Hachette creates new award for northern children's writers

Hachette Children’s Group and New Writing North are creating a new award for debut children’s writers from the North of England. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2018-07-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Roaming' Wins 2024 Eisner Award for Best New Graphic Novel

The latest offering from Mariko and Jillian Tamaki swept its categories at this year’s ceremony, which saw increased recognition of works by newer comics publishers and manga artists. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Children’s Books About Immigrant Experiences

New picture books, graphic novels, and YA fiction grapple with the short- and long-term effects of leaving home. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Vivendi Updates Plans to Spinoff Hachette in Three-Way Split

Vivendi has updated its plans to separate into three entities. One of these would be the newly named company, Louis Hachette Group, which includes Vivendi’s 63.5% majority stake in Lagardère, the parent company of Hachette Livre. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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The Best Children’s Books Deals of the Day for July 24, 2024

Coco meets Sliding Doors, dinosaur time travel, a NASA mathematician's autobiography, and more of today's best children's book deals! Continue reading at Book Riot

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If A.I. Is Coming for Comedy Writers, Simon Rich Is Ready

The author of humorous short stories finds emotional connections in tales that engage with tech. But he’s more interested in the ties between humans. Continue reading at The New York Times

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This charming new children’s book uses data viz to teach kids about emotions

Cowritten by Pentagram partner Giorgia Lupi, ‘This is Me and Only Me’ helps kids process their experiences through data. In a new children’s book from Pentagram partner Giorgia Lupi and her coauthor, Madeleine Garner, data collection is presented as a beautiful way for kids (and adults) to... Continue reading at Fast Company

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The Best Children’s Book Deals of Amazon Prime Days

Today is the last day to snap up these Prime Day deals on some of the best kids' books. Continue reading at Book Riot

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David C Cook Earns ECPA Gold Milestone Sales Award for 'What Does It Mean to Be Chosen?'

“This award not only symbolizes the milestone of half a million books sold, but also the fact that this book connects millions of readers to the person of Jesus Christ so brilliantly,” said Chadd Miller, divisional president of David C Cook’s publishing arm, in a statement. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Sheikh Zayed Book Award Invites Submissions from International Publishers

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Hachette Reorgs Workman, Moves Alqonquin into Little, Brown

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Announcing the “Both/And” Anthology Featuring Trans Writers of Color

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Reagan Arthur Returns to Hachette

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Author Challenges ChatGPT to Writer a Better Beach Read

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Reagan Arthur Returns to Hachette

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