- 2021 Mar 03
From the New York Times
Dr. Seuss Books Are Pulled, and a ‘Cancel Culture’ Controversy Erupts.
From the Washington Post
Opinion: The Great Dr. Seuss Hysteria of 2021 shows how silly and unimaginative adults can be.
From the Washington Post
Jeff Kinney’s six-foot pool skimmers and the evolution of pandemic-era children’s book author events.
From the Hill
Picture book featuring song quoted by Biden during inauguration planned.
From Deadline
The Willoughbys Director Kris Pearn Adapts Children’s Book by Lois Lowry for Netflix.
From CBS News
"Their authenticity is their superpower": Children's author Bettinita Harris encourages Black girls to embrace who they are.
From the Guardian
Off with their heads! Why are Lewis Carroll misquotes so common online?
From the New York Times
13 YA Books to Add to Your Reading List This Spring.
From Screen Rant
10 Movies Based On Picture Books, Ranked by Rotten Tomatoes.
From BuzzFeed
17 Great LGBTQ+ Middle Grade Novels.
From Book Riot
Saying It Louder for the People in the Back: All Kids Need Queer Books.
From Vulture
Viet Thanh Nguyen’s 10 Favorite Children’s Books.
From Book Riot
7 Books for Kids That Fight Covid-19-Inspired Racism.
Massachusetts Store Gets Renovation
Harvard Coop has closed for a serious overhaul, its first since the 1990s. When it reopens, it will scale back book, magazine and journal stock.
New York Bookstore Is Bought, Renamed
The Book Shoppe in Medina has been bought and renamed Author's Note.
San Francisco Store Is on the Move
The Booksmith is moving into a new space down the block from its current location.
A Black Bookstore on a Mission
Nashville's Alkebu-Lan Images bookstore is run as a family business, with purpose: to elevate the local Black community.
North Carolina's Newest Black Bookstore
Rofhiwa Book Café is a new Black-owned bookstore opening in Durham later this month.
- 2021 Mar 02
Colson Whitehead Speaks
Two-time Pulitzer-winning novelist Colson Whitehead is interviewed on CBS’s 60 Minutes news show about his writing career, and writing the novels The Underground Railroad, The Nickel Boys, and much more.
Filming Mike Mignola
Director and produced by Jim Demonakos and Kevin Hanna, Mike Mignola Drawing Monsters, is a new documentary on the acclaimed cartoonist and creator of the Hellboy comics character and comics series. A Kickstarter campaign has been launched to fund the project and it’s already raised nearly $220,000 (the goal was $58,000). The film will tell the story of Mignola’s career and feature interviews with such artists as Neil Gaiman, Rebecca Sugar, Victor LaValle, Joe Quesada, and many others.
Stories to Tell
Cartoonist Sandy Jeminez, best known for his comics stories about life in the South Bronx and key contributor to the longrunning political comics anthology World War III, talks about his comics for Soundboard, the Steinway & Sons podcast.
Remembering Wojnarowicz
The film distributor Kino Lorber has acquired the North American rights to Chris McKim’s documentary film on the late David Wojnarowicz; it is a powerful examination of the life and work of the East Village artist and activist who died of AIDS in 1992. The film’s controversial title is Wojnarowicz: F**k You F*ggot F*cker and will be released to theaters on March 19 followed by video streaming release. The link will take the reader to the film’s trailer.
A Moose in Maine
At The Millions, novelist Richard Russo talks with professional oboist, novelist, and documentary filmmaker Marcia Butler about her new novel, Oslo, Maine.
- 2021 Mar 01
From the Associated Press
In a move announced by Dr. Seuss Enterprises, six Dr. Seuss books will no longer be published because of racist and insensitive imagery.
From USA Today
Read Across America Day, once synonymous with Dr. Seuss, is diversifying. Here's why things have changed.
From the Today Show
Jenna Bush Hager and author-illustrator Dav Pilkey help promote reading in underserved communities.
From the Hollywood Reporter
HBO Max Options Marissa Meyer’s Instant Karma Novel for Series.
