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Licensing Hotline: April 2022

By Karen Raugust | 04/07/2022 @ 03:00PM

Read on for news about DK's 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar' encyclopedia, Random House's picture book with Ellen DeGeneres, new Harry Potter publishing from Insight Editions, lucha libre books from Future House and Masked Republic, a Spawn trade publishing program, and more.
GM, Candlewick, ABA Partner to Bring STEM Titles to Underserved Communities

By Iyana Jones | 04/07/2022 @ 03:00PM

The #STEMReads initiative will give away 20,000 copies of Christina Soontornvat's novel 'The Last Mapmaker' to encourage young readers to develop an interest in STEM subjects.
Random House Goes Retro with 'The Cuphead Show!'

By Karen Raugust | 04/07/2022 @ 03:00PM

Random House Children's Books is the new master publishing licensee for 'The Cuphead Show!' from Netflix Animation; the TV series debuted in February 2018 and is based on Studio MDHR’s video game 'Cuphead,' which has sold more than eight million units since its debut in 2017.
In Brief: April 7, 2022

| 04/07/2022 @ 02:00PM

This month, authors made their return to the book events arena; launched debuts in their beloved hometowns; and brought music to their literary festivities; and a new children's book exhibition opens.
New Voices, New Conversations: The 2022 Kweli Color of Children's Literature Conference

By Pooja Makhijani | 04/05/2022 @ 04:00PM

The seventh annual Kweli Color of Children's Literature Conference took place from March 25-27 on Zoom for its third year of fully virtual programming.
Jarrett Krosoczka Serves Up 10th Annual School Lunch Hero Day

By Pamela Brill | 04/05/2022 @ 03:00PM

What began as a humble testament by author-illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka to his former school lunch ladies has morphed into a global celebration.
Obituary: Patricia MacLachlan

By Shannon Maughan | 04/05/2022 @ 10:00AM

Award-winning children's book author Patricia MacLachlan, widely lauded for her spare, realistic stories about everyday family life, died on March 31 at her home in Williamsburg, Mass.; she was 84.
Follett Reverses Course on Parental Controls for Customers Facing Censorship Legislation

By Shannon Maughan | 04/02/2022 @ 10:00AM

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.
Middle Grade from the Author’s Desk

By Shannon Maughan | 04/01/2022 @ 07:00PM

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.
Toy Fair New York Makes a Move to Fall

By Karen Raugust | 03/31/2022 @ 04:00PM

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.
In Brief: March 31, 2022

| 03/31/2022 @ 02:00PM

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.
Movie Alert: 'Better Nate Than Ever'

By Gilcy Aquino | 03/29/2022 @ 03:00PM

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.
PW Explores a Caldecott Connection in Florida

By Patricia J. Murphy | 03/28/2022 @ 09:00AM

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.
Batchelder Award to Require Translator Cover Credits

By Sophia Stewart | 03/25/2022 @ 12:00PM

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.
In Brief: March 24, 2022

| 03/24/2022 @ 02:00PM

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.
Howard Retires as Publisher of Algonquin Young Readers; Lellos Named New Publisher

By Emma Kantor | 03/22/2022 @ 04:00PM

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.
2022 Fierce Reads Tour in Photos

Compiled by Gilcy Aquino | 03/22/2022 @ 03:00PM

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.
Sweden's Lindström Wins 2022 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award

By Claire Kirch | 03/22/2022 @ 10:00AM

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.
Bologna 2022: Publisher of the Year Winners

By Emma Kantor | 03/22/2022 @ 10:00AM

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.
Bologna 2022: Marie-Aude Murail and Suzy Lee Win 2022 Hans Christian Andersen Awards

By Sally Lodge | 03/22/2022 @ 10:00AM

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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