School Library Journal» besty bird http://www.slj.com The world's largest reviewer of books, multimedia, and technology for children and teens Wed, 18 Sep 2013 22:24:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Books for Kids: Fall Picture Book Announcements http://www.slj.com/2013/08/webcasts/books-for-kids-fall-picture-book-announcements/ http://www.slj.com/2013/08/webcasts/books-for-kids-fall-picture-book-announcements/#comments Wed, 21 Aug 2013 16:03:05 +0000 SLJ http://www.slj.com/?p=56370 Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 3:00-4:00 PM ET A picture is worth a thousand words. With beautiful illustrations, imaginative journeys, and timeless lessons, a great children’s book captures the hearts and minds of all generations. Join Fuse 8's Betsy Bird for this exciting preview of the best new upcoming books for kids from NorthSouth, Albert Whitman, and Groundwood Books. Archive Now Available!]]> SLJ Fall 2013 Books for Kids Header 600px Books for Kids: Fall Picture Book Announcements

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EVENT DATE AND TIME: Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 3:00 – 4:00 PM ET/12:00 – 1:00 PM PT
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A picture is worth a thousand words. With beautiful illustrations, imaginative journeys, and timeless lessons, a great children’s book captures the hearts and minds of all generations.
Join Fuse 8′s Betsy Bird for this exciting preview of the best new upcoming books for kids from NorthSouth, Albert Whitman, and Groundwood Books.


Panelists
Heather Lennon – Publishing Director, NorthSouth

Heather Lennon is celebrating her twentieth year in book publishing.  As the US publishing director for NorthSouth, Heather works with NorthSouth’s Swiss parent company, NordSud Verlag to bring the best in international picture book publishing here to the United States.

Michelle F. Bayuk – Director of Marketing, Albert Whitman & Company

Michelle F. Bayuk is the Director of Marketing for Albert Whitman & Company, a small independent company that has been publishing children’s books since 1919. Before joining Albert Whitman & Company, she served as the Marketing Director for the Children’s Book Council, as well as marketing and publicity positions several other children’s book publishers.

Sheila Barry – Publisher, Groundwood Books

Sheila Barry is the publisher of Groundwood Books, an independent publisher of award-winning children’s books based in Toronto.

Moderator
Betsy Bird – Youth Materials Collections Specialist, NYPL

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