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  • Summer Reading Snapshot

    PW checked in with children’s librarians around the country to see how their young patrons are spending summer vacation.

  • At SCBWI Summer Conference, Writers and Illustrators 'Reconnect with Their Muses'

    The 42nd annual Society of Children's Books Writers and Illustrators summer conference included 90 authors, illustrators, editors, agents, and publishers facilitating dozens of workshops and individual consultations.

  • New Children's Bookstore to Open in Berkeley

    When Mr. Mopps' Children's Books opens this October, Berkeley, Calif., will have its first children's bookstore.

  • In Brief: August 8

    This week, an author meets the Home Run King's kin; a San Francisco shop hosts an "unusual" reading; a Cape Cod-area illustrator gets a neighborly welcome; and a debut author is feted by her greatest admirers.

  • Continuing the Changes at Bloomsbury Children's Books

    Bloomsbury Children's Books has named Catherine Onder as its new editorial director, effective September 3.

  • A Sneak Peek at Phoebe Yeh's Debut Crown List

    Phoebe Yeh, who joined Random House Children's Books in June as v-p and publisher of Crown Books for Young Readers, has acquired the inaugural books for the revitalized imprint.

  • Major Redesign for Scholastic Book Clubs

    Scholastic announced that the school book club flyers traditionally formatted to serve multiple grades will now arrive in classrooms with grade-specific monthly book selections

  • Consolidation in Coloring Books as Bendon Acquires Dalmatian

    Bendon, Inc., has acquired Dalmatian Press, LLC, from Anderson Press Ltd. The merger creates a value-publishing giant that will ship 200 million coloring, activity, story, board, educational, and other books per year, effectively doubling Bendon’s size.

  • In Brief: August 1

    This week, a writer clinks glasses with friends from the 'clink'; authors meet young fans at a New York City literary festival; the West Coast warms up to Coldtown; a writer celebrates her debut Story; and Harry Potter shows of his latest look.

  • Sourcebooks Signs Anne Geddes

    Sourcebooks has announced that it has signed photographer Anne Geddes for a new line of licensed books and products for its children's and gift groups.

  • Jaramillo to Take on New Role at Workman

    Raquel Jaramillo is leaving her position as director of children's publishing at Workman to become an editor-at-large at the house.

  • Children's Job Moves: July 2013

    New job announcements in children's publishing for July 2013.

  • RIF and Macy's Give Away 10 Million Books

    Reading is Fundamental (RIF) and Macy's Be Book Smart campaign announced that they have distributed 10 million books to children in disenfranchised communities across America.

  • Brands for Babies

    The youngest end of the children's publishing business has seen a surge in licensing deals, with publishers tying in with infant and toddler development brands from the worlds of toys and entertainment.

  • In Brief: July 25

    This week, authors, celebrities, and pop culture fans descend on San Diego for Comic-Con.

  • Licensing Hotline: July 2013

    Perfect Square (formerly Viz Kids) has secured the rights for books tied to Bravest Warriors, a series of shorts that debuted on the YouTube channel Cartoon Hangover last November.

  • RHCB Expands Marketing Team

    Random House Children’s Books announced several changes within its marketing division.

  • What's Selling at Brookline Booksmith

    Shoshana Flax, children's bookseller at Brookline Booksmith in Brookline, Mass., shares her enthusiasm for a handful of books she's enjoying selling this summer.

  • YeahYA!: Harlequin's First YA Group Tour

    To celebrate the fifth anniversary of its teen imprint, Harlequin brought several of its authors together for its first young adult group tour.

  • BoomWriter: Turning Kids into Authors

    Cambridge, Mass., start-up BoomWriter Media, a content creation, delivery, and collaboration platform used in 5,000 schools in 80 countries, seems aptly named for a growing concern.

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