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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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2022 Carle Honors Announced
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art has revealed the recipients of its 2022 Carle Honors, which will be celebrated at an event this fall.
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Sourcebooks Acquires duopress
Sourcebooks has acquired duopress, a 15-year-old indie publisher of primarily children's books. duopress will become a Sourcebooks imprint, and its founder, Mauricio Velázquez de León, will stay on as its editorial director.
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Caldecott Medalist Opens Retreat for Authors and Artists in the Catskills
Creating a space for children’s book writers and illustrators to share and connect has long been a dream for Sophie Blackall, who has now realized that goal in her launch of the Milkwood retreat in the Catskills.
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Margaret K. McElderry Books Celebrates 50 Years of 'Catching Readers Young'
Margaret McElderry's fearlessness and advocacy for children’s literature made an impact that’s still undeniable as the imprint she founded turns 50 years old.
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Snow Days 2022: These Booksellers Are On Fire
Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Alicia Keys's appearance at last week's ABA Snow Days virtual conference provided a seamless segue into a roundtable discussion of booksellers brainstorming what they can do to support schools and libraries against book bannings.
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No Kids' Nonfiction Bestsellers Lists from 'Times,' But Advocates Press On
A recently circulated petition asking the 'New York Times' to introduce three children's nonfiction lists has been declined.
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Obituary: Shirley Hughes
British author-illustrator Shirley Hughes, best known for her picture books capturing the everyday experiences and emotions of young children, died on February 25 at age 94.
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TV Alert: 'Theodosia'
A live-action adaptation of the Theodosia series by Robin L. LaFevers will begin streaming on HBO Max starting March 10.
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Polish Literacy Foundation Leads Relief Efforts for Ukrainian Kids
A collective of more than 20 Polish publishers and distributors is leading an effort to supply books to Ukrainian refugee children in Poland and funds to Ukrainian publishers.
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School and Library Marketing Directors Tackle Tough Times
We asked a number of school and library marking professionals about the issues they are seeing in their day-to-day operations and how they are collaborating with educators to forge a path forward amid the pandemic and growing censorship threats.
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First Book Charts New Growth
As it turns 30, the nonprofit toasts its success and aims for new benchmarks.
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Obituary: Paula Cohen
Rising children's author-illustrator Paula Cohen, whose debut solo picture book 'Big Dreams, Small Fish' was published on March 1, died suddenly on February 24; she was 57.
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Seuss Studios Will Shed New Light on Vintage Art and New Voices
The legacy of Dr. Seuss will soon add yet another creative chapter with the launch of Seuss Studios, a joint venture of Dr. Seuss Enterprises and Random House Children's Books.
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