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Free Children’s Bookstore Opens in Pittsburgh
B Is for Books allows kids and families to browse, read, and select up to three books to take home.
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Maria Modugno Retires from Random House Studio
After a 12-year tenure at Random House Children's Books, most recently as VP and executive director of Random House Studio, Maria Modugno retired on June 4.
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Obituary: Nonny Hogrogian
Children's book author, illustrator, and designer Nonny Hogrogian, acclaimed for her vibrant woodcut and mixed-media artwork and twice awarded the Caldecott Medal, died May 9 in Holyoke, Mass.; she was 92.
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Licensing Hotline: June 6, 2024
Read on for news about PRH's books tied to the hit TV series 'Wednesday'; the expansion of Chronicle Books' Marvel publishing program; Phoenix International Publications' additions of Bluey and National Geographic Kids to its portfolio of licenses; the launch of a licensing program for the literary and theatrical franchise Pomp, Snow, and Cirqueumstance; and more.
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Obituary: Katey Howes
Children's author Katey Howes, whose picture books often focused on STEM/STEAM themes, creativity, and individualism, died suddenly on May 20 in Langhorne, Pa.; she was 47.
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2024 Gaithersburg Book Festival in Photos
The 15th annual Gaithersburg Book Festival took place on May 18 in Gaithersburg, Md.; this year’s event featured more than 130 authors of all genres, including 35 children’s authors and eight YA authors.
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Children's Job Moves: May 2024
Job moves in children's publishing during May 2024.
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Naseem Hrab Named Publisher at Kids Can Press
Kids Can Press announced on Wednesday that Naseem Hrab has taken on the role of publisher; most recently, she served as associate publisher, creative.
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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.
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New York Yankees Partner with Hidden Pigeon Company
The New York Yankees and Mo Willems's Hidden Pigeon Company have partnered for two limited apparel collections and two special game events in August.
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In Brief: May 23, 2024
Recently, an author celebrated the launch of a sequel, readers enjoyed a read-aloud, a new children's literature festival took place, and guests made crafts at a book event.
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Delacorte Publisher Beverly Horowitz to Retire After Five-Decade Career
We spoke with Beverly Horowitz about insight and wisdom she's gained from her more than 50 years in children's publishing, most recently as SVP and publisher of Delacorte Press.
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Lerner Hires Marketing Executive as Kar-Ben Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group has named Fran Greenman-Schmitz as the new publisher for its Kar-Ben imprint, which publishes books with Jewish themes.
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Children's Institute 2024: Growing New Roots: PW Talks with Ruth Chan
Chan, whose immigrant parents returned the family to Hong Kong after years in Toronto, reflects on the memoir form, culture shock, and getting over teenage insecurities.
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Children's Institute 2024: Bookselling in the Big Easy
New Orleans indies are vibrant community hubs in one of the liveliest and most colorful cities in the country. They don't just sell books—many offer innovative programming for both adults and children.
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Children's Institute 2024: It Takes a Village: PW Talks with Meg Medina
Medina, the current National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, spoke with PW about how the village really does raise a child, and her memory of firing a beloved babysitter when she was young.
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Children's Institute 2024: One Man's Treasure: PW Talks with Andrew Larsen
Larsen spoke with PW about upcycling, the anthropological significance of garbage, and his forthcoming picture book 'Gifts from the Garbage Truck: A True Story About the Things We (Don’t) Throw Away.'
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Children's Institute 2024: Lift Every Voice and Sing: PW Talks with Cheryl Willis Hudson
Hudson, the co-founder of Just Us Books and a children’s book author, spoke with PW about the enduring impact both of African-American spirituals and of BIPOC indie presses.
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CI2024: Authors and Illustrators to Meet
More than 60 authors and illustrators will interact with booksellers in New Orleans, during keynotes, panel sessions, dinners, a reception and publisher-sponsored after party, and, of course, the costume party.
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Children's Institute 2024: A Bookseller’s Mardi Gras
Children’s Institute returns to New Orleans on June 10–12 for networking, education, authors to meet, and plenty of book swag.