From time to time bookstore owners are forced to turn to their kids for help, especially during the holidays, when there never seem to be enough booksellers. But last fall a group of teens and tweens contributed their time and expertise without being asked. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
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This week the illustrated book publisher launched the beta version of DKfindout!, a free website aimed at children ages 7-11, parents, and teachers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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US book trade publication Publishers Weekly is to run a special section next week as a tribute to freedom of expression following the terrorist attack on the offices of Charlie Hebdo in France, in which 12 people died. The magazine’s owner, George Slowik Jr, said it was jumping “fully into the... Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Not only has the Apple's iBooks store recently recorded 1 billion ebook downloads since its launch, the online ebook seller is also attracting a 1 million new users a week. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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For the nine week period ended January 3, 2015, sales through Barnes & Noble's retail physical stores plus BN.com rose 0.2%, hitting $1.1 billion. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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Books for children and young adults are top of the league, bagging seven of this year’s top 10, but non-fiction has endured another annus horribilisSee the chart in fullAt long last, kids ruled in 2014. Books aimed at them have often figured in the top 10 of the all-year sales chart for printed... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2014-12-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In the three-week shopping season that began Thanksgiving week, Jeff Kinney's newest installment in the Wimpy Kid series has sold more than 535,000 print copies at outlets that report to Nielsen BookScan. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-12-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In March, Isabella Products in Concord, Mass., will introduce the Fable, the first “child-friendly, juice-proof” tablet aimed at ages three through 10. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-12-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ten stores ranging from University Book Store in Seattle, Wash., to Park Road Books in Charlotte, N.C., will begin offering book and interactive ebook bundles starting later this week. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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Books by John Green and Michael Lewis were the most-downloaded paid titles in the iBooks store this year. James Patterson topped the free download list. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-12-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The National Literacy Trust’s headline-grabbing claim is little more than highly coordinated lobbying based on flimsy evidenceWhen the National Literacy Trust announces that tablet computers help disadvantaged children to read, liberal-minded book lovers like me sit up and listen.The NLT... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2014-12-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The owner of the award-winning Catarina Marina bookstore discusses the day-to-day struggle of selling books to children in Mexico. The post Mexican Kids Bookseller Tells of Struggle for Survival appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-12-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Google Play Store is joining in on the cyber week sale madness, offering some tempting deals on a variety of digital content.Click over to the Play Store to scroll through everything that is up for grabs. Some of the best deals are on entertainment, with Academy Award winner Her available... Continue reading at PC World
[ PC World | 2014-11-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Jeff Kinney's The Long Haul (Puffin) has retained its spot on the UK Official Top 50 for the second straight week by posting the best weekly sale of 2014, and in the process becoming the fastest selling book of the year. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2014-11-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Running Press and HBO are teaming up on multiple books and mini kits inspired by the premium channel's series, 'Game of Thrones.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-11-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In a delightfully profane interview, Adam Mansbach reveals his secrets for keeping your creative edge after a huge hit.In 2011, a children's book parody took the Internet and bookshelves on a glorious joyride of profanity, driven by a nation of parents pulling their collective hair out over... Continue reading at Fast Company
[ Fast Company | 2014-11-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Random House Children's Books has acquired Now I’m Reading! a step-by-step series that guides beginning readers through to independent reading. The post Random House Kids Acquires Now I’m Reading! Platform appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-11-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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French digital entrepreneurs have launched Storyplayr, a children’s ebook library for 3-8-year-olds. The post Storyplayr: Kid’s Ebook Subscriptions for France appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-11-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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If you’re one of the few who actually reads instruction manuals, then you may want to grab a new ebook from Google.The Android Quick Start Guide is a free download on Google Play Books that outlines basic Android Lollipop features, such as connecting your Google account, setting up a security... Continue reading at PC World
[ PC World | 2014-11-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publisher Barrington Stoke and charity Dyslexia Action will this month release a free guide to books for children with dyslexia or reading difficulties. Dive In: A Guide to Choosing Children’s Books for Reluctant Readers and Readers With Dyslexia, lists 40 different titles and is aimed at... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2014-11-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Germany’s TigerBooks Media is offering its free and easy-to-use tool for creating multimedia children’s books to users around the world. The post TigerCreate: Multimedia Kids’ Book Creation Tool Goes Global appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-11-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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