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In Brief: February 29, 2024
This month, an online book club met in person; schools welcomed authors for visits; and an author held a launch event.
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Obituary: Petra Mathers
Award-winning author-illustrator Petra Mathers, known for her naive-flavored pencil and watercolor artwork, died on February 6; she was 78.
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The End of an Era at Kar-Ben as Sussman Retires
Lerner Publishing Group announced on Monday that Joni Sussman, the publisher of Kar-Ben Publishing, is retiring this summer after two decades at the helm of the Lerner imprint.
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Winter Institute 2024: Booksellers Assess a Changing Tween Scene
Data points and anecdotes about middle grade reading intertwined at a panel on "Recapturing the Tween Middle Grade Market," held at Winter Institute.
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Winter Institute 2024 in Photos
Winter Institute 2024 took place last week in Cincinnati, and approximately 950 booksellers met more than 100 authors of books for all ages.
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2024 Bookworm Festival in Photos
Blue Willow Bookshop partnered with local educators and publishers to host the annual Bookworm Festival for Emerging Readers, which took place on February 3 in Houston.
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In Brief: February 22, 2024
Recently, an author received an award at a conference; a school welcomed an author on tour; and debut authors held events.
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Roger Priddy Will Retire as Priddy Books Publisher
The namesake of the U.K.–based imprint at Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group will step down in June, with Sally Poulson set to lead Priddy and nonfiction children's imprint Neon Squid as GM. Priddy's son, Sam, has been named publisher of both imprints.
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Abrams Announces New Kids' Graphic Novel Imprint
This fall, Abrams Children's Group will launch a graphic novel imprint for young readers, called Abrams Fanfare.
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In Brief: February 15, 2024
Recently, an author visited two author friends on a school visit; collaborators launched their new book; an author brought students to an iconic N.Y.C. spot featured in his book; a picture book creator attended a premiere for a film adaptation; an author celebrated the anniversary of a famous broadcast; and organizations partnered for an event.
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Balzer + Bray Imprint to Move to Macmillan Children's
Macmillan Children's Publishing Group has announced that Alessandra Balzer and Donna Bray will bring their imprint, Balzer + Bray, to MCPG, after 15 years at HarperCollins.
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Delacorte Announces New YA Romance Imprint
Just in time for Valentine's Day, Delacorte Press is preparing to release a variety of love stories for an audience that never grows tired of the prospect of love.
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Read Alouds That Rock: Bilingual Storytimes
We spoke with three bilingual educators who are using dual language/bilingual books in their diverse classrooms and libraries to help expand their students' minds and horizons.
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Trustbridge's Kids' Publishers Move Sales Efforts In-House
Candlewick Press, Holiday House, Peachtree, and Pixel + Ink—all owned by the private equity firm Trustbridge Global Media—are integrating their North American sales and marketing functions under the direction of Mary Marotta.
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Get Caught Reading Celebrates 25 Years, Releases 2024 Posters
Now in its 25th year, the Get Caught Reading literacy initiative is spotlighting more local heroes—along with children’s book creators and A-list celebrities—to reflect a well-rounded reading community.
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Reading with Olympia, Ira, and Harry: Princesses, Arthur, and a Reading Challenge
In the latest entry in publishing veteran Betsy Groban's column, her three young grandchildren continue to grow, and their reading preferences are changing and developing along with them.
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Licensing Hotline: February 2024
Read on for news about Simon Spotlight's tie-in titles for 'Not Quite Narwhal,' HarperCollins's first title for VeeFriends, Dark Horse's new Ghostbusters series, TV and licensing plans for Judy Moody, and more.
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Children’s Publishers on the Lingering Postpandemic Effects
Though much has resolved since the crisis, the period of transition continues as publishers face supply chain issues, shipping problems, and a shift to working from home.
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Children’s Publishers on the Role of BookTok
BookTok has transformed publishing since it evolved during the beginning of the pandemic; but publishers seem to agree that the magic can’t be artificially created.
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What's Ahead for Kids' Books in 2024?
Few in children’s publishing were sorry to see the end of 2023, a year marred by skyrocketing book bans and softening sales. But publishers and agents foresee much to feel optimistic about in 2024—albeit with a few caveats.