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In Brief: February 18, 2021

| 02/18/2021 @ 02:00PM

This week, Heartdrum begins beating; Tracy Deonn and Kwame Mbalia celebrate "Black author magic"; Heather Alexander, Laura D’Asaro, and Rose Wang have a chip-per launch; and Dovey Johnson Roundtree gets a posthumous party.
Random House Cooks Up Tie-Ins for Michelle Obama-Backed 'Waffles'

By Karen Raugust | 02/18/2021 @ 10:00AM

Random House Children's Books and Clarkson Potter have acquired the rights for a tie-in program based on 'Waffles + Mochi,' a new children's series about healthy foods, cooking, and fearless eating.
A Fall Liftoff for Red Comet Press

By Sally Lodge | 02/11/2021 @ 04:00PM

Angus Yuen-Killick, who over three decades in children's publishing has held key positions at various houses, including Macmillan, Penguin, Disney, and DK, has opened a new career door with the debut of Red Comet Press.
Movie Alert: 'Flora & Ulysses'

By Sarah Yung | 02/11/2021 @ 03:00PM

'Flora & Ulysses,' the latest film adaptation of two-time Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo's work, releases on the Disney+ streaming platform on February 19.
Every Child a Reader Announces Three Get Caught Reading Posters

By Pamela Brill | 02/11/2021 @ 03:00PM

What do a National Book Award winner, an Olympic gold medalist, and a picture book character have in common? They are the latest faces gracing the 2021 Get Caught Reading posters.
Pandemic Pivoting: New Follett Book eFair Options Include Ship-to-Home

By Shannon Maughan | 02/08/2021 @ 09:00AM

Amid continued school closures, Follett has made a number of enhancements to its traditional book fair procedures as well as to its virtual eFair options, including the ability to ship eFair purchases directly to students’ homes.
Small Acts, Big Impact: 2021 Environmental Books for Young Readers

By Pooja Makhijani | 02/05/2021 @ 07:00PM

We spoke with authors and editors of forthcoming biographies about the importance of narrative nonfiction to educate and empower kids and teens about environmental issues.
Licensing Hotline: February 2021

By Karen Raugust | 02/04/2021 @ 03:00PM

Read on for news about Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing's line of CoComelon books for preschoolers, Sourcebooks' deal with Alphabet Rockers, Scholastic's YA titles with Group Nine's Popsugar and Tapas Studios' Magical Boy, and more.
In Brief: February 4, 2021

| 02/04/2021 @ 02:00PM

This week, Renée Watson gets a revolutionary launch; Alan Gratz and Lauren Tarshis hold a historical conversation; and Ilyasah Shabazz and Tiffany D. Jackson have an awakening.
Movie Alert: 'Chaos Walking'

By Shannon Maughan | 02/02/2021 @ 03:00PM

We spoke with author Patrick Ness about the feature film adaptation of 'The Knife of Never Letting Go,' the first book in his award-winning sci-fi YA trilogy.
CBC and Every Child a Reader Unveil 2021 Children's Book Week Superpower Theme

By Pamela Brill | 01/28/2021 @ 04:00PM

This year's Children's Book Week celebration, hosted by Every Child a Reader and the Children's Book Council, will follow the theme "Reading Is a Superpower."
Scholastic, LitWorld, and Football's Malcolm Mitchell Team Up for World Read Aloud Day

By Shannon Maughan | 01/28/2021 @ 03:00PM

February 3 marks the 12th annual World Read Aloud Day, which encourages families, students, and educators around the globe to join in the practice as a shared experience on the same day.
In Brief: January 28, 2021

| 01/28/2021 @ 02:00PM

This week, Randi Pink has a historic conversation with Kekla Magoon; Brigid Kemmerer celebrates a trilogy conclusion; Kristin Cashore has a grace-ful discussion; and PJ Library promotes Jewish children's literature.
Norton Young Readers, Accord Literary Bring African Voices to U.S.

By Pamela Brill | 01/26/2021 @ 03:00PM

Helping to bring contemporary African storytelling to a larger audience, Norton Young Readers has launched a partnership with Accord Literary, an initiative that cultivates and mentors African-based children's book authors.
Keller, Goade, Nayeri Win Newbery, Caldecott, Printz Awards

By Diane Roback and Emma Kantor | 01/25/2021 @ 10:00AM

The 2020 Youth Media Awards were announced Monday morning at the American Library Association’s midwinter conference.
Jane Addams Children's Book Awards Announced

By Cady Zeng | 01/21/2021 @ 02:00PM

The Jane Addams Peace Association has announced the recipients of the 2021 Jane Addams Children's Book Awards.
Walter Dean Myers Awards Announced

By Cady Zeng | 01/21/2021 @ 02:00PM

The We Need Diverse Books Walter Awards Judging Committee has selected the winners and honorees for the sixth Walter Dean Myers Awards for Outstanding Children's Literature.
In Brief: January 21, 2020

| 01/21/2021 @ 02:00PM

This week, Livia Blackburne and Julia Kuo have a dream-y launch; Malcolm Mitchell speaks at a "Super" event; and a TikTokker takes on a new title.
Virtual Conference for Diverse Writers, Illustrators Launches

By Claire Kirch | 01/14/2021 @ 04:00PM

#Diverse Voices Inc., the nonprofit that hosts the #DVPit Twitter pitch events, is launching DVcon, a virtual writers' conference for marginalized authors and illustrators of books for all ages and in all genres.

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