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 ]

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As children's book bans soar, sales are down and librarians are afraid. Even in California

Book bans are tanking sales of children's books. Schools and libraries aren't buying books about LGBTQ+ issues and race as they brace for culture war pushback. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2024-12-12 11:00:55 UTC ]
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8 of the Best New Children’s Books Out December 2024

This list of December children's book releases includes books about refugees, Lunar New Year, fairytales, and so much more. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-12-02 11:30:00 UTC ]
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Musical Mechas and the Dystopian Dust Bowl: December’s Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books

I don’t always highlight SFF sequels in these monthly lists, but I’m trying to be better about doing so, because so many book series suffer in sales if readers are waiting until they’re complete to buy all of them, instead of following along (or at least buying, even if you read later!) with... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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Guadalajara Book Fair Opens With New Bologna Prize

The Guadalajara Book Fair's 38th iteration features a new international illustration award, produced by Bologna Children's Book Fair. The post Guadalajara Book Fair Opens With New Bologna Prize appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-12-01 19:20:14 UTC ]
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Boys Reading Less, Librarians Covering Pictures, READING RAINBOW, & More KidLit News

Today's kidlit news roundup includes kids reading less, interviews with Native American children's book authors, and more. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-11-25 12:30:00 UTC ]
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Shanghai’s Children’s Book Fair Draws 41,263 Attendees

The 11th China Shanghai International Children's Book Fair saw 32 world markets represented among its 497 exhibitors this year. The post Shanghai’s Children’s Book Fair Draws 41,263 Attendees appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-11-19 20:12:13 UTC ]
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Religion Book Deals: November 20, 2024

Lisa Fields looks at fallen heroes for Multnomah, and WaterBook takes a nine book series from John Mark Comer and the team at Practicing the Way. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-11-19 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Shanghai’s Book Fair: Bright Stands, Busy Meetings

The 11th edition of the China Shanghai International Children's Book Fair has opened its busy weekend run. The post Shanghai’s Book Fair: Bright Stands, Busy Meetings appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-11-15 18:47:39 UTC ]
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The Best Chapter Book Series for Kids Who Love Adventures

Get ready for young adventurers with adorable puppy friends, in orbit, and even at magical schools. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Opening Day Programs at Shanghai’s Children’s Book Fair

The Shanghai Children's Book Fair expects 45,000 visitors and opens its professional programming organized in cooperation with the Bologna Book Fair. The post Opening Day Programs at Shanghai’s Children’s Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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The Best Children’s Book Deals of the Day for November 13, 2024

Black queer girl superpowers, a classic middle grade mystery, a magical library, and more of today's best children's book deals. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Hannah Schwartz, Longtime Children's Bookseller, Dies

Schwartz, a former high school English teacher who founded Children's Book World in Haverford, Pa., in 1989, died on November 8. The store, celebrating its 35th anniversary this year, is one of the country's oldest children's bookstores. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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The Best Children’s Book Deals of the Day for November 6, 2024

Projects for young scientists, magical libraries, a celebration of fry bread, and more of today's best children's book deals. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Etsy Holiday Campaign Answers Waldo’s Existential Dilemma

People love looking for Waldo - it's his whole raison d'etre. But how much do they really know the striped, bespectacled character? Waldo is the star of Etsy's holiday campaign, which delves into the mind of the children's book character that debuted in 1987. Agency... Continue reading at AdWeek

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The Best Children’s Book Deals of the Day for October 30, 2024

Halloween with Curious George, the Great Migration historical fiction, ghosts at the ranch, and more of today's best children's book deals! Continue reading at Book Riot

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Engadget Podcast: The new iPad Mini is boring and that’s okay!

We finally got an iPad Mini refresh, and it's not particularly exciting. But that's fine! It's still a useful little tablet, and now thanks to the A17 Pro chip, it's already ready for upcoming Apple Intelligence features. In this episode, Engadget Deputy Editor Nathan Ingraham joins to discuss... Continue reading at Engadget

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The Best Children’s Book Deals of October 23, 2024

Ghost friends, nature crafts, how to be a changemaker, and more of today's best children's book deals. Continue reading at Book Riot

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The Best Children’s eBooks Deals of October 9, 2024

Chinese mythology, how to write a story, a guide to good citizenship, 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 the Day for September 25, 2024

A monstrous family business, projects for crafty kids, a middle school knight, and more of today's best children's book deals. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Bologna’s 2025 Pre-Fair Exhibition Tour Begins in Toulouse

This year's pre-show Bologna Children's Book Fair is to open at the Cartoon Forum in Toulouse and to stop in Shanghai and Guadalajara. The post Bologna’s 2025 Pre-Fair Exhibition Tour Begins in Toulouse appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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