Second Story Press Celebrates 25 Years of Feminist and Social Justice Publishing

When Toronto-based Second Story Press celebrated its 25th anniversary this month, the room at a community center in downtown Toronto was filled with authors and illustrators who have helped the press pursue its goal of publishing important feminist and social justice books for young readers. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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Bilingual Books in Spanish

Changing demographics have created a growing demand from parents and educators for bilingual titles for young readers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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BookExpo 2019: Da Chen On Sibling Survival

Da Chen’s 'Girl Under a Red Moon' (Scholastic, Sept.) brings his family’s experiences during China’s Cultural Revolution into clear view for young readers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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BookExpo 2019: Eoin Colfer Keeps It All in the Family

In 2001, Eoin Colfer introduced criminal mastermind Artemis Fowl to young readers, who were thrilled to make his acquaintance. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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US National Book Foundation Program To Distribute 1-Millionth Book

Begun in January of 2017, the National Book Foundation's 'Book Rich Environments' program and its partners distribute free books for young readers. The post US National Book Foundation Program To Distribute 1-Millionth Book appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Explore the World: PW Talks with BigFoot

D.L. Miller's illustrated BigFoot books bring some of the world's most amazing places home to young readers. (Sponsored) Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Francesca Simon on 25 years of Horrid Henry

In the year which marks Horrid Henry’s 25th anniversary, Francesca Simon discusses how the series was born.   Continue reading at The Bookseller

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American Library Association’s Youth Media Awards Include Daciūtė’s ‘Fox’ in Translation

The lengthy list of Youth Media Awards from the ALA includes the Mildred L. Batchelder Award for young readers' content translated into English. The post American Library Association’s Youth Media Awards Include Daciūtė’s ‘Fox’ in Translation appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Donne Forrest Remembered

Donne Forrest, longtime rights director at Dutton Children's Books and Dial Books for Young Readers, died on January 7 at age 80. Here, some of her friends and colleagues offer tributes. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Hegarty moves to Hachette Children’s for young reader series

Hachette Children’s Group will this year publish the first series for young readers by Shane Hegarty, author of Darkmouth (HarperCollins Children’s Books). Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Chelsea Clinton's next children's book will look at endangered species

Chelsea Clinton's fifth book for young readers will urge children to fight to protect endangered animals, the former first daughter announced this week on Twitter. "Don't Let Them Disappear: 12 Endangered Species Across the Globe" will be published on April 2 by Penguin imprint Philomel Books. .. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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Beginner Bibles from Beaming Books

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Croatia’s Pula Book Fair 2018: Focusing on Freedom

Just short of its 25th anniversary, Pula’s book fair in Croatia will draw some 50,000 people and 200 publishers to its program of debate and open discussion. By Olivia Snaije | @OliviaSnaije ‘We Wanted a Place for Freedom’ n a brilliantly sunny morning on the Istrian peninsula in Croatia, the... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Transworld to mark Wood's 25th anniversary with library giveaway

Transworld is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the publication of Val Wood's first novel, The Hungry Tide (Penguin Random House), by giving out 10 sets of all the author’s books to Hull libraries. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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New Horrid Henry book to mark series' 25th anniversary in 2019

Francesca Simon is publishing a new Horrid Henry book in 2019 with Hachette Children's Group as part of the series' 25th birthday celebrations. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Schrank to Succeed Rubin at Holt; Klonsky Up at PBYR

Ben Schrank, former president and publisher of Razorbill, has been named to succeed Steve Rubin at Henry Holt, and Penguin Young Readers has promoted Jen Klonsky to the newly-created position of president and publisher of Putnam Books for Young Readers and Razorbill. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Former manager pens Kurt Cobain biography for Trapeze

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Rights Roundup: War, Allegory, and Crime Drama Ahead of BookExpo

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BookCon 2018: From Wimpy Kid to Bill Clinton

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How Roshani Chokshi came to write a new series for Rick Riordan

The story of how Roshani Chokshi ended up writing “Aru Shah and the End of Time” is a bit like a modern fairy tale itself. The just-released novel launches not only a four-book series for young readers but Disney Hyperion’s new Rick Riordan Presents imprint, a line of mythology-inspired books... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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National Book Foundation’s ‘Book Rich Environments’ Enters Second Season

The program, run by the foundation that presents the annual National Book Award, is designed to distribute free, new books to young readers through public housing authorities in the United States. The post National Book Foundation’s ‘Book Rich Environments’ Enters Second Season appeared first on... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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