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2019 OMG! Book Fest in Photos
The third annual OMG! (Oh Middle Grade!) Book Fest took place from May 2–4 in St. Louis, Mo., bringing together middle grade readers and some of their favorite authors.
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In Brief: May 23, 2019
This week, the GLAAD Media Awards welcome LGBTQ advocates; a civil rights activist discusses her middle grade memoir; Carole Boston Weatherford honors the history of rap; Daniel José Older begins a national tour; graphic novelists speak for their characters; and an author and illustrator celebrate the indoors.
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Honoring Excellence at Bank Street: The 2019 Cook Prize and Irma S. and James H. Black Awards
Readers and writers, teachers, publishers, and librarians gathered on May 16 to celebrate the recipients of the Irma Simonton Black and James H. Black Award for Excellence in Children's Literature, and the Cook Prize.
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YA for Changing Times
We asked editors about the ways teen literature is expanding to reflect today’s world, with topical themes, diverse representation, and more.
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Waggoner, Meehan Up at Disney Publishing Worldwide
Disney Publishing Worldwide has promoted Lynn Waggoner and Emily Thomas Meehan in a move that expands roles on its leadership team.
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New Owner and Move for Curious George Store
The World's Only Curious George store has been sold to Astra Titus, a consultant working with the store on a partnership with Reach Out and Read.
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Lerner Celebrates Six Decades of Publishing
Lerner Publishing Group marks its 60th anniversary this year, a milestone that the company's Minneapolis hometown commemorated this week by officially proclaiming May "Lerner Publishing Group Month."
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YALLWEST 2019 in Photos
The fifth annual YALLWEST, the largest YA and middle grade book festival in the country, took place May 3–4 in Santa Monica, Calif.
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In Brief: May 16, 2019
This week, the Kokila imprint launches; readers demonstrate what to do with book galleys; Nicola Yoon has a glamorous night; authors cook the books; a debut author and illustrator celebrate their first collaboration; and Emmy Kastner welcomes 'nerdy' book babies.
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100th Annual Children's Book Week in Photos
The centennial celebration of Children's Book Week took place April 29–May 5 in schools, libraries, and bookstores nationwide, bringing together book lovers of all ages.
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The Pacific Northwest Welcomes Its First Children's Book Festival
The inaugural Seattle Children's Book Festival, which is set for September 28, will feature a diverse lineup of 45 children’s authors and illustrators.
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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.



