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The Modern Vampire Takes a Bite Out of YA
In a time when monsters can be found in the pages of plenty of children's and YA books, it’s clear that we have reentered the era of the vampire.
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Trick-or-Treating with Children's Booksellers
PW checked in with a handful of booksellers around the country to find out which books have been flying off shelves in anticipation of Halloween.
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In Brief: October 24, 2024
Recently, New York Comic Con brought creators together, an author took home an award, dogs made an appearance at an event, an organization spotlighted Italian culture and literature for young readers, a festival celebrated children’s literature, and an author attended a ceremony honoring her book’s subject.
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Licensing Hotline: October 22, 2024
See news about Penguin Workshop's new MG nonfiction titles under the Time for Kids brand, Studio Fun's Spellbound publishing program, brand extensions for Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, and more in our roundup of licensing news.
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Every Cherry Enters U.S. Market with Emphasis on Accessibility for Young Readers
After launching in the U.K. this past May, Sweet Cherry Publishing will bring its imprint targeting the special educational needs market stateside next month.
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Agent-Author Duo Elena Giovinazzo and Jason Reynolds to Start New Agency
Agent Elena Giovinazzo and author Jason Reynolds are teaming up to found Heirloom Literary & Media, a new literary agency.
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Kokila Celebrates Fifth Anniversary: A Photo Essay
Kokila, a Penguin Young Reader imprint that centers on highlighting marginalized creators, marked its five-year anniversary with a celebration at the Center for Fiction in Brooklyn on October 10.
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Kids' Authors Tour the Fall Regionals
From New Voices New Rooms in August through the double-billed Heartland Fall Forum and Mountains and Plains FallCon in mid-October, this fall's trade shows introduced booksellers to a wide range of children's authors and exciting fall 2024 and spring 2025 releases.
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In Brief: October 17, 2024
Recently, a horror writer returned to his hometown for a spooky event, an author sought out the real-life subject of her picture book, siblings celebrated their final book event together, students explored a construction vehicle, an author found a serendipitous mural, and writers enjoyed an awards ceremony.
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Educators Share the Power of Zines
PW spoke with three educators who are making and sharing zines with their students and patrons.
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