Peter Sís and Margaret Ferguson

Margaret Ferguson has edited children’s books for over 30 years, and is now the publisher of Margaret Ferguson Books/Farrar Straus Giroux Books for Young Readers. She talked with three-time Caldecott Honor winner and MacArthur Fellow Peter Sís, about the process of editing a picture book and how Sís’ new children’s biography of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Pilot and the Little Prince, was made. Continue reading at 'Slate'

[ Slate | 2014-06-04 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Role for Stericker at new Hachette Children's Group

Sophie Stericker, currently art director at Orchard Books, will next year take on the role of creative director of the newly formed Hachette Children’s Group (HCG). Hachette UK is to merge its three children’s businesses - Hachette Children’s Books, Orion Children’s Publishing and Little, Brown... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-11-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Little Tiger acquires Willis picture book

Little Tiger has acquired The First Slodge, the new picture book by author Jeanne Willis and illustrator Jenni Desmond.   “We constantly look to diversify the Little Tiger list, and create surprising and inspiring picture books,” said publisher Jude Evans. “Jeanne’s text for The First Slodge... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-10-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Barney Added to Diversity Panel

Stacey Barney, senior editor at Penguin/Putnam Books for Young Readers, has been added to PW’s breakfast discussion on diversity in publishing set for October 16. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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No Shortage of Kids' Comics at New York Comic Con

Remember when comics grew up and got serious? Publishers have come full circle and now cater to young readers with new comics and graphic novels and tie-ins to old favorites. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Low, Hudson, Ling Set for Diversity Discusson

Alvina Ling, executive editorial director, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers; Cheryl Willis Hudson, v-p and editorial director, Just Us Books; and Jason Low, publisher, Lea & Low Books will be the featured speakers at PW's panel discussion on industry diversity set for October 16. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Kirkus Prize: The nominees for the first-ever awards have been announced

The book review journal Kirkus Reviews is awarding prizes for the best fiction, nonfiction, and young readers' books for the first time this year. Here's the full list of nominees. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-10-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Entering a Children’s Picture Book, Literally and Digitally

How can the digital age use the tried-and-true concept of a picture book to create something new and wonderful for children? Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-09-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Penguin Launches Cartoon Network Imprint

Penguin Books for Young Readers will launch a Cartoon Network imprint that will include books tied to existing and future Cartoon Network–owned shows and serve as a launchpad for new content. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-09-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Dig In: Images from 'Julia, Child' by Kyo Maclear and Julie Morstad

Take a peek inside 'Julia, Child,' a new picture book that draws inspiration from the energy and spirit of Julia Child as it explores the friendship of two young gastronomes. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Little, Brown, Marvel Offer 'Guardians of the Galaxy' Kids' Books

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers has an agreement with Marvel to produce a series of movie tie-ins based on the popular films of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Peter Sís and Margaret Ferguson

Margaret Ferguson has edited children’s books for over 30 years, and is now the publisher of Margaret Ferguson Books/Farrar Straus Giroux Books for Young Readers. She talked with three-time Caldecott Honor winner and MacArthur Fellow Peter Sís, about the process of editing a picture book and how... Continue reading at Slate

[ Slate | 2014-06-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BEA 2014: Christian Children’s Books Sell More Widely, Publishers Say

For publishers of religion books aimed at young readers, it's easier than ever to find readers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Job Moves: May 5, 2014

Emma Ledbetter has been promoted to associate editor at Atheneum Books for Young Readers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Job Moves: April 11, 2014

Tina McIntyre has been promoted to the newly created role of executive director, strategic planning and digital publisher for Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Job Moves: April 2, 2014

Grace Kendall is joining Farrar, Straus and Giroux Books for Young Readers on April 7 as an editor. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Job Moves: April 1, 2014

Elizabeth Bewley has joined Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Books for Young Readers as executive editor based in the NYC office, starting April 14. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Walliams picture book up for prize

A picture book by comedy star David Walliams, his first in the format, is one of 24 titles for children that are in contention for this year's Booktrust Best Book Awards. Continue reading at BBC News

[ BBC News | 2014-03-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Orion Children's Books gets Keith Richards story

Rolling Stone Keith Richards is to publish a picture book with illustrations by his daughter.... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-03-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Job Moves: February 27, 2013

Reka Simonsen will be joining us at Atheneum Books for Young Readers as executive editor, effective March 10. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-02-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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FSG Brings Out George Selden Classics as E-books

Farrar, Straus and Giroux is releasing George Seldon's Chester Cricket and His Friends series in ebook format for the first time for the new tablet-toting generation of young readers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-02-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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