Children's book sales soar in spring half-term break

Sales of children's books rocketed 30% week-on-week as the spring half-term break resulted in... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2012-02-21 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Inside the $10,000 treasure hunt embedded in a children's art book

The children's book "Xavier Marx and the Missing Masterpieces" is a rhyming mystery. In it are clues to find a token worth $10,000 in continental U.S. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2022-06-06 16:55:51 UTC ]
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Print Book Sales Fell 9.3% Last Week

With sales down in all categories, unit sales of print books fell 9.3% last week compared to the week ended May 29, 2021 at outlets that report to NPD BookScan. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-06-02 04:00:00 UTC ]
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New Children’s Book by Channing Tatum Inspired by His Daughter

The new children's book by Channing Tatum is inspired by his daughter, their relationship, and the importance of being unique. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2022-06-01 18:29:38 UTC ]
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10 Must-Read June Children’s Book Releases

These June children’s book releases are some of the best yet, with Japanese dragons, asthmatic protagonists, Black girl magic, and more, like The Lost Ryū by Emi Watanabe Cohen. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2022-06-01 10:38:00 UTC ]
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Print Book Sales Fell 6% Again Last Week

The spring sales trend of weekly declines of about 6% continued last week, with unit sales of print books dropping 6.4% compared to the week ended May 22, 2021, at outlets that report to BookScan. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-05-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
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U.S. Book Show: Raven Named Bookstore of the Year, Lowe Named Sales Rep of the Year

The Raven Bookstore in Lawrence, Kans., was named 'PW' Bookstore of the Year in a virtual awards ceremony held during the U.S. Book Show. Commission rep Kurtis Lowe of Book Travelers West is 'PW' Sales Rep of the Year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-05-24 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Print Book Sales Fell 6% Last Week

Since the end of the Easter shopping season, unit sales of print books have followed a fairly regular weekly path, falling by roughly 6% compared to a year ago. That was the result again last week when sales dropped 6.9% from the week ended May 15, 2021. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-05-19 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to give books to refugee children

Singer’s global initiative to offer a book each month to 200 refugee children in London until they turn fiveRefugee children in London will be given a book each month until they turn five, thanks to a new project from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.The global organisation is partnering with... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2022-05-09 15:54:47 UTC ]
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This children’s book about design should be required reading for CEOs

Jason Mayden’s new book breaks down design so simply that a child can get it, so your C-suite stands a chance, too. Jason Mayden has lived many lives. Starting as Nike’s first Black industrial design intern, he went on to become lead designer of the Jordan brand, launch his own children’s shoe... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2022-05-09 08:00:37 UTC ]
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Children’s Books Edition: The UK’s Branford Boase Award 2022 Shortlist

The Branford Boase program annually awards a debut novel for children–and the winning author's editor is honored, too. The post Children’s Books Edition: The UK’s Branford Boase Award 2022 Shortlist appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-05-06 19:55:39 UTC ]
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12 Must-Read May Children’s Book Releases

From cats in space to pride parades and summer fun, there are so many good May children's book releases. Check them out! Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2022-05-03 10:32:00 UTC ]
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Sales of Print Books Fell 12.6% in Mid-April

With sales declining in every category, overall unit sales of print books dropped 12.6% in the week ended Apr. 23, 2022, from the comparable week last year, at outlets that report to NPD BookScan. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-04-29 04:00:00 UTC ]
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PRH Sees Sales of Spanish-Language Books Surge

Silvia Matute, president of Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial’s U.S. division, discusses the company’s growth and the Spanish-language book market in the U.S. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-04-29 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Print Book Sales Dropped 12% Last Week

Print unit sales were down in every category last week compared to the week ended April 24, 2021, at outlets that report to NPD BookScan, resulting in an overall decline of 12.6%. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-04-28 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Sales of Print Books Jumped 16% Ahead of Easter

A huge spike in demand for children’s books in the lead-up to Easter resulted in a 16.8% increase in unit sales of print books in the week ended Apr. 16, 2022, over the comparable week in 2021, at outlets that report to NPD BookScan. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-04-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Easter Bump Lifted Print Book Sales by 10% Last Week

With Easter getting closer, the children's category had a big jump in sales last week over a year ago, leading to an overall 10.2% increase in print unit sales for the week. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-04-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Conservative lawmaker writes children’s book in praise of solidarity and collective action.

Does the following really sound like contemporary American conservatism to you?  Dawn of the Brave, which is aimed at children age 6 to 10, helps readers recognize that everyone has strengths and weakness, but teamwork allows people to come together for the greater good. I am… confused. Dawn of... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2022-04-11 14:24:51 UTC ]
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12 Must-Read April Children’s Book Releases

April children's book releases feature new books by award winning authors like Kyle Lukoff and Dan Santat as well as fantastic debuts. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2022-04-08 10:32:00 UTC ]
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The Book Sales Boom Has Ended

Sales of print books dipped 8.9% in the first quarter of 2022, putting an end to a long sales surge. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-04-08 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Colin Kaepernick talks about his new venture: Children’s book author

The activist-quarterback discusses the defining moment that sparked his new children’s book, ‘I Color Myself Different.' Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-04-06 09:00:00 UTC ]
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