The Evolution of Children's Authors
December 19, 2012
Kid lit creators are evolving in the digital age - in addition to being writers and illustrators, they are also 'designers, developers, technologists, and producers.' Digital Book World suggests that a more accurate job title is now 'children's content creators.'
"It’s never been a better time than now to be a children’s artist. Growth in children’s ebooks has lagged behind growth for adult trade ebooks but it seems to be catching up in 2012. According to the latest data available from the Association of American Publishers, children’s ebook revenues are up nearly 200% in 2012 and are on pace to get close to $300 million—similar to the size and growth curve for adult trade ebooks in 2010. And with a holiday season in which 40% of parents with e-reading children say they’re going to buy them a new e-reading device and 66% of them are going to buy them digital content, the growth is sure to continue."