25 Universe-Expanding Science Fiction Books for Kids

From time travel to galaxy-spanning journeys to scientific experiments gone interesting, there are so many fun science fiction books for ... Continue reading at 'Book Riot'

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Recommended Reading: Science fiction's influence on hip-hop music

Recommended Reading highlights the best long-form writing on technology and more in print and on the web. Some weeks, you'll also find short reviews of books that we think are worth your time. We hope you enjoy the read. The Subversive Science Fi... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2015-07-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Abingdon Fiction Axed Amid Poor Book Sales

After a downturn in fiction sales, Abingdon is closing its fiction program and broadening its Christian Living line. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-07-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How Long It Takes Kids to Read Popular Books

Personal Creations show how long it takes kids to read classic books, from Clifford the Big Red Dog to Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. The post How Long It Takes Kids to Read Popular Books appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-06-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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YA science fiction delights: 'Shadowshaper' and 'More Happy Than Not'

"The trouble with magic," wrote children's author and activist Zetta Elliott in an award-winning 2013 Jeunesse essay, "is that it appears to exist in realms to which only certain children belong." Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2015-06-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bonnier expands fiction division

Bonnier Publishing is looking to expand its fiction division and is recruiting for five managerial roles. The division, which includes children’s imprints Hot Key Books and Piccadilly Press and adult fiction imprints Zaffre and Twenty7, is looking to hire a director/head of export sales, key... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-06-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Goldsboro Books to expand in June

Goldsboro Books is to expand in June, increasing its size by a third. The high-profile independent bookshop, founded in 1999, is currently based at 23–25 Cecil Court in the heart of London’s theatre district. It will expand into the adjacent premises, at 27 Cecil Court, in June. David Headley,... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-05-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Korean Kid’s Poem About Eating Mom Prompts Pulped Book

South Korean publisher Chulganil is recalling copies of a book of children's writing that features a poem by a 10-year-old about matricide. The post Korean Kid’s Poem About Eating Mom Prompts Pulped Book appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-05-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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International Hot Book Properties: Week of May 25, 2015

A Christopher Nolan-esque Argentinean thriller, two literary Spanish novels, a Finnish YA series, and more are making waves in the global rights scene this week. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, May 25, 2015

This week: a brain surgeon's memoir, Robert McCammon's latest, and a page-turning mystery set in the Arctic. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of May 25, 2015

Vicky Beeching sells a memoir, Running Press lands a coloring book/journal, Harper signs Swedish series about a senior citizen crime spree, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Epic! Adds Macmillan Kids’ E-books

Epic!, an ebook subscription service for kids, is adding titles from another Big Five publisher to its inventory of 10,000 ebooks. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Non-fiction book club for Radio 2

A new non-fiction book club on Claudia Winkleman's weekly BBC Radio 2 "Arts Show" is to launch this autumn, as part of The Reading Agency partnership with the station. The book club follows on from the Radio 2 Book Club on Simon Mayo's show, and a children's writing competition called 500 Words... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-04-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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London Book Fair 2015: 3M Expands Cloud Library to U.K. and Beyond

Already in over 1,000 libraries in the U.S. and Canada, users abroad will soon be able to use 3M to borrow library ebooks. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-04-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New Kids' Book Festival for Boston

The Boston Book Festival is expanding with a free, day-long festival just for kids, Hubbub: Creative Commotion for Kids, at the close of the school year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-04-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Reviews of New and Forthcoming Spirituality and Religion Books, March 25, 2015

Rachel Held Evans offers astute reflections on faith; biologist Jerry Coyne argues that science has made religion obsolete. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-03-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Why Reading Translated Kids’ Books Makes a Difference

'Writing translated from other languages makes you see things differently,' says UK translator Daniel Hahn who will mine the Bologna Book Fair for gems. The post Why Reading Translated Kids’ Books Makes a Difference appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-03-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The VéroK Literary Agency on Kids Book Biz Changes

The VéroK Agency represents children’s book publishers across Europe and the English-language markets and is seeing changes in who buys what where. The post The VéroK Literary Agency on Kids Book Biz Changes appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-03-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Collins and MacPhail win Scottish kids book awards

Authors Ross Collins and Cathy MacPhail both won their third Scottish Children’s Book Awards, announced today (4th March) at a ceremony in Edinburgh. Debut writer Alex McCall also picked up a prize. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-03-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Dahl’s Charlie tops Sainsbury's list of books kids 'should read'

Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Puffin) is the book parents most think their children should read before the age of 16, according to a survey from supermarket Sainsbury's. Sainsbury’s asked 2,000 parents which 50 books children should read by the time they are 16 to celebrate... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-03-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Reviews of New and Forthcoming Religion and Spirituality Books, February 25, 2015

Benedictine nun Joan Chittister offers salve for the soul; cosmology and theology combine in the theory a God who is consistent with science. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-02-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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