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Some Pig: A Filmmaker-Turned-Author Shares Stories from a Regenerative Farm
We spoke with John Chester and his wife, Molly, about the journey that led them to purchase Apricot Lane Farms in the Ventura County foothills of California, an experience that inspired John's debut picture book, 'Saving Emma the Pig,' and the documentary film on which it is based.
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Bringing Hidden Stories to Light: A Picture Book Biography Symposium
Authors, illustrators, and editors gathered to discuss the question of whose stories are commemorated, at a recent symposium called "Whose Life Is It Anyway?" at New York University.
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In Brief: May 9, 2019
This week, readers take part in a book crawl; an author and an illustrator divide and conquer; and it's party time for Red Queen series fans.
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Penguin Partners with the Crayon Collection on Recycling Program
Inspired by Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers’s Crayons series, Penguin Young Readers has announced plans to partner with the Crayon Collection, a worldwide charity committed to repurposing gently used crayons for children in need, on a national campaign.
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2019 NoVa Teen Book Festival
The sixth annual NoVa Teen Book Festival took place earlier this spring in Falls Church, Va., bringing together YA fans and authors.
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Highlights Sells Boyds Mills to Kane Press
Highlights has sold its trade book publishing arm to Kane Press, effective immediately.
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Movie Alert: 'The Sun Is Also a Star'
We spoke with YA author Nicola Yoon about seeing her work adapted to the screen for the second time.
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In Brief: May 2, 2019
This week, Tomi Adeyemi meets fans at Teen Lit Con; young Obama White House staffers share their stories; Santa Fe readers observe El día de los libros; colleagues, friends, and family commemorate the late Paul B. Janeczko; and the Red Balloon Bookshop celebrates Independent Bookstore Day.
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Children's Job Moves: April 2019
Children's job moves during the month of April, 2019.
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Findaway Launches Wonderbook Read-Along Format
Cleveland-based digital technology company Findaway has rolled out a new read-along audio format called Wonderbook, which joins its Playaway audio line of products.
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'Jeopardy!' Star James Holzhauer on His Children’s Book Strategy
'Jeopardy!' star James Holzhauer used a secret weapon—children’s books—to become a game-show millionaire; we checked in with the quiz-show phenom about his prepping strategy and his favorite titles.
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Los Angeles Times Festival of Books in Photos
The 24th annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books took place April 13 and 14, drawing more than 150,000 book lovers.
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Leonard S. Marcus on the Origins of Children’s Book Week
We spoke with historian Leonard S. Marcus, author of '100 Years of Children’s Book Week Posters,' about the history and evolution of Book Week, and its impact on the children’s publishing landscape.
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Licensing Hotline: April 2019
Read on for news about books celebrating Barbie's 60th birthday, Lerner's educational nonfiction plans for Garfield, Peanuts books to debut in partnership with NASA, IDW's Care Bears graphic novels, and more.
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2019 TeenBookCon in Photos
More than 1,700 YA book lovers attended this year's TeenBookCon, which was held on March 30 in League City, Tex.
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In Brief: April 18, 2019
This week, Oge Mora receives an Ezra Jack Keats Award; Neal Porter reflects on 40 years in publishing; Cassandra Clare and Wesley Chu come out of the shadows; Mercy Watson makes an appearance; and a Boston Marathon legend celebrates a new picture book about her run.
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Centennial Celebration of Children's Book Week Underway
Numerous participants, partnerships, and interactive opportunities are in the works for the 100th anniversary of Children's Book Week.
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Donations Help Rebuild Libraries in Paradise, Calif.
To support the community of Paradise, Calif., which was devastated by wildfire last November, children's author Lee Wardlaw delivered more than 5,300 books donated by more than 240 authors, readers, librarians, and publishing professionals.
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KidLit TV Celebrates Children's Book Week 2019
KidLit TV, a producer of resources for parents, teachers and librarians, has partnered with the Children's Book Council and Every Child a Reader to release 100 "Creator Corner" videos, in honor of the 100th anniversary of Children's Book Week.
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2019 North Texas Teen Book Festival in Photos
The fifth annual North Texas Teen Book Festival and Educator Day took place March 22–23 in Irving, Tex., drawing more than 15,000 attendees; click through to see our selection of event highlights.