New Zog picture book from Donaldson and Scheffler

Scholastic has acquired world rights to Zog and the Flying Doctors, a new picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. The deal for world rights to the book, which is a follow-up to Zog and features Zog the dragon, Princess Pearl and Sir Galahad, was made by Alison Green of Alison Green Books, an imprint of Scholastic. Donaldson is represented by Caroline Sheldon of the Caroline Sheldon Literary Agency. Since it published in 2010, Zog has sold over one million copies and has been published in 19 languages, according to Scholastic. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2015-10-02 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Jennifer Lopez’s Daughter Debuts with Book on Prayer

Emme Muñiz, the daughter of Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony, shares her daily prayers in ‘Lord Help Me,’ a picture book from Crown Books for Young Readers/Random House Children’s Books releasing on Sept. 29. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Mirror Books to publish Martin and Shirlie Kemp's love story

Mirror Books has acquired Martin and Shirlie Kemp's joint autobiography in a world rights deal to publish this October. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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'It's a real battle': African authors fight for publishing independence

Francophone African books are still very often published by French imprints, which can make them hard to get at home. But there is a growing push for changeWhen Cameroonian author Daniel Alain Nsegbe first saw his debut novel for sale in his home city of Douala, the price was so high “you would... Continue reading at The Guardian

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Whoa, oh, oh, James Patterson is writing a book with Guns N’ Roses.

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Blackburn to lead HCG's picture books and trade non-fiction publishing

Emma Blackburn is leaving Bloomsbury Children's Books after eight years to join Hachette Children’s Group in the role of picture book and non-fiction publisher.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Literature on Lockdown 2: #CultureConnectsUs

As quarantine continues, we’re all noticing that we respond to lockdown differently. While many spend each day providing care, food and other necessities, those of us privileged enough to be 'stuck at home' are seeing our friends’ and family members’ behaviour change under the new... Continue reading at British Council global

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When Serious Writers Write Books For Kids

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Book Deals: Week of April 20, 2020

Avon buys a new one by Erin Sterling after a six-house auction; Little, Brown preempts a debut middle grade novel; and the sequel to a picture book classic lands at Candlewick. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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From Harry Potter at Home to the National Shelf Service: bookish fun for the lockdown

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Look for the Helpers: 11 Picture Book Biographies of Social Justice Leaders

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Egmont buys Matt Lucas picture book, as NHS support initiatives multiply

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Scholastic and Nosy Crow release coronavirus related titles for children

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Literature on Lockdown: #CultureConnectsUs

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This Week's Bestsellers: April 6, 2020

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Seven Dials lands Vinnie Jones' memoir of love and loss

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Sales soar 2,000% for Little Princess picture book on handwashing

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Wildfire cuts 'major' world rights deal for The Persians

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Zadie Smith and Nick Laird picture book goes to Puffin

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