From the Hollywood Reporter
‘The Search for WondLa,’ based on the books by Tony DiTerlizzi, gets a series order from Apple.
From the New York Times
Federico Moccia’s Books Inspired Lovestruck Teens to Put Locks on Bridges.
Why One California Store Is So Revered
PBS Newshour profiled Marcus Books in Oakland, calling it "hallowed ground" for lovers of Black literature.
Rent Hike Threatens Canadian Store
A rent hike may force S.W. Welch bookstore, a beloved English-language store in Montreal, to close.
French Bookstores Deemed Essential
Bookstores in France will now be allowed to stay open during future lockdowns.
Phoenix Family Starts Store on Facebook
The Bookaholic's Outlet started on Facebook several months ago and business has been thriving.
- 2021 Feb 26
Minneapolis Bookseller May Not Rebuild
The owner of Uncle Hugo’s and Uncle Edgar's bookstores, which both burned to the ground last year, ponders whether to reopen.
B&N Is Paying Cafe Workers for Overtime
B&N will pay $200,000 to cafe owners and a further $700,000 to attorneys for settling a lawsuit over unpaid overtime.
Florida Bookstore Partners With Hotel
The Palm Beach Bookstore has partnered with a local hotel to provide "book butler" services to guests.
The Booksellers Who Worked in Paradise
Two booksellers who worked at a pair of Maldives eco-resorts talk about their experiences.
- 2021 Feb 24
From Entertainment Weekly
What's in a Page: Ransom Riggs on the ending of the Miss Peregrine series.
From Variety
America Ferrera Sets Feature Film Directorial Debut with Netflix’s I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter.
From the New York Times
This Indigenous Author and Artist Team Have an Important Message.
From the Hollywood Reporter
Cynthia Erivo to Release First Children’s Book This Fall.
From Literary Hub
How Has Queer YA Addressed HIV/AIDS?
From NPR
The Pandemic Has Made an Unlikely Star Out of a Brooklyn Librarian.
From Today
Mo Willems to bring back pandemic-favorite lunchtime doodle for new book.
From Popsugar
This Inspiring Kids' Books Series Features Heroes Like Frida Kahlo, Harriet Tubman, and Oprah.
From People
Children's Books That Celebrate Black History, to Read All Year Round.
From 100 Scope Notes
2021 Children’s Books About the COVID-19 Pandemic.
From HuffPost
Children’s Books with Characters of Diverse Body Types.
From Book Riot
25 Must-Read 2021 Picture Books.
From Book Riot
20 Must-Read 2021 YA Fantasy Books.
From BuzzFeed
16 Middle Grade Historical Fiction Books by Black Authors.
From Book Riot
15 Great Spy Books for Kids Who Love Spy Stories.
Scottish Stores May Reopen in April
The government in Scotland has given bookstores permission to reopen in April, provided the Covid infections reduce.
Hawaii Gets a New Pop-Up Bookstore
Village Books & Music, a pop-up store, is opening in Honolulu.
- 2021 Feb 23
Denver's Tattered Cover On the Move
Tattered Cover plans to close its existing flagship store and move it to a new development, where it will reopen in May.
Louisiana Gets a New Bookstore
Baldwin & Co., a new Black-owned bookstore, opened in New Orleans last weekend.
- 2021 Feb 22
From the Hollywood Reporter
Teenage Dream: Young Adult Hits Become Netflix’s First Franchises.
From the New York Times
Your Kids Aren’t Too Old for Picture Books, and Neither Are You.
From Entertainment Weekly
Lupita Nyong’o on finding the right tones for her Sulwe audiobook
From Literary Hub
Children’s authors William Joyce to direct and Brian Selznick to pen The Great Gatsby animated feature.
From Entertainment Weekly
Rachel McAdams and Abby Ryder Fortson join the Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret movie.
From BuzzFeed
Nicola Yoon's Newest YA Novel Has a Hint of Supernatural.
From 100 Scope Notes
2021 Books from Newbery Winners.
From Cinema Blend
After To All the Boys I've Loved Before: 8 Young Adult Books Netflix Should Adapt Next.
