Author Larysa Denysenko wrote introduction to Maya and Her Friends while sheltering from missiles in Kyiv“As I write to you, rockets are flying outside my windows, and at a distance of 20km from my house, Russian aggressors are destroying the suburbs of Kyiv,” author Larysa Denysenko says in an... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2022-03-11 11:15:48 UTC ]
The ninth iteration of the China Shanghai International Children's Book is moving its 2022 dates to July, under COVID-19 restrictions. The post Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair Postponed From March to July appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2022-03-03 18:16:52 UTC ]
Today’s edition of kids' book deals is sponsored by... Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2022-03-02 15:21:40 UTC ]
He crafted tales of everyday life for early readers. His “Mr. Pine’s Purple House,” first published in 1965, later inspired a new publishing company — and Jeff Bezos. Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2022-02-24 23:32:36 UTC ]
With 14 jurors having worked their way through 2,215 submissions from 61 countries, the 2022 Bologna Ragazzi Award winners are announced. The post Bologna Children’s Book Fair: The 2022 Ragazzi Award Winners appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2022-02-22 18:45:35 UTC ]
Jane Pek considers Pride and Prejudice, the gay marriage movement, and the choice to marry. | Lit Hub Baby steps: Ben Okri reflects on how writing a children’s book is an antidote to doomsday thinking. | Lit Hub “It is a place to learn about the naked self.” Daniel Genis on reading his way... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2022-02-22 11:30:55 UTC ]
An unspoken tradition hints that going to the source is good for the story you want to write. The trouble often is that we have no idea what that source may be. Sometimes we think it is sheer research and we spend time in libraries. Often, we think it’s where the action of the proposed […] Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2022-02-22 09:52:32 UTC ]
Bestselling children’s book author Matthew Paul Turner, who came out as gay in 2020, is emphasizing inclusivity and self-acceptance in his new title, ‘I Am God’s Dream,’ which he calls his favorite book yet. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2022-02-09 05:00:00 UTC ]
This year, Bologna Children's Book Fair's Illustrators' Exhibition features winning work from 78 artists in 29 international markets. The post Bologna Children’s Book Fair Names Its 56th Illustrators’ Exhibition Winners appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2022-02-07 04:17:02 UTC ]
The children’s book Who Are Your People?, teaches Black history in a time of turmoil over Critical Race Theory. Continue reading >> [ Source: Slate | 2022-02-04 11:00:00 UTC ]
Macmillan has released a golden edition of the children’s classic as the beloved children’s book turns 40 this year. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2022-01-15 17:45:43 UTC ]
Today’s edition of kids' book deals is sponsored by AfterShock Comics`AfterShock... Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2022-01-12 13:56:03 UTC ]
For decades, I sat in meetings with all-white teams. The industry needs an independent body to advise on equalityI’m a literary agent and at the height of last year’s Black Lives Matter protests I was sent a list, with accompanying photographs, of the top editors working across the major... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2022-01-01 10:00:46 UTC ]
Here's what it's really like to judge a children's book award, including the surprising best part of the process (it's not the free books!) Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2021-12-08 11:33:00 UTC ]
Mr. Men Little Miss, the children’s book series created by Roger Hargreaves, turns 50 this year. Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2021-12-08 10:00:15 UTC ]
The crisp weather makes it the perfect time to snuggle up with a little one and read these 11 December children's book releases. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2021-12-06 11:39:00 UTC ]
The author of The Upstairs House on postpartum depression, hauntings, and the legacy of Margaret Wise Brown. Continue reading >> [ Source: Guernica | 2021-11-18 03:45:32 UTC ]
Fay Evans alleges a ‘striking similarity’ between the 2019 Excitable Edgar TV campaign and her 2017 book Fred the Fire-Sneezing DragonThe author of a self-published children’s book about a dragon that causes havoc with its fiery sneezes is suing John Lewis over its 2019 Christmas ad about a... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2021-11-16 14:46:45 UTC ]
The illustrator Joana Avillez delves into the life story of one of her favorite children’s book authors, creator of Peter Rabbit. Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2021-11-12 16:48:15 UTC ]
'Our children’s book business now accounts for more than half our annual sales,' says Sourcebooks' Kay Birkner as the company buys BES Publishing. The post In the United States: Sourcebooks Acquires BES Publishing appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2021-11-04 18:59:42 UTC ]