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Scholastic to Publish 'Phoenix' Comic
Scholastic today announced the North American debut of 'The Phoenix,' a U.K.-based weekly, all-ages anthology comic published by David Fickling.
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SCIBA Helps Young Readers See Themselves on the Shelf
At the Southern California Independent Booksellers Association's 2017 trade show, which took place October 27–28, members celebrated both increasing diversity and rising sales in the children’s section.
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A New Incarnation for Eight HarperCollins Classics
A number of newly polished editions from the HarperCollins Children’s Books backlist have just arrived on bookstore shelves, as part of the company’s Harper Classics reissue initiative.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Weeks of October 31 and November 6, 2017
Here we round up new and forthcoming children’s titles.
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Picture Book Creators Summon the Halloween Spirit
We spoke with three authors and illustrators who have new Halloween-themed books this season, about drawing ideas from their personal love of the celebration.
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Lemony Snicket Shares Spooky Reads
A Series of Unfortunate Events author Lemony Snicket (aka Daniel Handler) has rounded up 10 of his favorite Halloween-themed books for children and adults, including eerie picture books, whimsical middle grade, and dystopian literary fiction. Here, we collect Snicket’s picks, along with our own annotations.
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Beverly Cleary Titles Go Retro
This fall, HarperCollins is releasing special jacketed hardcovers of six of Cleary’s classic novels, featuring the original artwork by Louis Darling.
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A Picture Book Debut for Norman Rockwell
The work of the iconic American artist now graces the pages of two picture books, released this month by Abbeville Kids.
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On Tour with Julie Fogliano and Christian Robinson
See highlights from the author and the illustrator's recent tour, in celebration of their new picture book, 'When's My Birthday?'
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Movie Alert: 'The Breadwinner'
We spoke with author Deborah Ellis about adapting her novel, inspired by her interviews with Afghan refugees, to animated feature film.
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Magic and History Collide in New Harry Potter Exhibit
The British Library in London opened the doors to “Harry Potter: A History of Magic” on October 20.
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On Tour with Dan Santat
We present some highlights from the Caldecott Medalist's tour for his latest picture book, 'After the Fall.'
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of October 23, 2017
Here we round up children's titles coming out next week, including a wintry picture book, a middle grade novel set in a haunted house, and a fierce YA novel.
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Self-Published Author Lands Deal with HarperTeen
Intisar Khanani has signed a two-book contract for her originally self-published YA fantasy, 'Thorn,' and a new companion novel.
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PubforPR Auction Exceeds Fundraising Goal for Hurricane Relief
The online charity auction, which was launched by members of the publishing industry in response to Hurricane Maria, has raised more than $200,000 in support of communities in need.
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With a Sprinkle of Pixar Dust, Debut Trilogy Takes Flight
A look at the growing international buzz for former Pixar animator Armand Baltazar's debut novel, 'Timeless: Diego and the Rangers of the Vastlantic.'
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Children's Booksellers, Authors Talk Literacy, Danger, and Opportunity at NAIBA
The politics and practicalities of children’s bookselling took center stage at the New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association gathering in Cherry Hill, N.J., from October 6–8.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of October 16, 2017
A roundup of children's titles releasing next week, including a picture book about a pencil, a mythological middle grade book, and a mysterious YA novel.
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On the Town with John and Hank Green
Bestselling author John Green celebrated the release of his latest novel, 'Turtles All the Way Down,' at a launch party on October 10 in in New York City.
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Movie Alert: 'Wonder'
We spoke with author R.J. Palacio and director Stephen Chbosky about adapting Palacio's bestselling middle-grade novel to screen.



