Halloween 'bigger than ever' for children's market

Sales of Halloween-themed children’s books increased by more than 65% in the fortnight ending 11th October, as booksellers across the UK gear up for one of their busiest Halloweens yet. A search of terms such as “vampires”, “witches” and “ghosts” in the Nielsen BookScan TCM 5,000 revealed that sales of Halloween-themed titles between 28th September and 11th October totalled £235,696, 66% up on the previous fortnight’s figure (£142,139). Volume sales of Halloween-themed titles were up by 67% in the time period, to 46,739 copies (from 27,944 units). Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2014-10-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Great Ormond Street Hospital launches children's literature ‘Play' hub

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Hanks appointed new publisher at Quarto Children's Books

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How the First Children’s Book About Copywriting Came About

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Children's Institute 9: Indie Bookselling in a Post-Pandemic World

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Hachette picks up the Supervet's 'brilliant' children's debut

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Zillow's children's book aims to help families cope with moving

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Where to Find the Best Children’s Book Reviews

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International book markets make 'significant' gains in first half of 2021

International book markets have made significant gains in the first half of 2021, defying the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a survey carried out by charts and market research data supplier GfK Entertainment. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Eloise Greenfield, author whose picture books uplifted Black children, dies at 92

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