Industry News
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When Children Meet Their Favorite Authors
Though it may be challenging to arrange a meeting between young readers and authors, doing so can humanize both adult and child, inspire young people to write, and provide a …
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Scholastic News Kids Press Corps Now Accepting Applications for 2017–2018 School Year
Scholastic News Kids Press Corps Now Accepting Applications for 2017–2018 School Year Students Ages 10–14 in the United States and Around the World Can Apply to Join a Team of …
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#ReadAcrossAmerica Day brings cats, hats, green eggs and ham into schools
Read Across America Day is held every March 2, which is the birthday of the late Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss — so it’s also a celebration …
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Every Child a Reader Announces Finalists for the 2017 Children’s & Teen Choice Book Awards
10th annual awards are the only national books awards voted on only by children and teens FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York, NY – March 3, 2017 – Every Child a …
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Four Debuts on The New York Times Children’s Bestseller Lists
The following books made the list:Picture Book: Pete the Cat: Valentine’s Day is Cool by James Dean and Kimberly Dean (HarperFestival) Middle Grade Hardcover: Dragon Captives by Lisa McMann (Aladdin) …
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Overcoming Bias: Authors and Editors Discuss Sensitivity Readers
Panelists included author Kate Milford (Greenglass House); Jordan Brown, executive editor, HarperCollins; and Jennifer Baker, editor and sensitivity reader. Justina Ireland, author and owner of Writing in the Margins, an organization …
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International Exchanges: Apply for Sponsored Publishing Trips to Turkey and Germany
For those who want to experience publishing cultures in other countries, there are a number of sponsored trips organized just for this purpose, two of which are The Istanbul Tanpinar Literature …
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2017 Ezra Jack Keats Book Award Winners Announced
2017 Ezra Jack Keats Book Award Winners Announced 31st Annual Awards for New Writer and New Illustrator Ezra jack Keats Foundation and De Grummond Children’s Literature Collection at The University …
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Annual Ezra Jack Keats Mini-Grant Program Call for Proposals
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW YORK—February 2, 2017—The Ezra Jack Keats Foundation, which fosters children’s love of reading and creative expression in our diverse culture, calls for proposals for its Mini-Grant …
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Books Celebrating Black History
The list contains biographies, narrative nonfiction, and historical narrative poetry. Thoughtfully written and handsomely presented, these recently published books for middle grade and high school students invite readers …
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Tips for Parents of Reluctant Middle Grade Readers
Lambert talks with Karina Yan Glaser, contributing editor at Book Riot, about the task of getting middle graders excited about independent reading. Armed with a few new-to-me titles and a …
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Rediscovered Margaret Wise Brown Book Coming in October
The book can be read as a variation and expansion of classic children’s book ‘Goodnight Moon’ and will be illustrated by Loren Long. The story will follow a young-bunny protagonist …
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How Horror Books Can Help Kids Conquer Their Fears
Reading books with deal with childhood fears can help children develop the confidence to be bold and courageous in the world. Additionally, the adrenaline of reading scary books can entice …
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Picture Books for Young Activists
A part of their #booksforbetter campaign, the list, compiled by librarian Carter Higgins, includes titles that deal with immigrant and refugee rights, women’s rights, and broader human rights. At All …
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Author Mo Williems on Comedy and Failures in His Books
Williems has written and illustrated over fifty books, more than half of which have appeared on the Times best-seller list for months at a time. He hopes his books will …
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Building Empathy Through Reading Aloud
Executive Director and Founder of LitWorld Pam Allyn believes reading aloud together and discussing characters, themes, and ideas creates an important sense of community and belonging. A 2013 study at …
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Books About Refugee and Immigrant Experiences
All the Wonders blogger Lauren Davis believes the stories in these books can help give children an age appropriate lens through which they can see and understand the challenges facing today’s …
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The 18 YA Novels Being Developed for Television and the Big Screen.
Buzzfeed reveals the titles of popular young adult novels that will be adapted onto the screen, including John Green’s Looking for Alaska, Victoria Aveyard’s Red Queen, Kiera Cass’s The Selection, and Scott …
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The Benefit of Banned Books
In the United States, books are frequently challenged when adults fear their possible corrupting influence. Klass argues, though, that challenged or banned books can be a resource for parents to teach …
