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Call for LIS Student Scholarship Applications

By on February 20, 2013 Leave a Comment
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ProQuest is seeking applicants for its 2013 Roger K. Summit Scholarship. This scholarship award is given annually to a promising graduate student in library and information sciences, and it’s open to applicants from around the world. The scholarship award is $5,000, and it will be presented at the Special Libraries Association’s annual conference, in San Diego, CA, June 9-11, 2013.

The deadline for applications is April 30, 2013. Applicants must be students who are currently enrolled in an accredited library or information [...]

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Pictures of the Week: Kid Lit Authors, Illustrators at Sandy Hook; Book^2 Camp Conference

By on February 15, 2013 Leave a Comment
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Children’s literature author and illustrators visit Sandy Hook Elementary School; attendees gather in New York City for Book^2 Camp.

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The Man Behind Clifford: An interview with the Big Red Dog’s creator, Norman Bridwell

By Grace Maccarone on February 5, 2013 1 Comment
Photo montage: Background from the first Clifford book; Norman Bridwell by Rich White.

This month marks the 50th anniversary of the first Clifford book, Clifford the Big Red Dog. How big is he? Very big. More than 126 million Clifford books are in print in 13 languages. And an animated Clifford TV series is in its 12th season on PBS Kids. Earlier this year, I spoke to Norman Bridwell about his remarkable career.

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Author Julie Kagawa Signs Major Multibook Deal for Harlequin Teen

By on February 4, 2013 Leave a Comment
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Harlequin has announced the signing of New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Julie Kagawa to a major multibook deal for a new series (her third for Harlequin Teen), which will feature mythical creatures in a contemporary setting. Natashya Wilson, Harlequin Teen’s executive editor, secured world rights and will edit the series. Laurie McLean, a senior agent at Larsen Pomada Literary Agents, brokered the deal.

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Consider the Source: Changing on the Fly

By on January 30, 2013 Leave a Comment
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In his latest “Consider the Source” column, Marc Aronson compares recent developments in digital publishing to hockey’s “change on the fly” technique.

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As Tablets Supplant Ereaders, New Challenges Arise for Publishers

By on January 17, 2013
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Sixty percent of publishing executives believe that tablets have become “the ideal reading platform,” and 45 percent believe that dedicated e-readers will soon be irrelevant, according to a recent online, by-invitation survey conducted by global research and advisory firm Forrester.

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Life After Death: Susin Nielsen’s tenderhearted novel, ‘The Reluctant Journal of Henry K. Larsen,’ explores the aftermath of a school shooting | Under Cover January 2013

By on January 3, 2013 Leave a Comment
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Canadian novelist Susin Nielsen talks about her novel The Reluctant Journal of Henry K. Larsen, which explores the aftermath of a high school shooting.

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Apply Now for the 2013 Innovations in Reading Prize

By on December 19, 2012 Leave a Comment
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Each year, the National Book Foundation awards a number of prizes of up to $2,500 each to individuals and institutions—or partnerships between the two—that have developed innovative means of creating and sustaining a lifelong love of reading. This is the fifth year that the Foundation is offering the 2013 Innovations in Reading Prize, sponsored by Levenger. Wouldn’t you know it? One of the 2012 winners, Bookends (Poudre River Public Library District, CO), found out about the competition right here, in SLJTeen.

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Pictures of the Week: The Dedication of St. John the Divine as Literary Landmark; Holiday House’s Spring Preview

By on December 7, 2012 Leave a Comment
Hope Larson, author of graphic novel adaptation of a Wrinkle in Time (FSG, 2012) and Leaonard S. Marcus, author of Listening for Madeleine: A Portrait of Madeleine L’Engle in Many Voices (FSG, 2012) autographing books at the dedication of a Literary Landmark at the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine in New York City in honor of Madeleine L'Engle.

Hope Larson and Leonard S. Marcus autograph books at the dedication of Saint John the Divine as a Literary Landmark in honor of Madeleine L’Engle, and SLJ Book Review editor Trev Jones at the Holiday House Spring preview.

