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Comics Formats Go Younger
As sales of middle grade graphic novels continue to grow, publishers are bringing the format to a younger audience, with a new wave of graphic novels for early readers, ages four to eight.
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In Brief: February 25, 2021
This week, Candlewick goes behind the scenes; Chris Barton takes a "light"-hearted trip to the Philippines; Sharon M. Draper makes a time-ly appearance, and Scholastic holds a conference for parents.
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Nathalie Le Du Named Publisher of Odd Dot as Daniel Nayeri Departs
Nathalie Le Du has been promoted from editorial director to publisher of Macmillan Children's Publishing Group's Odd Dot imprint; outgoing publisher and Printz Award-winning author Daniel Nayeri is leaving the company to write full-time.
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At Wi16, a Romance Panel with Love for YA
During Winter Institute's LGBTQ+ romance panel, YA authors Dahlia Adler, Paul Rudnick, Phil Stamper, and Aiden Thomas joined adult novelists for a discussion about representing and respecting diverse identities within the genre.
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Rick Riordan Imprint Moves into YA Fiction with Daniel José Older
The two books in Daniel José Older's new urban fantasy series, Outlaw Saints, are the first YA titles acquired by Rick Riordan Presents.
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In Brief: February 18, 2021
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.
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Random House Cooks Up Tie-Ins for Michelle Obama-Backed 'Waffles'
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.
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A Fall Liftoff for Red Comet Press
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.
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Movie Alert: 'Flora & Ulysses'
'Flora & Ulysses,' the latest film adaptation of two-time Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo's work, releases on the Disney+ streaming platform on February 19.
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Every Child a Reader Announces Three Get Caught Reading Posters
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.
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Pandemic Pivoting: New Follett Book eFair Options Include Ship-to-Home
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.
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Small Acts, Big Impact: 2021 Environmental Books for Young Readers
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.
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Licensing Hotline: February 2021
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.
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In Brief: February 4, 2021
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.
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Movie Alert: 'Chaos Walking'
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.
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CBC and Every Child a Reader Unveil 2021 Children's Book Week Superpower Theme
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."
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Scholastic, LitWorld, and Football's Malcolm Mitchell Team Up for World Read Aloud Day
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.
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In Brief: January 28, 2021
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.
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Norton Young Readers, Accord Literary Bring African Voices to U.S.
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.



