Walker signs Sir Chris Hoy to inspire young readers

Sir Chris Hoy is publishing a new non-fiction book for children with Walker Books called Be Amazing! to show young readers nothing is impossible. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-30 05:49:35 UTC ]
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Bradt signs Princess Michael's 'inspiring' wildlife book

Bradt Travel Guides to publish an "inspiring" new wildlife title by HRH Princess Michael of Kent in September. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-04-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Egmont signs new Sir Charlie picture book

Egmont has acquired Sir Charlie Stinky Socks: The Dinosaur’s Return by Kristina Stephenson for its picture book and gift list. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Rights Watch: An Israeli Agency’s Picks for Young Readers

Literary agent Stephanie Barrouillet is preparing her rights list of French, Spanish and international children's books to showcase at the Bologna Book Fair The post Rights Watch: An Israeli Agency’s Picks for Young Readers appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-02-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Piccadilly adds to Chris Hoy's Flying Fergus series

Bonnier Zaffre imprint Piccadilly Press is adding five titles to Olympic cyclist Chris Hoy's children’s book series Flying Fergus, co-authored with author Joanna Nadin and illustrated by Claire Elsom. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-12-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Offerings for Young Readers Abound at PNBA

At this year's Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association trade show, held September 29–October 2 at the Hotel Murano in Tacoma, Wash., books for younger readers held their own against big-name adult draws. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-10-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BEA 2016: Booksellers Talk Up Their Favorite Books for Young Readers

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[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-05-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Scholastic Promotes Diversity in Books for Young Readers

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[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-11-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BEA 2015: Early Favorites for Young Readers

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[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Penguin Young Readers Partners with Smithsonian Institution

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[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-04-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Olympian Chris Hoy pens children’s series

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[ The Bookseller | 2015-03-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Keys to Writing Books for Very Young Readers

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[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-03-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Skip The Hedge Fund: We Need Young People To Take Risks And Build Inspiring Things

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4 fabulous picture books for the young readers on your list

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Young adult readers 'prefer printed to ebooks'

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Virgin Books signs Chris Tarrant title

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NLT Young Readers Programme to expand

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The Writing Life: Chris Colfer of 'Glee' inspired by fairy tales

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World Young Reader Prizes Opens For Entries

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