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Amid Uvalde’s Heartbreak, Authors Gather to Support Teachers
Reeling from the mass shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Tex., literacy specialist Kylene Beers emailed four friends to help process the devastating situation, and they swiftly coordinated a free panel in support of heartbroken teachers.
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Efforts for Ukrainian Publishers, Refugee Children Expand
In the months since Russia invaded Ukraine, the international publishing community has come together with a number of initiatives aimed at offering support to children's authors, publishers, and aid organizations; here, we continue to cover these efforts.
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Eric Carle Museum Rolls Out 20th Anniversary Plans
Co-founded by Eric Carle and his wife Barbara in 2002, the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art is gearing up to launch six months' worth of anniversary events.
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Children's Publishing Relief Efforts for Ukraine
In the months since Russia invaded Ukraine, the international publishing community has come together with a number of initiatives aimed at offering support to children's authors, publishers, and aid organizations. Here, we continue to cover these ongoing efforts.
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Elizabeth Whiting to Succeed Alan Smagler at Scholastic
Elizabeth Whiting has been promoted to v-p of trade sales at Scholastic Trade Publishing, effective June 1, succeeding Alan Smagler, who will transition to a consulting role.
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Cherry Lake Buys Tilbury House
Cherry Lake Publishing Group has acquired Tilbury House Publishers, the children’s publishing division of WordSplice Studio.
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Kids’ 'Epic' Reading Habits
Digital reading app Epic has released its second annual Read All About It report about the state of kids’ reading.
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Rosen Publishing, 'Scientific American' Launch Children's/YA Imprint
Students interested in exploring in-depth science topics will soon have a new set of resources. The Rosen Publishing Group and 'Scientific American' magazine have joined forces to create a new publishing brand: Scientific American Educational Publishing.
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Kid Lit Authors Petition Congress to Condemn Book Banning
At Thursday's Civil Rights and Civil Liberties subcommittee hearing, chair Jamie Raskin introduced into record a letter drafted by Newbery Honor author Christina Soontornvat, along with fellow authors Phil Bildner, Alex London, and Ellen Oh.
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Margaret Quinlin to Helm New Peachtree Imprint
For more than three decades, Peachtree has been the publishing home of Margaret Quinlin, who is now stepping down as president and publisher to establish an eponymous imprint, Margaret Quinlin Books.
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In Brief: May 19, 2022
This month authors had presidential run-ins; a drag queen author tours the country; and a debut release is celebrated online.
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Obituary: Jim Murphy
Award-winning children's book author Jim Murphy, best known for his carefully researched nonfiction documenting dramatic events in history, died suddenly on May 1; he was 74.
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Scholastic Takes 'Alma's Way'
Scholastic has been named the global master publishing partner for 'Alma's Way,' the animated TV series created by Sonia Manzano, the actor best known as Maria on 'Sesame Street.'
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Licensing Hotline: May 2022
The Magical Tales expands its line of Disney tie-ins, new licensing program tied to Eloise, Highlights' expanded licensed publishing program, HarperCollins's virtual reality deal with Peeka, and more.
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In Brief: May 12, 2022
This month authors release new collaborations; take to hair salons for book launches; meet hordes of fans at their first post-Covid appearances; and introduce beloved characters to new audiences.
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ComicMix Launches Campaign to Publish Public Domain Seuss Stories
Less than a year after settling a lawsuit with Dr. Seuss Enterprises, ComicMix is launching a Kickstarter campaign to fund the publication of 'The Zaks and Other Lost Stories' by Theodor Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss.
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2022 YALLWEST in Photos
The eighth annual YALLWEST, the largest YA and middle grade book festival in the country, took place April 29–30 in Santa Monica, Calif.
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Read Alouds That Rock: SEL Storytimes
Continuing our series on Read Alouds That Rock, we asked four educators to discuss some of the ways they share social emotional learning books with their students during storytime.
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Scholastic Guide Helps Students Navigate the News
Scholastic is offering a new resource for educators and librarians who are teaching essential digital citizenship and media literacy skills to young people.
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Baker & Taylor Opens a New Chapter with Paw Prints
Baker & Taylor has announced the launch of a publishing program, Paw Prints Publishing, which will publish original book content for children ages three to eight for the library and trade markets.
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