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Noteworthy Children's Book Anniversaries: Fall 2020

Compiled by Gilcy Aquino | 12/10/2020 @ 03:00PM

This season marks some big anniversaries for classic children’s books, including an interactive picture book, the big adventures of a small mouse, the tale of an ordinary teen who discovers she's a princess, and many more.
In Brief: December 10, 2020

| 12/10/2020 @ 02:00PM

This week, Jennifer Donnelly talks fairy tales with Gregory Maguire; Diana Ma has a "crowning" launch; and Karen M. McManus puts family first.
Candidates for the 2022 Hans Christian Andersen Awards Announced

By Emma Kantor | 12/09/2020 @ 09:30AM

The Hans Christian Andersen Award, the highest international honor given to creators of books for young readers, has announced the shortlist for its 2022 edition; in the U.S., author Linda Sue Park and illustrator Kadir Nelson have been nominated.
Now Streaming: 'Stillwater'

By Sarah Yung | 12/08/2020 @ 03:00PM

We spoke with Eisner Award winner and Caldecott Honoree Jon J Muth about seeing his Zen picture book series, starring a wise and meditative panda, adapted to the screen.
Macmillan Partners with Bilingual Edtech Company Encantos

By Ed Nawotka | 12/08/2020 @ 10:00AM

Macmillan has announced a distribution and publishing partnership with Encantos, a bilingual Spanish and English edtech company for children.
In Brief: December 3, 2020

| 12/03/2020 @ 02:00PM

This week, Epic Reads holds a timely talk; Elizabeth Wein has an 'enigmatic' virtual tour; Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver have a launch that’s out of this world; and Brown Books Publishing gets into the Christmas spirit.
Children's Starred Reviews 2020

Edited by Amanda Bruns, Emma Kantor, and Diane Roback | 12/02/2020 @ 08:30AM

Our Children’s Starred Reviews Annual features more than 300 reviews of exceptional books for young readers, a selection of interviews with some of today’s top authors and illustrators, our 50 Best Books of 2020, and a cover by Stephen Savage.
Children's Job Moves: November 2020

| 12/01/2020 @ 12:00PM

Job moves in children's publishing during November 2020.
S&S to Launch Two Graphic Novel Lines for Young Readers

By Brigid Alverson | 11/24/2020 @ 04:00PM

Little Simon Graphic Novels, created for readers ages five to nine, will roll out in February 2021 under the Little Simon chapter-book imprint, and Ready-to-Read Graphics will debut next summer.
TV Alert: 'Doug Unplugs'

By Sarah Yung | 11/24/2020 @ 03:00PM

We spoke with author-illustrator Dan Yaccarino about the latest adaptation of his picture books: 'Doug Unplugs,' a seven-episode show from DreamWorks Animation releasing on the AppleTV+ platform this month.
Scholastic Book Fairs Revamps with New Options in Pandemic Era

By Shannon Maughan | 11/23/2020 @ 10:00AM

Scholastic Book Fairs has charted a new course by offering a series of redesigned book fair options to meet customers’ needs amid Covid-19 restrictions.
Phoenix International Debuts School and Library Imprint

By Karen Raugust | 11/23/2020 @ 09:00AM

Phoenix International Publications is launching Sequoia Kids Media, a new imprint targeting the school and library market.
OverDrive's Libby App Features NBA Finalists

By Emma Kantor | 11/23/2020 @ 09:00AM

In an effort to make the finalists for this year's National Book Award accessible to readers, OverDrive has created an e-book collection featuring shortlisted titles, available for free via its Libby app.
In Brief: November 19, 2020

| 11/19/2020 @ 02:00PM

This week, Chloe Gong launches a 'delight' of a debut; Jason Naylor unveils a colorful surprise; Scholastic Press authors gather for a heart-to-heart; and Marissa Meyer is a Karma Chameleon.
Kacen Callender Wins 2020 NBA for Young People's Literature

By Emma Kantor | 11/19/2020 @ 11:00AM

Accepting the award for their novel 'King and the Dragonflies,' Kacen Callender said, "Young people already have changed the world in so many ways, and it’s an honor and a privilege to be given the platform and the opportunity to help in their guidance through the magic of story.”
2020 NBA Teen Press Conference: Personal Significance and Writing as Activism

By Sarah Yung | 11/17/2020 @ 03:00PM

Presented virtually on Monday, November 16, the annual Teen Press Conference, held two days before the 2020 National Book Awards ceremony, looked slightly different this year.
Authors Demand Better Treatment from Albert Whitman & Co.

By Claire Kirch | 11/17/2020 @ 02:00PM

Editor's update: Joan He and Albert Whitman have reached an agreement under which He has regained ownership of her rights to Descendant of the Crane and Whitman is no longer selling the book. Whitman has also made internal changes aimed at quickly responding to any concerns raised by authors, agents, or illustrators regarding royalty statements and payments.
DK to Partner with the Met

By Sally Lodge | 11/17/2020 @ 10:00AM

DK and the Metropolitan Museum of Art have announced a strategic partnership to launch a line of children's books that will encompass art, history, and culture—the worlds curated by the museum.
Children's Publishers in California Provide an Escape

By Jason Boog | 11/13/2020 @ 07:00PM

As schools, libraries, and bookstores closed around the country this spring, California children’s publishers responded with a bevy of new books and virtual experiences to help families cope.
2020 CBC Diversity Awards: 'Experience, Strength, and Hope'

By Sarah Yung | 11/12/2020 @ 04:00PM

Members of the children's book community gathered virtually on November 5 to celebrate the Children's Book Council's third annual CBC Diversity Outstanding Achievement Awards.

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