-
Meet the Writers Program Reaches Students in Need
We spoke with Meet the Writers founder Michele Weisman about how the nonprofit continues to evolve to provide author visits for New York City students in underserved schools.
-
Penguin and iCivics Team Up for Ordinary Kids Change the World Contest
The student competition is inspired by the bestselling picture book biography series Ordinary People Change the World, written by Brad Meltzer and illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos.
-
RH Launches Magic Tree House Research Adventure Fair
Mary Pope Osborne's Magic Tree House series is kicking off an educational program aimed at inspiring young fans to research nonfiction subjects such as history, geography, science, and nature.
-
Virtual Publisher Summit: Libraries Survey the Digital Landscape
The Follett/Baker & Taylor Virtual Publisher Summit, held September 17, included a panel discussion about the evolving state of e-books and digital content in the public and school library spheres.
-
Personal History, Representation, and Homogeneity: A BookFest @ Bank Street Panel
"All American or Forever Foreigner" featured a discussion among authors Robin Ha, Cynthia Kadohata, Minh Lê, Christina Soontornvat, Abigail Hing Wen, and Kao Kalia Yang about writing against Asian and Asian-American stereotypes.
-
Differentiating and Diversifying Early Readers: A BookFest @ Bank Street Panel
On October 17, BookFest @ Bank Street 2020, normally hosted by the Center for Children's Literature at Bank Street College of Education in Manhattan, had its virtual debut due to pandemic restrictions.
-
Every Child a Reader Welcomes New Board Members and Officers
Every Child a Reader, the charitable arm of the Children's Book Council, has announced the addition of seven board members and the election of three new officers.
-
'Faction,' Finesse, and Advice for Young Writers: A BookFest @ Bank Street Panel
"Creativity Meets True Stories: Nonfiction YA" featured authors Joseph Bruchac, Candace Fleming, Deborah Heiligman, Marilyn Nelson, and Carole Boston Weatherford in a conversation about the intersections of fact and fiction in their storytelling.
-
'Writing as a Tool for Liberation':
A BookFest @ Bank Street PanelThe festival featured a full lineup of authors of color for its second panel, "Middle Grade Authors: Putting Yourself on the Page."
-
Macmillan Children's Publishing Group Closing Imprint
The Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group is closing Imprint, a move that will eliminate six editorial positions and three in marketing.
-
An Insider's Guide to the Austin Children’s Book Community
Author, editor, and resident of Austin, Tex., Leila Sales offers a tour of the vibrant children's book community in her city.
-
Children's Authors Headline Twin Cities Book Festival
Rain Taxi, the Twin Cities-based literary nonprofit that hosts the Twin Cities Book Festival, took the 20th annual event online this year due to the pandemic.
-
A Makeover for Jimmy Patterson Books
Under the reorganization of the Little, Brown children's imprint, Jimmy Patterson Books will focus on books written by James Patterson and all titles by other authors acquired by the imprint to date will be released by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers.
-
Author Speed-Dating with MPIBA Booksellers, 21st Century Style: A Photo Essay
While this year's gathering took place on a digital platform instead of at a Denver hotel, organizers tried to replicate as much as possible the programming that attendees have come to expect—including the popular children's and YA author speed-dating sessions with booksellers.
-
Now Streaming: 'Enola Holmes'
'Enola Holmes: The Case of the Missing Marquess,' the first in a YA series by Edgar Award-winning author Nancy Springer that imagines the life of Sherlock's younger sister, targets a new generation of Sherlockians, and a film version is currently available for streaming.
-
In Brief: October 15, 2020
This week, a "supreme" picture book makes a cameo when Kamala Harris speaks; Abby Wambach scores with a young readers edition; Chris Colfer has a magic-filled virtual tour; and Brian Yanish has a fin-tastic launch.
-
Obituary: David Gale
Children’s book editor David Gale, who shaped a distinguished roster of award-winning titles and proudly championed works of LGBTQ literature, died on October 9 following a long illness; he was 65.
-
Liesa Abrams Joins Random House to Head New Imprint
Liesa Abrams will join Random House Books for Young Readers as v-p and editor-in-chief of a new imprint, effective November 9; the imprint, Labyrinth Road, will focus on middle grade series and novels, as well as YA.
-
Fictional Pairings, Chemistry, and Authorial Responsibility: A Brooklyn Book Festival Panel
During the "DTR (Defining the Relationship)" panel moderated by Caleb Roehrig, YA authors Becky Albertalli, Aisha Saeed, Leah Johnson, and Kacen Callender addressed how they approach writing complex and authentic romance novels for teens.
Browse archive by date:
