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Obituary: Jim Murphy
Award-winning children's book author Jim Murphy, best known for his carefully researched nonfiction documenting dramatic events in history, died suddenly on May 1; he was 74.
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Scholastic Takes 'Alma's Way'
Scholastic has been named the global master publishing partner for 'Alma's Way,' the animated TV series created by Sonia Manzano, the actor best known as Maria on 'Sesame Street.'
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Licensing Hotline: May 2022
The Magical Tales expands its line of Disney tie-ins, new licensing program tied to Eloise, Highlights' expanded licensed publishing program, HarperCollins's virtual reality deal with Peeka, and more.
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In Brief: May 12, 2022
This month authors release new collaborations; take to hair salons for book launches; meet hordes of fans at their first post-Covid appearances; and introduce beloved characters to new audiences.
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ComicMix Launches Campaign to Publish Public Domain Seuss Stories
Less than a year after settling a lawsuit with Dr. Seuss Enterprises, ComicMix is launching a Kickstarter campaign to fund the publication of 'The Zaks and Other Lost Stories' by Theodor Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss.
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2022 YALLWEST in Photos
The eighth annual YALLWEST, the largest YA and middle grade book festival in the country, took place April 29–30 in Santa Monica, Calif.
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Read Alouds That Rock: SEL Storytimes
Continuing our series on Read Alouds That Rock, we asked four educators to discuss some of the ways they share social emotional learning books with their students during storytime.
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Scholastic Guide Helps Students Navigate the News
Scholastic is offering a new resource for educators and librarians who are teaching essential digital citizenship and media literacy skills to young people.
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Children's Publishers, Authors Test the Waters for In-Person Events
This spring, more authors and publishers are beginning to dip their toes back into the waters of bookstore, festival, and school appearances.
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Baker & Taylor Opens a New Chapter with Paw Prints
Baker & Taylor has announced the launch of a publishing program, Paw Prints Publishing, which will publish original book content for children ages three to eight for the library and trade markets.
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