We at Peachtree want to do everything we can to help kids and parents, and educators and librarians, cope with the extraordinary situation we find ourselves in now while protecting the hard work of our authors and illustrators. Peachtree Publishing Company, Inc. is happy to share a 
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In order to encourage reading and classroom read-aloud experiences, and to support schools and public libraries forced to close by the escalating COVID-19 outbreak, Penguin Random House is permitting teachers, librarians and booksellers to create and share story time and read-aloud videos and live events, according to the following guidelines:
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Publishers Adapt Policies To Help Educators
In an effort to help educators move to remote learning during the coronavirus pandemic, children's publishers are changing their policies on copyright infringement.
As educators move to remote learning, many are worrying and wondering about reading books aloud online and possibly violating copyright laws. In response, many children's publishers have temporarily altered policies.
Simon & Schuster, HarperCollins Children's Books, Macmillan, Little, Brown Young Readers, Penguin Random House, Scholastic, Chronicle Kids, Candlewick, Lee and Low, HMH, Abrams, Holiday House, Disney Publishing, Crabtree Publishing, Lerner, and Peachtree have put out guidelines for use during the coronavirus pandemic that has shut down schools across the country.
For an updated list of policies, see our COVID-19 Publisher Information Directory
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Sourcebooks
Sourcebooks' mission is to reach as many people as possible through books that will enlighten their lives. At the core of that mission is the unfaltering belief that Books. Change. Lives. In the face of the escalating COVID-19 outbreak, we are proud to continue that mission and support our community of teachers, librarians, and booksellers by permitting them to create and share story time and read-aloud videos and live stream events, according to the following guidelines:
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World Book Inc. Dear Educators, The events over the past few weeks and uncertainty about what is to come are unprecedented, but it is a period that we will get through together as a community, as we always do. Whether you are directly or indirectly impacted, we know that COVID-19 is placing a significant strain on the ability of educators to reach their learners, causing much stress for schools and libraries, as well as for children and their parents. World Book has been a partner supporting the education community since 1917, and we are here to continue to support you today and through these challenging times. For over 100 years, our missions have been aligned. To further support you and your remote learning efforts, we are providing all of our valued educators with access to additional Pre-K to grade 12 learning resources through April 30, 2020. To gain access to these additional complimentary resources, please click here . We created this guide to support you, your team, parents, grandparents, caregivers, or anyone using our resources remotely. To further support virtual learning, next week we will be launching Wizard, an adaptive learning resource for math, science, social studies, and language arts. This resource can help augment teacher and parent efforts by:
When you click to gain access to the additional complimentary resources, you will automatically have access to Wizard when it becomes available next week, without any further action. If we can do anything more to help in your efforts, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our hearts and thoughts go out to everyone in your community. Best, Geoff Broderick President, World Book, Inc. |
Disney Publishing Worldwide
The below permission license from DPW is limited to our Disney Press imprint. Mo Willems has granted permission here and Ryan T. Higgins has granted permission here. The copyright for most of our Hyperion titles live with each author, so please check their website and/or social media posts. If you are still not sure about a title, please contact us at the email below.
With the increase in school closures, and many schools transitioning to remote learning, Disney Publishing Worldwide has received numerous requests from teachers across the country asking for permission to post readings of books online for their students to access. We support the efforts of educators and librarians who wish to provide remote learning at this time. Our permission is limited to Disney Press titles. If you are not sure which category a book falls into, please reach out to us at the following address: Dina.Sherman@Disney.com.
We ask that if you read a Disney Press book online for your students that you follow a few short guidelines:
- Please note at the beginning of the video that you are reading with permission from Disney Publishing Worldwide, and please note the title of the book.
- Please only post your video through your school’s private platform or through another closed group or platform with limited access for your students only.
- Please delete your video or disable access by June 30, 2020.
- Please send an email to Dina.Sherman@Disney.com with your name, school, city, state, and the title and of the book(s) you read online with a link to your video.
- By posting a reading, you are agreeing to abide by the above guidelines.
- These terms are in effect until June 30, 2020.
Please note that other organizations interested in posting videos of your Disney Press title reading will need to contact Dina.Sherman@Disney.com who will evaluate their request.
Thank you for all you are doing.
