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Obituary: Audrey Stone Geisel
Audrey Stone Geisel, philanthropist and widow of the late children’s book icon Theodor Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss, died on December 19 at her home in La Jolla, Calif.; she was 97.
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Story Guild Provides Sounding Board for Budding Writers
Emerging middle grade and young adult novelists looking to share their work and gain feedback from fellow writers have a new opportunity to consider, thanks to a workshop launched by children's author Jonathan Auxier.
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Children's Book Community Responds to Gun Violence with #ArmMeWithBooks
Literary Safari—the New York City-based studio that produces children's media with an emphasis on diversity—has launched the #ArmMeWithBooks campaign, which seeks to address issues of gun control in the U.S.
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Bologna in New York: A Panel Discussion
The Bologna Children's Book Fair may be months away, but several international illustrators and children's book experts recently gathered in New York City for a panel discussion about the storied history of the fair.
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PW's Most-Read Children's and YA Stories of 2018
The launch of the 13th book in Jeff Kinney's bestselling Wimpy Kid series and a Q&A with 'Scythe' author Neal Shusterman were among PW's most-clicked stories about children's and YA books in 2018.
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School & Library Spotlight Fall 2018: Maker Movement Resource List
Publishers share their newest titles related to maker education.
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School & Library Spotlight Fall 2018: 'A Few of My Favorite Maker Things'
Heather Lister, senior maker fellow at the Foundry Makerspace near Harrisburg, Pa., and former director of maker education for educational materials distributor Mackin, told us about some of her makerspace essentials.
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School & Library Spotlight Fall 2018: A Makerspace Snapshot
Kathy Lester, a media specialist and technology coach in Michigan, shares how she has embraced the maker movement in her community.
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School & Library Spotlight Fall 2018: 'Making' Lessons Memorable
We take a look at the rise of maker-focused education, and the many creative ways in which DIY projects and technology are being integrated in classrooms and libraries.
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School & Library Spotlight Fall 2018: All Our Coverage
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Children's Publisher Kickstarts Its Book-for-Book Promise
New children’s publisher Bushel & Peck has launched a Kickstarter campaign to support its goal of providing books to kids in need.
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Movie Alert: 'Mortal Engines'
We spoke with author Philip Reeve about the adaptation of his 2001 YA novel 'Mortal Engines,' which rolls into theaters on December 14.
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In Brief: December 13, 2018
This week, debut picture book authors Sean Hayes and Scott Icenogle visit Rachael Ray; a firefighter reads to kids; and William Joyce celebrates the final Guardians book.
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Licensing Hotline: December 2018
Read on for news about IDW's Dungeons & Dragons franchise, publishers' involvement with Moonlite's story projector, and other recent licensing activities.
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Promoting Reading and Nurturing Illustrators in China the IBBY Way
As China's massive children's book market continues to expand, the International Board on Books for Young People is stepping up efforts to support Chinese publishing and opportunities for international collaboration.
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A Publisher Reflects on the Blurred Line Between Middle Grade and YA
Stacy Whitman, publisher and editorial director of Lee & Low's Tu Books imprint, considers the sometimes slippery distinction between middle grade and YA fiction.
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St. Paul Launches Intergenerational Reading Program
The Friends of the St. Paul Public Library in Minnesota has partnered with the city government to launch Read Brave St. Paul, an intergenerational, citywide reading program.
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Cincinnati's Blue Manatee Bookstore Put on the Market
John Hutton, who with his wife, Sandra Gross, purchased Cincinnati's 29-year-old Blue Manatee Bookstore 17 years ago, announced that the couple is putting the bookstore up for sale—and will close its doors on January 14 if a new owner is not found by then.
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Reed Exhibitions to Sponsor Children's Book Week 2019
Reed Exhibitions, the organizer of BookExpo and BookCon, has taken on the role of official sponsor of Children's Book Week 2019.
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In Brief: December 6, 2018
This week, Edward Hemingway shows off his baking skills; book and publishing organizations celebrate a fruitful book drive; Valerio Vidali and Violeta Lópiz visit New York City; and Trudi Trueit meets fans in the Seattle community.
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