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'Our Muse, Our Greatest Ambassador, Our Inspiration, and Our Friend': The 2021 Virtual Carle Honors and Art Auction
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Amherst, Mass., celebrated its annual fundraiser, the 2021 Virtual Carle Honors and Art Auction, in the digital space on September 23.
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Traci Todd Named Publisher of Little Bee Books
Little Bee Books has announced that Traci N. Todd joined the children's book company this week as publisher; Todd brings more than two decades of industry experience to her new role.
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TV Alert: 'One of Us Is Lying'
Karen M. McManus's 2017 debut YA thriller 'One of Us Is Lying,'which has been a staple on bestseller lists, will soon land on TV screens come October 7 on Peacock.
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Panels at Combined NAIBA and SIBA Conference Take on an Uncertain World
Hundreds of booksellers are online this week for New Voices New Rooms, the combined fall conference for the Southern and New Atlantic Independent Booksellers associations, and much of the discussion has turned to the ways in which children's books can help young people—and their parents—navigate challenging times.
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In Brief: September 30, 2021
This week, Books of Wonder celebrates the book launch of an award-winning author; the worlds of Broadway and publishing collide at the Tony Awards; a dynamic duo commemorates the fourth addition to their series; and an author event puts the crafting in spacecraft.
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Forged by Fire, Fueled by Books: How the Oakland Hills Firestorm Fueled My Love of Books and Forged My Career
Ariel Richardson, an editor of children's books at Chronicle Books in San Francisco, tells the story of a traumatic event from her childhood.
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Stacy Lellos Joins Workman as Children's Publisher
Stacy Lellos has been named publisher of Workman Children's Books, and will join the company on October 18. Lellos is a 28-year veteran of book publishing and children's retail, and was most recently president of Klutz.
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Read Alouds That Rock: The 'Rarest Kind' of Storytimes
PW reached out to five storytime presenters across the country to share a few ways they create their own storytimes, to engage pre-K through second grade audiences, to keep them sitting on the edge of their carpet squares, and to help foster a love of books.
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Publishing in Canada 2021: Margie Wolfe on Truth over Trauma
At Second Story Press, Margie Wolfe reveals narratives depicting normalcy are as important as those about trauma.
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Scholastic Employees, Authors, and Others Remember Dick Robinson
A virtual memorial service for Scholastic's beloved chairman, president, and CEO, Dick Robinson, featured a mix of speakers eulogizing him, including celebrities, authors, company executives, and employees.
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2021 Kids' Book Choice Awards Finalists Announced
After a month of voting by kids on nominated titles for the all-new awards categories, the finalists have been selected, and voting for this year's winners is now open for the Kids' Book Choice Awards.
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In Brief: September 23, 2021
This week, two authors discover their similar taste in glasses; slime and culture are celebrated; a debut author shows off his drawing skills; and a beloved author takes to the virtual road on tour.
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Follett to Close Its Book Fair Business
Explaining that it could no longer see a path to profitability because of setbacks caused by the pandemic, Follett School Solutions said it will wind down its four-year-old school book fair business in November.
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Old Stories in New Formats: The Growth of Graphic Adaptations for Young Readers
The middle grade graphic novel boom of the past several years has publishers looking at new ways to tell familiar stories, and two trends have emerged: faithful adaptations of backlist books, particularly series, along with imaginative reinventions of classics in the public domain.
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Jason Reynolds Extends Term as National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature
The Library of Congress and Every Child a Reader have announced that Jason Reynolds will extend his term as National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature for a third year; this move marks a first in the literacy program’s history.
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Astra Forms Children’s Division, Introduces Imprint
Astra Publishing House, a subsidiary of Beijing-based Thinkingdom Media Group, has established a children’s book division, Astra Books for Young Readers, under which the company has organized its expanded roster of children’s book lines.
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Seuss Chef: A New Foodie Brand for Kids
Dr. Seuss Enterprises has launched a brand called Seuss Chef, which will be used to promote existing and new Dr. Seuss cookbooks from Random House, highlight new Dr. Seuss cooking content, and identify kitchen-related Seuss Chef-branded licensed products.
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Licensing Hotline: September 2021
News about new Strawberry Shortcake books, Chouette's new Little Prince titles, Scholastic's debut of Friends tie-ins for kids, Thunder Bay's Mister Rogers craft and activity books, Grove Street Publishing's partnership with Dominique Wilkins, and more.
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In Brief: September 16, 2021
This week the chills are in the air for the start of the scary season; a YA author launches a virtual exhibition highlighting mental health; a picture book gets an amusing virtual kickoff; and the next chapter in a game of wealth is revealed.
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2021 NBA Longlist for Young People's Literature Announced
The National Book Foundation has revealed the 2021 National Book Award longlist for Young People's Literature.
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