A prolific writer, she published more than 75 books, including a Best Seller and a National Book Award finalist, all while encouraging aspiring authors. Continue reading at 'The New York Times'
[ The New York Times | 2020-08-05 21:52:08 UTC ]
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The presence of EdTech companies, especially those merging technology with English-language learning, was noticeable at the recently concluded China Shanghai International Children's Book Fair, held November 9–11. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-11-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Does a love of reading as a child lay the foundation for a productive life? These great minds of our time are connected by their passion for children’s books. There’s compelling data that children who grow up with parents reading to them perform better in school. But is it possible that a... Continue reading at Fast Company
[ Fast Company | 2018-11-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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As China's children's book market matures, publishers are look at ways to develop more local talent while maintaining a balance with foreign titles. The post China’s Children’s Book Market: Big Numbers and Local Talent appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-11-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Penguin Random House (PRH) Children’s is publishing an LGBTQ+ activity book by illustrator and activist Dom&Ink next May. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-11-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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With sales of children's books in China up 14% in the first nine months of 2018, attendees at this year's fair see more opportunities for deal-making. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-11-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Christopher Lehmann-Haupt in 1979. Readers and colleagues called him a judicious, authoritative voice on fiction and a seemingly boundless array of subjects, from Persian archaeology to fly fishing. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2018-11-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The China Shanghai International Children's Book Fair opens Friday under new production arrangements–after Reed's departure–with BolognaFiere as a co-organizer. The post Italy in China: Bologna Children’s Book Fair Co-Organizes Shanghai’s Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-11-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The author of ‘1,000 Books to Read Before You Die’ picks Spanish-language titles by authors ranging from Don Quixote to Valeria Luiselli Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-11-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Oxford University Press (OUP) Children’s has acquired The Last Spell Breather, a middle-grade fantasy, by debut author Julie Pike. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-10-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Katie Cottle has signed a two-book deal with Pavilion Children’s Books after winning a competition presented by the publisher last year. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-10-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This 11-year old girl demands more diversity for children’s books, which are overwhelmingly about “white boys and their dogs.” The lessons of Fenty Beauty and Black Panther have not yet trickled down to the world of children’s books. Apparently, the publishing industry has not yet realized that... Continue reading at Fast Company
[ Fast Company | 2018-10-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The bestselling author of ‘The Message’ Bible translation and several other works died at age 85 on October 22. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-10-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Booksellers Association is launching an indie Children’s Book of the Month promotion following on from last year’s Children’s Book of the Season campaign. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-10-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The inaugural Irish Book Week has unveiled its nationwide programme, featuring authors including Donal Ryan and John Boyne. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-10-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bluebird is publishing a new book from Russell Brand about the role of mentors in improving our lives: Mentors: How to Help and Be Helped. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-10-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Paul McCartney, the legendary Beatle, is writing his second children's book: "Hey, Grandude!” Although the title is a riff on one of his songs, “Hey, Jude,” the idea was actually inspired by one of McCartney's grandchildren — he has eight — who once greeted him with "Hey, Grandude!" “Hey... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2018-10-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Man Booker Prize for Fiction (October 16) is preceded by a series of events with shortlisted authors, and London Book Fair has opened its search for its official 2019 literacy charity. The post Industry Notes: Man Booker’s Shortlisted Authors, London Book Fair’s Literacy Charity appeared... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-10-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Authorfy, the online platform that provides schools with online author masterclasses, is teaming up with publishers to give away promotional materials such as bookmarks and posters. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-09-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The children’s book market has shown steady growth of 0.7% in the first part of 2018 but some of the biggest increases were from non-fiction categories, charts and data editor Kiera O’Brien revealed at The Bookseller Children’s Conference this morning. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-09-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Québec is home to many world-renowned illustrators, including Isabelle Arsenault, Marianne Dubuc, Geneviève Godbout, the cover artist for this special report, and Elise Gravel. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-09-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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