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  • In Brief: February 9, 2023

    This month authors celebrate big wins surrounded by friends; spot their debut on shelves; appear at "top secret" panels; and bring an old protagonist to a new series.

  • WNDB Opens Applications for Books Save Lives Grants

    Through its Books Save Lives Grants, We Need Diverse Books will provide up to $10,000 in diverse titles to school libraries, prioritizing schools in districts facing book bans.

  • 2023 Bookworm Book Festival in Photos

    On February 4 the Bookworm Book Festival returned to in-person programming for the first time since the pandemic, taking place in Houston.

  • 2023 Taipei Book Fair in Photos

    We've gathered a selection of photos highlighting the 31st edition of the Taipei International Book Fair, which concluded its six-day run on February 5.

  • Taipei Book Fair 2023: A Strong Market for Children's Books

    We spoke with children’s book publishers attending the Taipei International Book Exhibition about the global trends and developments they're observing in the market.

  • With Award Announcements, SCBWI's Impact and Legacy Fund Buoys Nascent Careers

    Hot on the heels of the American Library Association's award announcements, the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators' Impact and Legacy Fund announced the recipients of two awards this week.

  • In Brief: February 2, 2023

    This month authors celebrated Chinese culture at a Lunar New Year event; discussed a graphic novel adaptation of a nonfiction volume; and got nostalgic at a launch event.

  • Children's Job Moves: January 2023

    Job moves in children's publishing during January 2023.

  • Luqman-Dawson, Salati, and Tahir Win Newbery, Caldecott, Printz Awards

    The Youth Media Awards were announced January 30 during the American Library Association’s LibLearnXconference in New Orleans.

  • Winners of Inaugural Margaret Wise Brown Board Book Award Named

    The Children's Book Committee at Bank Street College of Education has announced the two books that are the first recipients of the Margaret Wise Brown Board Book Award for excellence in literature for young children.

  • Page Street Publishing Turns the Page with YA Imprint

    Beginning the next chapter in its expanding business, Page Street Publishing is launching an imprint this spring—Page Street YA—dedicated to the company's growing teen readership.

  • In Brief: January 26, 2023

    This month authors gathered to honor a late illustrator; a beloved character celebrated a holiday; journalists brought context to a new release; and an author appeared at a launch event in style.

  • 2023 BolognaRagazzi Award Winners Announced

    The winners of this year’s BolognaRagazzi Awards presented by the Bologna Children’s Book Fair have been announced.

  • Astra Books for Young Readers Rebrands Imprint

    This June, Astra Books for Young Readers' mineditionUS imprint will receive a new name: Minerva.

  • Authors Collaborate on Music-Centered Children's Digital Series 'Songbook'

    The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., has begun 'Songbook,' a scripted/reality online series created by author Marc Tyler Nobleman and featuring middle school students.

  • National Council of Teachers of English Advocates for K–12 Nonfiction

    Taking a strong stance on the value of nonfiction for young readers and how educators can maximize this category's benefits in their teachings, the National Council of Teachers of English has released a position statement that calls for an expansion of nonfiction literature in the classroom.

  • Reaching Reluctant Readers

    We spoke with four educators about the ways they help turn reluctant readers into readers—and, hopefully, lifelong readers.

  • TV Alert: 'Shape Island'

    We take a look at the new television show 'Shape Island', based on the Shapes trilogy of picture books by frequent collaborators Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen.

  • In Brief: January 19, 2023

    This month a feminist icon made an appearance at a book launch; a YA debut celebration came with festive treats; a young readers adaptation of a historical memoir was released; and a Grammy-award winning author celebrated her picture book collaboration.

  • Brazis, Santopolo Promoted at Penguin Young Readers

    Penguin Young Readers has announced two promotions to key roles: Tamar Brazis has been named v-p and publisher of Viking Children’s Books and Philomel, and Jill Santopolo has been promoted to v-p and publisher of Philomel.

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