Frankfurt: Swedish, Lithuanian Publishers See Booming Children’s Book Sales

Two publishers in Frankfurt are seeing success with up-and-coming children's book authors, both at home and through foreign rights deals. The post Frankfurt: Swedish, Lithuanian Publishers See Booming Children’s Book Sales appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-10-20 11:38:33 UTC ]

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Your Guide To Understanding Children’s Book Categories and Age Groupings

Children’s books fall into six main categories based on age groups and format: board books (ages 0-3), picture books (3-8), ... Continue reading at Book Riot

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Bologna’s 2025 Ragazzi Award Winners: 3,858 Entries

The myriad awards programs that are part of Bologna Children's Book Fair are led by newly named winners of the Ragazzi Awards. The post Bologna’s 2025 Ragazzi Award Winners: 3,858 Entries appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Bologna Children’s Book Fair’s Evolving Rights Hubs

Bologna's rights-business structure is evolving along with creative industries' growing engagement with book publishing. The post Bologna Children’s Book Fair’s Evolving Rights Hubs appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Literary Organizations Release Joint Statement Decrying Anti-Trans Executive Order

The American Booksellers Association, Audio Publishers Association, Independent Book Publishers Association, PEN America, Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, and dozens of other orgs have issued a letter addressing President Donald Trump's order to implement "policies that... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Bologna: Record Entries for Its 2025 Illustrators Exhibition

The 59th edition of Bologna Children's Book Fair's 2025 Illustrators Exhibition drew 21,870 illustrations by 4,374 illustrators. The post Bologna: Record Entries for Its 2025 Illustrators Exhibition appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Bookshop.org is launching e-books to help local bookstores compete with Amazon’s Kindle

The challenger brand to Amazon’s hegemony has big plans to build further, starting with a new e-book initiative. Andy Hunter decided something needed to be done about the endless rise of Amazon in 2018—the year that the e-commerce giant surpassed 50% of book sales in the U.S. market. “I was... Continue reading at Fast Company

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TikTok Uncertainty Prompts the Book Business to Envision an Even Better Future

Industry leaders acknowledge that the platform has been a phenomenal catalyst for book sales and building community, but some see its perilous future as an opportunity to build direct, sustainable relationships with readers across multiple channels. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Your Favorite Children’s Book Authors’ Favorite Children’s Books

Some of the most impactful books out there are children’s books. They’re often our first experiences with narratives and are ... Continue reading at Book Riot

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Singapore Children’s Book Festival Calls for Programming Proposals

Readying its second year, the new Singapore Children's Book Festival is staged by the Singapore Book Publishers Association The post Singapore Children’s Book Festival Calls for Programming Proposals appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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School Librarians Are Altering Illustrations to Avoid Book Challenges and Other Library News

Catch up with the latest in library news, including mental health literacy resources, Japanese libraries trying out book sales, and more. Continue reading at Book Riot

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As children's book bans soar, sales are down and librarians are afraid. Even in California

Book bans are tanking sales of children's books. Schools and libraries aren't buying books about LGBTQ+ issues and race as they brace for culture war pushback. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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8 of the Best New Children’s Books Out December 2024

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Ten Children’s Books To Read and Enjoy Before The Year Ends

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Guadalajara Book Fair Opens With New Bologna Prize

The Guadalajara Book Fair's 38th iteration features a new international illustration award, produced by Bologna Children's Book Fair. The post Guadalajara Book Fair Opens With New Bologna Prize appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Novels about serial killers and loyal dogs voted Waterstones books of 2024

Booksellers chose true-crime inspired Butter by Asako Yuzuki as book of the year, while Ross Montgomery’s fun adventure I Am Rebel took the children’s prizeA novel about a serial killer and a children’s book about a dog are the books of 2024, according to Waterstones booksellers.Butter by Asako... Continue reading at The Guardian

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Boys Reading Less, Librarians Covering Pictures, READING RAINBOW, & More KidLit News

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