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In Brief: March 19, 2020
Earlier this month, three bestselling Penguin Teen authors embarked on a cross-country tour; Jerry Spinelli was a star; Lauren Tarshis returned home; and Caron Levis kidded around.
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Scholastic Launches First Digital Book Fest
As schools, libraries, and bookstores are forced to shutter nationwide, Scholastic is moving to provide young readers with opportunities to engage with authors in a virtual book festival to be held tomorrow beginning at 3 p.m. EST.
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Coronavirus Updates: Impact on Children's Books
As the book publishing world takes a hit from the coronavirus outbreak, PW continues to provide coverage on industry updates as well as efforts by publishers, authors, booksellers, and more.
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Colvin Ramps Up Graphic Novels at LBYR
After launching graphic novel lines at Andrews McMeel and Lion Forge, Andrea Colvin has joined Hachette with big plans for graphic novels at Little, Brown Books for Young Readers.
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Children's Authors Boost One Another on Twitter
The close-knit children’s book world has always taken care of its own, and the response to the current health crisis by middle grade and YA authors is no exception.
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Children's Booksellers Step Up for Anxious Readers
In the rush to provide digital content for children who are home because of the new coronavirus, children's booksellers around the country are emphasizing the importance of thoughtfulness and sensitivity to the needs of young readers during a difficult time.
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Authors Launch Digital Children's Book Festival
More than a dozen literary festivals were canceled in less than 24 hours last week due to the new coronavirus outbreak, but at the same time three children's authors were making sure that one was also born.
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2020 North Texas Teen Book Festival in Photos
While many book festivals and fairs are now being canceled due to the growing spread of the coronavirus, the sixth annual North Texas Teen Book Festival was perhaps one of the last to take place as scheduled, at the Irving Convention Center in Irving, Tex., on March 6–7.
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Bookstores, Children's Authors Respond as Coronavirus Impact Grows
In the midst of the ongoing health crisis, booksellers and authors are beginning to use creative means to reach readers and support one another.
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Sunbird Books Rises at Phoenix International
Phoenix International Publications, best known for its licensed children's sound and novelty books, will launch a children's imprint this fall to house all of its non-licensed titles.
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In Brief: March 12, 2020
This week, Bank Street College of Education holds its inaugural awards for Spanish-language picture books; Margaret Finnegan celebrates neurodiversity; the Paper Bag Princess gets her own day; and Sue Macy makes an appearance at her local television station.
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PenguinTeen Finds Success on TikTok with Viral Video
Last week, the publisher posted a "book domino" video to the social networking platform that went viral, reaching 11.4 million views.
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Movie Alert: 'Stargirl'
On March 13, Disney+ will release a film adaptation of Newbery Medalist Jerry Spinelli's 2000 contemporary YA novel, 'Stargirl'; the movie will be the first live-action film made for and released on Disney's streaming platform.
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In Brief: March 5, 2020
This week, Jarrett J. Krosoczka and team are honored at the Audie Awards; Meredith Davis and Rebeka Uwitonze celebrate black excellence; Isaac Fitzgerald and Brigette Barrager rally the buccaneers for their picture book launch; and Vikki VanSickle has a beary fun time in Nashville.
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Penguin Workshop to Launch RISE Preschool Program
Fall will bring the launch of RISE x Penguin Workshop, a line of board books and early picture books for children up to the age of five.
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Delacorte Debuts YA Line with an Internet Connection
Delacorte Press hopes to further stoke internet-savvy teens’ interest in reading with a new original YA trade paperback imprint called Underlined, whose name comes from Random House Children’s Books’ online community focused on YA books and creative writing.
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I Read Canadian Day in Photos
The inaugural I Read Canadian Day, a nationwide grassroots event, was hosted by the Canadian Children’s Book Centre, the Ontario Library Association, and the Forest of Reading festival on February 19.
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Children's Job Moves: February 2020
Job moves in children's publishing during February 2020.
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Boyds Mills & Kane Buys Stake in Minedition
Boyds Mills & Kane has acquired a majority interest in minedition, the children’s book publisher that specializes in board and picture books.
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Editor Regina Hayes Retires After 54 Years
Viking Children’s editor Regina Hayes has retired after 54 years and many marks made. Here's what she'll be remembered for.
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