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TV Alert: 'Ada Twist, Scientist'
A pint-sized scientist with a giant-sized curiosity is making the leap from bestselling books to the TV screen this fall, based on the Questioneers picture book series.
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In Brief: July 29, 2021
This month, Brianna Bourne and Jennifer Lynn Barnes celebrate their YA novel, Rina Heisel launches a new adventure, and Madison Murphy flips for a great read.
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The Not-So-Lazy Hazy Days of Summer: Planning for the New School Year
PW spoke with five educators about some of their big plans and high hopes for the school year that's right around the corner, amid the lingering uncertainty of the pandemic.
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Scholastic to Host Free Virtual Event for Families
For kids and caregivers who have been missing some of the typical opportunities to engage with books and come face-to-face with authors this past year, Scholastic is presenting its first-ever Family Book Fest.
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Margaret Raymo to Join Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers has announced that publishing veteran Margaret Raymo will join the company as executive editor, effective September 7.
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Voicing Support for Diversity and Reorganization, SCBWI Director Announces Retirement Amid Controversy
Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators executive director Lin Oliver told summer conference faculty in a July 19 email that she will retire at the end of this year, and that she supports widening calls for change from within the organization's ranks.
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National Geographic Primes Future Leaders via Virtual Summer Camp
This summer, the publisher kicked off Explorer Academy Adventure, its first-ever virtual camp designed for ages 8–11, based on the book series of the same name written by Trudi Trueit.
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Children's Booksellers on Which Pandemic-Era Changes Are Here to Stay
Tools that helped booksellers endure the pandemic are set to last.
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A Hybrid Future for Children’s Sales Reps
New and old methods are coming together as sales reps connect with children’s booksellers.
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In Brief: July 8, 2021
This week in children's and YA happenings, the six bestselling and award-winning authors of the new collaborative novel 'Blackout' came together for a virtual launch event, and more.
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Loh to Lead Lego Books Imprint at Ameet
Cindy Loh, who has worked at several of the country's largest houses, has been named publisher of Ameet Publishing and will direct Ameet's Lego Books imprint.
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Obituary: Byrd Baylor
Author and activist Byrd Baylor, whose picture books reflected her deep appreciation for the Southwest, died on June 16 at 97.
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LBF Panel Examines Synergies Between Books, Products, Experiences
A virtual panel that took place last week as part of the London Book Fair highlighted the role licensing plays in raising revenue, exposure, and fan engagement for classic book franchises.
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In Brief: July 1, 2021
This week, HarperCollins helps with how-tos; Tattered Cover opens a new chapter; Newbery Medalist Tae Keller celebrates; and Mari Mancusi and Samantha M. Clark keep Austin weird with an in-person event.
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Children's Job Moves: June 2021
Job moves in children's publishing during June 2021.
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NPD Webinar Details Big Changes in Children's and Licensed Publishing
"Understanding Trends in the U.S. Kids' Book and Licensing Market," a June 23 webinar, covered several key developments in the children's book industry.
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Obituary: Bernette Ford
Author, editor, and publisher Bernette Ford, a champion of children's books by people of color, died of cancer on June 20. She was 70.
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Kidlit 'Books for Palestine' Auction Raises $86,000
Books for Palestine, an auction aimed at raising emergency funds for Palestinian kids in need, has generated $86,000 for the Middle East Children’s Alliance and the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund.
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Licensing Hotline: June 2021
Read on for news about Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events licensing, Bendon's expansion into educational licenses, PI Kids' master publishing agreement for Baby Einstein, Thomas Nelson's Precious Moments extension, Yoto's growing roster of publishing and other licenses, and more.
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Random House, Headspace, and Sesame Workshop Launch Monster Meditation Series
Random House Children's Books is publishing six board books for children ages 2–5, under the series name Sesame Street Monster Meditation, tied to six mindfulness videos created by Headspace and Sesame Workshop.
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