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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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Trustbridge Forms Company to Develop Kids' Programming
Trustbridge Global Media has formed a new company to develop and produce kids' and family programming under the direction of Bob Higgins.
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The King's English Bookshop Doles Brain Food to Utah's Youth
Brain food is on the menu as Salt Lake City's The King's English Bookshop partners with a local pediatrician to provide books for children in underrepresented communities.
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In Brief: September 8, 2022
Recently, an author showcased his popular characters at a sporting event; an author presents to an all-girls audience; a writer celebrates an award win; and a bookstore’s reading program helps the community.
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Levine Querido Launches Lantern Paperbacks
Levine Querido has entered the paperback arena with the introduction this summer of Lantern Paperbacks; the inaugural list features seven middle-grade and YA titles originally released in hardcover by LQ.
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In Brief: September 1, 2022
Last month an actor celebrated her debut picture book; a graphic novelist launched her latest book with a virtual event; an author made a national book tour in honor of her duology finale; and a new book festival held its first annual event.
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Children's Job Moves: August 2022
Job moves in children's publishing during August 2022.
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Movie Alert: 'Catherine Called Birdy'
Medieval mishaps and smarmy suitors are afoot in the upcoming film adaptation of 'Catherine Called Birdy,' based on the 1994 Newbery Honor-winning novel by Karen Cushman.
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Movie Alert: 'Pinocchio'
Disney is set to release a live-action and CGI film retelling of Italian author Carlo Collodi and illustrator Enrico Mazzanti's 'Pinocchio,' the classic children's tale that follows a puppet's journey to escape his owner to become a "real boy."
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Finding Waldo 2022: A Photo Essay
Find Waldo Local returned to bookstores this summer after a two-year absence, with indie booksellers partnering with local businesses to plan scavenger hunts for kids across the country.
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New Year, New You!: Teachers Gear Up for the School Year Ahead
We spoke with four educators about some of the new projects, processes, and programs they’ll be implementing in the coming school year.
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ALA Announces Jason Reynolds/Simon & Schuster Travel Grant for Black Librarians
The American Library Association has announced the Jason Reynolds/Simon & Schuster Travel Grant to assist youth librarians who wish to attend the ALA conference.
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Penguin Acquires Rights to 'Super Sema'
Penguin Young Readers Licenses has secured the trade publishing rights for 'Super Sema,' an animated series from licensor Kukua Education Limited that began its second season as a YouTube Original in June.
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Licensing Hotline: August 2022
Read on for news about Bendon's new licensing properties from popular streaming series, Insight Editions' Pokémon publishing program, HarperCollins's licensing representation deal with WildBrain CPLG, and more.
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In Brief: August 18, 2022
This month a pro-surfer takes her debut children's book on tour; an author celebrates the U.K. launch of their debut novel; and an author appears at a book fair.
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Seriously Silly: Close-up on Hippo Park
Hippo Park, a new imprint of Astra Books for Young Readers, is bringing unique, funny, and vibrantly illustrated titles to young readers from birth to age 12. Founder Jill Davis and art director Amelia Mack chatted with PW about what readers can expect from the exciting new imprint. (Sponsored)
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At SCBWI, Editors and Agents Advise Grace, Patience, and Stories Set Outside NYC
The Society for Children's Book Writers and Illustrators hosted 1,588 registered attendees for its recent Summer Conference, and nearly 1,000 of them tuned in for the "Current Market for Children’s Publishing" panel.



