OUP Bans Pork from Children’s Books

The UK’s Daily Mail reports that Oxford University Press has banned sausages and pigs from children’s books in an attempt “to avoid offence.” The post OUP Bans Pork from Children’s Books appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

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Book ban campaigners deliver "hundreds of books" to MoJ

English PEN and the Howard League for Penal Reform today (11th December) delivered hundreds of books to the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) to send on to prisoners. Authors Francesca Simon and Miranda France joined representatives of the charities, who wore Christmas-themed clothing and offered mince... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Misquote has UK children's laureate Malorie Blackman defending her cry for more diversity in children's books

A quote misattributed to Blackman complained that there are 'too many white faces' in children's literature, subjecting her to 'hatred, threats, and vitriol'. The author says her intent was to express support for 'more books featuring kids/YA with disabilities, LGBT, people of colour,... Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

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Children’s Books Ireland Awards: “Hagwitch” Takes Book of the Year

At its annual awards ceremony, Children’s Books Ireland honored, among numerous others, Mary-Louise Fitzpatrick's "Hagwitch" as Book of the Year. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Improving Skills and Exploring New Themes: Children's Books at the Taipei International Book Fair

At the Taipei International Book Fair, children's publishers presented Taiwan as a market open to exploring new authors, imported titles, and innovative themes. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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E-books vs. print: Most parents prefer reading paper books to their children

A new survey found that more than 70 percent of parents still prefer print books to the iPad when it comes to reading to children. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

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The Best Children’s Book Deals of the Day for April 24, 2024

Marker magic, rainforest discovery, Critter Club, a pangolin girl, and more of today's best children's book deals. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Bologna 2024: How Children's Books Can Inspire Action on Sustainability

The Bologna Children's Book Fair hosted a panel discussion exploring the crucial role that children's literature can play in educating and empowering young readers to become vocal advocates and change agents for a sustainable future. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Five Publishers Join Lawsuit to Stop Iowa Book Banning Bill

Five more publishers, including the remaining Big Five publishers, have now joined as plaintiffs to help defend against the state’s bid to lift the block on appeal on Iowa's book banning law, SF 496. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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New PEN America Report Finds School Book Bans at Record Levels

The report, 'Banned in the USA: Narrating the Crisis,' reports 4,349 book bans recorded from July to December 2023, with more book bans recorded during the first half of the current school year than in all of the last school year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Bologna Children’s Book Fair Closes With 31,735 Trade Visitors

The Bologna Children's Book Fair reports 31,735 trade visitor attendees in 2024, an increase of 10 percent over 2023. The post Bologna Children’s Book Fair Closes With 31,735 Trade Visitors appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Book Riot’s Children’s Deals of the Day for April 10, 2024

The weird world of Wayside School, magical baking, a pasta disaster, and more of today's best children's book deals. Continue reading at Book Riot

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The Best Children’s Book Deals of April 3, 2024

An epic treehouse, a Loch Ness Monster adventure, Indigenous water protectors, and more of today's best children's book deals. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Judge Weighs Preliminary Injunction in Alaska Book Banning Lawsuit

The hearing comes nearly year after administrators in the Mat-Su district, located just north of Anchorage, responded to a handful of parental complaints by pulling 56 titles from school libraries without any formal review. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Book Riot’s Children’s Deals of the Day for March 27, 2024

Twintuition, Mister Rogers poetry, dragon school, and more of today's best children's book deals! Continue reading at Book Riot

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24 Titles Compete for Barnes & Noble’s Children’s & Young Adult Book Awards

These 24 picture book, young reader, and young adult books are the finalists for this year's Barnes & Noble Children's and Young Adult Book Awards. Continue reading at Book Riot

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The Books Women’s Rights Activists Recommend Your Children Read

A reading list about inspiring figures, empowerment and intersectional stories to help kids navigate the world. Continue reading at HuffPost

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Children’s Book Rights: Bologna’s Fourth ‘Kids Licensing Days’ Conference

Many trade visitors packing for the Bologna Children's Book Fair will be at conference sessions in the 'International Kids Licensing Days' series. The post Children’s Book Rights: Bologna’s Fourth ‘Kids Licensing Days’ Conference appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Book Riot’s Children’s Deals of the Day for March 20, 2024

Pout-Pout Fish's Easter, choose your own Oregon trail, pies with the secrets of the universe, and more of today's best children's book deals. Continue reading at Book Riot

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