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Illustrators Raise Voices and Banners in Immigration Policy Protest
A number of children's book illustrators and members of the publishing industry have joined together to make available images for posters that can be carried by protesters of the U.S. government’s recently rescinded policy of separating the children of undocumented immigrants from their families.
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ALA Annual 2018 in Photos
See photo highlights from the American Library Association’s Annual Conference and Exhibition, which took place June 21–26 in New Orleans, bringing together librarians, educators, authors, illustrators, and publishers.
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Bookselling Tips from Children's Institute 2018
The ABA's sixth Children’s Institute, which took place last week in New Orleans, featured a number of educational panels and roundtables on the day-to-day business of children’s bookselling.
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TV Alert: 'Fancy Nancy'
The fashion-forward heroine of Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser’s long-running picture book series is about to get a new starring role; an animated 'Fancy Nancy' TV series premieres on Disney Junior on July 13.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of July 2, 2018
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about the first day of school, a middle grade book about friends who dream in tandem, and a YA novel about a Buddhist teen in Colorado.
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In Brief: June 20, 2018
This week, Brian Selznick goes live; Eric Carle welcomes 'Bobbie’s Meadow'; John Parra makes faces at the Gaithersburg Book Fest; Vashti Harrison inspires readers; Jonathan Voss gives a hoot; and Priscilla Tey has a long commute.
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Updates on Kid Lit Community’s Reaction to U.S. Border Policy
A new statement, under the banner "Kid Lit Says We're United Until Every Family Is United," expresses concern for the families already separated at the border and the lack of a clear plan for their reunification.
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Children's Institute 6 in Photos
See photo highlights from the American Booksellers Association’s sixth Children's Institute, which was held in New Orleans from June 19–21, and brought together more than 300 booksellers.
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Licensing Hotline: June 2018
Random House Children’s Books plans to release a line of books for children ages 12 and up tied to the Netflix series 'Stranger Things,' and other news.
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Children's Institute 2018: Angie Thomas Urges Booksellers to 'Change the World'
During her closing keynote on June 21 at Children’s Institute in New Orleans, author Angie Thomas reflected on her path to becoming a writer and her experiences facing discrimination as a woman of color.
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Rights Report: Week of June 25, 2018
New deals for Rena Barron, Rosiee Thor, Jeannette Arroyo and Ren Graham.
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B&N to Create Kids' Graphic Novel Sections in All Its Stores
Beginning this month, Barnes & Noble plans to create dedicated sections for middle grade graphic novels in all of its stores.
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Children’s Institute 2018: CI 6 Gets Political
Concerns about the separation of immigrant children from their parents, diversity, and empathy found a place alongside nuts-and-bolts education for booksellers at this year's Children's Institute conference.
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Children’s Institute 2018: Children’s Books Remain Strong
While the number of indie bookstores around the country continues to grow, so too does one of the strongest segments of the books category, children's. NPD Books offered the latest stats and trends to watch.
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Rights Report: Week of June 18, 2018
New deals this week for Amie Kaufman, Meagan Spooner, Veronica Rossi, and more.
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Kid Lit Campaign Rallies Against Immigration Horrors
The children’s literature community is banding together to rally support and raise money for a new campaign, Kid Lit Says No Kids in Cages.
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Geraldine McCaughrean, Sydney Smith Win 2018 Carnegie, Greenaway Medals
The 2018 CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medals were awarded to Geraldine McCaughrean for 'Where the World Ends,' and the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal went to Canadian illustrator Sydney Smith for his illustrations in Joanne Schwartz’s 'Town Is by the Sea.'
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Scholastic's New Focus on Nonfiction
Launching in September, the new Scholastic Focus imprint brings narrative nonfiction to middle grade and young adult readers. (Sponsored)
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BookExpo and BookCon 2018: Authors Explore the Multiplicities of Diversity
Both BookExpo and BookCon organizers have committed themselves to scheduling panels meant to raise awareness of diversity and multiculturalism in literature.
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In Brief: June 14, 2018
This week, Wendell Minor is honored as an artist laureate; First Book staffers transform into mermaids; Natasha Anastasia Tarpley’s 'I Love My Hair!' gets a new look; and debut author Christina Uss rides her bike to school.
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