Sunday, February 08, 2015

Children's Book News with PW


Small But Mighty Presses
Prevail at ALA Awards

Many on social media have noted the multicultural roster of authors and titles receiving big prizes this year. Small and independent presses were also more prominent than ever before at the ceremony, where previously under-the-radar houses are showing that you don't have to be massive to produce surprising and award-worthy literature. more

Comics Win Big at ALA's
Youth Media Awards

Jillian and Mariko Tamaki's 'This One Summer' is the first graphic novel to receive both a Caldecott Honor and a Printz Honor, while Cece Bell's graphic memoir 'El Deafo' received a Newbery Honor. more


Talking with Strand Bookstore
Children's Buyer Stella Williams

Bookseller Stella Williams tells PW about working at the New York City's famed Strand Book Store, what she looks for in a book for children, and the plans to grow the store's children's department. more








IN THE MEDIA

From the New Yorker:
Tomi Ungerer's Triumphant Return (and what caused his exile from children's books in 1969). Click here
From the Guardian:
Teenage opinion: why you should read classic books. Click here
From the AP:
Three E.B. White classics will soon be available as e-books. Click here
From the Guardian:
Top 10 children's books on death and bereavement. Click here
From Picture Book Makers:
Belgian illustrator Klaas Verplancke shares his process. Click here
From Smart Books for Smart Kids:
Light at the End of the Tunnel: Interview with Wendell Minor. Click here
From NPR:
Be More Awesome — With Help From Kid President. Click here
From Teen Vogue:
13 YA Debuts to Have on Your Radar This Year. Click here
From BoingBoing:
The best adventure stories for kids from 1965. Click here
From the Huffington Post:
The Expletive-Filled Kids' Books Parents Wish Existed. Click here



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