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Obituary: Jeanne Steig
Children's author and multimedia visual artist Jeanne Steig, known for her witty retellings of fairy tales and myths, most of them illustrated by her late husband, celebrated cartoonist and author William Steig, has died at 92.
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Children's Job Moves: July 2022
Job moves in children's publishing during July 2022.
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In Brief: July 28, 2022
In recent event news, authors hold book signings for new additions to their series, take to the Broadway stage to discuss their love of literature and musical theater, and leave decorative surprises following their events.
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Storytelling from the Heart: Storybooth App Expands with New Book
Storybooth, which debuted seven years ago as an online storytelling program for teens to share their personal stories with peers, is now available as an illustrated book featuring old and new anonymous tales from kids all over the world.
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School's Out for Summer... But Not for These Teachers and Librarians
We spoke with four teachers and librarians about some of their summer plans, which include reflecting, recharging, and preparing for the academic year ahead.
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Licensing Hotline: July 2022
Read on for news about Kids Can Press's new titles tied to the PBS Kids show 'Elinor Wonders Why,' the success of HarperCollins's My Little Pony program, a licensing effort based on Raúl the Third's World of ¡Vamos!, and more.
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NPD Gauges the Children's and YA Book Market
For children's and YA titles, sales through May 2022 were up 17% over 2019's pre-pandemic benchmark, according to Brenna Connor, industry insights manager at the NPD Group.
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ALA Annual 2022 in Photos
This year's American Library Association Annual Conference, the ALA's first in-person conference since 2019, was held June 23–28 in Washington, D.C.; we've gathered highlights from the event, which included signings by children's and YA authors, awards ceremonies, panels, and more.
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Children's Institute 10 in Photos
See highlights from the various bookseller-focused events, including the annual kidlit-themed costume contest, author and illustrator signings, after-parties, and more.
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Bologna Children's Bookstore Launches Fundraiser After Fire
Giannino Stoppani Children's Bookstore in Bologna, Italy, is fundraising to help recover books after a recent fire.
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Movie Alert: 'Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between'
This week, 'Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between,' based on the 2015 novel of the same name by Jennifer E. Smith, is available to stream on Netflix.
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Children's Job Moves: June 2022
Job moves in children's publishing during June 2022.
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Close-Up on Melissa de la Cruz Studio
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Cardinal Rule Press Acquires Bucket Fillers
Cardinal Rule Press has doubled in size after acquiring the assets of Bucket Fillers, a publisher of children's books, puzzles, and teaching tools.
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Children's Institute 10: Around the Panels
Children's Institute 10, the ABA's first in-person event since the pandemic began, took place in Phoenix, Ariz., June 20–22. We've put together highlights from some of the professional development panels and discussions, which offered strategies for children's booksellers.
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In Brief: June 30, 2022
This month, authors celebrate new releases with music and family; an English football star makes his U.S. debut; and women in politics come together for a bilingual reading.
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2022 In Memoriam: Children’s Book Creators and Publishers Remembered
Our tributes to children's authors and publishers who died in 2022—all of whom leave behind rich legacies.
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Middle Grade Writers Promote 500 Indie Bookstores
The Renegades of Middle Grade, a community of middle grade writers committed to supporting one another on social media, is expanding its reach by promoting indie bookstores online.
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‘Humility, Responsibility, and Prioritizing Community’: Native Authors at Ci10
At Ci10’s “Native Stories Now” keynote, three authors assessed the growth in Native-written books for young readers and talked about the care they take in crafting these tales.
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