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Empathy and Wonder Inspire New Children's Press
Blue Dot Kids Press, a new children's publisher operating out of San Francisco and Wellington, New Zealand, has unveiled five titles forthcoming in spring 2020 on its inaugural list for readers ages three to eight years old.
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Heartland Fall Forum 2019: Children's Authors Speak Their Truths
The importance of telling one’s story was the underlying theme of the Children’s Author Breakfast and keynote speeches at the recent forum.
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Heartland Fall Forum 2019: It's All About Children's Books and Authors
The latest Heartland, which took place October 2–4 in Cleveland, was noticeably smaller than in previous years; but the small show proved to be productive for booksellers, with many buzzing about children's and YA books.
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In Brief: October 10, 2019
This week, Pasadena Public Library holds its annual YA literature festival; Emily Lloyd-Jones's launch is a "bone-a fide" success; fans wig out over Erin Stewart's debut; and Sue Macy and Stacy Innerst celebrate a book-rescuing hero.
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Wendy Lamb Starts a New Chapter
Wendy Lamb has announced her decision to step down, at year's end, from her position as v-p and publishing director of the eponymous imprint she established at Random House Children's Books in 2001.
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Inaugural Seattle Children's Book Fair in Photos
The first-ever Seattle Children's Book Festival launched for four very busy hours on September 28, hosted by Greenwood Elementary School, north of downtown Seattle.
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Children's Booksellers on the Rise at New England Conference
At the annual NEIBA conference, held in Providence, R.I. from October 2–4, the organization’s children’s book advisory group rolled out a series of organizational, programming, and planning ideas that chart a big vision for the coming years.
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Obituary: Richard Jackson
Legendary children’s book publisher, editor, and author Richard “Dick” Jackson died on October 2 from complications of multiple myeloma at his home in Towson, Md.
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Celebrating with Friends: The 14th Annual Carle Honors
Artists and members of the children's publishing community gathered in droves for the Carle Honors on September 26 in New York City; each year, honors are presented to individuals whose work has elevated the art of picture bookmaking.
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Children's Day at the 2019 Brooklyn Book Festival: A Photo Essay
The 14th annual Brooklyn Book Festival—the largest free literary event in New York City—took place in downtown Brooklyn on September 22 and 23, drawing approximately 40,000 book lovers.
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Children's Booksellers Celebrate Community Spirit at Final SCIBA
As children's booksellers gathered for one last Southern California Independent Booksellers Association Fall Trade Show last weekend, members focused on nurturing local relationships and uniting California colleagues.
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In Brief: October 3, 2019
This week, Brandon Mull has a fantastical launch party; Barry Wittenstein and Jerry Pinkney pay tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.; Joelle Charbonneau extols the power of words; and Sandra Markle has a school tour that can't be tricera-topped.
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'The People Who Make the Magic': Notes from the CBC's Annual Meeting
The Children's Book Council's annual meeting drew a full house, as members gathered on September 25 for a recap of the year's successes and a look ahead at continued programming and outreach efforts.
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Children's Job Moves: September 2019
Job moves in children's publishing during September 2019.
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2019 CBC Diversity Award Winners Announced
The Children's Book Council, the nonprofit trade association for children's publishers in North America, has revealed the winners of its second annual CBC Diversity Outstanding Achievement Awards.
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2019 SIBA Is Sweet for Children's Booksellers
The Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance Discovery Show was held in Spartanburg, S.C., for the first time, running from September 13–15, and drawing numerous new booksellers from across the region.
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2019 Princeton Children's Book Festival in Photos
The 14th annual Princeton Children's Book Festival took place September 14 in Princeton, N.J., bringing together more than 80 authors and illustrators for a day of storytimes, signings, and more opportunities to connect with young readers.
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In Brief: September 26, 2019
This week, PEN America holds a panel on feminist activism; Mac Barnett and Greg Pizzoli hop around the country for their new series; the CBC Forum talks books with fifth graders; Annie Sullivan has a "purrfect" launch; Greg James and Chris Smith’s U.S. tour is anything but normal; and Bridget Farr's debut celebration raises funds for a good cause.
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Celebrating Little Free Libraries: A Photo Essay
Miranda Paul, author of 'Little Libraries, Big Heroes,' illustrated by John Parra, was the guest of honor at a series of events hosted by Little Free Library earlier this month in Minnesota.
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Reycraft Aims to Create Authentic Stories for Young Readers
Launching this fall, the diversity-focused children's book line is the brainchild of publisher Sera Reycraft, whose roots in educational book publishing inspired her and her husband, Tom, to create a new publishing venture.
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