Publishing analyst Carlo Carrenho kicks off the week with a review of the headlines from across the international publishing world.
Scholastic’s Graphix Turns 20, Saylor Looks to Future of Graphic Novel Market
As the market for graphic novels expands around the world, US publishing imprint Graphix, which specializes in graphic novels for children, highlights their future goals.
UK: Margaret McDonald, Olivia Gill Win the 2025 Carnegie Medals
Of 35 longlisted titles for the 2025 Carnegie Medals, the jury and ‘Shadowers’ have honored two that focus on youth and masculinities.
Carnegie Medals: Masculinity-Themed Titles Now on the Shortlists
The 2025 Carnegie Medals bring forward much-needed books themed on youth and masculinity, now in the program’s shortlists.
Masculinity Issues Trending in England’s Carnegie Longlists
The 2025 longlists for the Carnegies’ medals show a promising trend in books themed on issues in youthful masculinity.
Hachette’s David Shelley: ‘Raising Readers’ Internationally
Hachette’s ‘Raising Readers’ initiative will have authors, illustrators, and translators sign messages in adult books on ‘fostering a lifelong habit of reading.’
Scholastic Makes a Five-Nation Dav Pilkey ‘Dog Man’ Release
Scholastic flexes its international reach in the five-nation release of Dav Pilkey’s 13th ‘Dog Man’ series book.
Kids First: Peter Warwick on Scholastic’s Strategy for the Modern Era
Scholastic CEO Peter Warwick talks about his IP strategy, prioritizing kids’ well-being, and this season’s forthcoming titles.
Scholastic’s ‘Kids & Family Reading Report’: Parent Support
The eighth edition of Scholastic’s ‘Kids & Family Reading Report’ series looks at books’ support for parents as well as readers.
The UK’s Yoto Carnegies Announce their 2024 Winners
Joseph Coelho, Aaron Becker, and Tia Fisher are the winners of the 2024 Yoto Carnegie prizes and ‘Shadowers’ Choice’ awards.