Children's Book News from PW

NBF Reveals Longlist for Young People's Literature 

The National Book Foundation has announced the 2013 National Book Award Longlist for Young People's Literature. Click through for the list of nominees, as well as links to PW's reviews of the books. more

A New Children's Publishing Group Gathers in Boston 

After a panel on diversity held last May at Charlesbridge Publishing in Watertown, Mass., several publishers in the audience questioned why children's book people in Boston don't get together more often. Out of that conversation emerged the idea for a New England-based group, and after a summer of planning, Children's Books Boston held its first gathering on September 12. more



Singer-Songwriter Janis Ian Publishes Her
First Picture Book 

Netherlands-based Lemniscaat, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this fall, is releasing the first collaboration between the Dutch and U.S. branches of the company. The Tiny Mouse by singer-songwriter Janis Ian, illustrated by Dutch artists Ingrid and Dieter Schubert, was born when British jazz vocalist Cleo Laine commissioned a composition from Ian for the 2012 Summer Olympics. more