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Findaway Launches Wonderbook Read-Along Format

By Shannon Maughan | 05/01/2019 @ 10:00AM

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.
'Jeopardy!' Star James Holzhauer on His Children’s Book Strategy

By Karen Springen | 04/30/2019 @ 04:00PM

'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.
Los Angeles Times Festival of Books in Photos

Compiled by Emma Kantor | 04/30/2019 @ 02:00PM

The 24th annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books took place April 13 and 14, drawing more than 150,000 book lovers.
Leonard S. Marcus on the Origins of Children’s Book Week

By Emma Kantor | 04/29/2019 @ 11:00AM

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.
Licensing Hotline: April 2019

By Karen Raugust | 04/23/2019 @ 02:00PM

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.
2019 TeenBookCon in Photos

Compiled by Emma Kantor | 04/18/2019 @ 03:00PM

More than 1,700 YA book lovers attended this year's TeenBookCon, which was held on March 30 in League City, Tex.
In Brief: April 18, 2019

| 04/18/2019 @ 02:00PM

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.
Centennial Celebration of Children's Book Week Underway

By Pamela Brill | 04/16/2019 @ 04:00PM

Numerous participants, partnerships, and interactive opportunities are in the works for the 100th anniversary of Children's Book Week.
Donations Help Rebuild Libraries in Paradise, Calif.

By Jason Boog | 04/16/2019 @ 03:00PM

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.
KidLit TV Celebrates Children's Book Week 2019

By Emma Kantor | 04/16/2019 @ 03:00PM

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.
2019 North Texas Teen Book Festival in Photos

Compiled by Emma Kantor | 04/16/2019 @ 03:00PM

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.
Making and Marketing Children's and YA Series: An ABPA Panel

By Matia Burnett | 04/16/2019 @ 02:00PM

Book packagers and publishers gathered on April 10 at the New York Public Library's Muhlenberg branch for a panel discussion on publishing juvenile series, which was presented by the American Book Producers Association.
Attendance Up, Middle Grade Hot at Bologna 2019

By Diane Roback and Emma Kantor | 04/12/2019 @ 07:00PM

Children’s publishers near and far gathered in Italy for the 56th edition of the Bologna Children’s Book Fair, held April 1–4. Visitors to the fair totaled 28,946, an increase of 5% over last year, and there were 1,442 exhibitors from more than 80 countries and regions.
Bologna 2019: All Our Coverage

| 04/12/2019 @ 03:00PM

See PW's reporting on the 56th annual Bologna Children's Book Fair, which took place April 1-4.
Middle Grade 2019 Growth Spurts

By Shannon Maughan | 04/12/2019 @ 07:00AM

We asked editors to share their insights on the growing number of heavily illustrated middle grade books, titles spotlighting neurodiversity and physical differences, and books containing LGBTQ representation.
A Day of Community, Discussion, and Resistance: The 2019 Kweli Color of Children's Literature Conference

By Matia Burnett | 04/11/2019 @ 04:00PM

Courageous stories by writers and illustrators of color were honored and celebrated during the fourth annual Kweli Color of Children’s Literature Conference in New York.
Bologna 2019: International Booksellers Connect Through Digital Publishing

By Ed Nawotka | 04/11/2019 @ 03:00PM

Among the events at this year's fair was an International Children's Booksellers Conference, featuring a dozen children's booksellers from around the world discussing their stores and various projects.
Bologna 2019: Digital Shifts to Subscriptions and 'Connected Publishing'

By Ed Nawotka | 04/11/2019 @ 03:00PM

The digital presentations at Bologna were scaled down this year in favor of focusing on the fair's new featured event, Kids Want Mobile; still, the Digital Café at the fair hosted several days of panels.
Bologna 2019: Licensing Highlights

By Karen Raugust | 04/11/2019 @ 03:00PM

After several years where licensed properties and media tie-in books had a growing presence, licensing was a bit more low-key at this year’s Bologna Book Fair than in the recent past, according to several attendees.
Bologna 2019: Audiobook Sales Show Global Growth

By Ed Nawotka | 04/11/2019 @ 03:00PM

At last week's Bologna Book Fair, Michelle Cobb, executive director of the Audio Publishers Association, opened the panel discussion about audiobooks, offering insight into research about the growth of audiobooks around the world.

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