We asked a number of agents and scouts attending this year’s Bologna fair to talk about the trends they’ve been noticing: in themes, in genres, and in international demand. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-03-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A quote misattributed to Blackman complained that there are 'too many white faces' in children's literature, subjecting her to 'hatred, threats, and vitriol'. The author says her intent was to express support for 'more books featuring kids/YA with disabilities, LGBT, people of colour,... Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor
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On the last day of the inaugural China Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair (CCBF), held from November 7-9, the winners of the Golden Pinwheel Awards were announced. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-11-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Movable Type literary agents Jason Allen Ashlock and Adam Chromy write of their experiences assisting The Rogue Reader authors in self-publishing their work. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-07-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New YA books hitting shelves this week in hardcover and paperback for your holiday week reading delight. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2024-07-01 15:30:00 UTC ]
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Bullwinkel’s debut novel sheds light on the culture of youth women’s boxing through an ensemble cast of complicated characters. It packs a punch. Continue reading at The New York Times
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Two writers discuss the literary forebears who directly inspired their latest novels. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-06-27 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Winnie-the-Pooh, Olympic childhoods, a magical janitor's closet, and more of today's best children's book deals. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2024-06-26 15:22:00 UTC ]
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Becky Green has been promoted to SVP for retail and Penguin Young Readers sales, and Mark Santella has been promoted to SVP for mass merchandise and Random House Children’s sales. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-06-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The author of 'Heavyweight,' which draws lines between the German genocide of the Herero and Nama peoples in South Africa and the Holocaust, hopes that memory and narrative can create a more inclusive culture—one with ample humor and creativity. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-06-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Wind, who is also chief content officer at the Indie Book Publishers Association, is creating a limited collector's edition of his latest YA novel, initially published this spring by Chicago Review Press, as an incentive for donors to his Kickstarter campaign benefitting LGBTQ+ teens. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-06-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The Pentatonix singer and his husband say "How Lucky Am I?" parallels their own experiences as a married couple, including their dream of starting a family. Continue reading at HuffPost
[ HuffPost | 2024-06-20 16:24:07 UTC ]
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Wayward magical girls, a celebration of boys' friendship, iconic Black heroes, and more of today's best children's book deals. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2024-06-19 14:47:50 UTC ]
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World Literature Today Announces Finalists for 2025 NSK Neustadt Prize for Children’s and Young Adult Literature News and Events [email protected] Mon, 06/17/2024 - 12:19 Top row (left to right): Samira Ahmed (photo by Erielle Bakkum), Hatem Aly;... Continue reading at World Literature Today
[ World Literature Today | 2024-06-17 17:19:26 UTC ]
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The story of why Priyanka Mattoo quit her job as a Hollywood agent to pursue a career in writing has as many twists and turns as her literary debut, the memoir 'Bird Milk & Mosquito Bones.' Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2024-06-17 10:00:00 UTC ]
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The reader's choice Prix Albertine Jeunesse is selected by students, this year in more than 700 classes in accredited bilingual programs. The post Prix Albertine Jeunesse 2024 Honors Three Children’s Book Translations appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-06-13 21:46:59 UTC ]
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The American Booksellers Association’s Children’s Institute in New Orleans wrapped up on June 12 with an equity-focused “Spotlight on Black Publishing,” an inclusive conversation about “Queer Voices for Community,” and a karaoke extravaganza. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-06-13 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Pete the Cat, Goosebumps, a Little Mermaid Adventure, and More in Today's Best Children's Book Deals Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2024-06-12 15:45:03 UTC ]
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Renée Watson's breakfast keynote, panel discussions on underperformance in the children's book market and the ongoing surge in book bans, and a wall-to-wall evening author reception were among the highlights on a busy second day of CI 2024. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-06-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
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