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Highlights from the 2024 Kweli Color of Children's Literature Conference
The 10th annual Kweli Color of Children's Literature Conference featured a notable lineup of authors, illustrators, and publishers participating in the nation's largest children's book conference exclusively for Black, Indigenous, and other creators of color.
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2024 North Texas Teen Book Festival in Photos
The 10th annual North Texas Teen Book Festival drew 15,500 middle grade and YA book lovers for a chance to connect with an all-star lineup of 76 authors.
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In Brief: May 9, 2024
Recently, mystery writers went home with big wins; a singer-songwriter pair gave a reading; the outdoors offered a new literary experience; a debut author attended a launch event; and young readers enjoyed a storytime.
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Nosy Crow's Cyclist-in-Chief and President Turns Indie Bookstore Day into an Adventure
Nosy Crow Inc. president John Mendelson could not resist the combination of Independent Bookstore Day, the North of Boston Book Trail Passport Challenge, and weekend cycling.
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Stephanie Owens Lurie to Retire from Disney
Stephanie Owens Lurie, editor-at-large at Disney Hyperion, has announced that she will retire from the company at the end of May.
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Obituary: Étienne Delessert
Swiss artist and animator Étienne Delessert, globally lauded for the surrealistic, wildly imaginative images in his more than 80 children's books, died on April 22 in Lakeville, Conn.; he was 83.
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Obituary: Derek Anderson
Author-illustrator Derek Anderson, known for his expressive and often humorous acrylics in Lauren Thompson's Little Quack picture books and numerous self-illustrated books, died of glioblastoma on April 26 in St. Paul, Minn., at 55.
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In Brief: May 2, 2024
Recently, book bans were the subject of a panel; an author held a storytime; an author-illustrator showcased his drawing skills; and students welcomed an author for a visit.
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Children's Job Moves: April 2024
Job moves in children's publishing during April 2024.
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2024 Children's Book Week Unveils Event Firsts
Children's Book Week may be turning 105 years old, but the annual literacy event is not showing any signs of slowing down.
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