Leading Brazilian children's publishers are in the spotlight this year at the Frankfurt Book Fair, and demonstrate Brazil's growing rights business with markets around the world. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2013-10-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
A new award, the Spark Award, has been created to recognise excellence in a children's book... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2013-09-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
Carrey's book, titled 'How Roland Rolls,' centers on a wave who soon learns he is part of something bigger than himself by being one section of the ocean. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-09-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
Macmillan Children's Books pre-school imprint Campbell Books wants to feature the UK's... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2013-09-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
Hodder Children's Books has bought two novels from debut author Carla Spradbery, acquiring... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2013-09-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
Mel Elliott, who lives in the U.K., self-published Colour Me Good: Ryan Gosling on a lark. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2013-09-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
A new book provides a more comprehensive look at reproduction. Imagine a picture book that explains where babies come from--but never references gender. What Makes a Baby is described as "a book for every kind of family and for every kind of kid," which means it doesn’t matter if parents are... Continue reading >> [ Source: Fast Company | 2013-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
Jennie Bristow, associate fellow at the University of Kent, says grown-ups read children's books because they feel 'disenchanted with adult culture'. Continue reading >> [ Source: BBC News | 2013-06-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
Simon & Schuster Children's in both the UK and US will be publishing a picture book... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2013-06-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
Starr's book will be illustrated by children's books illustrator and author Ben Cort. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-06-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
We have teamed up with the NZ Post Children's Books Awards and asked kids to tell us about their favourite books. Continue reading >> [ Source: Stuff | 2013-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
Patricia van Rhijin, director at CIDCLI, discussed the problems getting Mexican children's books published in the US. American publishers are 'so square,' she says. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2013-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
Stuff is teaming up with the NZ Post Children Books Awards in an initiative to promote the importance of books and reading, and to inspire New Zealand's future writers and illustrators. Continue reading >> [ Source: Stuff | 2013-05-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
The China Shanghai International Book Fair is launching a new children’s book fair, which... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2013-04-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
We've come a long way since an IBM 704 first croaked its way through Daisy Bell. Now we've got Siri copping an attitude when we ask a stupid question and Google Now feeding information in an incredibly realistic sounding voice. AT&T has its own initiative, dubbed Natural Voices. At this... Continue reading >> [ Source: Engadget | 2013-04-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
A preview of the 50th Bologna Book Fair includes the TOC Bologna program, Sweden as the Guest of Honor Country, and a list of award winners recognized during the fair. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2013-03-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
The shortlist of ten children's book titles selected by Children's Books Ireland honors Irish authors and illustrators, and six final winners will be announced on May 8. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2013-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
Three boys who were camping in Queensland, Australia, escaped from quicksand using information gained in a book. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
Sproutkin, a new web startup, is launching a children's book subscription service based on the Netflix model. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
MacLachlan, author of 'Sarah, Plain and Tall,' said she was inspired to write a picture book after talking with her friend, an illustrator who lives in Newtown. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-02-27 00:00:00 UTC ]