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Maurice Sendak Foundation Teams with Apple TV Plus
Bolstering its expanding stable of original kids' and family programming, Apple TV Plus has signed a first-of-its-kind, multi-year agreement with the Maurice Sendak Foundation to develop children's series and specials based on the late author-illustrator's books and other artwork.
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Children’s Institute 2020: A Virtual Conference
ABA’s preeminent children’s bookselling conference moves online.
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Children’s Institute 2020: Covid and Protests Shape Booksellers’ Futures
A look at how three children’s bookstores are faring in a year like no other.
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In Brief: July 2, 2020
This week, Jason Chin shares a new book that encourages big thinking; Macmillan expands its online lesson offerings; Tiffany Rose honors Blackness on Instagram Live; and HarperCollins hosts a seasonal showcase.
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2020 Virtual ALA Youth Media Awards Celebration: A Photo Essay
We’ve gathered a selection of highlights from the speeches of some of the big winners, who came together online for this year's reimagined ALA Annual Conference.
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#KidlitForMasks Spreads Awareness
On June 29, children's authors took to social media using the hashtags #KidlitForMasks and #MasksSaveLives to promote the importance of wearing a mask to prevent the spread of Covid-19, in an initiative started by Margaret Peterson Haddix.
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Three Authors Examine Diversity in Books for Young Readers
Publisher Wade Hudson spoke with authors Adam Gidwitz, Dhonielle Clayton, and Hena Khan about their lives, careers, and the importance of inclusive literature for children and teens during an online panel.
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PBS Kids Partners with Little Free Library for Summer Story Times
Continuing its Read-Along series for children and families nationwide during the pandemic, PBS Kids is teaming up with Little Free Libraries for a selection of free online readings by a variety of celebrities and public figures.
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In Brief: June 25, 2020
This week, creators promote Black American excellence in literary spaces; Scholastic commemorates LGBTQ+ reads all month long; Liara Tamani tours the digital realm for her second novel; and Tara Altebrando has a thrilling launch.
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HarperCollins Hosts an 'Epic' Pride Panel
In honor of Pride Month, five Epic Reads authors took to the StreamYard platform for a virtual panel on June 16.
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PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Tracy Deonn
Tracy Deonn discusses her debut YA novel, Legendborn, first in a fantasy series inspired by King Arthur, with a dose of Black Girl Magic.
