State school children miss out on author visits, NLT report reveals

Writers say a lack of funding and cuts to libraries mean children from disadvantaged backgrounds are missing out when it comes to school visits, after a new report shows that independent schools are far more likely to have welcomed an author in the past year than state schools. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2019-06-26 04:33:29 UTC ]
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Prix Albertine Jeunesse 2024 Honors Three Children’s Book Translations

The reader's choice Prix Albertine Jeunesse is selected by students, this year in more than 700 classes in accredited bilingual programs. The post Prix Albertine Jeunesse 2024 Honors Three Children’s Book Translations appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-06-13 21:46:59 UTC ]
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Children's Institute 2024: Ensuring Diverse Voices Are Heard

The American Booksellers Association’s Children’s Institute in New Orleans wrapped up on June 12 with an equity-focused “Spotlight on Black Publishing,” an inclusive conversation about “Queer Voices for Community,” and a karaoke extravaganza. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-06-13 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Riot’s Children’s Deals of the Day for June 12, 2024

Pete the Cat, Goosebumps, a Little Mermaid Adventure, and More in Today's Best Children's Book Deals Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-06-12 15:45:03 UTC ]
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Children’s Institute 2024: Reading for the Joy of It

Renée Watson's breakfast keynote, panel discussions on underperformance in the children's book market and the ongoing surge in book bans, and a wall-to-wall evening author reception were among the highlights on a busy second day of CI 2024. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-06-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
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James Beard awards: two Australian cookbook authors win prizes in ‘the Oscars of food’

Restaurateur Josh Niland and recipe developer Hetty Lui McKinnon scoop prizes in food publishing awards, which also honoured aid worker Zomi FrankcomGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailTwo Australian cookbook authors have won prizes in this year’s James Beard Foundation awards, dubbed the... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2024-06-11 07:21:43 UTC ]
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Children's Institute 2024: On with the Show in New Orleans

Bookstore visits, a keynote talk with Meg Medina, and a memorable party at Baldwin & Co. brought a festival atmosphere to the opening hours of ABA's CI2024. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-06-11 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Author Events Programming at Free Library of Philadelphia 'a Hot Mess' After Staff Firings

After the author events planning team at the Free Library of Philadelphia was fired on June 3, some of the authors scheduled to appear there this month are expressing their support for the former employees—some quietly, others publicly. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-06-11 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Clive Myrie: ‘The closest I’ve come to death? Coming under attack while reporting in Iraq’

The journalist on throwing up at school, his admiration for aid workers, and not being there for President BushBorn in Lancashire, Clive Myrie, 59 studied law before gaining a place on the BBC’s journalism trainee scheme. He became a foreign correspondent, winning a Peabody award in 2017 for his... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2024-06-08 08:30:40 UTC ]
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Authors drive boom in US marketing demand as they seek help to plug books

Writers say investments in book promotion to augment publishers’ in-house staff are key to successKatherine Reay has written a dozen novels. When The Berlin Letters, her most recent, hit the shelves earlier this year, she embarked upon a 30-stop promotional book tour.“I love the personal... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2024-06-07 11:30:48 UTC ]
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10 Of The Best New Children’s Books Out June 2024

June's new children's book releases include picture books about steppin' and school, middle grade books about magic schools and making friends, and so much more. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-06-07 10:30:00 UTC ]
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Free Children’s Bookstore Opens in Pittsburgh

B Is for Books allows kids and families to browse, read, and select up to three books to take home. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-06-07 04:00:00 UTC ]
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A New Book, ‘BoyMom,’ Seeks Answers on How to Raise Children

Ruth Whippman had three sons and a lot of questions. In her memoir “Boy Mom,” she hopes to offer parents some of the reporting she gathered on the road to understanding her children. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2024-06-06 13:28:10 UTC ]
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Singapore’s New Children’s Book Festival: 2024 Award Shortlists

The 12th edition of the Singapore Book Awards announces its shortlist, with the winner to be presented at the first Singapore Children’s Book Festival later this month. The post Singapore’s New Children’s Book Festival: 2024 Award Shortlists appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-06-05 19:26:13 UTC ]
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Book Riot’s Children’s Deals of the Day for June 5, 2024

Saving the family bakery, an illustrated intro to Greek mythology, 400 pet chickens, and more of today's best children's book deals. Continue reading at Book Riot

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ABA Releases Annual Report, Emphasizes Education and Advocacy

In the report, CEO Allison Hill emphasized the group's efforts to both educate and advocate in the political sphere for the organization's growing numbers of member stores. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-05-31 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Ten Books by AAPI Authors We Loved This May

From heartfelt rom-coms to reproductive health primers to middle grade sci-fi, we're rounding up some of our favorite May books by Asian American and Pacific Islander authors. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-05-30 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Riot’s Children’s Deals of the Day for May 29, 2024

Poetry from the Young People’s Poet Laureate, the adventures of Eloise, a DIY cookbook for young chefs, and more of today's best children's book deals. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Do you miss childhood summer reading challenges? The National Book Foundation has one for adults.

If you’re reading Lit Hub, it’s a fair guess that you have fond memories of school reading challenges over summer break, those individual and classroom-wide challenges to log your summer’s reading, show off, and maybe earn a prize in September. I definitely remember logging my books every... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2024-05-29 14:30:35 UTC ]
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The Narrative Pleasures of Social Discomfort: A Reading List of School Reunion Stories

The question of whether to attend a college reunion is often met with mixed emotions—nostalgia, curiosity, a healthy dose of apprehension. What will it feel like to go back to the campus of our youth? How will our lives compare to our classmates’? Which parts of our old selves might get dredged... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2024-05-29 08:55:03 UTC ]
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Appreciation: For 'Alienist' author Caleb Carr, rescuing a cat meant rescuing himself

Caleb Carr, a military historian and bestselling author of "The Alienist," made his last book a touching memoir of life and love with a feline companion. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2024-05-26 19:05:41 UTC ]
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