As a Black solider during WWII, Ashley Bryan drew in his sketchbook. He went on to illustrate dozens of children's book over his lifetime. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2022-02-19 11:32:00 UTC ]
'The buzz and energy' of Bologna Children's Book Fair, Elena Pasoli says, is powered by publishers' confirmations from 50 nations. The post Interview With Bologna’s Elena Pasoli: ‘The Response Is Amazing’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2022-02-17 18:23:17 UTC ]
The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators' board of directors has elected Sarah Baker the organization’s new executive director, succeeding the organization's cofounder, Lin Oliver. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2022-02-09 05:00:00 UTC ]
Award-winning children's book author and illustrator, fine artist, and educator Ashley Bryan, widely known for his passion for poetry and vibrant retellings of folktales rooted in the Black oral tradition, died peacefully on February 4; he was 98. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2022-02-08 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 upcoming Bologna Children's Book Fair program will include instructional sessions set up by the Bologna Book Plus team. The post In Italy, Bologna Book Plus Announces Some 2022 Events appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2022-02-01 15:56:56 UTC ]
Winners of an array of children’s literature awards reflect a diversity of perspectives and topics. “The Last Cuentista,” a tale of a young girl who must preserve the memory of Earth’s history, won the John Newbery Medal for the year’s best children’s book. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2022-01-25 18:02:43 UTC ]
The giraffe or elephant main character in your children's book is probably male. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2022-01-20 14:26:39 UTC ]
The organisers of the Bologna Children's Book Fair have confirmed the event is due to take place in person this year, but will offer exhibitors a 100% refund if it has to be cancelled again. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2022-01-13 10:44:53 UTC ]
A new children's book is helping families raise awareness about the effects of brain injuries. Continue reading >> [ Source: BBC News | 2021-12-12 09:15:24 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 ]
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 ]
Bestselling novelist Matt Haig's children's book A Boy Called Christmas has been made into a film. Continue reading >> [ Source: BBC News | 2021-11-27 00:15:59 UTC ]
At the upcoming Guadalajara International Book Fair, the Bologna Children's Book Fair stages programming aimed at illustrators. The post At Guadalajara: Bologna Children’s Book Fair Makes Its Next Stop appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2021-11-24 19:08:50 UTC ]
A free workshop for writers of colour is being organised by The Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators (SCBWI). Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-11-22 20:37:24 UTC ]
TV hosts Ant & Dec, a.k.a. Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, are releasing their debut children's book next year to raise money for the NSPCC. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-11-09 13:59:39 UTC ]
The Shanghai International Children's Book Fair (CCBF) has been postponed from this month to March 2022 because of the situation with Covid-19 in China and will now coincide with the Bologna Children's Book Fair (BCBF). Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-11-09 00:00:04 UTC ]
Just because a kids' book focuses on gender identity doesn't mean it's a GOOD children's book about gender. Here's how to find the best ones. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2021-11-03 10:32:00 UTC ]
From new books by Jason Reynolds and Andrea Beaty to powerful books about Black history, November children's book releases have lots of gems! Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2021-11-02 10:35:00 UTC ]
A children's book shortlisted for a 2021 Governor General's Literary Award was written by a University of Guelph associate professor who specializes in the history of Indigenous Peoples and illustrated by an Ojibway multidisciplinary artist. ... Continue reading >> [ Source: CBC | 2021-11-02 08:00:00 UTC ]