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Peachtree
We would be happy to allow you to read our titles to your library members, but we do need your help to protect our creators’ copyrights. We ask you to follow these guidelines:
We would also love to follow along with your read-aloud, so please tag us on social media in any posts affiliated with it! Thank you for everything you are doing to help kids and families during this difficult time. |
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Crabtree Publishing Online/Virtual Read-Aloud Permissions
Temporary Guidelines
At this time, Crabtree is granting open permission to those individuals wishing to use our books in a virtual online setting to extend learning and engagement through read-alouds. We commend those individuals who have committed their efforts to furthering the education of their students and community during this time of uncertainty. It’s wonderful to see individuals coming together, in a virtual manner, to enrich their communities, with the love of books and reading! Teachers, librarians,home-educators and parents may use any Crabtree Publishing title in a read-along for non-commercial use until June 30, 2020 as follows: • At the beginning of the recording/live video, please indicate that you are reading with permission from Crabtree Publishing and reference the author. • Video live streams may include displaying the book as part of the reading. • Teachers, librarians, parents, caregivers, and clergy are granted permission to read any Crabtree Publishing title to their patrons, students, and children through virtual means(public or private platforms). Refer to conditions of recorded use below. • Recordings of video or live-stream read-alouds through public or private platforms (ie Facebook Live, Instagram, Zoom, Youtube Live and other such means) are allowed under the condition the recordings of these events are removed from your archives by June 30, 2020. • Please email permissions@crabtreebooks.comto notify us when you post a stream or recording using Crabtree Publishing books and include the following information: - Name and address of library, school, institution, individual - Title and author of book that is read - Link or social media platform on which the video or live event is posted • We would love to see our books featured in your read-alongs so kindly tag Crabtree Publishing when referencing these recordings on social media! : @CrabtreePub : @CrabtreePublishing : @CrabtreePublishing By participating in a read-along recording using Crabtree Publishing books, you agree to the above terms,which are in effect until June 30, 2020. Should you have additional questions, please email permissions@crabtreebooks.com. Note: Usage is limited to individuals within Canada and the United States. |
Holiday House Guidelines to Creating Read-AloudsWe are thrilled for you to share our books with young readers, but we do need your help to protect our creators’ copyrights. We can permit the creation of virtual read-alouds at no charge within a closed platform for non-commercial use only, and as long as the video is removed after a limited time (30 days), and you acknowledge the author/artist and Holiday House. We cannot grant permission for these videos to be posted publicly to YouTube at this time. Holiday House Terms:
By posting a reading, you are agreeing to abide by the above terms. We would also love to follow along with your read-aloud, so please tag us @HolidayHouseBks on social media in any posts affiliated with it! Thank you! |
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Abrams Children’s Books Temporary Permission ABRAMS is eager to support and encourage the creative efforts of educators and others who are providing remote learning in this environment. We would be happy if you chose one or more of our books to read online to your students and participants. We ask that you follow these guidelines when doing so:
Booksellers and librarians who are doing similar readings and/or live events should also follow the above guidelines. Please note: Any bookseller or librarian event may not be maintained in the archive of the social media platform used. Any other organization or charity that is interested in doing online reading of our books should contact us at permissions@abramsbooks.com . Thank you for all you are doing. And please tag @abramskids in any Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook posts affiliated with your readings so we can see your efforts in action! |
HMH Read Aloud PermissionsThe Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Books and Media group is dedicated to supporting our reading community as we navigate this challenging landscape together. We know stories have the power to connect people, bring joy, and create learning moments, and we are inspired in particular by the educators and librarians who are sharing virtual story time and read-aloud opportunities with young people. To help solve for some of the challenges teachers and librarians are facing due to facility closures and travel restrictions, HMH is granting an open permission to those individuals who would like to use our books to engage their students and community remotely. We are grateful for these talented educators who are keeping children’s spirits up and creating space to celebrate reading during a time of uncertainty. Our partners at HMH’s K-12 education group are working directly with schools and districts to meet the challenges around delivering curriculum and accessing our programs and resources in a variety of formats and forms to accommodate remote learning. You can learn more about this at www.hmhco.com/coronavirus . Our titles include books published under the following imprints: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Mariner, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Books for Young Readers, Versify and Clarion Books. As educators and librarians, you may use any HMH title in the following ways until June 30, 2020:
