McDonald’s Happy Meal Kids Book Giveaways: Then and Now

McDonalds is giving away 20m copies of four original children's books about nutrition, while a similar giveaway in the 1970s focused on classics—reflecting a change in cultural priorities. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-11-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ted Cruz gave the nation a lesson on misreading kids books

Ted Cruz misinterpreted and misrepresented Black children's books as he questioned Ketanji Brown Jackson during her Supreme Court confirmation hearing. Continue reading at The Washington Post

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Research Says Kids' Books Reinforce Gender Stereotypes. Here's What To Do About It.

Children's literature has come a long way, but many books still link girls with emotions and boys with tools. Continue reading at HuffPost

[ HuffPost | 2022-01-14 23:54:17 UTC ]
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In Mexico, Guadalajara Book Fair’s Rubén Padilla: ‘People Were Happy’

Creating an all-physical but smaller 2021 Guadalajara International Book Fair gave organizers a chance to evaluate their approach. The post In Mexico, Guadalajara Book Fair’s Rubén Padilla: ‘People Were Happy’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2021-12-16 21:03:59 UTC ]
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Scholastic lands Pichon's new Tom Gates book to get kids drawing

Scholastic has landed a new Tom Gates book by Liz Pichon which aims to get everyone drawing in the UK as part of a national campaign. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-12-13 08:19:08 UTC ]
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Kids’ Books Fuse Faith and Fun

New faith-based books aim to engage, entertain, and teach young readers, with titles on Christian values, anti-racism, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-09-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
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20 Kids’ Reading Chairs to Snuggle Into With a Good Book

All bets are off as #1 New York Times bestselling author Iris Johansen introduces gambler Logan Tanner. He lives the exhilarating life of a professional gambler, but all the glitz and glamor hide a dark and violent past as an extractor—a world that comes rushing back to him when the beautiful... Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2021-09-10 10:37:00 UTC ]
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David Archuleta’s Kids’ Book Reflects His Life

The Christian singer and songwriter’s 'My Little Prayer,’ is about longing to belong -- at any age -- and God’s unexpected answers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-08-10 04:00:00 UTC ]
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If You Name Your Book ‘Not a Happy Family,’ People Will Buy It

Shari Lapena’s latest thriller is on the hardcover fiction list, kids are in Halloween mode and other news from the world of best-sellerdom. Continue reading at The New York Times

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9 Funny Chapter Book Series That Will Keep Kids Giggling

These funny chapter book series will have kids laughing out loud as they flip the pages. Make sure to have the sequels ready! Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2021-07-19 10:40:00 UTC ]
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WIRED's Ultimate Summer Reading List 2021: Books for Kids and Teens

This surreal school year is finally over. Here are some books to get your young readers in the swing of the season. Continue reading at Wired

[ Wired | 2021-06-15 11:00:00 UTC ]
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Bologna Children’s Book Fair: Italy Published 7,289 Kids’ Titles in 2020

The Association of Italian Publishers participates in Monday's Bologna Book Plus conference and shares 2020 book publishing and rights sales data from Italy. The post Bologna Children’s Book Fair: Italy Published 7,289 Kids’ Titles in 2020 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2021-06-10 18:58:15 UTC ]
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DK teams up with Manchester United on mental health book giveaway

DK has teamed up with the Manchester United Foundation to distribute books encouraging local children to look after their mental health. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-05-14 08:02:35 UTC ]
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Be the Change You Want to See In Kids' Books

Activist Alejandra Domenzain says children’s books about social issues must be more empowering. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-04-23 04:00:00 UTC ]
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As a kid, I loved Judy Blume’s books. As an adult, I wonder: How do they read today?

Blume’s novels educated — and entertained — generations of readers. In today’s culture, it’s more complicated. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2021-04-19 12:00:00 UTC ]
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20 Biography Books For Kids To Help Them Dream Big

A collection of the best biography books for kids to help them learn about history’s most fascinating people and dream a bit bigger, including Turning Pages: My Life Story by Sonya Sotomayor, illustrated by Lulu Delacre. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2021-02-26 11:34:00 UTC ]
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The Sun and BookTrust in campaign to bring books to kids in lockdown

The Sun on Sunday and children's reading charity BookTrust are launching a new campaign, Books For Kids, asking readers to send in their old children’s books so they can be pulped and turned into new ones, "bringing the joy of reading to more families during lockdown". Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-02-02 17:33:21 UTC ]
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Quiz: Which YA Book for ’90s Kids Should You Read Next?

Hey '90s kid. Don't know what to read next? Take this quiz to find your next perfect-for-you, nostalgic YA book. Continue reading at Book Riot

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A Kids Book About building a podcast network, hires head of podcasts

The fast-growing children's book publisher A Kids Book About is building a podcast network to extend its reach and expand the way it tells stories and sparks conversations. Continue reading at Silicon Valley Business Journal

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Ivy Kids relaunches with Isabella Tree's first children's book

The Quarto Group's eco-imprint Ivy Kids will publish When We Went Wild, the first children's book from Isabella Tree, conservationist and author of Wilding (Picador, 2018).  Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Happy 10th Birthday, Google Play Books!

Reading books is for nerds, right? Well, that depends on your definition of "nerd," I suppose. While I must confess to not being a regular reader, I greatly admire those that are. Reading is surely a better way to spend time than mindlessly watching sports on TV -- something I am quite guilty of... Continue reading at Betanews

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