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'Read to Rise' Panel Gathers for UN General Assembly Week
On September 22, literacy organization NABU partnered with NYC work and social space NeueHouse for a panel discussion focusing on the role of children's books in reducing global poverty levels.
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Children's Authors Bookend 2022 NEIBA
This year's NEIBA keynote featured Kwame Alexander in conversation about the first book in his Door of No Return trilogy, with Wimpy Kid creator Jeff Kinney.
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Read Alouds That Rock: Silly Storytimes
Continuing our series, we asked five teachers and librarians for their insight on hosting humor-filled read alouds that are sure to have kids in stitches.
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Illustrated Nonfiction Flourishes at Magic Cat
Based in London and New York, Magic Cat Publishing, an imprint of Abrams, has built its business around STEM-based, illustrated nonfiction for families.
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The Right to Read: Brooklyn Public Library Hosts Banned Books Week Panel
The Brooklyn Public Library hosted a virtual panel on Wednesday evening, September 21, in honor of Banned Books Week, called "Open Eyes: Banned Books, Kids, and the War on Reading."
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Bloomsbury Partners with Renée Watson and Indie Bookstores for Book Donations
Bloomsbury is teaming up with independent bookstores across the country and Newbery Honor author Renée Watson for the new Make Sunshine, Share Joy campaign, an effort to support indies and young readers in underserved schools.
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In Brief: September 22, 2022
This month, a debut writer appeared on a radio show to discuss her new picture book; a book launch took its inspiration from a pivotal high school ritual; a YA novelist went virtual for her launch event; an author celebrated her bilingual picture book release; a picture book paid tribute to a legendary writer; and an author spotted her own advertising.
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'Call Him Jack': Jackie Robinson Museum Tour
Ahead of the release of their children’s biography 'Call Him Jack: The Story of Jackie Robinson,' authors Michael G. Long and Yohuru Williams offered a walking tour of the new Jackie Robinson Museum in New York City, highlighting significant accomplishments in Robinson’s life, along with stories from their book.
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CALIBA Focuses on Children's Authors and Social Justice
The California Independent Booksellers Alliance held its Fall Fest in Sacramento from September 9–11, which included two panels featuring children's and YA authors.
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Movie Alert: 'On the Come Up'
Sliding into the rap battle ring on September 23 is Angie Thomas's latest book-to-movie adaptation, 'On the Come Up,' based on her bestselling novel.
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LQ to Debut Ediciones Levine Querido
Levine Querido has announced the creation of Ediciones Levine Querido, an imprint dedicated to bringing high-quality literature for young people to Spanish-language readers.
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2022 National Book Festival in Photos
On September 3, authors, illustrators, and book lovers gathered in Washington, D.C., for the first fully in-person National Book Festival since the pandemic started.
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Children's Publishers Rally to Promote Banned Books Week
Taking a stance against the growing number of titles challenged in schools, libraries, and bookstores across the country, several large publishing houses are providing resources for this year's Banned Books Week.
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First Randall's Island Children's Book Festival Launches on September 17
Bookstore and literacy programming organization Boogie Down Books is partnering with nonprofit Randall's Island Park Alliance to host the first Randall's Island Children's Book Festival.
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2022 NBA Longlist for Young People's Literature Announced
The National Book Foundation has revealed the 2022 National Book Award longlist for Young People's Literature.
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Nosy Crow to Launch U.S. Company
More than a decade after opening its London office and successfully publishing into the international children's market, Nosy Crow will expand its presence in the U.S. with the spring 2023 launch of Nosy Crow Inc.
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TV Alert: 'The Midnight Club'
Christopher Pike's YA horror novel 'The Midnight Club,' which was published nearly 20 years ago, has found its home with streaming service Netflix and will make its screen debut on October 7.
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First Book Spearheads Classroom Library Quality Control Initiative
Focused on creating more book-filled classrooms across the country—particularly in underserved communities—Washington, D.C.–based nonprofit First Book, along with education researcher Susan Neuman, has launched a tool to assist educators with designing libraries that maximize their potential.
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Scholastic Crowdfunding Resources Benefit Educators, Students
As the new school year kicks off, educators are invariably reaching into their own pockets to supplement their classroom resources; but thanks to the ongoing Scholastic ClassroomsCount initiative, they can gain access to books, teaching kits, and other educational tools that can bolster their existing supplies.
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Trend Watch with Middle Grade Dealmakers
We asked a number of literary agents about the kinds of middle grade projects they see coming into the pipeline and what they think editors and readers will want next.
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