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Licensing Hotline: November 2013
Penguin Books for Young Readers will launch a publishing program in the first half of 2015 tied to The Hive, a 3D-animated TV series from Space Enterprises that airs in the U.S. on Disney Junior.
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Nayeri Named Director of Children's at Workman
Formerly digital editorial director at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Nayeri will replace Raquel Jaramillo, who left the position on November 1.
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In Brief: November 14
This week, an author is hailed for his commitment to free speech; a picture-book newcomer and veteran talk shop; a bookseller receives a hometown tribute; a reading gets a musical 'push', and a historically based picture book sails.
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A YA Festival with a Southern Accent: YALLFest 2013 in Pictures
The third annual YALLFest – Charleston, S.C.'s free YA and middle-grade literary event – took place on November 9.
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Sourcebooks and Sanrio Partner for Hello Kitty Series
The companies will create eight original Hello Kitty stories designed and written specifically for the Put Me In the Story personalized children’s book app and website.
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Disney Expands Its Comics Program
In May, Disney Press will publish Space Mountain, its first original graphic novel under the Disney Comics label.
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Regnery Forms Middle Grade Imprint
Regnery Publishing has added to its list of books for children, forming Regnery Adventure.
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Mackin Celebrates 30 Years, Supports Local Literacy
Mackin Educational Resources has a lot to celebrate while it marks its 30th anniversary this fall as a distributor of books and educational materials for the school library market.
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What's Selling at Old Firehouse Books
Susie Wilmer, co-owner of Old Firehouse Books in Fort Collins, Colo., talked up a few titles that she’s eagerly handselling as the holiday season gets underway.
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Promoting 'The Book Thief' with Help from Little Free Library
Little Free Library and 20th Century Fox and have teamed up to promote the film based on Markus Zusak's The Book Thief with 12,000 "take a book, return a book" mini neighborhood libraries in 54 countries.
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Inside Stories About Memorable Books
We asked 20 prominent editors to recall a personally meaningful children's book project.
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Cut to the Core: Has the Common Core Rollout Gone Awry?
The new school year is underway and as teachers look to align their lessons with the Common Core, many find themselves struggling with the implementation. In most cases this is not due to a lack of expertise, but rather inadequate training and resources.
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New Europe Adds YA Imprint
In February 2014, Paul Olchvary will launch Young Europe Books, which will publish teen literature from the former Communist Bloc for a U.S. audience.
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YALLFest 2013 Brings Big Names in YA to Charleston
Saturday, November 9 marks the third annual celebration of young adult and middle-grade literature known as YALLFest, held in Charleston, S.C.
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In Brief: November 7
This week, President George H.W. Bush screens The Book Thief; Oscar winner Octavia Spencer takes on the new role of author; a writer launches a new book on his longtime stomping grounds; what happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas; and First Book staffers spin a 'Yarn.'
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Cut to the Core: AASL Conference Preview
The American Association of School Librarians 16th national conference will be held from November 14–17 in Hartford, Conn., and this year's theme is "Rising to the Challenge."
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This Week in Children's Apps: November 7, 2013
This week in children's apps rings in the season with holiday apps from Little Critter and the Berenstain Bears, and features a new app starring Peter Pan.
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Shanghai Children's Book Fair: Off to a Great Start
First impressions count, and on the first day of China Shanghai Children’s International Book Fair, the heavy foot traffic just one hour into its opening bodes well for the inaugural event.
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Lerner Launches Android E-reader App
Lerner Publishing Group announced the launch of the Lerner Digital E-reader App for Android devices.
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Library of Congress Names James Patterson 'Champion' – of Literacy
On November 4, 2013 the Library of Congress welcomed the bestselling author as the first Champion of the Young Readers Center.
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