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Finalists for 2022 NBA in Young People's Literature Announced
The National Book Foundation has announced the five finalists for the 2022 National Book Award for Young People's Literature.
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Barefoot Books Turns 30, Re-Embraces Traditional Markets
Founded in England in 1992 by two women who were determined to publish the kinds of colorful, diverse books that they wanted their own young children to read, Barefoot Books remains committed to its mission three decades later.
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Licensing Hotline: September 2022
Read on for news about Mad Libs' Weird Al tie-in books; Rebel Girls’ expanding consumer products program; Random House's new publishing programs with Netflix, Disney, and DC Comics; and more.
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In Brief: September 29, 2022
This month authors appeared on the morning news; an artist visited schools with familial ties; a nonprofit brought access to books to the local community; an author highlighted queer books at their release; a picture book writer hosted a read-aloud; and authors held small concerts at book launches.
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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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