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Obituary: Jim Murphy
Award-winning children's book author Jim Murphy, best known for his carefully researched nonfiction documenting dramatic events in history, died suddenly on May 1; he was 74.
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Scholastic Takes 'Alma's Way'
Scholastic has been named the global master publishing partner for 'Alma's Way,' the animated TV series created by Sonia Manzano, the actor best known as Maria on 'Sesame Street.'
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Licensing Hotline: May 2022
The Magical Tales expands its line of Disney tie-ins, new licensing program tied to Eloise, Highlights' expanded licensed publishing program, HarperCollins's virtual reality deal with Peeka, and more.
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In Brief: May 12, 2022
This month authors release new collaborations; take to hair salons for book launches; meet hordes of fans at their first post-Covid appearances; and introduce beloved characters to new audiences.
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ComicMix Launches Campaign to Publish Public Domain Seuss Stories
Less than a year after settling a lawsuit with Dr. Seuss Enterprises, ComicMix is launching a Kickstarter campaign to fund the publication of 'The Zaks and Other Lost Stories' by Theodor Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss.
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2022 YALLWEST in Photos
The eighth annual YALLWEST, the largest YA and middle grade book festival in the country, took place April 29–30 in Santa Monica, Calif.
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Read Alouds That Rock: SEL Storytimes
Continuing our series on Read Alouds That Rock, we asked four educators to discuss some of the ways they share social emotional learning books with their students during storytime.
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Scholastic Guide Helps Students Navigate the News
Scholastic is offering a new resource for educators and librarians who are teaching essential digital citizenship and media literacy skills to young people.
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Baker & Taylor Opens a New Chapter with Paw Prints
Baker & Taylor has announced the launch of a publishing program, Paw Prints Publishing, which will publish original book content for children ages three to eight for the library and trade markets.
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Children's Publishers, Authors Test the Waters for In-Person Events
This spring, more authors and publishers are beginning to dip their toes back into the waters of bookstore, festival, and school appearances.
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Movie Alert: 'Along for the Ride'
'Along for the Ride,' based on the 2009 novel of the same name by Sarah Dessen, is coming to Netflix.
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In Brief: May 5, 2022
This month, an author makes an appearance on 'Good Morning America'; companies partner for a Dr. Seuss-inspired volunteer day; authors come together for a week-long event; and an author hosts a book launch with support from her community.
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Children's Job Moves: April 2022
Job moves in children's publishing during April 2022.
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ThriftBooks Debuts Teacher Rewards Program
As Teacher Appreciation Week is under way, ThriftBooks, the world’s largest indie online used bookseller, honors educators by launching a new rewards program for them called ThriftBooks 4 Teachers.
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In Brief: April 28, 2022
This month, authors gather for an exhibition opening; a Broadway star adds to her book series; and two books launch with a number of events.
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Insight Editions Creates Reinhart Pop-Up Studio
Insight Editions is teaming with author and pop-up paper engineer Matthew Reinhart to form a new imprint, Reinhart Pop-Up Studio. It will publish eight to 10 titles per year in a list that will ultimately include about half new content and about half titles based on licensed properties.
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#BooksGiveRefuge, Ukraine Relief Efforts Continue
Since Russia invaded Ukraine, the international publishing community has come together with a number of initiatives aimed at offering support to children's authors and publishers; see more about these ongoing efforts.
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Festivities Ramp Up for Inaugural Floyd Cooper Day
Plans for the inaugural Floyd Cooper Day are shifting into high gear; scheduled for May 6—the final day of 2022 Children’s Book Week—the event honors the late author-illustrator known for his storytelling focused on African American experiences.
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We Need Diverse Books Offers Banned Book Grants to Educators
We Need Diverse Books has launched an initiative to provide teachers and librarians with $2,000 grants earmarked for purchases of banned books, author visits to schools, and other actions in support of books.
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Making Room for Children’s Books
The graphic novel boom, the appeal of fantasy, and the enduring educational value of books themselves have ensured the health of the category, writes biographer and historian Leonard S. Marcus.
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