The UK’s Largest Children’s Book Distributor – McDonald’s?

McDonald’s in the UK are replacing the toys that come with Happy Meals with educational books to help boost literacy; they plan to distribute 15 million books by the end of 2014. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-01-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Mackenzie Smith made picture books publisher at S&S Children's

Helen Mackenzie Smith has been promoted to the newly created role of picture books publisher at Simon & Schuster Children's. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-02-08 18:09:06 UTC ]
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Walker, Nosy Crow and Egmont shortlisted for Derby Children's Picture Book Award

Books published by Walker, Nosy Crow and Egmont have been shortlisted for this year's Derby Children's Picture Book Award. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-02-08 17:10:34 UTC ]
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Smith departs HoZ for Bonnier Books UK's Embla

Bonnier Books UK has appointed Hannah Smith as editorial director of its new digital-first imprint Embla Books. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-02-02 03:31:56 UTC ]
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Bookseller launches crowdfund for children's book donation

A bookseller in Wetherby, West Yorkshire, has launched a crowdfund to donate books to children who receive free school meals. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-01-28 17:56:42 UTC ]
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Children’s Book Illustrators on Etsy and Society6

Ever wanted to own art by your favorite children's book illustrator? You can! Check out work by Grace Lin, Tyler Feder, and more. - Kelly Jensen Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2021-01-27 11:34:00 UTC ]
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Monique Roffey Wins the UK’s Costa 2020 Book of the Year Award

Roffey's book, based on a Taino legend, is set in 1976 on the Caribbean island of Black Conch. Tessa Sheridan has won the Short Story Award. The post Monique Roffey Wins the UK’s Costa 2020 Book of the Year Award appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2021-01-26 21:18:00 UTC ]
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New presenters for children's book radio show and podcast Down the Rabbit Hole

Children’s book podcast and radio show "Down the Rabbit Hole" is starting 2021 with a new presenting and production team, including author Sam Sedgman, Scholastic's Hannah Love, Little Tiger's Charlie Morris and The Bookseller's Caroline Carpenter. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-01-26 02:08:20 UTC ]
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Ivy Kids relaunches with Isabella Tree's first children's book

The Quarto Group's eco-imprint Ivy Kids will publish When We Went Wild, the first children's book from Isabella Tree, conservationist and author of Wilding (Picador, 2018). Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-01-24 15:30:24 UTC ]
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First children's book from CBeebies presenter Moate to Puffin

Puffin is publishing the first children's book by CBeebies presenter and YouTuber Maddie Moate, illustrated by Paul Boston, this September. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-01-20 22:41:13 UTC ]
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Tokarczuk's first children's book to Seven Stories Press

Seven Stories Press UK will publish The Lost Soul, the first children's book by Polish author Olga Tokarczuk, translated into English by Antonia Lloyd-Jones and illustrated by Joanna Concejo. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-01-19 16:52:22 UTC ]
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This gorgeous new children’s book celebrates Black Lives Matter

“As a graphic designer, we can play a role in standing up for something.” During the protests for racial justice this past summer and over the past few years, Black Lives Matter became a movement and rallying cry, a message of optimism and hope, and a simple statement of affirmation: the lives... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2021-01-19 08:00:06 UTC ]
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Walker signs Ayoade's first children's books

Walker Books has confirmed a two-book deal with comedian, film director, screenwriter, television presenter, actor and author Richard Ayoade. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-01-18 21:05:17 UTC ]
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Yusuf/Cat Stevens is turning his song “Peace Train” into a children’s book.

Some pleasant news! In honor of “Peace Train”s 50th anniversary, Yusuf/Cat Stevens has announced that the illustrated children’s book Peace Train, using the lyrics of the famous song, will be published May 11th via HarperCollins. It will be followed by a picture book adaptation of Stevens’ song... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2021-01-13 17:36:37 UTC ]
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How family separation inspired a children's book about a fearless girl

"Rebeldita la Alegre en el País de los Ogros," by Oriel María Siu, was inspired by the glaring gap between her family's experiences and the children's books she saw on library shelves. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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Read Harder: A Children’s Book That Centers a Disabled Character But Not Their Disability

We've got books for the Read Harder task asking you to read a children’s book that centers a disabled character but not their disability. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2021-01-13 11:32:00 UTC ]
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Scholastic UK acquires book from Mangan siblings

Scholastic UK has acquired Escape the Rooms, the "dazzling" children’s book debut from actor Stephen Mangan, illustrated by his sister Anita Mangan. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-01-13 03:30:19 UTC ]
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Children's Books North to roll out mentoring scheme

Children’s Books North co-founders Tilda Johnson, Emma Layfield and Liz Scott are launching a mentoring scheme for emerging publishing professionals living in the North of England and in Scotland. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-01-12 12:12:39 UTC ]
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UK: The 49th Costa Book Awards Name Category Winners

The five category winners of the 2020 Costa Book Awards are announced, with the 'book of the year' honor to come later this month. The post UK: The 49th Costa Book Awards Name Category Winners appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2021-01-05 13:59:16 UTC ]
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Read Harder: A Realistic YA Book Not Set in the U.S., UK, or Canada

We're recommending books for the Read Harder task asking you to read a realistic YA book not set in the U.S., UK, or Canada. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2021-01-04 11:31:00 UTC ]
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