Simon Cowell partners with HCG on new children's series

Simon Cowell and his six-year-old son are teaming up with Hachette Children’s Group on a new picture-led children’s book series called Wishfits. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2020-02-24 09:57:41 UTC ]

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David Shelley Puts His Stamp on Hachette

Over the course of his first year as joint CEO of Hachette Book Group and Hachette UK, Shelley has shaken things up at the Big Five publisher—and the company’s latest sales report proves it. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-02-21 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Your Guide To Understanding Children’s Book Categories and Age Groupings

Children’s books fall into six main categories based on age groups and format: board books (ages 0-3), picture books (3-8), ... Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2025-02-20 11:00:00 UTC ]
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Bologna Children’s Book Fair’s Evolving Rights Hubs

Bologna's rights-business structure is evolving along with creative industries' growing engagement with book publishing. The post Bologna Children’s Book Fair’s Evolving Rights Hubs appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2025-02-15 01:29:36 UTC ]
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Your Favorite Children’s Book Authors’ Favorite Children’s Books

Some of the most impactful books out there are children’s books. They’re often our first experiences with narratives and are ... Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2025-01-16 12:00:00 UTC ]
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Singapore Children’s Book Festival Calls for Programming Proposals

Readying its second year, the new Singapore Children's Book Festival is staged by the Singapore Book Publishers Association The post Singapore Children’s Book Festival Calls for Programming Proposals appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2025-01-13 23:00:45 UTC ]
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Ana Maria Alessi Promoted to President, Publisher of Hachette Audio

Alessi, who has served as VP and publisher of Hachette Audio since 2022, will step into her elevated role on January 2. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-12-18 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Ten Children’s Books To Read and Enjoy Before The Year Ends

This month’s column is my twelfth for Lit Hub, which means I’ve been sharing new children’s book releases with you for a full year now. And 2024 has been a wonderful year for young readers! As I’ve reviewed each month’s new releases, I’ve found some of my own favorite new books, and I hope I’ve […] Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2024-12-02 09:56:42 UTC ]
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Carrie Bloxson Named Chief Human Resources Officer at Hachette Book Group

Bloxson, who was named SVP of culture and diversity, equity, and inclusion at HBG and Hachette UK in April, will now also lead talent development, recruitment, retention, training, office culture, and business processes at HBG while continuing to spearhead DEI efforts. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-12-02 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Novels about serial killers and loyal dogs voted Waterstones books of 2024

Booksellers chose true-crime inspired Butter by Asako Yuzuki as book of the year, while Ross Montgomery’s fun adventure I Am Rebel took the children’s prizeA novel about a serial killer and a children’s book about a dog are the books of 2024, according to Waterstones booksellers.Butter by Asako... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2024-11-28 06:01:34 UTC ]
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Furore sparked by Jamie Oliver children’s book opens wider cultural appropriation debate

Another novel written by a UK author has been withdrawn as publishers and booksellers grapple with the issues of First Nations culture and history as plot pointsGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailWhen British crime writer Elly Griffiths released her fourth novel in the bestselling Ruth... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2024-11-22 23:00:25 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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HarperCollins is selling their authors’ work to AI tech.

On Friday, author Daniel Kibblesmith posted a series of screenshots on Bluesky in order to share a concerning email he received from the agency who’d repped him on his children’s book Santa’s Husband: the book’s publisher, HarperCollins, was offering $2,500 (non-negotiable) for the right to use... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2024-11-18 13:36:53 UTC ]
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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

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-11-14 22:18:38 UTC ]
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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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Jamie Oliver Pulls Children’s Book Amid Criticism of Insensitivity

The celebrity chef’s second children’s book, “Billy and the Epic Escape,” faced accusations that it stereotyped First Nations people in Australia. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2024-11-11 15:31:00 UTC ]
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Jamie Oliver pulls children’s book from shelves after criticism for ‘stereotyping’ Indigenous Australians

Billy and the Epic Escape to be withdrawn worldwide after First Nations groups say fantasy novel trivialises complex and painful historiesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJamie Oliver has pulled his children’s book... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2024-11-09 23:13:35 UTC ]
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