What will kids be reading in 2018? Scholastic editors issue five predictions about what children's book trends will be popular and successful next year. The post Trends in Children’s Books: Five 2018 Predictions from Scholastic appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2017-12-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
Over the course of its four decades in business, the tiny Boston-area specialty bookstore has weathered monumental changes in publishing, and had an outsized role in the world of children’s books. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2017-12-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
“We Are Never Meeting in Real Life,” Samantha Irby’s collection of candid, funny and deliberate essays will make you laugh until you pee and cry and ache in your belly. It’s like nothing you’ve ever read, because Irby is like no one you’ve ever met, although you will never really know, because... Continue reading >> [ Source: Los Angeles Times | 2017-12-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
This is the second in a two-part series, providing an in-depth look at new and soon-to-open children’s bookstores. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2017-12-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
The latest project from prolific thriller novelist James Patterson will aim to bring a love of Albert Einstein to young readers. Patterson is partnering with the Albert Einstein Archives at Hebrew University of Jerusalem to write a series of middle-grade books focusing on “Max” Einstein, a... Continue reading >> [ Source: Los Angeles Times | 2017-12-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
Citing record attendance for its professional program, the Shanghai Children's Book Fair offers an upbeat report amid some concerns voiced by UK publishers. The post Shanghai Children’s Book Fair Reports Gains, Amid UK Concerns About Import Issues appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2017-11-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Chen Bochui Award honored translator Helen Wang for her work bringing Chinese children's literature to English-language readers. The post Translator Helen Wang Honored at Shanghai Children’s Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2017-11-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
Widely acknowledged as the biggest event dedicated to children’s content in Asia, the China Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair (CCBF) has successfully wrapped up its fifth outing, which ran from November 17-19. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2017-11-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
The season's anniversaries start taking attention, as China's fair in Shanghai and Seattle's best-known device everywhere trigger news and events. The post Anniversary Notes: Shanghai Children’s Book Fair at 5; Amazon’s Kindle at 10 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2017-11-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
A new Paddington picture book by the late Michael Bond is publishing with HarperCollins Children’s Books in June 2018. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2017-11-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
At the Guadalajara Book Fair, the professional program focuses on children's books and the rights center looks strong with 130 tables booked. The post Guadalajara International Book Fair To Focus on Children’s Books, Guest of Honor Madrid appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2017-11-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
Bonnier Publishing imprint Templar Books has acquired world rights for two picture books from Sebastien Braun in a deal with Arabella Stein of the Bright Agency. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2017-10-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
Children's authors played a pivotal role at the Northern California Independent Booksellers Association's Fall Discovery Show in San Francisco, sparking discussions on current events and diverse representation. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2017-10-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
Attendance was at an all-time high for the Mountains & Plains Independent Booksellers Association Fall Discovery Show, which took place in Denver earlier this month. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2017-10-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
David Walliams has revealed his fifth picture book with illustrator Tony Ross will be called Boogie Bear. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2017-10-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
This year's joint trade show of the Midwest Independent Booksellers Association and the Great Lakes Independent Booksellers Association emphasized the essential links between publishers, booksellers, and authors. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2017-10-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
The politics and practicalities of children’s bookselling took center stage at the New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association gathering in Cherry Hill, N.J., from October 6–8. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2017-10-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
The first picture book set to John Lennon’s lyrics will be published by Frances Lincoln Children’s Books and Amnesty International. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2017-09-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
Children’s booksellers and authors came together to discuss ways to increase diverse perspectives in children’s literature at the annual New England Independent Booksellers Association gathering in Providence, R.I., held September 18–20. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2017-09-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
The 12th annual Brooklyn Book Festival took place in downtown Brooklyn on September 16 and 17, drawing a record 45,000 attendees. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2017-09-21 00:00:00 UTC ]