#Children's Publishing

Publishing news filed under #Children's Publishing

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Hans Christian Andersen's 'The Snow Queen' inspires Disney and a children's author

'The Snow Queen' inspired not only Disney's hit musical 'Frozen' but also author Karen Foxlee, who based her critically acclaimed novel 'Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy' on the wintry tale. Continue reading at 'The Christian Science Monitor'

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-02-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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B.J. Novak's children's book will try to win kids over to the power of language

B.J. Novak's children's book will be titled 'A Book With No Pictures.' 'I wanted to write a book that would introduce the youngest of kids to the idea that words can be their allies,' the actor said. Continue reading at 'The Christian Science Monitor'

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-01-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Kickstarter Loves This Children's Book That Gets Kids Excited About Coding

Linda Liukas's project, Hello Ruby, smashed its Kickstarter funding goal in under four hours.We know that the goal of teaching future generations to code will make big strides within the next year. There are already some pretty ambitious ideas out there, like video games and adorable yet highly... Continue reading at 'Fast Company'

[ Fast Company | 2014-01-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Holiday Sales for Children's Books Strong at Indies

PW's annual post-Christmas survey of two dozen bookstores across the country didn't turn up any blockbusters on a level with last year's Hunger Games trilogy; instead, shoppers gravitated to a mix of children's books. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-01-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A Picture Book To Teach Kids Typography

Jeremy Dooley created a new book--and an original font--to tutor tots on typeface.They say necessity is the mother of invention, but new parenthood isn't bad for coming up with new ideas either. "After my son was born, I found that his very simple books started me thinking about a lot of basic... Continue reading at 'Fast Company'

[ Fast Company | 2014-01-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Nostalgia Drives Polish Children’s Book Sales Boom

A revival in classic illustrated books is helping Poland's children's book market boom, says Katarzyna Domańska of publisher Dwie Siostry. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-12-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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4 fabulous picture books for the young readers on your list

Top off your last-minute holiday shopping list with these four fabulous picture books for young readers. Continue reading at 'The Christian Science Monitor'

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-12-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Texas senator Ted Cruz is the star of a bestselling coloring book

The company Really Big Coloring Books Inc. says the book is already on its third printing. Continue reading at 'The Christian Science Monitor'

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-12-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Best World Children’s Book Award Winner Talks to PP

By Dennis Abrams South African writer Anita Pouroulis, a former primary school teacher from Johannesburg, won the Best World Children’s Book Award at the China […] Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-12-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Levenson to launch picture book venture

Ellie Levenson, the author of The Noughtie Girl’s Guide to Feminism (Oneworld), has set up... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2013-11-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ylvis's YouTube hit becomes children's book

Much-watched song by Norwegian musical comedy duo due out in US as illustrated storyNorwegian musical comedy duo Ylvis may be very silly, but that's not likely to hold back their next venture, an illustrated children's book based on their massive YouTube hit song, The Fox, which is to be... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2013-11-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Usborne wins children’s science book prize

Usborne has won the Royal Society Young People’s Book Award with an interactive flap book... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2013-11-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Gertrude Stein: The Making of a Children’s Book

Gertrude Stein's children's book, The World is Round, is 75 this year and is being rereleased by Harper Design in a reproduction of the book’s first edition from 1939. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-11-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ylvis land children's book deal

The makers of the viral hit The Fox will launch a picture book based on their comedy video. Continue reading at 'BBC News'

[ BBC News | 2013-11-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Shanghai Children’s Book Fair: A Strong Foundation

Positive reviews from exhibitors continue to roll in on the second day of the China Shanghai Children’s International Book Fair (CCBF). Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-11-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Shanghai Children’s Book Fair: Off to a Great Start

First impressions count, and on the first day of China Shanghai Children’s International Book Fair, the heavy foot traffic just one hour into its opening bodes well for the inaugural event. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-11-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Countdown to the Shanghai Children’s Book Fair

The stage is set for the who's who of China's children's publishing industry and those interested in reaching the country's 230 million children under 16 years old. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-11-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Children’s Books: To Delight or to Instruct?

A new exhibition at the New York Public Library is dedicated to why children's books. In The Smart Set, Paula Marantz Cohen writes more about how influential children's books are. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-10-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Best Illustrations From All Your Favorite Children's Books

Characters from children's books often take on legendary status in the popular imagination. Peter Pan inspired his own pathological syndrome (and maybe R. Kelly's "I Believe I Can Fly"); Willy Wonka led to a real–world candy company; and hundreds of wannabe Hobbits live in commercially... Continue reading at 'Fast Company'

[ Fast Company | 2013-10-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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