The best YA fantasy to read now

Rainbow Rowell has released a long-awaited sequel, and Kiersten White puts a spin on Arthurian legend. Continue reading at 'The Washington Post'

[ The Washington Post | 2019-12-24 14:00:00 UTC ]
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Children's Books in China 2017: Juvenile & Children Reading Experience Wonderland: A New Business Model

Located in Beijing’s central business district, the two-story Juvenile & Children Reading Experience Wonderland is a full-fledged subsidiary of China Children’s Press & Publication Group. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-03-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hodder Children's snaps up YA from Nikesh Shukla

Hodder Children’s Books has secured a two-book deal with award-winning author Nikesh Shukla, after a “hotly contested” auction. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘Americanah’ Wins Inaugural One Book, One New York Reading Program

After a month of voting, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s acclaimed novel was picked as the winner in the One Book, One New York program. The program promotes the reading of a single work by residents in all five boroughs of the city. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-03-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ally Condie, Emma Donaghue, and Others Participate in 'Read-In' for Refugees

Following the latest executive order on immigration issued by President Donald J. Trump, a growing list of authors have committed to participating in #Read4Refugees, a read-in dedicated to raising awareness of, and funding to combat, refugee issues. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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International Women’s Day: Free Readings From Cambridge University Press

Citing 'education and research for everyone and by everyone,' Cambridge University Press' leadership offers pertinent readings for International Women's Day. The post International Women’s Day: Free Readings From Cambridge University Press appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-03-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Faith-Based Music Memoirs to Read this Spring

Waylon Jennings’s wife Jessi Colter, Steven Curtis Chapman, and Rory Feek are some of the singers sharing their life stories in titles publishing this season. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-03-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hot Key bags new YA books from Robert Muchamore

Hot Key Books has acquired two standalone YA novels from Robert Muchamore, author of bestselling YA series Cherub. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Trump's reading list

Everything President Trump has tweeted (and what it was about) March 3, 2017, 12:16 p.m. His tweets have the power to shape international relations, send stock prices up - or down - and galvanize the American public. We're watching how Donald Trump is using this platform of unfettered... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2017-03-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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YA Book Prize shortlist announced

Three début authors are up against children’s book heavyweights Malorie Blackman and Francesca Simon on the 10-strong YA Book Prize 2017 shortlist. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Reading to children needs to be 'prioritised', says Egmont

The importance of parents reading to children was discussed at the unveiling of Egmont’s new research, as findings revealed sales of pre-school and picture books had dipped. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-02-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Secondary school children's reading 'not stretched enough'

New research commissioned by school programme provider Renaissance UK claims that secondary school children fail to develop their reading levels as they should. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-02-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Beyond Reading: Saunders's 'Lincoln in the Bardo' Goes VR

Reading is an engrossing and transportive experience. But what if a book could be made even more immersive? George Saunders and actor and screenwriter Graham Sack may have found one answer: virtual reality. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-02-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Seven YA authors collaborate on novel for MCB

Macmillan Children's Books has acquired a “unique collaborative novel” from seven UK Young Adult authors. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-02-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Arron Crascall to publish See Ya Later with Trapeze

Social media star and comedian, Arron Crascall, is publishing See Ya Later with Trapeze, in which an older and wiser Crascall will dish out advice to his 13-year-old self. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-02-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Faber snaps up YA verse novel about gun crime

Faber Children's will publish a YA verse novel about American gun crime from author Jason Reynolds. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-02-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sourcebooks Signs Author of Wattpad's Most-Read Story of 2016

Sourcebooks has acquired worldwide English rights to 'Chasing Red,' a novel by Canadian author Isabelle Ronin, which was the most-read story on Wattpad last year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-02-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Scholastic’s Kids & Family Reading Report: Insights From the US, UK, India and Australia

With new attention to diversity issues, Scholastic's sixth biennial survey adds an Australian edition, and looks extensively on reading aloud at home. The post Scholastic’s Kids & Family Reading Report: Insights From the US, UK, India and Australia appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-02-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Black & White Publishing names new YA imprint

Edinburgh-based independent Black & White Publishing is naming its new YA imprint ‘Ink Road’. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-02-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Quick Reads seeks broader reach

This year will see Quick Reads—the adult literacy campaign founded by Baroness Rebuck in 2006—looking to greatly expand its remit. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-01-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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