S&S Children's lands Nutcracker-inspired tale by Katherine Woodfine

Simon & Schuster Children's UK has snapped up a new full-colour gift book, A Dancer’s Dream, by Katherine Woodfine.  Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-14 14:58:25 UTC ]
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Publishers capitalise on Leicester City's 'footballing fairy tale'

Publishers are celebrating Leicester City's rise from underdogs to Premier League champions with a host of offerings, including the "definitive" biography of manager Claudio Ranieri from Yellow Jersey Press. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-05-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon Lands Major Account: New York City Public Schools

Amazon has struck a major deal with the New York City public school district to provide ebooks to its students. The deal is reported to be worth $30 million. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A Children's Bookshop Grows in Brooklyn

On April 30, New York City will add a third children's specialty store, Stories, launched by novelist Maggie Pouncey and her husband, tech entrepreneur Matt Miller. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Irish Company Focuses on Diversity for New Personalized Children's Books

Irish startup Writing for Tiny allows users to create personalized books with characters of all sizes and colors. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Katherine Armstrong appointed senior editor for Zaffre crime

Bonnier Zaffre has appointed Katherine Armstrong as senior editor on the Zaffre crime list.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-04-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BEA 2016: Children's Galleys to Grab

An early look at the unmissable children's and YA books that publishers will showcase at BEA. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Cullen promoted at PRH Children’s

Penguin Random House Children's division has promoted Shannon Cullen to the role of publishing director. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-04-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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AWP 2016: Writers Walking the Talk About Diversity in Children's Publishing

This year's AWP, held at the Los Angeles Convention Center from March 31–April 2, was a vibrant mélange of multicultural voices. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Faber Children's signs second Dozy Bear picture book

Faber Children’s has bought a second Dozy Bear picture book by author Katie Blackburn and illustrator Richard Smythe. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-04-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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German Children’s Book Publishers on the Language of Illustration

Can a country have a particular illustration style or aesthetic? Four German publishers tackle this question as the Bologna Book Fair takes place. The post German Children’s Book Publishers on the Language of Illustration appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-04-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Lena Dunham Lands Imprint at Random House

Lenny, the feminist newsletter that the 'Girls' creator launched in 2015 with her producing partner Jenni Konner, will now form the basis of a book imprint at Random House, overseen by v-p and editor-in-chief Andy Ward. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BFG tops lists of children's books which develop empathy

Roald Dahl’s BFG and Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird have topped the list of books parents said best helped children develop empathy. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-04-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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China author wins children's book prize

Beijing-based author Cao Wenxuan becomes the first Chinese author to win the Hans Christian Andersen award for children's literature. Continue reading at BBC News

[ BBC News | 2016-04-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Better Children’s Books for a Better World

Klaus Humann, publisher of Aladin Verlag in Germany, talks about small publishing houses and his global search for children's books and illustrators. The post Better Children’s Books for a Better World appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-04-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Virago duo inspired by memoir to run half-marathon

Inspired by Helen Stevenson's "poignant" memoir about her daughter Clara's struggle with cystic fibrosis, Virago's Donna Coonan and Poppy Stimpson are to run a half marathon in aid of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-04-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Radio 1 DJs pen children’s book

Bloomsbury Children’s Books has acquired a children’s novel by Radio 1 DJs Greg James and Chris Smith. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-04-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Agents' key Bologna Children's Book Fair 2016 titles

With the Bologna Children’s Book Fair established as the hub for rights activity in the kids’ market, Charlotte Eyre takes a look at what some UK literary agencies will be offering over the course of the fair. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-04-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Chris Riddell on the children's laureateship and doodling

Chris Riddell talks to Charlotte Eyre about life as the Children’s Laureate, his upcoming publishing projects and how he plans to use his position to champion new illustrators. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-04-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Denmark’s Egmont ČR Acquired by Czech Children’s Publisher Albatros

Solidifying its hold on the Czech children's book market, Albatros Media acquires Danish consortium Egmont's Czech operation. The post Denmark’s Egmont ČR Acquired by Czech Children’s Publisher Albatros appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-03-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Isla Fisher pens children’s fiction series

Piccadilly Press has acquired world rights, excluding North America, to a children’s fiction series by actress Isla Fisher. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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