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Simon & Schuster Signs On as Peanuts Master Publisher
Peanuts Worldwide has signed a wide-ranging publishing deal with Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, marking the first time in eight years that Snoopy and friends have had a master licensee in place for children's books.
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Kate DiCamillo Named Next National Ambassador for Young People's Literature
Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo will be named the country’s fourth national ambassador for young people’s literature at the Library of Congress on January 10. In the role, DiCamillo plans to promote the idea of community reading with her platform, "Stories Connect Us."
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Mrs. Nelson’s to Close
The iconic Southern California children’s specialty bookstore will close its doors sometime next month.
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Children's Job Moves: December 2013
New job announcements in children's publishing for December 2013.
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Rubin Pfeffer Adds a New Cap: Solo Literary Agent
"Wearing a number of hats is a theme," says Rubin Pfeffer, referring both to his 40-year career in the book business, where he began as a designer at Harcourt Brace Jovanovich right out of college, and to the logo for his latest venture, Rubin Pfeffer Content, LLC.
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WNBA Extends Nomination Deadline for Pannell Award
The deadline for children's specialty and general interest independent bookstores nominations is now January 10.
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In Brief: December 17
This week, a life-affirming literary event comes to Newtown; actors get all 'Dahled' up to celebrate a children's book icon; YouTube phenoms trade their tail-shaking for book signing; a basketball player shares his love of reading; and holiday book shoppers follow in some executive footsteps.
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Children's Publishers Choose Their 2013 Favorites
We asked children's publishing staffers to tell us their favorite book they read this year and where they heard about it. Read on for the new and vintage titles industry colleagues devoured this year.
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Native American Group Buys Entire Christmas Display
A customer representing the Poarch Band of Creek Indians walked into Barnes & Noble in Spanish Fort, Ala., and bought an entire display in the children's section. As a result, nearly 500 children in the tribe will receive at least one new book this holiday season.
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From 'Doc McStuffins' to 'Sofia the First,' Disney Junior Drives Book Sales
Ratings for Disney Junior preschool programs have grown over the last year, currently exceeding the viewership of key competitors including Nick Jr. and Sprout.
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Dolls in Literature: An Author Panel
Children's book authors and doll aficionados gathered at the main branch of the New York Public Library for panel discussion called Inseparable Companions: Dolls and Their Influence in Children's Literature.
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Children's Job Moves: December 12, 2013
New job announcements in children's publishing for December 12, 2013.
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This Week in Children's Apps: December 12, 2013
This week in children's apps, we feature one app starring a baby pig with a story to tell, two new Berenstain Bears apps, and a Dr. Seuss app with a very famous teacher.
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What's Selling at the Doylestown Bookshop
Jennifer Brenninger of the Doylestown Bookshop in Doylestown, Pa., talks about several books she's enjoying handselling during the holiday season.
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The Common Core Toolkit: December 2013
Looking ahead to the ALA midwinter meeting.
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Children's Booksellers Give Thanks for Thanksgivukkah: An Informal Survey of Black Friday Weekend Sales
The holiday started the evening before Thanksgiving, fueling "Thanksgivukkah" hype and perhaps goosing sales.
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In Brief: December 5
This week, an author has a banner day; local literati help celebrate a bookstore's birthday; an illustrator gives a poetic presentation; and fans troop to an author's debut.
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Bank Street Bookstore to Move
The 33-year-old children's store will relocate at the end of February 2015.
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New Owner for Henry Bear's Park
In the latest proof that a new generation is interested in preserving indie bookstores Kas Sharma has purchased the longtime Boston area stores.
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The Christmas City Express Replaces the Polar Express in Duluth
The Lake Superior Railroad Museum has published its own holiday picture book, The Christmas City Express, to accompany the vintage train rides, replacing Chris van Allsburg's The Polar Express.



