The China Shanghai International Children's Book Fair is expected to nearly treble in size by 2022 and expand to a five-day event, organisers say. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-11-18 11:13:09 UTC ]
John Lewis' Christmas advert has come under fire as author and former bookseller Jen Campbell highlighted the similarities between the advert and her children’s book Franklin’s Flying Bookshop (Thames & Hudson). Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-11-18 10:24:18 UTC ]
Science and STEM fiction ruled at the China Shanghai International Children's Book Fair with the country's presses also interested in illustrated non-fiction, UK publishers say. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-11-17 17:44:37 UTC ]
A new subscription service offering monthly deliveries of black children's literature has been launched in response to the lack of children’s books in the UK featuring BAME characters. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-11-17 16:01:04 UTC ]
The bestselling children's book in China this year is still Charlotte's Web, as consumers continue to buy old favourites and the number of new titles is expected to fall. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-11-14 20:36:16 UTC ]
Matchbox Cars, the coloring book and the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering have been inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame Continue reading >> [ Source: ABC News | 2019-11-07 16:36:40 UTC ]
Film director Richard Curtis has signed a deal with Locksmith Animation to create an animated feature based on his festive children's books, in a project described as "Love Actually for kids". Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-11-06 05:51:00 UTC ]
Scholastic’s publisher for fiction and picture books, Sam Smith, is leaving the firm to join Macmillan Children’s Books (MCB). Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-11-06 05:13:44 UTC ]
Publishers in many countries are finding success with nonfiction children’s books that offer illustrated explanations of complex concepts. The post Agent Stephanie Barrouillet: Nonfiction Leads Global Children’s Book Scene appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2019-11-04 06:30:22 UTC ]
One of Yang Hongying's most successful series now is 12 years old and has sold more than 70 million copies. Her total unit sales exceed 160 million units. The post Yang Hongying: One of China’s Bestselling Children’s Book Authors appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2019-11-01 05:30:25 UTC ]
The Booksellers Association has named Abi Elphinstone’s “captivating” story The Snow Dragon as its book of the month for November. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-11-01 01:30:17 UTC ]
More than 33% of students at UK schools are from black and minority ethnic backgrounds, but only 4% of the protagonists in children's books in the UK are BAME. The publishing industry has made big claims about its push for inclusivity both on and off the page, but some believe progress is... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2019-10-29 10:10:28 UTC ]
Ian Parker has spent two years painting 35 illustrations for a children's book using just his mouth. Continue reading >> [ Source: BBC News | 2019-10-26 23:05:43 UTC ]
Booksellers talk color trends, tell terrible jokes, and happily sort through stacks of new books. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-10-25 12:00:47 UTC ]
Beano has launched a new book subscription service for children offering newly published books across a wide range of authors and genres. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-10-23 16:43:46 UTC ]
The first novel I published with a major house was about a murder I covered as a reporter when I was in my early twenties. The victim, who was my age, and lived in my neighborhood, disappeared in the winter and her body was found in the summer in a shallow grave in the woods […] Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2019-10-22 08:48:49 UTC ]
This list showcases 10 great recent picture book biographies by and about trailblazing women—get ready to inspire the young reader in your life. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2019-10-21 10:33:42 UTC ]
A buyer circles back to talk sell-through on bookseller favorites. Plus, a holiday preview! Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-10-18 12:00:02 UTC ]
Puffin has acquired the first children’s book from author–illustrator Keri Smith, Wreck this Picture Book, due to publish in autumn 2020 as part of a global release. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-10-16 10:22:48 UTC ]
Hachette Children’s has landed a new picture book from Giles Andreae and illustrator Guy Parker-Rees to mark 20 years of Giraffes Can’t Dance. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-10-16 00:47:25 UTC ]