Layfield makes first acquisition in Manchester-based role

Emma Layfield, Hachette Children's Group picture book development director (North), has acquired three picture books from spoken-word poet Tony Walsh as her first acquisition in her new role in Hachette's Manchester office.  Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2020-10-05 02:22:05 UTC ]

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Mutiny brews in French bookshops over Hachette owner’s media grip

Booksellers take stand against influence of conservative billionaire by limiting orders of his company’s books and placing them on lower shelvesA conservative Catholic billionaire and media owner is facing an independent bookshop rebellion in France over his influence in the publishing... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2025-03-22 06:00:42 UTC ]
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NYRB to Release Clarice Lispector’s Children’s Stories as Picture Books

Two of the late Brazilian author's stories for children—originally written for her young sons—will come to life as picture books courtesy of New York Review Books' NYRB Kids imprint. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-03-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Wordless Tales, Visual Magic, Genre-Bending: Ten New Children’s Books Out in March

When an artist friend came to visit me a few years ago, she remarked on the art hanging up in our house. “It’s all by picture book illustrators!” she said. And I laughed, because although she was perfectly right, I hadn’t even realized it until then. But I do love and admire picture book art, […] Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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David Shelley Puts His Stamp on Hachette

Over the course of his first year as joint CEO of Hachette Book Group and Hachette UK, Shelley has shaken things up at the Big Five publisher—and the company’s latest sales report proves it. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Book Deals: Week of February 17, 2025

A big-name picture book adaptation of the Grimm fairy tale “Hansel and Gretel” goes to HarperCollins, Margaret Atwood brings a memoir to Doubleday, Sourcebooks picks up the memoir of the daughter of Gisele Pelicot, and more in this week’s book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-02-14 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Picture Books with Amazing Author’s Notes

There is nothing I love more in a picture book than a good author’s note. Often author’s (and illustrator’s) notes ... Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2025-02-13 12:30:00 UTC ]
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3 Picture Book Biographies About Black Changemakers

These picture book biographies about Black changemakers feature a phenomenal athlete, a Wild West baddie, and a talented singer. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Kelly Yang Takes Flight

As middle grade and YA author Kelly Yang branches out into picture books, she keeps her focus on crafting nuanced Asian American representation. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Religion Book Deals: January 22, 2025

Among recent book deals are titles guiding Christian women in moving forward after divorce, a look at the psychology of evangelism, a picture book promoting compassion, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Ana Maria Alessi Promoted to President, Publisher of Hachette Audio

Alessi, who has served as VP and publisher of Hachette Audio since 2022, will step into her elevated role on January 2. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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For Four Kids' Book Creators, Arts and Crafts Led to Storytelling

We spoke with four artists who came to picture books and graphic novels with experience in design, typography, murals, and multimedia. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Religion Book Deals: Dec. 4, 2024

A new picture book, a pair of novels, and two titles by a mental health expert, and more are among this week’s deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Carrie Bloxson Named Chief Human Resources Officer at Hachette Book Group

Bloxson, who was named SVP of culture and diversity, equity, and inclusion at HBG and Hachette UK in April, will now also lead talent development, recruitment, retention, training, office culture, and business processes at HBG while continuing to spearhead DEI efforts. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Summary Judgment Motions Filed in ‘Tango’ Book Banning Case

The authors of the 2005 picture book ‘And Tango Makes Three’ argue that the book’s removal from school library shelves is rooted in unconstitutional, anti-LGBTQ+ “viewpoint discrimination.” County officials insist that it is “government speech.” Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-11-26 05:00:00 UTC ]
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The Future Is Bilingual, Say These Children’s Publishers

Lil’ Libros, Bitty Bao, and Gloo Books publish board books and picture books that celebrate global identities. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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De Los Reads: Paola Santos' 'How to Eat a Mango' and other Latino authors we're reading in October

Paola Santos' picture book encourages young readers to appreciate nature's gifts and the love that comes with them. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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Indie Spotlight: September 2024

In this edition of Indie Spotlight, our monthly thematic roundup of BookLife titles, we feature children’s picture books. Want to see your book featured? Check out the Indie Spotlight calendar at booklife.com/indiespotlight. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-09-27 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Indie Spotlight: September 2024

In this edition of Indie Spotlight, our monthly thematic roundup of BookLife titles, we feature children’s picture books. Want to see your book featured? Check out the Indie Spotlight calendar at booklife.com/indiespotlight. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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