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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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Get Caught Reading Expands Reach with Community Leader Program
Every Child a Reader, the charitable arm of the Children's Book Council, is introducing a new component to its Get Caught Reading program, featuring local leaders of key cultural and social services organizations.
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SCBWI Gives a Boost to Underrepresented Book Creators with New Award
The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators has introduced a grant that recognizes new talent and supports their future success.
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Skybound to Launch YA, Middle Grade Graphic Novel Imprint
Skybound Comet, a new imprint from Skybound Entertainment, will publish original graphic novels aimed at teens and middle grade readers.
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Obituary: Patricia Reilly Giff
Prolific children's book author Patricia Reilly Giff died on June 22 at her home in Fairfield, Conn.; she was 86.
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Coming Together: Libraries Find Success in Peer Collaboration
PW spoke with several librarians who have found success in working with fellow libraries in their communities, states, and even across the country to bring their patrons unique opportunities while combining knowledge, resources, and funding.
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Bologna Children's Book Fair: 'From Page to Screen'
A presentation titled "From Page to Screen" was one of the most popular programs at last week's virtual Bologna Children's Book Fair.
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Dynamite, Curiosity Ink Collaborate on Children's Books, Graphic Novels
Independent comics publisher Dynamite Entertainment is partnering with Curiosity Ink Media, a producer of original children’s and family multiplatform entertainment, to create new children’s books.
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In Brief: June 17, 2021
This week, Veronica Roth, Marie Lu, and Alexandra Bracken examine dystopia; Lydia M. Sigwarth revisits the library and librarian that changed her life; and Alexis Nedd and Alanna Bennett talk e-sports.
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Jason Reynolds, Sydney Smith Win Carnegie, Kate Greenaway Medals in U.K.
Jason Reynolds has won the 2021 Carnegie Medal for 'Look Both Ways,' and Sydney Smith has won the 2021 Kate Greenaway Medal for his picture book 'Small in the City.'
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Obituary: Robert M. Quackenbush
Prolific children's book author-illustrator and fine artist Robert M. Quackenbush died on May 17; he was 91.
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Jill Davis to Launch an Imprint at Astra
After close to three decades of working as a children’s book editor at various publishing houses, Jill Davis has joined Astra Publishing House, where she will helm a yet-to-be named imprint dedicated to publishing illustrated children’s books.
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Coming Through the Storm: Q&A with AASL President Jennisen Lucas
When ALA Annual concludes on June 29, Jennisen Lucas, district librarian for Park County School District #6 in Cody, Wyo., will officially take the reins as the 2021–2022 president of the American Association of School Librarians.
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Story Pirates, Random House Children's Books Reprise Second-Annual Creator Camp
Offering a treasure trove of interactive content for kids ages 5–12 this summer, Story Pirates has joined forces with Random House Children's Books to reprise its Creator Camp.
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Setting Sights on Summer Learning
Wrapping up another difficult school year amid the pandemic, publishers, ed tech, libraries, and more address learning loss and keep kids engaged during the break.
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Welbeck Children's Expands Its U.S. Program
Welbeck Children's Publishing Group currently publishes an array of nonfiction in the U.S. under three imprints, and next year, the company’s offerings will grow further with the introduction of two fiction imprints for children.
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Reading with Olympia and Ira: Two Under Two!
Former publisher Betsy Groban reflects on the joys of storytime with her baby granddaughter Olympia and new grandson Ira, and their evolving taste in books, in our continuing series.
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In Brief: June 10, 2021
This week, Marvel authors drop by Politics and Prose for a powerful conversation; Sandhya Menon has a royal launch; and Elisha Cooper, Ruth Chan, and Brian Floca have a doggone great outdoor signing.
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Books of Wonder to Close Second Location... For Now
Manhattan's Books of Wonder children's bookstore will close its Upper West Side location when its building is handed off to new owners at the end of June.
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Scholastic Authors Pay Tribute to Dick Robinson
A number of Scholastic’s writers paid tribute to the Scholastic CEO, lauding his vision, his passion, and his unwavering support for children’s books and authors.