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'Faction,' Finesse, and Advice for Young Writers: A BookFest @ Bank Street Panel
"Creativity Meets True Stories: Nonfiction YA" featured authors Joseph Bruchac, Candace Fleming, Deborah Heiligman, Marilyn Nelson, and Carole Boston Weatherford in a conversation about the intersections of fact and fiction in their storytelling.
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'Writing as a Tool for Liberation':
A BookFest @ Bank Street PanelThe festival featured a full lineup of authors of color for its second panel, "Middle Grade Authors: Putting Yourself on the Page."
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Macmillan Children's Publishing Group Closing Imprint
The Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group is closing Imprint, a move that will eliminate six editorial positions and three in marketing.
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An Insider's Guide to the Austin Children’s Book Community
Author, editor, and resident of Austin, Tex., Leila Sales offers a tour of the vibrant children's book community in her city.
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Children's Authors Headline Twin Cities Book Festival
Rain Taxi, the Twin Cities-based literary nonprofit that hosts the Twin Cities Book Festival, took the 20th annual event online this year due to the pandemic.
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A Makeover for Jimmy Patterson Books
Under the reorganization of the Little, Brown children's imprint, Jimmy Patterson Books will focus on books written by James Patterson and all titles by other authors acquired by the imprint to date will be released by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers.
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Author Speed-Dating with MPIBA Booksellers, 21st Century Style: A Photo Essay
While this year's gathering took place on a digital platform instead of at a Denver hotel, organizers tried to replicate as much as possible the programming that attendees have come to expect—including the popular children's and YA author speed-dating sessions with booksellers.
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Now Streaming: 'Enola Holmes'
'Enola Holmes: The Case of the Missing Marquess,' the first in a YA series by Edgar Award-winning author Nancy Springer that imagines the life of Sherlock's younger sister, targets a new generation of Sherlockians, and a film version is currently available for streaming.
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In Brief: October 15, 2020
This week, a "supreme" picture book makes a cameo when Kamala Harris speaks; Abby Wambach scores with a young readers edition; Chris Colfer has a magic-filled virtual tour; and Brian Yanish has a fin-tastic launch.
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Obituary: David Gale
Children’s book editor David Gale, who shaped a distinguished roster of award-winning titles and proudly championed works of LGBTQ literature, died on October 9 following a long illness; he was 65.
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Liesa Abrams Joins Random House to Head New Imprint
Liesa Abrams will join Random House Books for Young Readers as v-p and editor-in-chief of a new imprint, effective November 9; the imprint, Labyrinth Road, will focus on middle grade series and novels, as well as YA.
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Fictional Pairings, Chemistry, and Authorial Responsibility: A Brooklyn Book Festival Panel
During the "DTR (Defining the Relationship)" panel moderated by Caleb Roehrig, YA authors Becky Albertalli, Aisha Saeed, Leah Johnson, and Kacen Callender addressed how they approach writing complex and authentic romance novels for teens.
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Supernatural Experiences, Villains, and the Writing Process: A Brooklyn Book Festival Panel
The Brooklyn Book Festival hosted "Spooky Stories!," moderated by Max Brallier and featuring middle grade authors R.L. Stine, Claribel A. Ortega, and Sophie Escabasse—a conversation about balancing humor and horror.
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Fear, Humor, and Revision: A Brooklyn Book Festival Panel
On October 3, the Brooklyn Book Festival virtually presented "Facing Your Fears," a Crowdcast panel moderated by Kate Messner, featuring middle grade authors Chris Grabenstein, Jessica Kim, and Janae Marks.
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Room to Read Seeks Writers, Illustrators
Room to Read, an international organization founded 20 years ago by two Americans with a mission of promoting literacy in Asia and Africa and also educating girls on both continents, is launching its first project in the U.S.
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In Brief: October 8, 2020
This week, Jessica Jung brings a special guest to her Strand appearance via Crowdcast; Nic Stone continues her nine-stop virtual tour; GraphixCon boasts an impressive lineup; and Keren Grinspoon Israel gains Library of Congress recognition.
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Rowling's Views Ignite War of Words in U.S., U.K. Literary Worlds
J.K. Rowling’s views on gender identity continue to ignite controversy on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean.
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Coronavirus Response: Celebrities Reading Kids' Books
We've rounded up a number of examples of celebrities reading aloud or talking about their favorite children's titles online.
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Love and Adventure Served Up at PNBA Children's Authors Dinner
On September 30, the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association sponsored a virtual "Dinner at the Kids' Table" with four authors and an illustrator presenting their books.



