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Follett Reverses Course on Parental Controls for Customers Facing Censorship Legislation
Following a week of harsh criticism, Follett School Solutions has scrapped any plans for a potential parental control module for its Destiny Library Manager software, which would have enabled parents to limit student access to materials they deemed inappropriate.
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Middle Grade from the Author’s Desk
We asked middle grade authors, some established masters and some who are newer to the scene, to share why they chose this discipline and what makes it special—and sometimes tricky to navigate.
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Toy Fair New York Makes a Move to Fall
The Toy Association, the trade group serving the $32.6 billion toy industry, has announced that Toy Fair New York will return after its Covid hiatus, but not until September 2023.
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In Brief: March 31, 2022
This month features the 10th anniversary of a fairy tale retelling; an author debut by a prolific Asian American actor; the gathering of a talented author trio; and the annual celebration of a beloved caterpillar.
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Movie Alert: 'Better Nate Than Ever'
This week, Broadway buffs and readers alike can expect to see Nate, the titular character of Tim Federle's 2013 middle grade novel 'Better Nate Than Ever,' sing and dance his way onto the screen; the film adaptation is set to be released on Disney+ starting April 1.
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PW Explores a Caldecott Connection in Florida
We paid a visit to St. Augustine, Fla., where British author-illustrator—and namesake of the prestigious Caldecott Medal—Randolph Caldecott is buried, and where his legacy is honored in a special reading room at the St. Johns County Library.
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Batchelder Award to Require Translator Cover Credits
The Mildred. L Batchelder Award for translated children's literature will now require books submitted for award consideration to credit both the author and translator on their covers.
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In Brief: March 24, 2022
This month authors celebrate the launch of their books set on both land and sea; golden retrievers take over a bookshop to meet a golden guest; and an author tour leads an escape from a far-off land.
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Howard Retires as Publisher of Algonquin Young Readers; Lellos Named New Publisher
Workman Publishing has announced that Elise Howard, founding publisher of the Algonquin Young Readers imprint, will retire on May 1; Stacy Lellos, who was recently named publisher of Workman Children’s, will take on the added role of AYR publisher, effective May 2.
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2022 Fierce Reads Tour in Photos
The Fierce Reads tour, Macmillan's twice-yearly series of YA author events, was back in-person for the first time since the pandemic began.
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Sweden's Lindström Wins 2022 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award
Swedish picture book author and illustrator Eva Lindström has won this year's Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, which carries with it a $525,000 USD purse.
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Bologna 2022: Publisher of the Year Winners
The Bologna Children's Book Fair announced the winners of its 10th annual BOP – Bologna Prize for the Best Children's Publishers of the Year.
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Bologna 2022: Marie-Aude Murail and Suzy Lee Win 2022 Hans Christian Andersen Awards
This year’s recipients of the Hans Christian Andersen Award are France’s Marie-Aude Murail (l.), for writing; and Suzy Lee, from the Republic of Korea, for illustration.
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Children's Publishing Community Rallies Support for Ukraine
The world of children's books has come together with a number of initiatives aimed at offering support to children's authors, publishers, and aid organizations.
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Kelly Yang Hosts Pandemic Essay Writing Contest
Author Kelly Yang recently launched an essay writing contest, inviting kids to share their personal experiences during the pandemic.
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From the Archive: August 3, 1964
This week, the Bologna Children’s Book Fair held its first in-person event in three years. So we took a look back to the very first show held in 1964.
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Kids' Books and Podcasts: When the Twain Meet
Fueled by the pandemic-era's compulsory, continuous at-home time, podcast listening has been growing in popularity among adults and kids; seizing on the trend, three Big Five houses recently announced new book-podcast ventures.
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Listening Library Brings American Girl to Audio
Listening Library, the children's imprint of Penguin Random House Audio, and American Girl have teamed up to publish audiobook editions of more than 50 classic and new American Girl titles.
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SCBWI Announces Golden Kite Awards; Jason Reynolds Delivers a Paean to Mailboxes
Rather than reveal this year's Golden Kite Award winners during its winter conference, the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators presented the awards in a stand-alone program on March 15; the event featured remarks from National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Jason Reynolds.
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In Brief: March 17, 2022
The past few weeks have been jam-packed with many a cause for celebration. An author is finally able to receive a reward after pandemic delays; three beloved characters light up the night sky; and two book launches leave both author and audience giddy.
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