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NYRB to Reissue Astrid Lindgren Classics
The New York Review Children's Collection will publish 'Mio, My Son' and 'Seacrow Island,' two out-of-print classics by Swedish author Astrid Lindgren.
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Jon Scieszka: Reaching Out to Reluctant Readers: Children's Institute 2015
Jon Scieszka's writing is born out of his previous years as a teacher: "I'm always looking to grab the kid in the back row who thought, 'This isn't for me.' "
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Mac Barnett and Jory John: The Pranksters Get Serious About 826 Valencia
Mac Barnett and Jory John, coauthors of 'The Terrible Two,' are pranksters with a purpose.
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Jewell Parker Rhodes: Living the Dream and Writing for Children: Children's Institute 2015
While Jewell Parker Rhodes has written six adult novels, a memoir, and two writing guides, and holds an endowed chair at the Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing at Arizona State University, she professes to be most proud of the books she has written for children.
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Jeff Kinney: Wimpy Kid Author Turns Bookseller: Children's Institute 2015
Jeff Kinney has no intention of quitting his day job at Poptropica, a virtual world that he developed for kids.
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Marla Frazee and Allyn Johnston: Collaboration Thrives After 15 Years
For 15 years, author-illustrator Marla Frazee and Allyn Johnston, v-p and publisher of Beach Lane Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, have collaborated on inspired children’s books.
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Berthe Amoss Reflects on a Life in Publishing
Even today Berthe Amoss shows no signs of slowing down as she prepares for the upcoming release of her young adult mystery 'Mischief and Malice,' the follow-up to her 1979 book, 'Secret Lives.'
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Q & A with Rita Williams-Garcia
Rita Williams-Garcia concludes her award-winning trilogy about the Gaither Sisters with 'Gone Crazy in Alabama.'
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Kwame Alexander Named Inaugural Bank Street Writer in Residence
The Bank Street School for Children has announced that 2015 Newbery Medalist Kwame Alexander will be its inaugural Dorothy Carter Writer-in-Residence.
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Obituary: Ellen Conford
Noted author Ellen Conford, largely known for her humorous and realistic YA fiction and middle grade novels, died Friday, March 20.
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Q & A: Nova Ren Suma
Nove Ren Suma's 'The Walls Around Us' is a psychological thriller that grapples with guilt, innocence, and competitive ballet, along with some mindbending twists and turns.
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What's New, Pussycat? Talking with Bad Kitty's Creator and Editor
Since her debut in 2005, Nick Bruel's Bad Kitty has starred in 12 titles, ranging from a board book to picture books to chapter books.
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Obituary: Terry Pratchett
Award-winning British fantasy author Terry Pratchett, creator of more than 70 books, including the long-running Discworld series, died on March 12 at his home following complications from a chest infection. He was 66.
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Obituary: Roy McKie
Illustrator and cartoonist Roy McKie, best known for his several children's book collaborations with Dr. Seuss, died on January 8 in New Holland, Pa. He was 93.
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Q & A with Greg Pizzoli
2014 Geisel Award-winner Greg Pizzoli has two new books coming out this spring, 'Ticky Vic' and 'Templeton Gets His Wish.'
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A Lively Book Launch for Gayle Forman and Friends
Authors Gayle Forman, Libba Bray, and E. Lockhart joined forces for a launch of Forman's 'I Was Here' at Housing Works Bookstore Café on February 27.
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Obituary: Mal Peet
Award-winning British author Mal Peet died Monday, March 2 following a brief illness. He was 67.
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Q & A with Alice Hoffman
Alice Hoffman's latest book, 'Nightbird,' is for middle-grade readers and tells the story of 12-year-old Twig, whose family has lived under a witch's curse for 200 years.
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Q & A with Matthew Cordell
March comes in with a roar for Matthew Cordell as two books of his, 'Special Delivery' and 'Wish,' are released simultaneously.
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Q & A with Avi
In Avi's latest novel, 'Catch You Later, Traitor,' the author draws on his own life when the protagonist's father is rumored to be a Communist during the Red Scare.