From HuffPost
15 Picture Books That Feature LGBTQ Characters.
U.K. Stores Eye April Reopening
Bookstores in the U.K. may be able to reopen in April, says the U.K. government.
How One Used Bookstore Has Stayed Open
Capitol Hill Books in Washington, D.C., has successfully marketed personalized piles of books to customers for the past year.
New Zealand Mobile Bookstore Launches
Bright Ink is a new mobile bookstore in a Nissan van roaming New Zealand.
Oregon Gets a New Bookstore
The Book Nook has opened in Coquille to support the local library.
Taiwan Bookstore Chain Expands
Eslite has opened a new bookstore in the Chiayi Art Museum in Taiwan.
- 2021 Feb 21
Ottawa Bookstores Take It Day By Day
Bookstores in the capital of Canada have struggled during pandemic-related lockdowns.
- 2021 Feb 19
London Chain Daunt Books May Expand
Daunt Books is in discussion to open a new branch in the former location of Muswell Hill Books in London.
How a Comics Store Survived Covid
Columbus Comics in Columbus was able to stay open by raising money on GoFundMe after the owner contracted Covid-19.
- 2021 Feb 18
The ABA's New DEI Committee Members
The American Booksellers Association has announced nine new members of its diversity, equity, and inclusion committee.
Bookseller Joins Princeton UP Board
Jeff Deutsch, director of Chicago’s Seminary Co-op Bookstores in Chicago, has joined the board of Princeton University Press.
North Carolina's Newest Black Bookstore
Rofhiwa Book Cafe has opened in East Durham after a successful Kickstarter campaign raised more than $41,000.
Nominees for U.K. Indie of the Year
A total of 48 bookstores are vying for the title of Independent Bookshop of the Year at the British Book Awards.
- 2021 Feb 17
From Deadline
Netflix to Adapt Lupita Nyong’o Picture Book Sulwe into an Animated Musical.
From Time
Inaugural poet Amanda Gorman is among the leaders selected for the Time 100 Next list.
From the Guardian
'Outstanding' Carnegie medal longlist in U.K. includes three previous winners.
From the Salt Lake Tribune
Utah parents complained after kids were read a story about a transgender boy. Now other diverse books are on hold.
From the New York Post
How To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before launched a new era for rom-coms.
From the New York Times
Lana Condor Says Goodbye to To All the Boys.
From NPR
A Boy Named Milo Reminds Us to Choose Imagination Over Impressions.
From the Associated Press
The retired U.S. Navy admiral who directed the raid that killed Osama bin Laden is continuing his career as a children’s author.
From Santa Barbara Independent
Angie Thomas: An Author for Our Time.
From the BBC
Hunt for owner of 1943 Peter Pan book found in France.
From 90.5 WESA
Pittsburgh-Based YA Author Sharon Flake Pens Companion to a Cherished Classic, The Skin I'm In.
From WMFE Orlando
You Should See Me in a Crown Author Leah Johnson on Being Young, Black, Queer and in Love.
From Romper
Marley Dias Has Teamed with American Girl to Empower Black Girls.
From the San Diego Tribune
Children’s books author Matt de la Peña tells it like it is.
From Brightly
Picture Books to Help Kids Understand Physical Disabilities and Differences.
From Romper
The 50 Best Chapter Books for Kids at Every Age.
From Brightly
Travel the World with These Picture Books for Children.
Massachusetts Bookseller Loves Customers
The co-owner of Copper Dog Books in Beverly says the joy of bookselling is "finding the right book" for each book buyer.
SIBA's 2021 Southern Book Prize Winners
The Southern Independent Booksellers Association has announced the three winners of this year's Southern Book Prizes.
Seattle Store Saved by Family
L.E.M.S. Life Enrichment Store, Seattle's first Black-owned bookstore, remains open due to the efforts of the late founder's granddaughter.
Venerable London Bookstore Goes Online
Hatchards, founded in 1797 and considered London's oldest bookstore, has launched its first e-commerce site.
- 2021 Feb 16
How Christian Bookstores Survived 2020
Optimism, adaptation, and increased Bible sales carried retailers through pandemic shutdowns, Christianity Today reports.
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