We would like to hear from you about what titles you have chosen to read using this permission. Please email readaloud@hmhco.com to tell us which titles and the authors/illustrators. To be clear, if you follow these guidelines, you don’t need to ask for separate written permission from HMH. But if you have questions, you can also direct questions to that email address. We do ask that after this limited permission expires on June 30, 2020, you delete or disable access to all videos or recordings of HMH titles, including those posted to any public or private platforms. |
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Simon & Schuster Online Book Readings – Spring 2020 (COVID-19) GuidelinesDear Educators, Librarians, and Booksellers: Simon & Schuster is pleased to provide resources and support as you navigate distance learning and bookselling in the weeks ahead. Please visit The Book Pantry website for reading group and teaching guides, author studies, and more at SimonandSchusterPublishing.com/TheBookPantry In addition, we will permit you to livestream and post readings of Simon & Schuster books online for your students and customers, subject to the following. By posting a reading, you are agreeing to these terms: 1. At the beginning of your video, please state that you are reading the book “with permission from Simon & Schuster.” 2. We ask that you post your reading within the confines of your school, library, or store's platform or another closed group with limited access for your students and customers. However, for Ready-to-Reads, picture books, and any other younger formats, if this is not possible, you may post it through a public platform, such as YouTube. 3. For these younger formats, it is fine to read the entire book. For chapter books and novels, the readings should be limited to a few chapters. 4. Since this is a way to deal with the current extraordinary situation, your video should be deleted or access disabled by no later than June 30, 2020. 5. If you are an educator or librarian, email us at Education.Library@SimonandSchuster.com with your name, school, city, and state, and the title and author/illustrator of the book you intend to read online and the date. If you are a bookseller, email us at ChildrensPublicity@SimonandSchuster.com with your name, store, location, and the title and author/illustrator of the book you intend to read online and the date. 6. Finally, we would love to follow along with your read-aloud, so educators and librarians, please tag Simon & Schuster Education & Library’s social media in your posts! Twitter: @SSEdLib Instagram: @SSEdLib Facebook: @SSEdLib And booksellers, please tag Simon & Schuster’s social media in your posts! Twitter: @SimonKids Instagram: @SimonKids Facebook: @SimonKids Many thanks for the work you do every day to share books and the love of reading! Sincerely, Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing |
HarperCollins Children's Books ONLINE READING FAQIf you are an author who would like to do a recorded or live reading of your HarperCollins Children’s book: We are granting you permission to read your HarperCollins Children’s Books titles online through the end of the school year. These virtual readings may be streamed live via digital platforms, or if recorded, posted in closed educational platforms. If a closed platform is unavailable, recorded videos of readings may be uploaded to YouTube as long as they are marked “Unlisted”. We ask that you work with your editorial and marketing contact so we can amplify appropriately. This permission grant is to best serve the community of readers out there who need us right now. If you are an author who has received a request from a teacher or librarian to read your HarperCollins Children’s book online: We are extending the ability to our authors and illustrators to grant permission to educators and librarians to read their HarperCollins Children’s Books titles online through the end of the school year. These virtual readings may be streamed live via digital platforms, or if recorded, posted in closed educational platforms. If a closed platform is unavailable, recorded videos of readings may be uploaded to YouTube as long as they are marked “Unlisted”. We ask that you ask the requestor to do the following, as conditions of this grant of permission: 1. At the beginning of the reading, state it is “with permission of HarperCollins Children’s Books”. 2. Send their name, school or library, city and state, and the title and author/illustrator of the book they intend to read online to ChildrensPermissions@HARPERCOLLINS.com. 3. Delete uploaded videos or, in the event the applicable platform does not permit deletion, disable access to uploaded videos, by the end of the local school year.
