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Obituary: Constance C. Greene

By Shannon Maughan | 04/13/2021 @ 03:00PM

Children's book author Constance C. Greene, best known for such notable middle-grade novels as 'A Girl Named Al' and 'Beat the Turtle Drum,' died on April 7 at age 96.
Middle Grade Snapshot: Spring 2021

By Shannon Maughan | 04/09/2021 @ 07:00PM

We asked a number of editors to tell us more about the kinds of middle grade projects they are seeing and to share their insights on any shifts they perceive in the category.
LGBTQ Kids’ Books 2021: YA Rom-Coms Celebrate Queer Joy

By Pooja Makhijani | 04/09/2021 @ 07:00PM

Several forthcoming novels for teens spotlight uplifting queer love stories featuring BIPOC characters.
In Brief: April 8

| 04/08/2021 @ 02:00PM

This week, Broadway stars reunite for a Crowdcast chat; Chana Stiefel cheers for liberty; two bestselling authors have a "storied" talk; and Brittney Morris launches her novel with a little assistance.
Jacqueline Woodson Named Kennedy Center's Next Education Artist-in-Residence

By Cady Zeng | 04/06/2021 @ 04:00PM

Starting January 2022, acclaimed author Jacqueline Woodson, whose works range from picture books to adult novels, will begin a residency at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
Sourcebooks Transforms Vloggers into Authors

By Claire Kirch | 04/06/2021 @ 04:00PM

Sourcebooks continues to actively build its children's list, most recently by signing with two popular tween/teen vloggers who will each write a series of illustrated middle grade novels inspired by their online personae.
Children's Publishers' Pandemic Pastimes: April 6, 2021

Compiled by Emma Kantor | 04/06/2021 @ 03:00PM

We asked children's book professionals to tell us about some of their surprising quarantine pastimes, in our ongoing series.
2021 Children's Book Week Gets a Jump on Festivities

By Pamela Brill | 04/06/2021 @ 03:00PM

This year's Children's Book Week, which will take place May 3–9. is unveiling a host of activities and resources now available online for participants.
Macmillan Children's to Add Neon Squid Nonfiction Imprint

By Sally Lodge | 04/01/2021 @ 04:00PM

Macmillan will dive into new waters next winter with the launch of London-based Neon Squid Books, dedicated to publishing gift nonfiction books that make complex topics accessible and intriguing to young readers.
Children's Job Moves: March 2021

| 04/01/2021 @ 02:00PM

Job moves in children's publishing during March 2021.
In Brief: April 1, 2021

| 04/01/2021 @ 02:00PM

This week, Christopher Paul Curtis has a heart-to-heart with Jason Reynolds; Anton Treuer takes a journey for a good cause; Nic Stone and Ta-Nehisi Coates have a "beautiful" talk; and Cleo Wade has a star-studded tour.
2020 YA Bestsellers: Familiar Franchises, Young Readers' Editions, and More

Compiled by Gilcy Aquino and Emma Kantor | 03/30/2021 @ 04:00PM

Our 2020 Facts and Figures compilation of young adult bestsellers includes a wide variety of titles, dominated by mega-selling franchises and their sequels and prequels, as well as time-tested classics for teens.
First Book Launches 'Give Learning a Shot'

By Shannon Maughan | 03/26/2021 @ 07:00PM

First Book, the nonprofit social enterprise devoted to education equity, has created a suite of resources that provides teachers and families with trusted, accessible information about the Covid-19 vaccine.
Full STEAM Ahead: Activity Books Encourage Hands-On Learning Surge

By Shannon Maughan | 03/26/2021 @ 07:00PM

In a most unusual year shaped by the pandemic, as educators and their students faced a variety of school-day scenarios that included virtual learning, one thing was constant—the need for engaging lessons tackling STEM and STEAM concepts.
Soapbox: Supporting Children's Editors and Agents in the Effort to Diversify

By Erin Murphy | 03/25/2021 @ 04:00PM

Agent Erin Murphy reflects on the need to provide more resources and mentorship for editors and agents who are working toward a more inclusive and equitable publishing landscape.
Scholastic Enters 'Karma’s World'

By Karen Raugust | 03/25/2021 @ 03:00PM

Scholastic has secured the global publishing rights for 'Karma's World,' a CG-animated series for viewers ages six to nine, based on the property created by rapper Chris "Ludacris" Bridges.
In Brief: March 25, 2021

| 03/25/2021 @ 02:00PM

This week, Julie Rowan-Zoch and Beth Anderson celebrate new books at an "old" location; Jessica Rinker has a fiery launch; Hena Khan and Aisha Saeed have an event worth singing about; and two bestselling authors team up for a killer conversation.
#DVPit Founder Launches Nonprofit to Better Serve Diverse Authors, Illustrators

By Claire Kirch | 03/23/2021 @ 03:00PM

Five years after founding #DVPit, literary agent Beth Phelan has announced the formation of DiverseVoices Inc., a nonprofit with the mission of "empowering and advocating for book creators from marginalized communities."
Lerner Partners with Read Woke to Launch Book Series

By Pamela Brill | 03/22/2021 @ 09:00AM

Lerner Publishing Group and Read Woke nonprofit founder Cicely Lewis are partnering on a new line of books to help librarians and educators lead teens in thoughtful conversations about timely and difficult topics.
Licensing Hotline: March 2021

By Karen Raugust | 03/16/2021 @ 03:00PM

Read on for news about Ninja Life Hacks' licensing debut, a new brand-licensing agent for 75-year-old Highlights, a Moomin licensing and publishing initiative, a partnership between the Girl Scouts and Michelle Obama's 'Becoming,' and more.

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