Parents will stop at nothing to get their kids into a prestigious school

Bruce Holsinger’s “The Gifted School” captures parents behaving badly, but truth is stranger than fiction. Continue reading at 'The Washington Post'

[ The Washington Post | 2019-07-16 19:39:16 UTC ]

Other Publishing stories related to: 'Parents will stop at nothing to get their kids into a prestigious school'

This beautiful coloring book talks to kids about the border, family separation, and empathy

The unfinished illustrations in the book are themselves an act of optimism, encouraging children to imagine a world without lines others create for them. “Children teach us,” writes Ai-Jen Poo, cofounder of Families Belong Together, a coalition of close to 250 organizations working to end family... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2019-12-17 12:30:49 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #family separation #power dynamics #book published #coloring book

The Kids Are All Right: Spotlight on Laura Bates

A debut YA novel looks to help readers curb online abuse and sexism, better understand the effects of cyberbullying, and reflect on their own behavior—both online and off. (Sponsored) Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-12-16 05:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #laura bates #debut ya #ya novel

Vintage teams up with Football Beyond Borders for school poetry session

Vintage Books and education charity Football Beyond Borders have teamed up for a poetry and spoken word session for footballer Eniola Aluko’s new book, They Don’t Teach This (Yellow Jersey). Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-12-15 18:45:26 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #vintage books

L.A. libraries will stop collecting late fees for overdue books and other materials

L.A. city officials cancel library fines, which some believe discourage working families from taking advantage of books and other library offerings. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-12-13 18:32:41 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #taking advantage #libraries

School & Library Spotlight 2019: Education and Representation at AASL

Librarians share their takeaways from the American Association of School Librarians National Conference, which wrapped up November 16 in Louisville, Ky. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-12-13 05:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #librarians share #american association

School & Library Spotlight 2019: Checking Out Midwinter

We offer some educational events of interest at the ALA Midwinter Meeting, which will take place January 24–28 in Philadelphia. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-12-13 05:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this |

School & Library Spotlight 2019: OverDrive Education Celebrates Sora

Sora, OverDrive Education’s K–12 student reading app, is marking its first birthday with some impressive stats, as well as ed tech honors. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-12-13 05:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this |

Lucy Wyndham-Read | 'I hated sport at school'

With a massive online following, Lucy Wyndham-Read could be on the verge of publishing success with her book based on a seven-minute workout. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-12-11 13:21:47 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #publishing success #book based

Stormzy takes Merky authors to former school

More than 400 pupils at Stormzy's former school were treated to an event with the grime rapper Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-12-11 10:23:36 UTC ]
More news stories like this |

S&S parent CBS completes merger with Viacom

The merger of Simon & Schuster parent company CBS with US mass media conglomerate Viacom has been completed. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-12-06 12:57:56 UTC ]
More news stories like this |

The Stories Behind American Heroes, Made Accessible to Kids

Picture book biographies of Thurgood Marshall, Katherine Johnson, Jimmy Carter and more introduce people who just kept going, until they changed the world. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2019-12-05 15:19:04 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #katherine johnson #jimmy carter #picture book

Ian Williams wins Canada’s prestigious Giller Prize for his debut novel.

Ian Williams, winner of this year’s $100,000 Scotiabank Giller Prize for his debut novel Reproduction, began his acceptance speech Monday night with an emotional tribute. “Margaret Atwood over there is the first book I bought with my own money at a bookstore in Brampton,” he told the audience.... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2019-11-19 20:30:03 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #ian williams #margaret atwood #bookstore #debut novel

The Memoir of a Political Prisoner Who Never Stopped Imagining a Better World

Virtually none of us will ever know what Ahmet Altan has gone through, and continues to live through. After the 2016 Turkish coup d’etat attempt, the writer was arrested along with his brother on such claims as “sending subliminal messages to coup supporters.” In 2018, they were sentenced to... Continue reading at Electric Literature

[ Electric Literature | 2019-11-11 12:00:01 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #world appeared #electric literature #memoir

Brad Meltzer gets kids to care about history in PBS’s ‘Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum’

The best-selling author of thrillers for adults and the ‘Ordinary People’ series for children translates his books to a new animated series. Little adventurers and history buffs will soon get the chance to travel back in time and meet some of the world’s most inspiring historical figures⁠—when... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2019-11-11 08:00:28 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #animated series #brad meltzer #ordinary people #travel back #best-selling author

Richard Curtis signs deal to adapt children's book series into 'Love Actually for kids'

Film director Richard Curtis has signed a deal with Locksmith Animation to create an animated feature based on his festive children's books, in a project described as "Love Actually for kids". Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-11-06 05:51:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #book series #children's book

QUIZ: Shop at a Scholastic Book Fair and We’ll Guess How Cool You Were in School

Were you a big nerd or queen of the lunch room? Your nostalgic book choices in this Scholastic Book Fair quiz will reveal the truth. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2019-11-05 11:36:16 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #scholastic

Marie Kondo has a new book to help your kids find the joy of tidying up. Hers have.

The organizing guru talks about her latest book, “Kiki & Jax,” a picture book with a familiar message. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2019-11-04 14:15:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #marie kondo #picture book

There’s now an e-reader just for kids, and it misses what children love about books

Kids don’t feel burdened by carrying physical books; they feel girded with the tools of their own entertainment. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2019-11-01 11:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #kids don

50 Best Harry Potter Gifts in 2019: Ideas for Kids and Adults

Find the perfect Harry Potter gifts for everyone on your list, but feel free to get yourself a little something as well! Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2019-11-01 10:38:02 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #feel free #harry potter