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Volunteer Stories: Reading Buddies at the Frederick Douglass Center

Volunteer Stories: Reading Buddies at the Frederick Douglass Center | March 23, 2016

I love everything about working in children’s publishing, but due to the fact that I personally don’t have or know any children, I sometimes feel a disconnect. Even though I may *love* the latest middle-grade masterpiece, my opinion doesn’t matter …

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Holiday Party Recap

Holiday Party Recap | January 27, 2016

The ECC and YPG teamed up again for our final shindig of 2015! The air was full of holiday cheer, and some particularly ugly sweaters added the perfect touch of flare. There was just the right amount of space for …

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New York Cares Volunteer Opportunities

New York Cares Volunteer Opportunities | January 26, 2016

The Early Career Committee is dedicated to enriching the lives of young publishing professionals in children’s lit, and we believe volunteering is an excellent way to empower yourself and the people around you! Make a difference in the lives of …

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Trivia Challenge Recap

Trivia Challenge Recap | November 18, 2015

Congratulations, Inepto Pueros! With the No-Majs coming in a close second, Team Inepto Puero declared themselves children’s literature champions and walked away with the coveted Golden Bunny trophies at this year’s ECC Extreme Trivia Challenge. The winning team also took …

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Halloween Spooktacular

Halloween Spooktacular | November 18, 2015

This year’s ECC/YPG Halloween costume party is going down in the books as the spookiest of all spooktaculars! Hosted at the aptly decorated Slaughtered Lamb Pub in NYC’s West Village, the party took place in the dungeon! The kid and …

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Supply Chain 101

Supply Chain 101 | October 2, 2015

How are reprint quantities determined? Who coordinates the printing of books? What does ’supply chain’ even mean, and what does the day-to-day work within the department entail? These questions and more led us on a path of discovery that culminated …

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Fall Volunteer Events

Fall Volunteer Events | September 29, 2015

Ongoing Volunteer Opportunity! Interested in volunteering in NYC but not sure where to start? Discover some great ways to make a difference through the ECC’s involvement with New York Cares! New York Cares makes it easy to find …

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Summer volunteer event with WIN

Summer volunteer event with WIN | September 29, 2015

On Friday, August 21st, the ECC hosted an afternoon of bookish fun at Camp WIN’s East Harlem location. An extension of Women In Need NYC’s after school program, the camp provides all-day childcare for the children living in WIN’s shelters. …

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Summer Friday Happy Hour and Book Swap

Summer Friday Happy Hour and Book Swap | July 15, 2015

The ECC recently celebrated the official arrival of summer, and engaged in a time-honored publishing industry tradition, with a Summer Friday afternoon happy hour at the Overlook NYC. Not only were there cold drinks and fresh air, but attendees were …

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2nd Annual ECC Board Book Club and Pot Luck!

2nd Annual ECC Board Book Club and Pot Luck! | July 14, 2015

The date was June 9. The year, 2015. On this day, an enthusiastic group of young publishing professionals gathered at the Children’s Book Council’s office for a delicious potluck dinner and a discussion of Ryan Graudin’s latest novel, Wolf by …

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