Stanfords launches Children’s book of the Month promotion

Stanfords has launched a Children’s Book of the Month promotion, which will begin with City Atlas by Martin Haake (Wide Eyed Editions). Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2015-09-14 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Drusilla Park Jones, founder of a former antique children’s book shop in Baltimore, dies

Drusilla Jones, who owned an antique children’s book shop in Baltimore, died of end stage Alzheimer’s disease and diabetic complications Oct. 20 at Charter Senior Living. The Lutherville resident was 82. Continue reading at Baltimore Sun

[ Baltimore Sun | 2022-11-04 09:00:00 UTC ]
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Frankfurt 2022 from a Children's Book Perspective

We asked children's agents and scouts who attended the recent Frankfurt Book Fair to talk about trends they had noticed. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-11-03 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Jamie Oliver and Geri Halliwell-Horner become the latest celebrities to announce children’s books

Publishers have faced criticism for producing books considered ‘an easy sell’ Chef Jamie Oliver and former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell-Horner have become the latest celebrities to announce new children’s books, with experts saying there is no sign the celebrity-authored children’s book trend will... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2022-10-21 10:05:05 UTC ]
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PFLAG Adapts Picture Book to Video, Celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month

In celebration of LGBTQ+ History month in October, nonprofit organization Parents, Families, & Friends of LGBT National has brought together a slew of celebrities to voice characters in a video adaptation of picture book 'The Mother of a Movement: Jeanne Manford—Ally, Activist, and... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-10-13 04:00:00 UTC ]
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12 Must-Read October Children’s Book Releases

With empowering middle grade like Frizzy by Claribel A. Ortega and silly picture books, October children's book releases are pretty awesome! Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2022-10-03 10:38:00 UTC ]
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Children’s Books Edition: Germany’s ‘Language Day-Care’ Debate

Many in Germany's book industry are protesting a planned removal from the federal budget of a reading-focused day-care program. The post Children’s Books Edition: Germany’s ‘Language Day-Care’ Debate appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-08-26 19:29:07 UTC ]
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Big Children's Books for Fall 2022

According to a survey of booksellers PW conducted across the country, a broad selection of new releases for all ages and in all genres is certain to appeal to readers—particularly in the children’s category. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-08-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Raymond Briggs, creator of children’s book ‘The Snowman,’ dies at 88

“The Snowman,” a picture book that tells the story of a boy whose snowman comes to life, sold millions of copies worldwide and became an Oscar-nominated film. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-08-10 19:54:52 UTC ]
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Charlotte Pomerantz, Inventive Children’s Book Author, Dies at 92

Her imaginative use of words and lively rhymes entertained young readers, sometimes with a subtle message included, drawn from her own life. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2022-07-29 21:25:32 UTC ]
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Ronni Solbert, Children’s Book Illustrator, Dies at 96

She did the artwork for dozens of books, notably “The Pushcart War,” a parable about overcoming bullies, written by her partner, Jean Merrill. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2022-07-21 21:59:37 UTC ]
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A New York Library Bans Pride Displays and LGBTQ Kids’ Books, And Other Library Censorship Stories from Pride Month

Libraries from California to North Carolina to Utah to New York have seen their Pride displays challenged or removed this month. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2022-06-30 10:41:00 UTC ]
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2022 In Memoriam: Children's Book Creators Remembered

Click through to see our tributes to some of the talented and inspiring children's book authors and illustrators who have died this year—all of whom leave behind rich legacies. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-06-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Rights Edition: Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair Postpones Again

Having made a move this year from March to July, the trade show and book fair now is postponed to November. The post Rights Edition: Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair Postpones Again appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-06-17 16:31:59 UTC ]
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A24 is pivoting to children’s books.

The beloved indie entertainment company A24—creators of Moonlight, Minari, Midsommar, and very cool merch—publishes their first children’s book today. Film buffs may recognize Claire A. Nivola’s Star Child as the book Joaquin Phoenix reads aloud to his nephew in C’mon C’mon (2021). The story... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2022-06-09 15:49:42 UTC ]
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Inside the $10,000 treasure hunt embedded in a children's art book

The children's book "Xavier Marx and the Missing Masterpieces" is a rhyming mystery. In it are clues to find a token worth $10,000 in continental U.S. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2022-06-06 16:55:51 UTC ]
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Conservative Group Launches “Hide the Pride” to Remove Books From Library Pride Displays

The movement intends to "empty libraries of LGBTQ content aimed at kids" by checking out and hiding all LGBTQ books on library displays. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2022-06-06 13:35:02 UTC ]
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New Children’s Book by Channing Tatum Inspired by His Daughter

The new children's book by Channing Tatum is inspired by his daughter, their relationship, and the importance of being unique. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2022-06-01 18:29:38 UTC ]
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10 Must-Read June Children’s Book Releases

These June children’s book releases are some of the best yet, with Japanese dragons, asthmatic protagonists, Black girl magic, and more, like The Lost Ryū by Emi Watanabe Cohen. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2022-06-01 10:38:00 UTC ]
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Amazon Starts Monthly Book Club

Amazon has launched Sarah Selects, a new book club whose monthly selections will be made by Sarah Gelman, Amazon's editorial director for books. The clubs first selection is 'Half-Blown Rose' by Leesa Cross-Smith (Grand Central). Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-05-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to give books to refugee children

Singer’s global initiative to offer a book each month to 200 refugee children in London until they turn fiveRefugee children in London will be given a book each month until they turn five, thanks to a new project from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.The global organisation is partnering with... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2022-05-09 15:54:47 UTC ]
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