Children's literature is a fast-growing genre thanks to 'Potter' & Co.

The success of 'Harry Potter, 'Twilight' and other has created a halo effect for the entire genre. And kids aren't the only ones doing it.For years, the book industry has been mired in debates about the plight of independent booksellers, the rise of Amazon and the fate of print as it struggles with the relentless march of technology. But doom-and-gloomers forecasting "the end of books" probably haven't strolled through the children's section lately or considered what's coming this season, from picture books through titles for teens. Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

[ Los Angeles Times | 2012-08-26 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Prime Day Lego deals include up to 41 percent off Super Mario, Star Wars sets

With October Prime Day just around the corner, we're starting to see more and more early deals pop up each day. While it might be too early for your liking to think about holiday shopping, you might want to after you check out the latest Prime Day Lego deals. A number of Lego sets from the Super... Continue reading at Engadget

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Booksellers Step Up to Help Bookstores Hit by Hurricane Helene

While the Book Industry Charitable Foundation continues to raise funding to help Southeastern booksellers at need, the Southern Indie Booksellers Alliance and booksellers across the South are rallying to assist. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Maggie Smith: the magisterial star of Harry Potter and Downton had the courage and talent to do absolutely everything

The real-life dame and on-screen dowager countess, who has died aged 89, earned fame in her 70s and 80s for blockbuster roles. But her early work at the National Theatre marked her out as a talent for the agesDame Maggie Smith’s trophy cabinet reflected her extraordinary achievements across... Continue reading at The Guardian

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Maggie Smith, Oscar-winning star of stage and screen, dies aged 89

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Indie Spotlight: September 2024

In this edition of Indie Spotlight, our monthly thematic roundup of BookLife titles, we feature children’s picture books. Want to see your book featured? Check out the Indie Spotlight calendar at booklife.com/indiespotlight. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Indie Spotlight: September 2024

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AAP StatShot: US Book Industry Was Up 6.2 Percent in June

A 26.8-percent decrease in returns was a factor in the US market's trade net sales in June, according to the AAP's new StatShot report. The post AAP StatShot: US Book Industry Was Up 6.2 Percent in June appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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HBO posts casting call for next-generation Harry Potter TV series

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Picture Books for All Ages

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The Best Children’s Book Deals of the Day for September 4, 2024

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This Lego Labor Day sale discounts Star Wars and Mario sets by 25 percent

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Compass Rose Publishing Looks to Harness the Power of Indie Booksellers

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Eight New Books Indie Booksellers Want You to Read

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Children’s Books About Immigrant Experiences

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MultiVersus leak suggests Barbie and Mad Max tie-ins are on the way

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Lev Grossman on Adapting Arthurian Legends For a World in Turmoil

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Can Apple’s Vision Pro Usher In a New Era for Reading?

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Authors ask Waterstones to rehire worker fired after tweet about gender-critical writer

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Engadget Podcast: The fallout from Apple’s WWDC 2024 and Summer Game Fest

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