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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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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.



