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Small Acts, Big Impact: 2021 Environmental Books for Young Readers
We spoke with authors and editors of forthcoming biographies about the importance of narrative nonfiction to educate and empower kids and teens about environmental issues.
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Licensing Hotline: February 2021
Read on for news about Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing's line of CoComelon books for preschoolers, Sourcebooks' deal with Alphabet Rockers, Scholastic's YA titles with Group Nine's Popsugar and Tapas Studios' Magical Boy, and more.
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In Brief: February 4, 2021
This week, Renée Watson gets a revolutionary launch; Alan Gratz and Lauren Tarshis hold a historical conversation; and Ilyasah Shabazz and Tiffany D. Jackson have an awakening.
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Movie Alert: 'Chaos Walking'
We spoke with author Patrick Ness about the feature film adaptation of 'The Knife of Never Letting Go,' the first book in his award-winning sci-fi YA trilogy.
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CBC and Every Child a Reader Unveil 2021 Children's Book Week Superpower Theme
This year's Children's Book Week celebration, hosted by Every Child a Reader and the Children's Book Council, will follow the theme "Reading Is a Superpower."
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Scholastic, LitWorld, and Football's Malcolm Mitchell Team Up for World Read Aloud Day
February 3 marks the 12th annual World Read Aloud Day, which encourages families, students, and educators around the globe to join in the practice as a shared experience on the same day.
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In Brief: January 28, 2021
This week, Randi Pink has a historic conversation with Kekla Magoon; Brigid Kemmerer celebrates a trilogy conclusion; Kristin Cashore has a grace-ful discussion; and PJ Library promotes Jewish children's literature.
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Norton Young Readers, Accord Literary Bring African Voices to U.S.
Helping to bring contemporary African storytelling to a larger audience, Norton Young Readers has launched a partnership with Accord Literary, an initiative that cultivates and mentors African-based children's book authors.
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Keller, Goade, Nayeri Win Newbery, Caldecott, Printz Awards
The 2020 Youth Media Awards were announced Monday morning at the American Library Association’s midwinter conference.
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Jane Addams Children's Book Awards Announced
The Jane Addams Peace Association has announced the recipients of the 2021 Jane Addams Children's Book Awards.
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Walter Dean Myers Awards Announced
The We Need Diverse Books Walter Awards Judging Committee has selected the winners and honorees for the sixth Walter Dean Myers Awards for Outstanding Children's Literature.
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In Brief: January 21, 2020
This week, Livia Blackburne and Julia Kuo have a dream-y launch; Malcolm Mitchell speaks at a "Super" event; and a TikTokker takes on a new title.
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Virtual Conference for Diverse Writers, Illustrators Launches
#Diverse Voices Inc., the nonprofit that hosts the #DVPit Twitter pitch events, is launching DVcon, a virtual writers' conference for marginalized authors and illustrators of books for all ages and in all genres.
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Children's Book Council Launches Series of Virtual Ed Talks
In an effort to provide ongoing enrichment for librarians, educators, and booksellers, the Children's Book Council is introducing a roster of monthly online educational events.
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Holiday Toy Drive Becomes Pandemic Book Drive
In large part due to the pandemic, the office of California Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris tweaked an annual holiday tradition: instead of sponsoring a toy drive in California's 74th Assembly District as the office usually does, it organized a book drive.
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Christian Trimmer to Head Relaunch of MTV Books
MTV Entertainment Group has announced that publishing industry veteran Christian Trimmer will steer the relaunch of MTV Books in partnership with Simon & Schuster.
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ALA-CBC Reveals 2021 Building a Home Library List
The American Library Association and the Children’s Book Council’s ALA-CBC Joint Committee has released its curated list of titles for parents, guardians, and others who wish to assemble an at-home library for young readers up to age 14.
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Inkyard Announces Middle Grade Publishing Program
Inkyard Press is launching a line of middle grade books beginning in 2022; the focus will be on action-driven novels, including humor and fantasy, with an eye toward series and brand development.
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"Hey, Grownups! Kids Really Do Like Nonfiction"
Authors Cynthia Levinson, Melissa Stewart, and Jennifer Swanson challenge the assumption that today's children largely avoid nonfiction in favor of novels.



