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Macmillan U.K.'s Belinda Ioni Rasmussen to Lead Walker Books
Rasmussen, currently head of Pan Macmillan’s Macmillan Children’s Books divisions, is moving to the newly created position of president and publisher of Walker Books.
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A Middle School Book Club Makes Good Trouble, on a National Scale
Good Books Young Troublemakers, a book club for middle graders that highlights potentially controversial content, began as a local venture at Dog-Eared Books in Ames, Iowa.
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2024 Los Angeles Times Book Festival in Photos
The Los Angeles Times Book Festival took place the weekend of April 20–21, gathering more than 550 writers, celebrities, and storytellers to discuss their books with eager readers; see highlights from the many children's and YA-related panels and signings.
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Lerner Publishing to Release Ojibwe Books
Lerner Publishing Group and the Midwest Indigenous Immersion Network are partnering on a line of Ojibwe-language books for young readers targeting the school and library market.
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In Brief: April 25, 2024
Recently, two actors came together to discuss an autobiographical picture book; an author had his first TV interview; middle grade authors gathered for an event; students welcomed a debut author; a month-long festival kicked off; and an editor and contributor met.
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Licensing Hotline: April 2024
Read on for news about Paw Prints new series of books tied to 'Fraggle Rock,' Hasbro's anniversary-related publishing programs, PAW Patrol at 10 years old, a Bluey YouTube series that brings licensed books to life, an IndyCar license for start-up publisher Red Racer Books, a new agency specializing in intellectual property development, publishing, and licensing, and more.
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'Children's Book Changemakers' Amplifies Youth Freedom to Read
On April 11, an estimated 1,800 virtual attendees tuned in for a "Children's Book Changemakers" program hosted by the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators' Impact and Legacy Fund.
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In Brief: April 18, 2024
Recently, stars attended an advance screening; family members offered support at an author's event; married collaborators held a book signing; an author discussed romantasy at their book release; a conference brought together writers to meet readers; an author held a storytime for her debut picture book; and readers enjoyed a storytime and a live performance.
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Bologna 2024: Dead Bunnies and Naked Bottoms: What Makes Children's Books Travel Internationally?
In a Bologna Book Fair session called "Dead Bunnies and Naked Bottoms: Meeting the Challenges of Children's Publishing Across Cultures," moderator Maria Russo led a discussion on international picture book successes, obstacles, and taboos.
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Bologna 2024: How Children's Books Can Inspire Action on Sustainability
The Bologna Children's Book Fair hosted a panel discussion exploring the crucial role that children's literature can play in educating and empowering young readers to become vocal advocates and change agents for a sustainable future.
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