The Centre for Literacy in Primary Education welcomes steep increase in representation, but warns there are ‘no quick fixes’The proportion of children’s books featuring a minority ethnic character has almost quadrupled in the last four years, according to a new survey – but researchers say “we... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2021-11-04 14:36:37 UTC ]
Just because a kids' book focuses on gender identity doesn't mean it's a GOOD children's book about gender. Here's how to find the best ones. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2021-11-03 10:32:00 UTC ]
From new books by Jason Reynolds and Andrea Beaty to powerful books about Black history, November children's book releases have lots of gems! Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2021-11-02 10:35:00 UTC ]
A children's book shortlisted for a 2021 Governor General's Literary Award was written by a University of Guelph associate professor who specializes in the history of Indigenous Peoples and illustrated by an Ojibway multidisciplinary artist. ... Continue reading >> [ Source: CBC | 2021-11-02 08:00:00 UTC ]
Sylvia Plath was born 89 years ago today. A published writer from age at, she left behind a vast catalogue of poetry and prose, especially given her short life. One of her most charming works was a rhyming children’s book written in 1959 (before either of her children were born) and published in... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2021-10-27 17:44:35 UTC ]
The New York Times takes a look at lesser-known children’s books written by literary titans such as Langston Hughes, Gertrude Stein, William Faulkner, and more. Though these writers did not stay long in this genre, their efforts were lauded, as in the case of James Thurber and Many Moons. “When... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Millions | 2021-10-25 20:30:32 UTC ]
Benjamin Zephaniah is writing a “powerfully moving” picture book about the voyage of "HMT Empire Windrush" to be published by Scholastic UK in April 2022. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-10-23 10:30:14 UTC ]
Macmillan Children’s Books has acquired Here Are the Words, the first YA and crossover poetry collection from bestselling poet and social media star Nikita Gill. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-10-23 04:50:57 UTC ]
Mr. Pinkney brought new life to old fairy tales — and to children’s literature as a whole — with his radiant illustrations in more than 100 picture books. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Washington Post | 2021-10-22 13:28:42 UTC ]
On the final trade-visitor day of Frankfurter Buchmesse, the UAE's Sheikh Zayed Book Award has several programming points to consider. The post Sheikh Zayed Book Award Today: Arabic and Children’s Books appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2021-10-22 07:59:44 UTC ]
Adept at reimagining classic tales, he often made sure that his books included Black characters and themes. Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2021-10-21 22:46:10 UTC ]
Simon & Schuster Children’s Books has announced promotions for Eve Wersocki Morris, Olivia Horrox and Danielle Wilson in its sales, marketing and publicity teams. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-10-19 18:19:02 UTC ]
Macmillan Children’s Books has pounced for Five Bears, a new picture book written and illustrated by Catherine Rayner. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-10-19 14:57:35 UTC ]
October children’s book releases include picture books like Interrupting Chicken: Cookies for Breakfast by David Ezra Stein, middle grade books like Living With Viola by Rosena Fung, and so much more. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2021-10-04 10:37:00 UTC ]
Schemes provide mentors and funding to help aspiring writers on low incomes enter market dominated by white celebritiesA programme that aims to tackle the lack of diversity in children’s books has been launched after its founder said the practice of richer authors paying for support to get... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2021-09-26 06:15:04 UTC ]
“Thao,” “Otto: A Palindrama,” “My Monster Moofy” and “The Wordy Book” explore myriad worlds within words. Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2021-09-24 17:09:23 UTC ]
As faith-based children’s book publishers strive for greater inclusivity and diverse representations of all people within stories, decisions do not always come easily about which pronouns to use for God or what skin color to use in illustrations of Jesus. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2021-09-24 04:00:00 UTC ]
Puffin has acquired a "heart-warming" debut picture book by writer and journalist Freddy McConnell, illustrated by Rosalind Beardshaw. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-09-23 19:01:01 UTC ]
Simon & Schuster Children’s Books is launching a new picture book partnership between author Frances Stickley and debut illustrator Eamonn O’Neill, signing two books from the pair. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-09-23 10:52:10 UTC ]
Puffin has acquired Listen, a picture book biography written by Shannon Stocker and illustrated by Devon Holzwarth, which tells the story of deaf percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-09-22 12:13:00 UTC ]