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Enchanted Lion to Publish Long-Lost Picture Books
Four long-lost nature-themed picture books by American writer John Miller and Italian artist Giuliano Cucco will be released in March by Enchanted Lion Books.
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B&N Ramps Up Teen and Tween Exclusives
On January 14, Barnes & Noble reissued a limited hardcover edition of John Green's debut novel, "Looking for Alaska," through its Exclusive Collector's Edition program.
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Rights Report: Week of January 27, 2014
New deals for Rainbow Rowell, Rachel Caine, Cory Doctorow, Janee Trasler, Andy Rash, Jing Guo, and others.
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Epic! Debuts Kids’ Subscription E-book Venture
Founded by a group of gaming developers looking to provide quality book content for kids, Epic! is a newly launched subscription e-book service offering access to a curated selection of children's e-books for $9.99 a month.
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'These Broken Stars' Heads to Television
The launch title of the Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner's Starbound science-fiction trilogy, "These Broken Stars," will be adapted for the small screen.
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Eric Litwin Goes 'Nuts' in New Series
"Bedtime at the Nut House," due out in September, is the first release in a new series from Pete the Cat author Eric Litwin and illustrator Scott Magoon.
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Rights Report: Week of January 20, 2014
New deals for B.J. Novak, Bethenny Frankel, Salina Yoon, Mariah Carey & Nick Cannon, and others.
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Disney to Launch Multi-Platform Mermaid Saga by Jennifer Donnelly
Six mermaids attempt to uncover hidden talismans in order to save their undersea world in the Waterfire Saga, a new multi-platform YA series written by Jennifer Donnelly.
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Candlewick Signs New Mac Barnett–Jon Klassen Collaboration
Mac Barnett and Caldecott Medalist Jon Klassen are collaborating on "Sam and Dave Dig a Hole," which centers on two boys who take very different approaches to the title activity.
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Razorbill, Paramount Preempt WaPo Ed's Debut In Major Deal
Ben Schrank at Razorbill took world English rights to the debut novel by former Washington Post editor Sabaa Tahir's An Ember in the Ashes.
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Turning to Tumblr for Book Promotion and Secret Keeping
Here's a conundrum for a publicist: how do you create buzz for a forthcoming novel that everyone in-house loves, but everyone agrees is best approached knowing as little about the plot as possible?
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A Complete List of Children's Books and Authors at Wi9
PW has compiled a list of the children's books and galleys being given away at this year's Winter Institute, along with the buzz about why specific authors are attending.
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New Series by 'Jeopardy!' Champion Compiles Trivia for Kids
Ken Jennings makes his children's book debut with this new Junior Genius Guides series.
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Rights Report: Week of January 13, 2014
New deals for Doreen Cronin, Pat Zietlow Miller, Joelle Charbonneau, Megan Frazer Blakemore, Robin Mellom, Jo Whittemore, and others.
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Children's Authors 'Dare' One Another to Write Over the Holidays
Five days, 15 authors, 18 writing challenges, and a total of 53,000 words – the equivalent of a novel.
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Movie Alert: 'Vampire Academy'
The Weinstein Company is releasing "Vampire Academy," based on Richelle Mead's six-book paranormal YA series, on February 14.
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Eric Carle and Friends Showcase Their Favorite Animals
The roster of contributors to Eric Carle's newest offering reads like a who's-who of current children's book illustrators.
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Tony Abbott Mines the Past with New Copernicus Legacy Series
The Copernicus Legacy, a middle-grade adventure series by Tony Abbott launches January 7 with "The Forbidden Stone."
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Rights Report: Week of January 6, 2014
New deals for Lauren DeStefano, Cece Bell, Stephanie Perkins, G. Neri, Mike Wu, and others.
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Amulet Pays Seven Figures for New Middle Grade Series
In a seven-figure, four-book deal, Amulet Books' Susan Van Metre took world English rights to a new middle-grade series called The Terrible Two by bestselling authors Mac Barnett and Jory John.



