Scholastic UK Holds First Graphic Novel Awards

Alice Oseman's 'Heartstopper Volume 5' was among the winners at the inaugural Scholastic Graphic Novel Awards, held at London's Cartoon Museum on October 7. The prizes were voted on by students at schools across the U.K. and Ireland. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-10-08 04:00:00 UTC ]

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Myriad bags graphic novels from Williams and Slattery as it launches debut author contest

Myriad Editions has bagged a pair of "graphic medicine" books from Ian Williams and Zara Slattery, as the publisher launches its 2020 Myriad First Graphic Novel Competition. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-11-07 01:44:47 UTC ]
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Smith leaves Scholastic to join Macmillan Children's Books

Scholastic’s publisher for fiction and picture books, Sam Smith, is leaving the firm to join Macmillan Children’s Books (MCB). Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-11-06 05:13:44 UTC ]
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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 ]
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Which Kind of Witch Should She Be?

In Emma Steinkellner’s graphic novel “The Okay Witch,” a teenager descended from famous witches faces bigotry, not to mention her mother’s opposition. Continue reading at The New York Times

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The UK’s Comedy Women in Print Prize Adds Graphic Novel Category

Funny women who write, Helen Lederer decided, needed award recognition. So she started a prize program, Comedy Women in Print. This is its second year. The post The UK’s Comedy Women in Print Prize Adds Graphic Novel Category appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-10-25 05:45:30 UTC ]
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CWIP Prize returns, adds graphic novel category

​The Comedy Women in Print Prize, the UK and Ireland’s first prize to highlight the work of witty women, is returning for a second year. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-24 03:11:50 UTC ]
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Dead Reckoning, Marvel Team to Publish ‘Atlas at War’ Combat Comics

Dead Reckoning, the graphic novel imprint of the Naval Institute Press, has teamed with Marvel Comics to produce 'Atlas at War,' a hardcover collection of classic combat comics stories created by a group of now-acclaimed artists, among them Jack Kirby, Bernie Krigstein, and John Severin. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-10-23 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Metaphrog sign Papercutz deal for feminist Bluebeard graphic novel

Papercutz has landed rights for Scottish duo Metaphrog’s feminist graphic novel retelling of the Bluebeard folktale. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-21 22:41:01 UTC ]
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10 Graphic Novel Adaptations of Neil Gaiman’s Work

When the minds of two creatives come together, it's a beautiful thing: here are eight of Neil Gaiman's works that have been adapted by artists. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2019-10-18 10:41:08 UTC ]
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‘Watchmen’ Is Coming. (Actually, It Never Left.)

A new adaptation of the graphic novel “Watchmen” is coming to HBO. The original changed superhero tales — and pop culture at large — forever. Continue reading at The New York Times

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Pavilion scoops Smy's second graphic novel for new fiction list

Pavilion has scooped the long-awaited second graphic novel from Pam Smy, author and illustrator of Thornhill (David Fickling Books), the first title in a new children’s illustrated fiction list for over sevens. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-15 09:47:29 UTC ]
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Pictures of the week

Scholastic reveals the cover for the forthcoming The Hunger Games prequel in this week's pictures round-up, while Bonnier holds a "pink party" for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and American illustrator Jon Agee visits the UK. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-11 08:40:39 UTC ]
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New York Comic Con Looks Ahead

NYCC sold 210,000 tickets in 2019 as graphic novel sales continue to grow, auguring an even bigger show next year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Remembering and Pining for the Scholastic Book Fair

"Come with me, and you'll be in a world of pure imagination" -- that is, the Scholastic Book Fair. Shiny new paperbacks and all, reminisce with us. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2019-10-07 10:35:28 UTC ]
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New Hunger Games book title and cover revealed by Scholastic

Scholastic has announced the next instalment in Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games series will be called The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.   Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Scholastic snaps up anti-bullying charity founder's non-fiction debut

Scholastic UK will publish Fearless! How to be your true, confident self by anti-bullying charity founder Liam Hackett. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Panel Mania: The Illuminati Ball by Cynthia Von Buhler

Best known for lavish and immersive theater productions, Cynthia Von Buhler also works in the comics medium, creating graphic works that also explore her fascination with secret societies, sensuality, power, and the hunger for freedom. This 13-page excerpt from The Illuminati Ball introduces the... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Why Artemisia Gentileschi Is The Feminist Hero We Need Right Now

A new graphic novel is part of the increasing movement to elevate 16th-century painter Artemisia Gentileschi to her rightful place as a Renaissance master. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Scholastic wins 'heated' auction for middle-grade debut

Scholastic has won a "heated" auction for a middle-grade debut about an 11-year-old with a stammer who wants to become a stand-up comedian. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Panel Mania: ‘Glenn Ganges in: The River at Night’

Kevin Huizenga’s new graphic novel is a return to the loopy hall of mirrors inside the head of Glenn Ganges, the irresistibly ordinary fictional dude. The post Panel Mania: ‘Glenn Ganges in: The River at Night’ appeared first on The Millions. Continue reading at The Millions

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