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Independent Children’s Publishers Share Secrets to Their Success
Education and library spending cuts and increased consolidation are among the challenges facing independent houses. But for a range of indie publishers, nimble is the watchword and the common denominator that helps them navigate the ups and downs of the kids’ publishing cycle.
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Karen Lotz Joins Norton as Director, Children’s Books and Strategic Development
After more than two decades with Candlewick Press and its parent company Walker Books, Karen Lotz is joining W.W. Norton as director, children’s books and strategic development.
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On Tour with Leigh Bardugo and John Picacio
To celebrate their debut picture book, 'The Invisible Parade,' creator of the Grishaverse series Leigh Bardugo and World Fantasy Award and Hugo Award winner and illustrator John Picacio hit the road for a national book tour.
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Children’s Day at Brooklyn Book Festival Celebrates 10th Year
The Brooklyn Book Festival celebrates 20 years of putting on literary programming for New Yorkers this weekend. The 10th annual Children’s Day and the Children’s Book Market, which welcome young readers and families for a day of activities, storytimes, and conversations with authors, will take place on Saturday, September 20.
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Licensing Hotline: September 2025
Read on for news about Running Press Kids' pairing with Cloudco Entertainment on two YA books, Union Square & Co.’s Super Smalls books, Cottage Door Press’s license with Mattel for its Luna StoryTime projector, a new licensing agent for Love You Forever, and more.
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In Brief: September 18, 2025
Recently an author and audiobook narrator discussed their book, a fall conference brought authors to the stage, an author made her picture book debut, YA romance authors came together, a nonprofit welcomed an author for a volunteer event, and local authors showed support at an event.
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2025 National Book Festival in Photos
The 25th annual Library of Congress National Book Festival took place on Saturday, September 6, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
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This One’s for the Fans: The Rise of the YA Novella
We spoke with YA authors and editors about the contemporary novella and the future of the format.
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Obituary: Gene Vosough
Paper engineer, designer, and art director Gene Vosough died on July 25 in Baltimore, of cancer. He was 59.
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First Book Partners with Kwame Alexander for National ‘Literacy Pep Rally’
First Book is teaming up with Newbery Medalist Kwame Alexander and his new nonprofit, One Word at a Time, to host a nationwide Literacy Pep Rally, taking place virtually on September 16.
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