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2019 Chappaqua Children's Book Festival in Photos
The seventh annual Chappaqua Children's Book Festival took place on October 5 in Chappaqua, N.Y., bringing together 145 children's authors and illustrators and almost 8,000 visitors.
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In Brief: October 24, 2019
This week, Jewell Parker Rhodes has an inspiring homecoming; Books of Wonder holds a fantastical New York Comic Con panel; SCBWI and Madison Reads Project co-host an event for charity; four YA authors finish a Fierce fall tour; Kwame Mbalia has a strong launch; and no pouts in evidence for Macmillan staffers at 'The Pout-Pout Fish' premiere.
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Bank Street Book Festival 2019: Expanding the Horizons of Children's Literature
On October 19, the Center for Children's Literature at Bank Street College of Education in Manhattan hosted Book Fest @ Bank Street, an annual conference composed of authors, illustrators, scholars, and other children's book professionals.
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Mountains & Plains 2019: A Celebration of Community in a Safe Space
It always seems to be boom or bust for the Mountains & Plains Independent Booksellers Association member bookstores—much like the region in general.
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Mountains & Plains 2019: Booksellers, Children's Authors Inspire One Another
Children's literature was well represented at the Mountains & Plains Independent Booksellers Association's conference in Denver on October 10–12.
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PBS Adapts Meltzer's Biographies for Young Readers
PBS will bring Brad Meltzer and illustrator Christopher Eliopoulos's Ordinary People Change the World series to the screen with the November 11 debut of 'Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum.'
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PNBA 2019: Kids' Books and Authors Contribute to Energetic Show
This year’s Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association annual trade show, held in Portland, Ore., from October 6–8, underscored the importance of children’s authors and illustrators in the region, and beyond.
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PNBA 2019: Diverse Books to Look for This Fall and Next Spring
As in past years, the PNBA trade show emphasized diversity, not just in the authors it invites and booksellers and librarians who attend the show, but also in its educational programming.
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2019 YA-hoo Fest in Photos
The second annual YA-hoo Fest: Chattanooga's Celebration of Young Adult Literature took place September 20–21 in southeast Tennessee; the festival drew more than 300 book lovers and 30 authors for two days of school visits, interactive panels, live music, signings, and more.
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In Brief: October 17, 2019
This week, a young viral star gets interviewed about her new book; YA rom-com authors serve on a "love"ly panel; Shamim Sarif's launch empowers women; and a DC artist showcases mystical illustrations at Comic Con.
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Teen Forum: 'Who Put the C in CBC?'
On October 16, Children's Book Council members from a variety of publishing houses gathered in Manhattan for the teen session of "Who Put the C in CBC? Hearing Directly from the Children."
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New Venture: Random House Graphic
We checked in with publishing director Gina Gagliano about her progress with children's graphic novel imprint Random House Graphic, whose first list launches in January.
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Empathy and Wonder Inspire New Children's Press
Blue Dot Kids Press, a new children's publisher operating out of San Francisco and Wellington, New Zealand, has unveiled five titles forthcoming in spring 2020 on its inaugural list for readers ages three to eight years old.
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Heartland Fall Forum 2019: Children's Authors Speak Their Truths
The importance of telling one’s story was the underlying theme of the Children’s Author Breakfast and keynote speeches at the recent forum.
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Heartland Fall Forum 2019: It's All About Children's Books and Authors
The latest Heartland, which took place October 2–4 in Cleveland, was noticeably smaller than in previous years; but the small show proved to be productive for booksellers, with many buzzing about children's and YA books.
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In Brief: October 10, 2019
This week, Pasadena Public Library holds its annual YA literature festival; Emily Lloyd-Jones's launch is a "bone-a fide" success; fans wig out over Erin Stewart's debut; and Sue Macy and Stacy Innerst celebrate a book-rescuing hero.
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Wendy Lamb Starts a New Chapter
Wendy Lamb has announced her decision to step down, at year's end, from her position as v-p and publishing director of the eponymous imprint she established at Random House Children's Books in 2001.
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Inaugural Seattle Children's Book Fair in Photos
The first-ever Seattle Children's Book Festival launched for four very busy hours on September 28, hosted by Greenwood Elementary School, north of downtown Seattle.
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Children's Booksellers on the Rise at New England Conference
At the annual NEIBA conference, held in Providence, R.I. from October 2–4, the organization’s children’s book advisory group rolled out a series of organizational, programming, and planning ideas that chart a big vision for the coming years.
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