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Snow Days 2022: These Booksellers Are On Fire
Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Alicia Keys's appearance at last week's ABA Snow Days virtual conference provided a seamless segue into a roundtable discussion of booksellers brainstorming what they can do to support schools and libraries against book bannings.
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No Kids' Nonfiction Bestsellers Lists from 'Times,' But Advocates Press On
A recently circulated petition asking the 'New York Times' to introduce three children's nonfiction lists has been declined.
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Obituary: Shirley Hughes
British author-illustrator Shirley Hughes, best known for her picture books capturing the everyday experiences and emotions of young children, died on February 25 at age 94.
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TV Alert: 'Theodosia'
A live-action adaptation of the Theodosia series by Robin L. LaFevers will begin streaming on HBO Max starting March 10.
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Polish Literacy Foundation Leads Relief Efforts for Ukrainian Kids
A collective of more than 20 Polish publishers and distributors is leading an effort to supply books to Ukrainian refugee children in Poland and funds to Ukrainian publishers.
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School and Library Marketing Directors Tackle Tough Times
We asked a number of school and library marking professionals about the issues they are seeing in their day-to-day operations and how they are collaborating with educators to forge a path forward amid the pandemic and growing censorship threats.
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First Book Charts New Growth
As it turns 30, the nonprofit toasts its success and aims for new benchmarks.
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Obituary: Paula Cohen
Rising children's author-illustrator Paula Cohen, whose debut solo picture book 'Big Dreams, Small Fish' was published on March 1, died suddenly on February 24; she was 57.
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Seuss Studios Will Shed New Light on Vintage Art and New Voices
The legacy of Dr. Seuss will soon add yet another creative chapter with the launch of Seuss Studios, a joint venture of Dr. Seuss Enterprises and Random House Children's Books.
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Sterling Acquires Boxer Books
Sterling Publishing announced its acquisition of Boxer Books, an independent London-based publisher of books for children up to age seven.
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Pitch Wars Comes to an End
After 10 years, popular mentoring program Pitch Wars and contest #PitMad drew to a close on February 15 with an announcement on Twitter; we spoke with founder Brenda Drake about the impact and legacy of these flagship programs.
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Obituary: Leonard Kessler
Prolific children's book illustrator Leonard Kessler, known for his wide range of early readers, picture books, and concept books, died on February 16 at age 101.
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Bologna Webinar: Reaching Kids and Teens in the Metaverse
Publishers and other marketers are dipping their toes into 3D virtual environments to reach younger readers.
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Licensing Hotline: March 2022
Read on for news about HarperCollins Children’s Books' new trade publishing line tied to seven-year-old YouTube phenomenon Diana, a new set of National Hockey League activity books, DK's growing publishing program with the Met, and other recent happenings in licensed publishing.
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Children's Job Moves: February 2022
Job moves in children's publishing during February 2022.
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Who HQ and iCivics Pull the Lever for Election Education
Penguin Workshop’s bestselling history and biography series Who HQ and nonprofit civic education provider iCivics have teamed up on a campaign to help students learn about local and federal election processes and understand the power of their vote.
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Read Alouds That Rock: Nonfiction Storytimes
Continuing our series on leading engaging storytimes, we asked a number of literacy experts to share their strategies for integrating nonfiction in their work with young readers.
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Silver Linings: Children’s Publishing Outlook for 2022
Disruption from the pandemic lingers but publishers are optimistic, eyeing growth in the coming year.
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In Brief: February 17
Book releases this month herald a call for action against racism, a celebration of food and family, the launch of a writing career, and a reminder to take a moment to enjoy the world around us.
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Obituary: Lani Forbes
Rising YA sci-fi and fantasy author Lani Forbes died on February 3 in Boise, Idaho, following a nine-month battle with neuroendocrine cancer. She was 35.



