Hodder Children's wins Akala series

Hodder Children’s Books will publish a “magical realist Shakespearean series” by hip hop artist Akala following a “hotly contested” auction. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2017-10-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bruce Handy on Becoming a Children’s Picture Book Author in His 60s

“Writing for kids had long been an ambition of mine, but until recently I didn’t know it had long been an ambition.” Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2023-07-28 09:00:24 UTC ]
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25 of the Best Romance Book Series

From contemporary romances to fantasy to Regency, we've rounded up the very best romance book series to immerse yourself in, including The Brown Sisters Series by Talia Hibbert. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-07-24 10:33:00 UTC ]
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Beaton, Liu, Takeda Win Graphic Novel Eisners

Kate Beaton won two prizes and DC Comics had eight winners as the comics and graphic novel industry held its annual Eisner Awards ceremony July 21 at the start of this year's San Diego Comic-Con. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-07-23 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Children's Author Becomes a 'Loudmouth' for Banned Books

Author Leah Johnson isn't simply speaking up against censorship—she's putting banned books into people's hands, and will open Loudmouth Books in Indianapolis in late September. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-07-20 04:00:00 UTC ]
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England: Christine Pillainayagam, Leah Thaxton Win the Branford Boase

Honoring both a debut author and his or her editor, England's Branford Boase Award goes this year to Christine Pillainayagam and Leah Thaxton. The post England: Christine Pillainayagam, Leah Thaxton Win the Branford Boase appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-07-13 18:46:03 UTC ]
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12 Of The Best New Children’s Books Out July 2023

New children’s book releases include clever nonfiction picture books, thrilling middle grade fantasies, and more. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-07-07 10:32:00 UTC ]
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Children’s Books About Race and the National Spelling Bee

MacNolia Cox speaks only one sentence in a picture book about her trip to the 1936 national spelling bee. Zaila Avant-garde, the 2021 champ, writes volumes. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2023-07-07 09:00:29 UTC ]
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Canadian captures extraordinary beauty of ordinary pigeons in award-winning photo

Two Vancouver photographers won Audubon Photography Awards this year — Liron Gertsman for his picture of preening pigeons, and Shane Kalyn for his shot of a lone puffin perched on a colourful cliff. Continue reading at CBC

[ CBC | 2023-06-21 21:14:32 UTC ]
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Barbara Kingsolver Wins the UK’s Women’s Prize for Fiction

The American author Barbara Kingsolver has become the only writer to win the United Kingdom's Women's Prize for Fiction twice. The post Barbara Kingsolver Wins the UK’s Women’s Prize for Fiction appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-06-14 18:31:40 UTC ]
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CCBC Releases Statistics Regarding Diversity in Children's Literature Published in 2022

The Cooperative Children's Book Center has released its annual statistics on diversity in children's literature, and the results are heartening: 40% of books published in 2022 have a BIPOC author, illustrator, or compiler. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-06-13 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The Morning After: Xbox Series S gets a key upgrade

The Xbox Series S occupies an interesting space in Microsoft’s gaming lineup, given it can play every current-generation title available for the Series X. It may be significantly less powerful, but it’s also smaller and a lot cheaper, making it a “good enough” option for plenty of mainstream and... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2023-06-12 11:15:55 UTC ]
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CI2023: Children's Booksellers and Creators Express Urgency and Purpose

The final day of CI2023 was packed with a mix of educational sessions and author presentations—including a conversation with civil rights icon Ruby Bridges—and closed on an exuberant note with karaoke, bookseller-style. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-06-08 04:00:00 UTC ]
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12 Of The Best New Children’s Books Out June 2023

Get ready for the summer with these 12 June children's book releases, including Hawaiian fantasy Lei and the Fire Goddess by Malia Maunakea. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-06-07 10:34:00 UTC ]
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CI2023: Trends in the Children’s Book Market

Circana's Brenna Connor assessed “The State of the Children’s Book Market” for Children’s Institute 2023 in Milwaukee, speaking about transformations, troubles, and growth opportunities across the children’s, middle grade, and YA sectors. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-06-07 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Children’s Book by Langston Hughes Resurfaces After Decades

A colorful, whimsical children's book by Langston Hughes and Elmer W. Brown has resurfaced in Cleveland, OH after decades. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-05-31 16:14:51 UTC ]
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David Attenborough's new series at last shows dinosaurs in all their feathered glory | David Hone

The prehistoric age has been stuck in a cultural rut since Jurassic Park. As a palaeontologist, I’m glad to see this era is overThe utterly extraordinary Prehistoric Planet has returned this week for a second season and, as a palaeontologist, I remain utterly enthralled by the whole thing. You... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-05-26 11:08:56 UTC ]
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U.S. Book Show 2023: Matthew Gray Gubler Closes Out Children’s Day

The third day of the U.S. Book Show was capped off on an entertaining note with a keynote given by Matthew Gray Gubler; the actor-turned-children’s book author-illustrator, who is known for his role as Dr. Spencer Reid on 'Criminal Minds,' made a segue into the literary world with the 2019... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Go for the Moon: Children’s Books about the Moon

From calming stories to nonfiction facts about our celestial neighbor, these are the best children's books about the moon to read, including Moon: A Peek-Through Picture Book by Britta Teckentrup. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-05-23 10:34:00 UTC ]
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A Nobel Prize-winning French author looks at a shopping mall. Magic ensues

In 'Look at the Lights, My Love,' an extended essay about a Parisian superstore, Annie Ernaux proves she can master any subject by melding experience and recollection. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2023-05-19 13:00:25 UTC ]
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Here are the guest editors (and covers!) for the Best American Series 2023.

Do you like the Best American series? Of course you do! Each book in the annual series showcases of best short fiction and nonfiction in a given year, from short stories to essays, science and nature writing, to food writing. Each volume’s series editor selects notable works from hundreds of... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2023-05-16 15:00:45 UTC ]
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