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In Brief: October 22
This week, readers get "goosebumps" over meeting a favorite writer; a book tour ends with an "addendum"; an author rules the roost; a bookstore reins in its guests; a library event gets dolled up; and a writer greets "fairy" enthusiastic fans.
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SCBWI and First Book Team Up for 'Inside Story' Initiative
In November, children's authors and illustrators will visit independent bookstores to share behind-the-scenes looks at their recently published or forthcoming books.
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A Home Run for 'Hades'
The House of Hades, the newest book in Rick Riordan’s bestselling Heroes of Olympus series, sold almost 350,000 print copies in its first week on sale at outlets that report to Nielsen BookScan.
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Storytelling, Target Audience, and Innovation: A CBC Forum
Using creative strategies and innovative platforms to communicate with readers and deliver stories that are relevant to children’s lives were the main topics during an October 10 Children’s Book Council forum.
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In Brief: October 17
Rick Riordan leaves his mark; a Comic-Con visitor can't mask her enthusiasm; an author takes 'time' to chat with readers; an illustrator shares his craft in Minnesota; a writer meets Wisconsin fans; and Kansas honors hometown favorites.
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Children's Authors Upstage Their Books at MPIBA Show
Authors indisputably stole the show at Mountains & Plains Independent Booksellers annual trade show.
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Joining the Community of Children's Booksellers at NEIBA
Anyone who continues to doubt that children's books have become an integral part of bookselling need look no further than the 40th New England Independent Booksellers Association fall conference and trade show held in Providence, October 6–8.
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Children's Booksellers and Authors Feel the Love at PNBA
The upbeat mood was contagious at the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association's fall trade show, held at the Portland Airport Holiday Inn October 6–8.
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Finalists for 2013 National Book Award for Young People's Literature Announced
The National Book Foundation narrowed its longlist down to five finalists for the National Book Award for Young People's Literature.
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Children's Publishers Celebrate Their 10-Year Anniversaries
Celebration is in the air this fall, as several children's publishing ventures mark their 10th anniversaries.
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Showdowns and Sweet Treats: The Fierce Reads Fall 2013 Tour
The fall 2013 Fierce Reads cross-country tour kicked off in on September 24, with Marissa Meyer, Leila Sales, and S.A. Bodeen, Alexandra Coutts.
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Heartland Booksellers Focus on Building Relationships
Determining which children's books could qualify for Common Core were very much on the minds of those who attended this year's Heartland Fall Forum, held at the Crowne Plaza O'Hare in Chicagoland.
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At NCIBA, Strong Support for Children's Books
A large and enthusiastic group of booksellers and authors were among those who attended the Northern California Independent Booksellers Association's annual trade at the South San Francisco Conference Center.
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Magic Tree House Reading Buddies Week Rolls Out
Mary Pope Osborne and Random House Children's Books have teamed up for a new, week-long reading initiative.
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In Brief: October 10
This week, an author addresses friendly 'creatures' in Albuquerque; bookstore guests stick their necks out; a reading turns into a family affair; a debut book bow(-wow)s; a jazz legend stars in a picture book; and "trouble" brews in Chicago.
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The Curious Reader Opens in N.J.
On Sunday, October 6, former Books, Bytes & Beyond manager Sally Morgan and her father, James, opened the Curious Reader, a children's specialty bookstore in Glen Rock, N.J.
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You Deserve a Book Today: McDonald's to Distribute 20 Million Books in Happy Meals
For two weeks starting on National Literacy Day, November 1, McDonald's will insert 20 million copies of four original book titles into Happy Meals.
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Happy 10th Birthday to Blue Bunny
Blue Bunny Books and Toys in Dedham, Mass., celebrated its 10th birthday last weekend with a reception and an open house.
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Chappaqua Children's Book Festival Launches
More than 60 authors and illustrators, and more than 3,000 visitors, took part in a day of readings, signings, and photo ops at the inaugural Chappaqua Children's Book Festival on October 6.
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This Week in Children's Apps: October 10, 2013
This week in children's apps features an app that ushers in the season, another for learning all about the songs of frogs, and a challenging jigsaw puzzle for different age levels.



