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Booksellers Challenge Leadership at Children’s Institute Town Hall
The first bookseller town hall at an American Booksellers Association ABC Children’s Institute became a wrenching and sometimes contentious conversation on June 27 in Pittsburgh.
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Literary Organization Pairs Seasoned Editors with Diverse Writers
Now in its second year of sponsoring a mentorship program for diverse writers, The Word, A Storytelling Sanctuary has selected three children’s writers to partner with editors from Little, Brown Books for Young Readers to revise and fine-tune their manuscripts.
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In Brief: June 20, 2019
This week, Peter Sís goes on a picture book odyssey; a pouty fish finds a reason to smile; Drag Queen Story Hour celebrates Pride Month; author Ellen Goodlett concludes her YA duology; the Jewish community commemorates Anne Frank; and canine heroes enter the spotlight.
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Children’s Institute 7 Preview
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CI7: Authors and Illustrators to Meet
Close to 70 children’s book creators will be at Children's Institute to meet with booksellers at educational sessions, signings, and receptions.
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CI7: Children’s Book Cancelations
Booksellers weigh in on the controversial issue of publishers postponing and pulling books in response to criticism.
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CI7: Bookselling Resurgence in the 'Burgh
Pittsburgh, a city known for its three rivers, has been gaining recognition for its growing number of independent bookstores.
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CI7: Chris Myers on Bringing Diverse Books to Kids
We spoke with author-illustrator Christopher Myers about launching his Make Me a World imprint with Random House Children’s Books this fall.
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CI7: Children’s Institute Heads to Pittsburgh
ABA’s premier children’s bookselling event is on track to be the largest yet as it heads to the City of Bridges for networking and educational panels.
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2019 Gaithersburg Book Festival in Photos
The 10th annual Gaithersburg Book Festival was held last month in Gaithersburg, Md.; see our selection of highlights from the celebration.
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In Brief: June 13, 2019
This week, Wimpy Kid publishers unite; Kwame Alexander is feted in Brooklyn; Minneapolis celebrates Beyoncé and books; the Yonkers Public Library welcomes Sandra Cisneros; kid entrepreneurs show what they’re made of; and stars gather to celebrate student writers.
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BookCon 2019 in Photos
The annual BookCon, which took place this year on June 1–2 in Manhattan, can best be described as BookExpo on steroids; we’ve gathered a selection of author and fan highlights from the events.
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BookCon 2019: Bringing 'Looking for Alaska' to the Screen
YA author John Green joined the team behind the forthcoming Hulu adaptation of his debut novel for a discussion about giving new life to his story and characters.
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BookCon 2019: Intent Imprints Discuss Their Goals and Challenges
A recent We Need Diverse Books panel brought together leaders of imprints with a specific focus on diversity to discuss their individual and collective missions, and what their existence means for the industry.
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BookExpo 2019 in Photos
Click through to see our selection of children's and YA-related highlights from the show, which featured a number of panels, parties, signings, in-booth visits, galley giveaways, and more.
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Trendspotting: What’s Now, What’s Next in Middle Grade and YA at New York Rights Fair
Children’s publishing luminaries gathered on May 31 for “Market Trends—Middle Grade and YA,” a wide-ranging discussion that looked beyond temporary trends to the more substantive shifts in this corner of the publishing landscape.
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BookExpo 2019: Growing Up with Kids’ Comics
Three creators of children’s comics appeared on a panel that focused on the category’s continuing evolution and booming popularity.
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BookCon 2019: YA Authors and ARCs Incite 'Game of Galleys' Among Fans
Once again, YA authors proved to be the main draw for the hordes of people attending this year’s BookCon literary fan fest, which took place June 1–2 at the Javits Center in New York City.
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Rights Report: Week of June 3, 2019
New deals for Julie Buxbaum, Eric Gansworth, Grace Lin, and others.
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Epic Partners with AMP for Print
The digital reading platform and library for kids is teaming up with Andrews McMeel to produce a line of children’s books.
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