‘You Are Everything’ Brings Rumi’s Words to Kids

Author Omid Arabian aims to bring a lesson on mysticism, interconnectedness, and peace to young readers in a new picture book, ‘You Are Everything’ (Triangle Square Books for Young Readers, out now), which was inspired by the ancient poet Rumi. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-12-13 05:00:00 UTC ]

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Religion Book Deals: Dec. 4, 2024

A new picture book, a pair of novels, and two titles by a mental health expert, and more are among this week’s deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-12-03 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Ten Children’s Books To Read and Enjoy Before The Year Ends

This month’s column is my twelfth for Lit Hub, which means I’ve been sharing new children’s book releases with you for a full year now. And 2024 has been a wonderful year for young readers! As I’ve reviewed each month’s new releases, I’ve found some of my own favorite new books, and I hope I’ve […] Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2024-12-02 09:56:42 UTC ]
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Summary Judgment Motions Filed in ‘Tango’ Book Banning Case

The authors of the 2005 picture book ‘And Tango Makes Three’ argue that the book’s removal from school library shelves is rooted in unconstitutional, anti-LGBTQ+ “viewpoint discrimination.” County officials insist that it is “government speech.” Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-11-26 05:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Star Watch 2024 Finalist: Asia Harden

In her three years at FSG, Harden, an assistant editor at Farrar, Straus and Giroux Books for Young Readers, has become a highly respected and well-liked member of the Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group editorial team. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-10-07 04:00:00 UTC ]
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De Los Reads: Paola Santos' 'How to Eat a Mango' and other Latino authors we're reading in October

Paola Santos' picture book encourages young readers to appreciate nature's gifts and the love that comes with them. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2024-10-03 19:53:20 UTC ]
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Survival and Endurance: PW Talks with Elisa Boxer

In 'Beam of Light: The Story of the First White House Menorah,' Elisa Boxer shares a story of Jewish resilience with young readers through the history of a unique menorah. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-10-01 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The Week in Libraries: September 20, 2024

Among the week's headlines, ALA releases a new booklist for young readers on the importance of voting; Penguin Random Houses's Banned Wagon embarks on its second-ever tour; and why the Florida attorney general is wading into a closely watched book banning case from Llano County, Texas. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-09-20 04:00:00 UTC ]
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IBPA and EveryLibrary Make a Play for the Freedom to Read

We Are Stronger Than Censorship is a new program aiming to supply diverse books to young readers, which has begun fundraising and bringing partners on board ahead of a September 9 launch. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Imagination Takes Flight: Indie Books for Young Readers

This fall, children’s books from indie presses emphasize finding one’s voice and choosing one’s own adventure. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-16 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Forget gadgets and ebooks – nothing beats a real tome in your hand | Letters

We cannot let real books go the way of vinyl records, writes 15-year-old Jude Brayton. Plus letters from Celia Anderson and Jean Jackson Sadly, it may well be that books go the way of vinyl records (I fear books are going the way of vinyl records – a rarefied pursuit for hobbyists, 6 August).... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2024-08-09 16:54:51 UTC ]
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STEM/STEAM in Space

Outer space is a perennially fascinating subject for young readers and students. Now, new science is re-energizing it. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-02 04:00:00 UTC ]
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STEM/STEAM in Space

Outer space is a perennially fascinating subject for young readers and students. Now, new science is re-energizing it. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-02 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Thorndike Brings Spanish-language Large Print to Young Readers

Reps say Spanish-language large print books are a great way for young English-language learners to improve their reading skills while staying connected to their cultural backgrounds and enjoying the same works as their English-speaking peers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-07-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of July 29, 2024

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about finding joy in difficult places, a middle grade fantasy set at a beloved library, a YA mystery following a family reuniting, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-07-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Movie Alert: 'Harold and the Purple Crayon'

The silver screen will turn a different color next month when 'Harold and the Purple Crayon,' based on the classic picture book by Crockett Johnson, makes its theatrical debut on August 2. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-07-18 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Engadget Podcast: Motorola's 2024 Razrs make a compelling case for foldables

Motorola is still trying to reclaim the glory of its original Razr phone with its latest foldables. The new Razr and Razr+ are more stylish than the previous models, and at $700 and $1,000 respectively, they're surprisingly affordable for devices with massive folding OLED screens. In other news,... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2024-06-28 11:30:27 UTC ]
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Brutalist Plants: this pocket picture book is perfectly formed, but puts style over substance

Fashions in architecture are, more or less, generational. So, the reappraisal of brutalism – a once-reviled style of architecture – is now virtually complete Continue reading at The Conversation

[ The Conversation | 2024-06-03 15:33:22 UTC ]
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China Bestsellers in April: ‘Insensitive Force’ and Expression

China's April bestseller lists are starting to include more mental-health content for young readers, looking at 'insensitive force' and expressiveness. The post China Bestsellers in April: ‘Insensitive Force’ and Expression appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-05-31 11:44:56 UTC ]
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Book Review: 3 New Picture Books by Amy Hest, Illustrated by 3 Different Artists

Picture book writers whose works look different from one another because they’re illustrated by different artists are less apt to be on your radar. Continue reading at The New York Times

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Obituary: Florence Minor

Florence Minor, best known for numerous picture book collaborations with her husband, illustrator Wendell Minor, died on May 21 after a battle with ovarian cancer; she was 74. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-05-23 04:00:00 UTC ]
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