Illustrations revealed for J K Rowling's Christmas Pig

Two illustrations from J K Rowling's forthcoming children's book The Christmas Pig (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers) have been revealed. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2021-09-13 21:29:03 UTC ]

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

This month’s column is my twelfth for Lit Hub, which means I’ve been sharing new children’s book releases with you for a full year now. And 2024 has been a wonderful year for young readers! As I’ve reviewed each month’s new releases, I’ve found some of my own favorite new books, and I hope I’ve […] Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2024-12-02 09:56:42 UTC ]
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PW Star Watch 2024 Finalist: Asia Harden

In her three years at FSG, Harden, an assistant editor at Farrar, Straus and Giroux Books for Young Readers, has become a highly respected and well-liked member of the Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group editorial team. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-10-07 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Survival and Endurance: PW Talks with Elisa Boxer

In 'Beam of Light: The Story of the First White House Menorah,' Elisa Boxer shares a story of Jewish resilience with young readers through the history of a unique menorah. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-10-01 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The Week in Libraries: September 20, 2024

Among the week's headlines, ALA releases a new booklist for young readers on the importance of voting; Penguin Random Houses's Banned Wagon embarks on its second-ever tour; and why the Florida attorney general is wading into a closely watched book banning case from Llano County, Texas. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-09-20 04:00:00 UTC ]
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IBPA and EveryLibrary Make a Play for the Freedom to Read

We Are Stronger Than Censorship is a new program aiming to supply diverse books to young readers, which has begun fundraising and bringing partners on board ahead of a September 9 launch. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Imagination Takes Flight: Indie Books for Young Readers

This fall, children’s books from indie presses emphasize finding one’s voice and choosing one’s own adventure. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-16 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Forget gadgets and ebooks – nothing beats a real tome in your hand | Letters

We cannot let real books go the way of vinyl records, writes 15-year-old Jude Brayton. Plus letters from Celia Anderson and Jean Jackson Sadly, it may well be that books go the way of vinyl records (I fear books are going the way of vinyl records – a rarefied pursuit for hobbyists, 6 August).... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2024-08-09 16:54:51 UTC ]
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STEM/STEAM in Space

Outer space is a perennially fascinating subject for young readers and students. Now, new science is re-energizing it. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-02 04:00:00 UTC ]
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STEM/STEAM in Space

Outer space is a perennially fascinating subject for young readers and students. Now, new science is re-energizing it. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-02 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Thorndike Brings Spanish-language Large Print to Young Readers

Reps say Spanish-language large print books are a great way for young English-language learners to improve their reading skills while staying connected to their cultural backgrounds and enjoying the same works as their English-speaking peers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-07-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
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China Bestsellers in April: ‘Insensitive Force’ and Expression

China's April bestseller lists are starting to include more mental-health content for young readers, looking at 'insensitive force' and expressiveness. The post China Bestsellers in April: ‘Insensitive Force’ and Expression appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-05-31 11:44:56 UTC ]
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The Guardian view on audiobooks: a growing market that asks existential questions | Editorial

When is a book not a book? When it is performed by a starry cast of hundreds. Except it has always been more complicated than thatNews this week of a 17% hike in the UK’s audiobook sales might seem like a niche business story, but it raises an existential question. What exactly is an audiobook... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2024-05-10 17:25:03 UTC ]
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Audible to turn all seven of JK Rowling’s Harry Potter books into full-cast audiobooks

The books will be released sequentially, starting with Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, with a full cast of yet-to-be-named actors and a ‘groundbreaking new soundscape’New audiobooks of all seven titles in JK Rowling’s Harry Potter series will be released exclusively on Audible in late... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2024-04-25 16:37:29 UTC ]
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JK Rowling’s posts on X will not be recorded as non-crime hate incident

Author’s comments on Monday relating to trans women were posted as new hate crime law came into force in ScotlandComments by JK Rowling that described prominent transgender women activists as “men” will not be recorded as a non-crime hate incident, Police Scotland has said.The Harry Potter... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2024-04-03 19:08:34 UTC ]
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Gloo Books Stretches Boundaries

Los Angeles-based Gloo Books, a direct-to-consumer company founded by attorney Karen Chan, is a space for BIPOC educators and influencers to write educational, diverse books for young readers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-03-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Literacy Nonprofits Forge Ahead

Two organizations further their mission to make books accessible for all young readers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-03-15 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Stories That Astonish and Take Risks: Ten New Children’s Books Out in February

Whenever I get a chance to talk to young readers about books, I come away marveling: Kids are interested in so many things, and they’re interested in those things all at once! Do they want to read an illustrated book about bugs? Yes! Do they want to read a novel about monsters from Greek... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2024-02-12 09:54:27 UTC ]
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Children’s Authors on Their Favorite Questions from Kids

We asked veteran children’s authors and illustrators to tell us favorite questions they’ve been asked by young readers, and how they answered them. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-02-02 05:00:00 UTC ]
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‘You Are Everything’ Brings Rumi’s Words to Kids

Author Omid Arabian aims to bring a lesson on mysticism, interconnectedness, and peace to young readers in a new picture book, ‘You Are Everything’ (Triangle Square Books for Young Readers, out now), which was inspired by the ancient poet Rumi. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-12-13 05:00:00 UTC ]
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