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In Brief: March 20, 2025
Recently, collaborators came together for an event, an author made a school visit to showcase a bug-tastic new book, young writers in New York were honored, an awards ceremony highlighted Jewish creators, an author showcased her new book on environmental justice, and an author spoke with a political figure about his new book.
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Barbara Marcus to Retire from Random House Children’s Books
One of the most prominent and influential figures in children’s book publishing for decades will step down as president and publisher of RHCB on May 1. Random House Books for Young Readers Group EVP and publisher Mallory Loehr will succeed her.
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Nosy Crow Hires Katie Cunningham as Publisher
Katie Cunningham has joined Nosy Crow Inc. as publisher, as of March 18; most recently she had been SVP, editorial, and associate publisher at Candlewick Press, before stepping away in late 2024.
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‘Writing a Freer World’: An Appreciation of Tove Jansson at 92NY
On March 10, the 92nd Street Y in Manhattan hosted a panel and readings in honor of Finnish author and illustrator Tove Jansson, whose iconic Moomin characters turn 80 this year.
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In Brief: March 13, 2025
Recently, young readers experienced a picture book coming to life via an art installation, an author and an illustrator came together for a storytime, a publisher celebrated authors at a conference, and an author gave a reading of a highly anticipated companion book.
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'A Revolution in the Nursery': Celebrating 80 Years of Pippi Longstocking
On March 7, the Consulate General of Sweden in New York City held a gathering in honor of International Women’s Day and the 80th book birthday of the strongest girl in the world: Pippi Longstocking.
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Sale of Ellen Raskin Estate Reveals Unpublished ‘Westing Game’ Sequel
International Literary Properties has acquired Raskin’s estate and, along with it, two previously unpublished manuscripts by the late author, including a sequel to her Newbery Award–winning mystery, The Westing Game.
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A Visit to Shel Silverstein’s Archives
PW was recently invited by the Silverstein family for an exclusive tour of prolific author-illustrator Shel Silverstein's archives in Chicago—which are closed to the public.
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WI2025: Winter Institute in Photos
At author receptions and publisher dinners, booksellers talked with the stars of the bookshelves, including several children’s and YA authors.
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2025 North Texas Teen Book Festival in Photos
The 11th annual North Texas Teen Book Festival took place on February 28–March 1, drawing more than 15,000 middle grade and YA book lovers to Irving, Tex.
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2025 Carle Honors Announced
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art has revealed the recipients of its 2025 Carle Honors, who will be fêted at an event in New York City on September 25.
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In Brief: March 6, 2025
Recently, children’s writers spent a weekend together for a workshop, an author shared her picture book biography of a late writer, alpacas were the star of a launch event, and young readers enjoyed a food-centric storytime.
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Unite Against Book Bans Grows Book Résumé Database for Challenged Books
UAAB, an anti-censorship initiative of the ALA, opened its Book Résumé Database in February 2024, providing easy-access credentials for banned and challenged titles; we took a look at how the initiative is continuing to grow.
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WI2025: Selznick Inspires; Booksellers Discuss Young People's Reading
While most of the almost 1,000 indie booksellers attending Winter Institute 2025 in Denver own or work at general bookstores, there still was attention paid to children’s authors, and the ABA's conference concluded with a keynote by Caldecott Medalist Brian Selznick.
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2025 Sendak Fellows Announced
The Maurice Sendak Foundation has announced this year's Sendak Fellows: Junjun Chen, Marianna Coppo, Rob Dunlavey, and Gracey Zhang.
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Toy Fair 2025: A Smaller Show, But Productive for Publishers
Toy Fair 2025 returned to the Javits Center in New York City this year, concluding its four-day run on March 4.
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Children's Job Moves: February 2025
New Job Announcements in children’s publishing for February 2025.
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HarperCollins Children's Debuts Storytide Imprint
Middle grade and teen readers can expect a wave of fiction this spring with the launch of HarperCollins's newest imprint, Storytide.
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Jason Reynolds to Release Original Audiobook
Penguin Random House Audio and Listening Library have announced 'Soundtrack,' a new YA audiobook project from Jason Reynolds, set to release on June 3.
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In Brief: February 27, 2025
Recently, an author held a school visit for a book-ish holiday, comics creators gathered for an event, an author closed out her book tour, an author-illustrator duo visited the National Portrait Gallery, a launch event doubled as a benefit, and collaborators gave a reading with a musical ensemble.
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