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Random House Becomes First Licensee for GoldieBlox Brand
Starting in early 2017, Random House Children's Books will publish a series of eight original chapter books for girls 6–8 tied to the GoldieBlox toy brand.
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Return of the Teletubbies
Simon & Schuster has been named master publishing licensee in the U.S. and Canada for the relaunch of 'Teletubbies.'
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Books Shine at Licensing Expo
Books are playing a starring role at this year’s Licensing International Expo in Las Vegas, which began yesterday.
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In Brief: June 13, 2016
This week, kids celebrate an author's centenary; teams square off for children’s book trivia; and an author and illustrator give a high-spirited reading.
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Summer 2016: Capturing the Magic with Children's Books
During an informal survey of children's and general booksellers around the country, most expressed optimism as they head into the summer selling season.
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A Tale of Two Cultures: Children's Publishing in France and America
French and American children's book publishers gathered on June 9 at the French Embassy in New York City.
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Barnes and Noble's Teen Festival in Photos
Bookselling chain Barnes and Noble held its first annual Teen Book Festival at locations across the country from June 10–12.
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In Brief: June 9, 2016
This week, an industry veteran pens his first novel; authors and illustrators gather for Bay Area festivities; a beloved children's book character greets book fest guests; a bookstore is reserved exclusively for "Octicorns"; and a Dutch author visits the city that helped inspire her book.
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LGBTQ Lit for Children and Teens Comes of Age
Today, children's books and YA novels depict a wider range of LGBTQ experiences and family dynamics. Increasingly, the central conflict has little to do with being gay.
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Gallt Agency to Become Gallt and Zacker
The Nancy Gallt Literary Agency, founded by Nancy Gallt in 2000, has changed its name to Gallt and Zacker Literary Agency, effective immediately.
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Bunk Reads: Promoting Book Discovery at Summer Camp
After working together last summer, Kirsten Cappy and author Ammi-Joan Paquette came up with Bunk Reads, a book discovery program for kids at summer camp.
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S&S and YouTube Join Forces for Kids' App
YouTube has developed a monthlong reading promotion called #ReadAlong, Simon and Schuster has seen a strong early response.
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2016 Ned Vizzini Teen Literary Prize Awarded
YA author Ned Vizzini, who committed suicide in 2013, is being honored with a new award that celebrates emerging young authors.
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In Brief: June 2, 2016
This week, an author shares his debut picture book with readers; a writing retreat celebrates its fifth anniversary; an author gets handsy with a paper cut-out; a social media campaign honors beloved stuffed animals; an author and bookstore owner get ready for take-off; and a bookstore event host celebrates her own debut.
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What's Selling at the Norwich Bookstore
Liza Bernard, co-owner of the Norwich Bookstore in Norwich, Vt., reported that she and her colleagues are gearing up for the summer season, when customers visit the store to stock up on books to keep their kids entertained on vacation.
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Pen Pals: Exhibit Highlights Louis Darling's Beverly Cleary Illustrations
For author and illustrator Tony DiTerlizzi, it all started with a bedtime story. And like a bedtime story, DiTerlizzi's latest adventure – as a museum curator – has "a beginning, a middle, and an end," though he didn't know that at first.
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Starfish Bay Debuts First U.S. List
Starfish Bay Children's Books has expanded its reach from Down Under to these shores.
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In Brief: Week of May 23, 2016
This week, an author visits his old stomping grounds; summer reading gets off to a running start; the author of a series favorite meets his fans; an illustrator lends his talents to the community; an author celebrates with a royal book launch; and award honorees talk shop.
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Licensing Hotline: May 2016
Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing has become the North American master publishing licensee for 'PJ Masks,' an animated TV series for preschoolers that airs on Disney Junior and is licensed by Entertainment One.
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Children's Job Moves: May 2016
New job announcements in children's publishing for May 2016.
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