Books with inspirational themes continue to drive children's book market

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 at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2021-09-22 10:13:53 UTC ]

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Literary agent for children's book authors Mary Cummings explains the biggest mistake she sees in picture book pitches—and how you can avoid making that mistake. The post Picture Book or Short Story? Which is it? appeared first on Writer's Digest. Continue reading at Writer's Digest

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Europe’s ‘ThinkPub’ Project: Cross-Border Collaboration

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Bologna Sees a Five-Percent Growth in Trade Visitors

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Bologna Children's Book Fair 2025: Six International Publishers Take Home Prizes

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Headed for Bologna for a Second Year: The Philippines

The well-developed children's sector will be on display at the Philippine National Stand at Bologna Children's Book Fair, Hall 30. The post Headed for Bologna for a Second Year: The Philippines appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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