If you are an educator or librarian who would like to read a HarperCollins Children’s book online: We are granting permission to educators and librarians to read HarperCollins Children’s Books titles online, on video, through the end of the school year. These virtual readings may be streamed live via digital platforms, or if recorded, posted to closed educational platforms. If a closed platform is unavailable, recorded videos of readings may be uploaded to YouTube as long as they are marked “Unlisted”. We ask that any educators or librarians performing or posting readings please do the following, as conditions of this grant of permission: 1. At the beginning of the reading, state it is “with permission of HarperCollins Children’s Books”. 2. Send their name, school or library, city and state, and the title and author/illustrator of the book they intend to read online to ChildrensPermissions@HARPERCOLLINS.com. 3. Delete uploaded or archived videos or, in the event the applicable platform does not permit deletion, disable access to uploaded videos, by the end of the local school year. This permission grant is to best serve the community of readers out there who need us right now. If you are a bookseller who would like to stream a live online reading of a HarperCollins Children’s book: We are granting permission to booksellers to stream live readings of HarperCollins Children’s Books titles online through the end of the school year. For clarity, we are not granting booksellers permission to post recorded readings of our titles online. We ask that any booksellers performing live readings please do the following, as conditions of this grant of permission: 1. At the beginning of the reading, state it is “with permission of HarperCollins Children’s Books”. 2. Send their name, city and state, and the title and author/illustrator of the book they intend to read online to ChildrensPermissions@HARPERCOLLINS.com. 3. Delete any archival copies of the reading that the applicable digital platform may have stored. |
Macmillan Content Use Guidelines for Teachers, Librarians, and ParentsWith many schools around the country closed, and more closing daily, Macmillan wants to support teachers, librarians and parents as they work to keep their students and children engaged with reading and learning via virtual classrooms and other forms of remote learning. Using Our Content in Media During this emergency and when their schools are closed, we have no objection to (1) teachers and librarians live streaming or posting videos reading our children’s books to their students, provided it is done on a noncommercial basis, and (2) authors live streaming or posting videos reading their children’s books, provided it is done on a noncommercial basis. Reporting We ask that all educators, librarians and booksellers please notify us via email (addressed to press.inquiries@macmillan.com ) when you post or stream a story time or read-aloud video or live event, providing the following information:
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Little, Brown Books for Young ReadersWith the rapid increase of school closures and many schools transitioning to remote learning, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers has received numerous requests from teachers across the country asking for permission to post readings of books online for their students to access. We are in awe of your efforts to adapt to the changing needs of your students, and we want to support you. We ask that if you read an LBYR book online to your students that you follow a few short guidelines: · Please note at the onset of the video that you are reading with permission from Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. · Please only post your video through your school’s private platform or through another closed group or platform with limited access for only your students. · Please delete your video or disable access within 30 days. · Please send your name, school, city, and state, as well as the title and author/illustrator of the book(s)you intend to read online to childrenspublicity@hbgusa.com . · By posting a reading, you are agreeing to abide by the above terms. Please tag our social media handles in any posts affiliated with your readings—we’d love to see them!
Thank you for all of your incredible work to support students and families during an uncertain time. |
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Dear Teacher, These are challenging times for all of us and we are particularly sensitive to the needs of children to continue their learning and to reap the many benefits that literature brings them. We at Scholastic are in full support of providing a wide range of online learning activities for kids during this time of school closures. If you haven’t yet, please check out our Scholastic Learn At Home initiative for educators, administrators, and families. We have been moved by the numerous requests we’ve received from teachers across the country who are trying to address these needs by posting readings of books online for students to access. We want to support you in your efforts and ask that if you choose to read your book online to your students you follow these guidelines: 1. At the beginning of your video, please state that you are presenting your reading “with permission from Scholastic.” 2. Our preference is that you post your reading through your school's platform or another closed group or platform with limited access for your students. However, we recognize this may not be possible, in which case you may post it through a more publicly accessible platform, such as YouTube. 3. Since we view this as a way to compensate for the closure of schools, please delete your video or disable access by the end of this current school year, no later than June 30, 2020. 4. Please reply to tradepublicity@scholastic.com with your name, school, city and state, and the title and author/illustrator of the book you intend to read online. By posting a reading, you are agreeing to abide by the above terms. 5. Finally, we would love to follow along with your read-aloud, so please tag Scholastic's social media handles in any posts affiliated with it! Twitter: @Scholastic Instagram: @ScholasticInc Facebook: @Scholastic YouTube: @Scholastic Thank you for all you are doing to help students and their families through this difficult time. |
Penguin Random House Open License Online Story Time and Classroom Read-Aloud Videos and Live Events
For Teachers and Educators providing distance learning to students in a virtual classroom setting:
For Booksellers and Librarians who wish to provide a story time reading or other read-aloud experience to young people who would otherwise visit the library or bookstore in person:
Reporting requirements – We ask that all educators, librarians and booksellers please notify us via email (addressed to StoryTimeTempPermission@penguinrandomhouse.com) when you post or stream a story time or read-aloud video or live event, providing the following information:
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Emma Phillips says
Are you able to confirm if any of these apply for non-US locations? I know the Penguin one doesn't as I asked them about it via Twitter yesterday. I know you are a US publication but you get read by librarians in other countries, so it would be very helpful if you could provide that clarity, if possible.
Monique Thompson Zan says
Can you please confirm that these guidelines also apply to Canadian educators? This is such a generous and highly appreciated act on behalf of the publishers, authors and illustrators.
Monique Thompson Zan says
Do these permissions extend into Canada, as well? I am unable to find a reference to it on Scholastic Canada's website or Instagram.
