Now in its 43rd year on television, Sesame Street offers 150 e-books, 15 apps, and continues to think of itself as ‘an experiment.’
Australian Children’s Books Achieve Strong Sales and International Recognition
Australian children’s books consistently outsell adult fiction in the global rights market, according to trade magazine Bookseller+Publisher’s annual survey of Australian rights managers.
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By Hannah Johnson The Frankfurt Book Fair officially opened yesterday evening, ringing in the 2011 Fair with Iceland as the Guest of Honor this year. Speakers also discussed this year’s cooperation with car-maker Audi, whose pavillion in the Fair has become a hive of activity — it is home to the Press Centre, the StoryDrive conference and other events this …
3 Questions on the Future of Children’s Publishing with Lorraine Shanley
After a slow start, children’s e-books and apps are now making up for lost time and are one of the big growth areas for publishers and developers, says Shanley.
StoryRobin Books: Inspired by Digital, New Publisher Moves Into Print
A former computer programmer launches StoryRobin books, a children’s publisher that offers a DIY online community site and, now, its first two titles in print.
As Poptropica Hits 75m Users, Penguin Plans Print Spinoff
Starting in 2012 Penguin will publish books based on ‘islands’ from the wildly popular Poptropica game site.
SURVEY: Do You Read Your Child “Apps”?
It’s a question every parent is going to have to ask themselves: do I buy my child a book or do I buy my child an app? Take our survey and tell us what you prefer.
Bonnier Launches Hot Key Books, Hopes for Some Harry Potter Magic
Sara Odedna, former Editor-in-chief of Bloomsbury UK’s children’s division is launching Hot Key Books, a new children’s imprint at Bonnier.
New Children’s Books Newsletter Coming from Publishing Perspectives
Publishing Perspectives is launching a new email newsletter and expanded editorial coverage focused on global children’s publishing.
The Autumn of Brian Selznick All Around the World
The film of Brian Selznick’s new novel, Wonderstruck is being published on September 13th by Scholastic Press simultaneously across the English-speaking world.