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Emma Ledbetter Joins Abrams Children's Books
Emma Ledbetter will be joining Abrams as editorial director, picture books, effective November 26.
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Literacy Spotlight: Children's Literacy Foundation
We take a look inside the Children’s Literacy Foundation, which serves communities across rural Vermont and New Hampshire, with the goal of instilling a love of reading and writing in young people.
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In Brief: November 15, 2018
This week, Jarrett J. Krosoczka and Jack Gantos share a stage; Elizabeth Verdick's characters are in tow; YA authors speak at the Portland Book Festival; and Sarai Gonzalez returns to her old school as a published author.
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2018 National Book Awards for Young People's Literature in Photos
On November 14, members of the book publishing community gathered at Cipriani Wall Street in lower Manhattan for the 69th National Book Awards.
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Elizabeth Acevedo Wins 2018 NBA for Young People's Literature
Upon receiving this year's National Book Award for Young People's Literature for her novel-in-verse, 'The Poet X,' Elizabeth Acevedo said, "Every single time I meet a reader who looks at me and says, ‘I have never seen my story until I read yours,’ I am reminded of why this matters."
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Peachtree Publishers Acquired by Trustbridge
Peachtree Publishers has announced that Trustbridge Global Media has acquired the Atlanta-based children's publishing company, as of November 7.
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100th Anniversary Plans for Children's Book Week Kick into High Gear
In anticipation of the centennial observance of Children's Book Week, the Children's Book Council and Every Child a Reader have begun to lay out plans for a year-long campaign to commemorate the national literacy initiative.
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2018 Texas Book Festival in Photos
The 23nd annual Texas Book Festival took place on October 27–28 in Austin, drawing more than 40,000 book lovers and featuring more than 300 authors, including many acclaimed children's book creators; click through to see our selection of highlights.
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Shanghai Children's Book Fair Buoyed by Expanding Chinese Market
With the BolognaFiere signing on as the co-organizer of the China Shanghai International Children's Book Fair starting this year, the sixth edition naturally came with several changes.
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Hot Topics at the 2018 Shanghai Children's Book Fair
It was a busy three-day China Shanghai International Children's Book Fair for overseas exhibitors looking to sell to the Chinese children's book market.
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PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Katie Green
British author-illustrator Katie Green discusses her graphic memoir ‘Lighter Than My Shadow,’ which traces her long struggle with and recovery from anorexia, as well as why telling the story visually was so important.
