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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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The 2018 National Book Award for Young People’s Literature Finalists Announced
The 2018 National Book Award for Young People’s Literature Finalists were announced today. See who is on the list below: Elizabeth Acevedo, The Poet X (HarperTeen / HarperCollins Publishers) M. …
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3 Questions with Ivan Brunetti
What is the most enjoyable part of drawing? There are two moments in the process that feel most peaceful. The first is during the initial sketching, where anything can happen; …
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3 Questions with Suzanne Slade
Why is your new picture book about Jane Addams titled Dangerous Jane? I’ve been asked this question a lot lately, which is great because that means the title is doing …
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NYCC & NYPL Panels Sponsored by CBC Graphic Novel Committee
The CBC Graphic Novel Committee is delighted to coordinate panels for New York Comic Con. These take place Thursday, October 4th at the New York Public Library (as part of NYCC Professional …
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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 …
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3 Questions with Linda Ragsdale
What’s your favorite word? Authors rarely get asked about their favorite word, but I always ask kids and adults. For kids, I ask if they have a happy word, one …
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Applications Open for Two ALSC Award & Grant Opportunities
The ALSC Grants Administration Committee has two wonderful opportunities below for those who are members of the ALSC and ALA: The 2019 Maureen Hayes Author/Illustrator Award The ALSC Grants Administration …
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Epic! and National Geographic Kids Announce Expanded Multi-‐Year Partnership
Leading kids’ digital library now includes more than 400 titles from National Geographic Kids including new fiction title Explorer Academy: The Nebula Secret Redwood City, CA and Washington D.C. (September …
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3 Questions with Jeanne Walker Harvey
How does it feel to have your recently published book, Honey Girl the Hawaiian Monk Seal be included in the list of 2018 NSTA-CBC Outstanding Science Trade Books? Thrilling! I’m …
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Call for Participation: Anansesem’s Caribbean Children’s and YA Writers Survey
Anansesem, an online magazine devoted to publishing and covering Caribbean writing and illustration for children and young adults, has issued a call for participation for their Caribbean Children’s and YA Writers …
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The 2018 National Book Award for Young People’s Literature Longlist Announced
The 2018 National Book Award for Young People’s Literature Longlist was announced today. Here are the 10 titles announced below: Elizabeth Acevedo, The Poet X (HarperTeen / HarperCollins Publishers) M. T. …
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3 Questions with Raúl Colón
When did you realize that you wanted to be an illustrator? I was a big fan of comic book artists such as: Steve Ditko (Spiderman) Jack Kirby (Thor) Joe Kubert …
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James Patterson Joins Story Monsters Ink as Monthly Columnist
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CHANDLER, AZ (Sept, 2018) — James Patterson has a way with words. Best known for his suspenseful thrillers and middle grade book series, his titles have sold …
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PW Star Watch Names Top Honorees in Publishing Innovation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW YORK—August 3, 2018—Publishers Weekly, in association with the Frankfurt Book Fair, is pleased to announce the Top Honorees of the fourth annual PW Star Watch program. …
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Literary Greats Headline Children’s Literature Festival at Bank Street College of Education
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Cynthia S. Weill Director, Bank Street Center for Children’s Literature Bank Street College of Education cweill@bankstreet.edu 212-875-4652 Caldecott, Geisel, Coretta Scott King, and …
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3 Questions with Christopher Weyant
What’s your favorite part of creating a picture book? I love the process of interpreting the story visually, creating the look of the characters and building the world that they …
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National Book Festival in Washington breaks attendance and sales records
From The Washington Post: The National Book Festival on Saturday was the largest in the event’s 18-year history, according to estimates from several Library of Congress officials. The festival, sponsored …
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3 Questions with Anna Kang
What age is too old to become an author? It’s never too old! My first book, You Are (Not) Small, was published when I was 44 years old. By that …