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Pictures of the Week: Libba Bray Performs at Soho Teen Launch Party; Jerry Spinelli Discusses his Latest Novel

By on November 30, 2012 Leave a Comment
Author Libba Bray sings with her band Tiger Beat at Soho Press's launch party for their new imprint, Soho Teen, November 29th at Sidewalk Cafe.

Author Libba Bray performed with her band Tiger Beat at the Soho Teen launch party, and Newbery award winner Jerry Spinelli discussed his newest book, Hokey Pokey, with librarians.

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Interview: Harlan Coben on His YA “Mickey Bolitar” Series and More

By on November 29, 2012 Leave a Comment
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Best-selling author Harlan Coben is the only mystery writer to have won the Edgar Award, the Shamus Award, and the Anthony Award. Last year, Coben dove into the world of YA with Shelter, the first novel in his “Mickey Bolitar” series (Putnam). SLJ spoke with the Newark, New Jersey-born author about his new teen protagonist and his Jersey roots.

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A Call for Fair Ebook Pricing: Site-based pricing has small schools overcharged

By on November 26, 2012
A Call for Fair Ebook Pricing: Site-based pricing has small schools overcharged

Christopher Harris shares his thoughts on how rural districts—with an average size of 1,100 students and less than half the budget of the average New York school district—are, in effect, subsidizing the state’s large, wealthy, suburban systems, which are purchasing the same content at the same cost per building.

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Penguin, Random House Merger Is On

By on October 29, 2012
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Just days after word broke that a Penguin/Random House merger was a possibly, it’s nearly a done deal. The companies announced they’re creating a joint venture, pending regulatory approval.

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Pictures of the Week: Book Launch Party for Margaret Willey

By on October 12, 2012 2 Comments
Author Margaret Willey at the Bookman bookstore in Grand Haven, MI at a Book Launch Party for her recent novel ​Four Secrets​, on September 27.

Author Margaret Willey at the Bookman bookstore in Grand Haven, MI at a Book Launch Party for her recent novel ​Four Secrets​, on September 27.

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KidLitCon 2012: Critical Reviewing in the Age of Twitter

By on October 1, 2012 3 Comments
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Facebook, Twitter, and blogs have made authors and book reviewers more visible—but have they also suppressed genuine literary criticism? Several book bloggers gathered at the New York Public Library September 29 for a KidLitCon 2012 panel discussion entitled “How Nice is Too Nice?: Critical Book Reviewing in the Age of Twitter” to explore the impact of social media on the book industry.

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Colorado Media Specialist Takes Library Fight To The Road

By on September 28, 2012 Leave a Comment
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When it comes to advocacy, school librarian Mike McQueen plays it big—wrapping his RV with stickers and signs to encourage his community of Jefferson County, CO, to vote in favor of two bond measures and save school libraries.

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Pictures of the Week: The 2012 Eric Carle Honors Gala

By on September 28, 2012 Leave a Comment
Rocco Staino and Anita Silvey

SLJ contributing editor Rocco Staino and children’s book expert Anita Silvey at the Eric Carle Honors Gala in New York City on September 20. The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art honors several authors and illustrators every year.

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Penguin to Launch Kathy Dawson Imprint Targeting Middle School, YA Readers

By on September 21, 2012 2 Comments
Kathy Dawson Photo: Belathée Photography

Keep an eye out for a new imprint that aims to deliver novels and series with hard-hitting issues that reflect the real lives of middle schoolers and young adults. Kathy Dawson, who was vice president and editorial director at Dial Books for Young Readers, is launching her own imprint, which will center around “emotionally-driven” books from various genres that focus on the human condition.

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Editor Patti Lee Gauch Talks About the State of the Picture Book

By on September 19, 2012 2 Comments
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What’s the secret behind a successful picture book? Although the best ones are often informational, they’re also mischievous, subversive, and exhilarating, says Patti Lee Gauch, a former editorial director at Philomel Books who has edited three Caldecott-winning books.

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Pictures of the Week: ‘Molly by Golly! The Legend of Molly Williams, American’s First Female Firefighter’ Book Launch Party

By on September 6, 2012
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Author Dianne Ochiltree and Fire Captain Susan Peterson, the first female firefighter in Sarasota, FL, at a book launch party for Molly by Golly! The Legend of Molly Williams, America’s First Female Firefighter (Calkins Creek, 2012).

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