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In Brief: December 12, 2019
This week, Kate's Kid Book Bash honors author Kate Dopirak; Holly Black is the queen of the fall tour; YA authors have an "epic" panel; and Charlie Mylie has a gouda launch party.
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Literacy Spotlight: Bernie's Book Bank Enriches Chicagoland Children
We take a look at Bernie’s Book Bank, the literacy nonprofit organization founded by Brian Floriani in December 2009, which distributes books to underserved children in the six-county Chicago metro area.
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Beanstack and PRH Issue Winter Reading Challenge
For the third year in a row, Random House Children's Books and Penguin Young Readers will sponsor the Beanstack Winter Reading Challenge, set to kick off in schools and public libraries nationwide on January 1.
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Children's Book Sales Up During Busy Holiday Weekend
Unsurprisingly, it was the classics, as well as the latest releases in beloved series, that drove sales for children’s books during the weekend following Thanksgiving, which traditionally kicks off the holiday season.
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Clifford Starts a New TV Adventure
Scholastic Entertainment is debuting a brand-new 'Clifford the Big Red Dog' TV series, based on the Norman Bridwell books.
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2019 Miami Book Fair in Photos
The 36th edition of the Miami Book Fair International took place November 17–24 and brought together hundreds of authors—including a number of acclaimed children's and YA writers.
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In Brief: December 5, 2019
This week, Victoria Schwab has a touring bone-anza; the National Museum of the American Indian gains an evergreen gift; Nikki Grimes and Elizabeth Zunon have a sweet signing; and the CBC offices are filled with holiday spirit.
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YALLFest 2019 in Photos
The ninth annual YALLFest took place on November 8–9 in Charleston, S.C.; one of the largest teen book festivals in the world, the celebration brought together nearly 70 authors and more than 12,000 fans.
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Clavis to Launch U.S. Key Colors Competition
Clavis Publishing has announced the U.S. debut of its Key Colors, a biennial contest for picture book creators, which has been held in other international markets since 1996.
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Children's Starred Reviews 2019
Our Children’s Starred Reviews Annual features nearly 300 reviews of exceptional books for young readers, a selection of interviews with some of today’s top authors and illustrators, our 50 Best Books of 2019, and a cover by Sergio Ruzzier.
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2019 CBC Diversity Awards: 'A Movement, Not a Trend'
On November 19, the Children's Book Council presented its second annual CBC Diversity Outstanding Achievement Awards in Manhattan.
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First Madeleine L'Engle Conference Held in New York City
Nearly 200 participants, including a distinguished roster of children’s book authors, gathered on November 16 in Manhattan to discuss how faith and art inform each other, during "Walking on Water: The Madeleine L'Engle Conference."
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History's Omnivore: Martin Sandler Takes Home a National Book Award
Martin Sandler has written many books, but he won't soon forget '1919 The Year That Changed America,' which won the 2019 National Book Award for Young People's Literature last week.
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2019 Portland Book Festival in Photos
The fifth annual Portland (Ore.) Book Festival, organized by Literary Arts, took place on November 9 at the Portland Art Museum and surrounding venues.
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In Brief: November 26, 2019
This week, two members of Team Dork take New Jersey; Mary Pope Osborne and Natalie Pope Boyce have a magical visit at Symphony Space; Maria Scrivan and Sharon Cameron share a matching moment; Cecile Richards celebrates troublemaking for young readers; Highlights sets a world record; and Laura Sassi makes a love-ly tour stop in Pennsylvania.
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2019 National Book Awards for Young People's Literature in Photos
Our photographer caught up with the five finalists for the Young People’s Literature prize, along with their editors, and also captured the award announcement at Cipriani Wall Street in Manhattan.
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2019 NBA Teen Press Conference: Books That Resonate and Represent
Held the day before the National Book Awards ceremony, the annual Teen Press Conference gave approximately 600 New York City students the opportunity to meet and engage with the finalists for the 2019 National Book Award for Young People's Literature.
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Photos from the 2019 Shanghai Children's Book Fair
We've gathered a selection of photos highlighting the seventh edition of the China Shanghai International Children's Book Fair, which concluded its three-day run on November 17; approximately 400 exhibitors, of which 30% were first-timers, and more than 40,000 visitors attended the event.
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In Brief: November 21, 2019
This week, a Maira Kalman exhibition opens at the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art; Meg Medina takes a ride at the Tampa Bay Times Festival of Reading; Tina Schneider drops by The Strand in Manhattan; Carole Boston Weatherford presents at the Baltimore Book Festival; six 2019 debut authors have a panel at Books Inc.; and Karen McManus visits a TV set in Vancouver.
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Martin W. Sandler Wins 2019 NBA for Young People's Literature
Accepting the award for his nonfiction book '1919 The Year That Changed America,' Martin W. Sandler said, "After a lifetime of doing this, it is such an incredible honor.”
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