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Meg Medina Named National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature
Newbery Medalist Meg Medina has been named the eighth National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature.
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Obituary: Natalie S. Bober
Natalie S. Bober, best known for her biographies for young readers, died on December 29 at age 92.
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Michael Sampson to Launch Young Readers Imprint at Brown Books
Children's author Michael Sampson will unveil his namesake imprint Michael Sampson Books, for publisher Brown Books Publishing Group, later this year.
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2023 Walter Dean Myers Awards Announced
The winners and honorees of the Walter Dean Myers Awards for Outstanding Children's Literature have been announced.
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Literacy Focus: Welcoming Places, Safe Spaces
We spoke with four librarians about how they create safe spaces for their students, and why it matters so much to them.
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Children's Job Moves: December 2022
Job moves in children's publishing during December 2022.
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Obituary: Phyllis Fogelman
Longtime children’s book publisher Phyllis Fogelman died on December 18 at age 89.
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PW's Most-Read Children's and YA Stories of 2022
Our top 20 most popular stories this year.
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Bloomsbury Marks Two Decades of Kids' Publishing in the U.S.
This has been a landmark year for Bloomsbury Children's Books on this side of the Atlantic: we asked longtime staffers about their standout moments from the past 20 years and future aspirations for the team.
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In Brief: December 15, 2022
Recently, authors went on tour; gave a reading to get in the holiday spirit; launched picture books; and a school hosted an author visit for the first time since the pandemic.
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From Magic to Minecraft: DK Expands List with New Licenses
DK has made a number of new additions to its portfolio of licenses, dipping into the varied worlds of movies, board games, TV, education, and video gaming—including Avatar, Magic the Gathering, and more.
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Licensing Hotline: December 2022
Read on for news about Thunder Bay Press's new properties including D&D; Rebel Girls and its new global licensing agency; a new licensing deal for Anboran, a publisher of fairy tales that reflect the experiences of young Black readers; and more.
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Social Media Mavens: How Teachers and Librarians Are Harnessing Online Platforms
We spoke with four teachers and librarians about the ways they are using Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and more to discover helpful resources, vital connections, and kindred spirits.
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Blue Dot Hoists 'Set Sail for Science' Program
Nearly three years since starting her company, Blue Dot Kids Press, publisher Heidi Hill is gearing up for another launch, but this time, it's taking place on the high seas.
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A Year-End School and Library Pop Quiz
As 2022 comes to a close, PW invited teachers and librarians to reflect on the bright spots they’ve experienced this year and to share some things they’re looking forward to in 2023.
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Movie Alert: 'Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio'
The iconic wooden marionette is given new life in a stop-motion film adaptation of Pinocchio directed by Guillermo del Toro, premiering on Netflix on Friday; we spoke with Caldecott Honoree Vera Brosgol about her work as head of the storyboard department.
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2022 Kids' Book Choice Awards Announced
Every Child a Reader, a nonprofit organization providing literacy outreach through the Children's Book Council, has announced the winners of the 2022 Kids' Book Choice Awards.
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In Brief: December 8, 2022
This month, authors make a school visit highlighting Black historical figures; publishers celebrate their picture book creators; and an author takes her construction site picture book on tour.
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The 2022 Shanghai Children's Book Fair in Photos
We've gathered a selection of photos highlighting the ninth edition of the China Shanghai International Children's Book Fair.
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Shanghai Children's Book Fair Concludes Its Run
The China Shanghai International Children's Book Fair completed its three-day run on December 4; some 11,394 visitors attended the fair.



