CBC News
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Join Us at BookCon 2019, June 1 & 2
The Children’s Book Council is pleased to announce the author and illustrator line-up for the Family HQ at this year’s BookCon on June 1 and 2 at the Javits Convention …
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It’s Children’s Book Week!!
From therapy dogs to make your own book, from bilingual readings to book festivals. All told, there will be over 5,000 events across the 1,300 participating schools, libraries and bookstores …
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Children’s Book Week Spotlight Events, April 29-May 5, 2019
In coordination with CBC member publishers, over 100 authors and illustrators holding events at stores and libraries from April 29 to May 4 will be featured as Spotlight events. Before …
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Third Annual Anna Dewdney Read Together Award Winner and Honor Books Announced
The Red Balloon Bookstore to Host Reading and Award Event May 2 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York, NY – April 23, 2019 – Penguin Young Readers, the Children’s Book Council, …
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KidLit TV, the Children’s Book Council, and Every Child a Reader Announces 100 “CREATOR CORNER” Videos
In Celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Children’s Book Week FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENew York, NY – April 16, 2019 – KidLit TV, an award winning producer of resources for parents, …
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KidLit TV, the Children’s Book Council, and Every Child a Reader Announces 100 Book Creator Videos
In Celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Children’s Book Week and Beyond FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York, NY – March 25, 2019 – KidLit TV, an award winning producer of …
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2019 Mathical Winners Announced
Annual Prize Features Math Stories for Youth Ages 2-18 Berkeley, CA – March 7, 2019 — From the inspiring true stories of the Apollo 8 astronauts and a pioneering woman …
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Q&A with Leonard S. Marcus, author of 100 Years Of Children’s Book Week Posters!
In the brand new book, 100 Years of Children’s Book Week Posters (Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers, on sale now), renowned historian Leonard S. Marcus offers a visual …
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Wrap-up: High School of Art & Design’s Pop Culture Fest
The Graphic Novel committee is committed to expanding the presence and legitimacy for children’s and young adult graphic novels.
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Every Child a Reader Announces the Finalists for the 2019 Children’s & Teen Choice Book Awards
12th Annual Awards are the Only National Book Awards Voted on Only by Children and Teens FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York, NY – Thursday, February 21 – Every Child a …
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Children’s Book Week Celebrates 100 Years of Reading
Announces Ayesha Curry as the Centennial Spokesperson and Reveals 100th Anniversary Poster FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York, NY – February 12, 2019 – Launched in 1919, Children’s Book Week, a …
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National Ambassador Recap: Jacqueline Woodson’s First Year!
Jacqueline Woodson’s first year as Ambassador has come to a close, and what a year it was!
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Outstanding Sciences and Best Stem Best of Lists Available
The National Science Teachers Association and the Children’s Book Council have released the Outstanding Science Trade Books and Best STEM Books lists for 2018. The yearly lists include excellent titles, …
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100TH ANNIVERSARY PLANS FOR CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK ANNOUNCED
The 2019 Book Week will Feature a New Logo and Theme, 20 Featured Illustrators, Activities in 15 Languages, and More New York, …
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Saturday Stories at the Society of Illustrators
A monthly illustrator-led read-aloud, hands-on workshop, and book-signing series The Museum of Illustration at the Society of Illustrators is excited to present a new Saturday workshop series for children and …
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Jen Wang asks fellow Harvey winner Katie O’Neill, 3 Questions
The 2018 Harvey Award for Best Children or Young Adult Book was a tie between Katie O’Neill’s The Tea Dragon Society and Jen Wang’s The Prince and the Dressmaker.
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Katie O’Neill asks fellow Harvey Award winner Jen Wang, 3 Questions
The 2018 Harvey for Best Children or Young Adult Book was a tie between Jen Wang’s The Prince and the Dressmaker (First Second) and Katie O’Neill’s The Tea Dragon Society …
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New York Comic Con Wrap-Up
By Ryan Mita From October 4th to 7th, New York Comic-Con brought 250,000 fans closer to their favorite characters and creators. ReedPop hosted NYCC and separate events off-site, like the …
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Announcing the Relaunch of “Get Caught Reading” with Free Posters for Teachers
First new 2019 classroom poster features Olympic gold medalist and author Laurie Hernandez FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York, NY – October 12, 2018 – Launched in 1999 by the …
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Announcing the 2019 CBC Diversity Outstanding Achievement Award Winners
New York, NY – September 28, 2018 – The CBC Diversity Committee is proud to announce the winners of the inaugural CBC Diversity Outstanding Achievement Awards. These awards will be given …
