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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
McDonald’s in the UK are replacing the toys that come with Happy Meals with educational books to help boost literacy; they plan to distribute 15 million books by the end of 2014. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2013-01-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
To mark its 50th anniversary the Bologna Children’s Book Fair, will award six new prizes for publishers at the "forefront of innovation" and "creative editorial choices." Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2013-01-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
How two gallery owners found 'Rhoda's Ocean' – an unpublished children's book hiding under a pile of laundry. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-01-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
Macmillan Children's Books has made further changes to its publishing team, appointing... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2013-01-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
Collins' book, which will be based around her own experiences with a father in the military, will be released this fall. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2012-11-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
Hachette Children's Books has begun making its picture books available as ebooks from... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2012-11-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
The owners of the Big Green Bookshop are to open a second premises in Brookmans Park,... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2012-11-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
After volunteering at orphanages in Ghana, DreamWorks animators Rachel Tiep-Daniels and Margaret Wuller created the "Picture Book Project," which harnesses the work of talented artists to both inspire children, and raise money for them. The Picture Book Project Foundation is an effort to... Continue reading >> [ Source: Fast Company | 2012-11-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Seven Stories museum in Newcastle upon Tyne has changed its name to the National Centre for... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2012-11-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
'This Is Not My Hat' is from Jon Klassen, creator of the award-winning 'I Want My Hat Back.'Picture books might be for kids who can't read, but parents have been known to enjoy them as well. Continue reading >> [ Source: Los Angeles Times | 2012-09-02 00:00:00 UTC ]