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Jumpstart's First Virtual Read for the Record Day
October 29 marks the 15th anniversary of the annual Read for the Record initiative helmed by Jumpstart, a national early education organization that provides programming for preschool children from under-resourced communities.
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Finalists for 2020 NBA in Young People's Literature Announced
On Tuesday morning, the National Book Foundation narrowed its longlist down to five finalists for the National Book Award for Young People's Literature.
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Nicola and David Yoon Launch YA Romance Imprint Starring Heroes of Color
Random House has announced the launch of an imprint led by bestselling authors and married couple Nicola and David Yoon, devoted to publishing teen love stories by and about people of color.
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'Melanin in YA' Database Promotes Black Voices
For those seeking to support and amplify the Black presence in the YA literature category, Los Angeles-based writer Melody Simpson has created the website Melanin in YA—a database of "all things Black in traditional young adult publishing."
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'Power Conveyed Through Picture Books': The Carle Museum's Very Virtual Benefit and Auction
In a necessary departure from its annual in-person Carle Honors Benefit Gala, due to ongoing Covid-19 restrictions, the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Amherst, Mass., hosted the Very Virtual Benefit & Auction on September 24.
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Shortlist Announced for Inaugural Children's Book Prize for Social Justice
The Children's Book Council and Goddard Riverside in New York have announced the shortlist for their new literary award, the Goddard Riverside CBC Young People's Book Prize for Social Justice.
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Global Kidz House Celebrates African Storytelling
Self-published author Christine Mapondera-Talley is launching a publishing company, called Global Kidz House, which will specialize in children's books that celebrate the history and diverse cultures of Africa and the African diaspora.
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In Brief: October 1, 2020
This week, Jennifer Garner gets into character with the help of a furry friend; Zoraida Córdova and Natalie C. Parker have a fang-tastic launch; Nina LaCour has a virtual tour to watch; and HarperCollins throws an Alley-oop.
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Children's Job Moves: September 2020
Job moves in children's publishing during September 2020.
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Identity, Perseverance, and Setting: A Latinx Heritage Month Celebration
In honor of Latinx Heritage Month, Bloomsbury hosted a virtual panel featuring four acclaimed YA authors on September 24.
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James Patterson Donates $2.5 Million to Teachers During Covid-19
In an effort to assist teachers and students during the coronavirus crisis, bestselling author James Patterson is donating $2.5 million through his Patterson Partnership program with Scholastic Book Clubs.
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Middle Grade, Virtually
Authors and publishers are fine-tuning digital events to reach readers in the era of Covid-19.
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Middle Grade Nonfiction Meets a Big Moment
Editors from more than a dozen publishers discussed how they are releasing nonfiction for children amid the upheaval and uncertainty of the pandemic and other global developments.
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Literacy Nonprofit Words Alive Stays Active During Covid-19
San Diego-based literacy organization Words Alive has been helping children and families in need harness the power of reading and "open opportunities for life success" since its founding in 1999.
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Digital Reading Tracker: September 2020
Educators and school librarians are facing unprecedented change amid the pandemic, as a large number of students pivot to distance learning with a greater reliance on digital resources of all types. With this piece, we launch an occasional series that will feature various digital reading data for schools and libraries, providing a snapshot of which materials are most in demand by students and teachers.
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Children's Booksellers Energized at NEIBA Fall Conference
At the New England Independent Booksellers Association fall conference, held virtually this week, children's booksellers in the region built up a reserve of support from authors, a slate of book recommendations, and newly revitalized plans to take them into the coming year.
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At Booksellers Conference, Children's Authors Embrace Tough Subjects
Children's and YA authors and editors held powerful discussions about identity, race, mental illness, immigration, and more at the combined New Voices New Rooms conference for the New Atlantic and Southern Independent booksellers this week.
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DC Kids FanDome in Photos
More than a dozen of DC's middle grade and YA authors and artists came together to connect with readers during DC FanDome and DC Kids FanDome—a global, virtual, and free event that celebrated film, TV, comics, and games.
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Little, Brown Honors Todd Parr on 'Be Who You Are Day'
September 30 marks the first annual Be Who You Are Day, created by Little, Brown to celebrate Todd Parr and his catalog of books that promote individuality, positivity, kindness, and inclusivity.
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Licensing Hotline: September 2020
Read on for news about Abrams's book series tied to The Garbage Pail Kids; Penguin's Bluey publishing program; Little, Brown's tie-ins to Miraculous; Scholastic's Kindi Kids books; and more.
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