; and stopped by a book festival.
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Heartland Fall Forum 2022: Young Booksellers, Children's Authors Enthuse
Click through to read about children's and YA-related highlights from the reigional event, which featured several new and emerging authors for young people.
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