Parragon Books will publish more than 60 new Nickelodeon titles in the UK starting in Spring 2013, including Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and SpongeBob SquarePants.
Making War Personal in Young Adult Novels
War is a tricky subject to write about for teens. So what makes such a novel worth reading? It’s all in the details, argues author Beth Kephart.
What Tourists Shop for at the Scholastic Store in NYC
Tourists from around the world visit Scholastic’s bookstore in New York City to buy the big brands, books on NYC, as well as some surprising series.
Sonya Harnett and the Value of Daring and (Sometimes) Naughty Books for Kids
Sonya Harnett’s books cover difficult topics and at times portray kids behaving badly. Bookseller Tanya Turek says too many parents are deterred by bad behavior.
What Are Your Top Children’s Literacy Charities?
Teaching literacy to our youngest should be a top priority of any society. When money is an issue, charities can help. Where to you donate and why?
Let’s Read Program Teaches Literacy to Palestinian Preschoolers
Let’s Read, a bold initiative to promote reading among preschool children in Gaza, launched at the Al-Shati refugee camp after overcoming many challenges.
Read It! Loved It!: Aussie Librarian Curates List of Great Kids, Teen Books
Australian librarian Gavin Jones’s website offers age-specific book recommendations for people aged 10 to 16. It’s recipe for success? Simplicity.
US Editors Survey Children’s Book Publishing in Germany
Sourcebooks Associate Editor Aubrey Poole reports from the German Book Office Editors’ Trip about the state of children’s digital publishing in Germany.
Kazakh Authors Find Common Ground with NYC Publishing Pros
Children’s book authors and illustrators from Kazakhstan visited NYC to share their love of literature with fellow publishing pros, finding much common ground.
Why Children’s Publishing Needs Freelance Editors Now
Former in-house editor Emma Dryden on going solo and the growing need for unaffiliated editors and consultants in the changing children’s publishing market.