‘The main reason I'm here is to support the fair,’ says Brazilian children's book publisher and IPA vice-president Karine Pansa. The post Karine Pansa: IPA’s Vice-President On Frankfurt’s Role in Publishing appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2021-10-22 02:27:54 UTC ]
Renowned children's book illustrator Jerry Pinkney, winner of the Caldecott Medal and five Caldecott Honor citations, widely acclaimed for his picture books honoring his Black heritage as well as for his richly detailed works reimagining well-loved fairy and folktales, died on October 20... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2021-10-21 04:00:00 UTC ]
Confidence-building titles are continuing to boom across the children’s market as TikTok drives YA, The Bookseller’s Children’s Conference has heard. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-09-22 10:13:53 UTC ]
Novelist Jessie Burton and children's book author Smriti Halls are among the judges confirmed for the 2021 Costa Book Awards, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-08-31 23:06:55 UTC ]
Fictional story created with Fig expands on previous ad and prepares kids with transition to a new abode. Continue reading >> [ Source: Advertising Age | 2021-08-31 12:00:00 UTC ]
There's more great children's books being published than ever before -- this is how to find the best children's book reviews online. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2021-08-30 10:36:00 UTC ]
Award-winning children's book author and poet Eloise Greenfield, known for her positive depictions of Black family life, her biographies spotlighting notable Black figures in U.S. history, and her efforts to fight racism, died on August 5; she was 92. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2021-08-10 04:00:00 UTC ]
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has launched a new inclusivity bursary worth £11,200 to study for a masters degree in children's book illustration. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-08-04 15:16:55 UTC ]
For parents, skin colour is often a difficult subject and dealing with it through storytelling can be a useful aid. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Conversation | 2021-07-28 15:40:42 UTC ]
Athlete-turned-activist Colin Kaepernick will publish 'I Color Myself Different,' a picture book inspired by his own experiences, in April. Continue reading >> [ Source: Los Angeles Times | 2021-07-15 15:14:30 UTC ]
Líra Könyv made to pay £600 for failing to clearly indicate the story featured ‘a family that is different than a normal family’A bookshop chain in Hungary has been fined for selling a children’s story depicting a day in the life of a child with same-sex parents, with officials condemning the... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2021-07-08 12:09:32 UTC ]
Elle McNicoll has been named overall winner of the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize 2021 for her debut novel A Kind of Spark (Knights Of). Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-06-30 15:03:18 UTC ]
Stormzy's imprint at PRH, #Merky Books, will publish its first children's book in September, celebrating 50 iconic British figures from underrepresented communities to inspire, encourage and empower children. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-06-29 07:55:17 UTC ]
Prolific children's book author Patricia Reilly Giff died on June 22 at her home in Fairfield, Conn. She was 86. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2021-06-24 04:00:00 UTC ]
A presentation titled "From Page to Screen" was one of the most popular programs at last week's virtual Bologna Children's Book Fair. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2021-06-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
This year's digital Bologna Children's Book Fair saw a 55% increase in page views compared to the previous year's edition. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2021-06-18 19:35:36 UTC ]
The second digital evocation of the world's largest children's book trade show closes with big numbers and lots of programming on video. The post Bologna’s Finale: 75,000 Visitors and 300 Hours of ‘Initiatives’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2021-06-17 21:02:44 UTC ]
Prolific children's book author-illustrator and fine artist Robert M. Quackenbush died on May 17; he was 91. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2021-06-15 04:00:00 UTC ]
The premier event of Bologna Children's Book Fair includes the debut of the International Publishers Association's 125th-anniversary video. The post IPA Observes Its 125th Anniversary With Today’s Bologna Opening appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2021-06-14 04:05:37 UTC ]
The Duchess of Sussex released her first book, 'The Bench,' days after the birth of her second child, Lilibet Diana. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Huffington Post | 2021-06-09 13:21:06 UTC ]