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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.
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Children's Job Moves: January 2024
Job moves in children's publishing during January 2024.
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Obituary: Dinah Stevenson
Esteemed children's editor Dinah Stevenson, lauded for being a keen spotter of talent and for shepherding numerous books and authors to the industry's highest accolades, died on January 23 at 81.
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On Tour with Brad Meltzer and Christopher Eliopoulos
Earlier this month, author Brad Meltzer and illustrator Christopher Eliopoulos went on tour to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Ordinary People Change the World series.
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Sourcebooks Names Jennifer Gonzalez Its New Children’s Books Publisher
Gonzalez comes to Sourcebooks from Macmillan, where she was most recently president of sales.
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Where Should the Caldecott Sticker Go?
After the Caldecott Medal is bestowed, creative teams scramble to put the shining golden seal in the perfect cover spot.
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‘Building Stories’ Exhibit Exploring Architecture and Children’s Books Opens in Washington
An expansive new show devoted to children's literature, Building Stories, is the most ambitious exhibition ever mounted by the National Building Museum.
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2024 National Poetry Month Preview
The Academy of American Poets has announced author-illustrator Jack Wong as the artist for its annual Poetry Month poster.
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In Brief: January 25, 2024
Recently, authors celebrated the release of a new book; had a special guest at their launch party; and held a bilingual storytime.
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When They Got the Call: PW Speaks with the 2024 Newbery, Caldecott, and Printz Winners
We spoke with the three big ALA Award winners about their initial reactions to the news.