Marcus Zumwalt says
Hi, I also came across approval from Boyd Mills and Kane (BMK). Their website of current rules is here: https://boydsmillsandkane.com/permissions2020/
Claudia Haines says
Do you know if these publisher permissions apply to live storytimes on public radio during this period? (no video and no recording) Digital access can be limited in rural communities and public radio helps fill the gap.
E M says
The most helpful article I’ve read throughout this new frontier of online learning. Let’s show thanks and respect to each publisher.
Lynn Montague says
Chronicle Books too! Their statement is very generous. :)
https://twitter.com/ChronicleBooks/status/1240670050501005312/photo/1
Jessica Moore says
Albert Whitman has theirs here:
https://www.albertwhitman.com/rights-permissions/recorded-readings-during-covid-19/
Kristin Wasdin says
I am wanting to read Class Dismissed by Allan Woodrow
Sharon Child says
I really appreciate the clarification this provides. I didn't see the publisher Houghton Mifflin Books listed above. Do you know any information on that publishing company?
Sarah Todd says
Thank you!
Amy Penwell says
apenwell@riverton.k12.nj.us
Amy Penwell says
Chronicle Books LLC has also given permission, but the link to their guidelines is broken. If anyone can come up with that I would appreciate it.
Milagros Lopez says
Thank for your support
Ann Marie Weaver says
I am looking for permission from Aladdin Paperbacks and Gary Paulsen to read aloud Hatchet to my students. I began this book in the classroom, but wanted to finish it with them online.
Kelly Braun says
Thank you so so much for supporting our instructional teammates as we work together to navigate this new way of educating our youngest students. Allowing us to continue to deliver instruction with the resources students have come to know, enjoy and learn from is genuinely appreciated! We are all in this 'new thing' together!
Carrie Lamothe says
Thank you for doing this it helps so much with distance learning
Carole Koneff says
It is wonderful gesture, but it's still a lot of hoops to jump through and each publisher has different requirements. What if you want your friends and family stuck in isolation in England to be able to see it too? What if you are in fact promoting each author and illustrator by sharing other works that they have done and links to their websites........ just asking, I am super frustrated because I was so excited about this and now I'm not!
Claritza Zambrana says
THANK YOU!
AMANDA BONDS says
Thank you for this! Any word on guidelines for books published by Disney Hyperion?
DEB MICOLICHEK says
Has anyone seen guidelines for COVID 19 for Disney-Hyperion books being read aloud?
Jody Silvester says
Thank you for granting teachers permission to do live read alouds with their children. The children need the consistency to see their teachers and hear stories. I wish for time purposes there was a one size fits all form (all publishers for all books) to fill out as I am already spending many hours preparing lessons and assisting families in educating their child from home. With this one size fits all form, it would be with the understanding that it would be private and unlisted. Is this possible to create?
Sheila Krotz says
I appreciate some publishers who make it easy for me to have a daily read aloud with my students—I’m a Principal. But for those that expect me to go into my educational setting that is closed, I’ll make a note of them when ordering in the future! Ridiculous!
Sheila Krotz says
Thank you to the publishers who make it easy to read to my students—I’m a Principal. For those that require me to go into an educational setting that is closed, I’ll remember you for future orders! Ridiculous!
June Smith says
If you can get any information about French language publishers like Gallimard Jeunesse, Cheneliere, etc. That would be amazing!
Donna Bennard says
Is it ok to read aloud online a book whose copyright has already expired? Do I need special permissions?
Francesca Mellin says
March 24: Here is a link to the Child's Play International statement: http://www.childs-play.com/permissions_requests.html
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Thank you from all of us!
haydia@sbcglobal.net haydia@sbcglobal.net says
Thank you from all of us!
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Thanks from all of us.
Francesca Mellin says
Here's Chronicle's statement: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0261/7291/5805/files/ChronicleBooksPerformanceRights.pdf
Jaeann Tschiffely says
Does anyone know about the publisher Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books a division of William Morrow?
Diana Ginesi says
I am using you tube and Zoom as a mode of reaching my students and at times using a book and video to enhance learning. Is this okay?
Julie Julie says
Please add Crabtree Publishing to list http://crabtreebooks.com/community/news-reviews/2020/03/25/online-virtual-read-aloud-permissions
Sharon Rouse says
I agree with this request!
Sharon Rouse says
I agree with this post!
Sharon Rouse says
I agree with this post!
Sarah Rush says
Thank you, from all educators attempting to navigate this crazy situation!
Janet Smith says
Thank you for providing this information. It is very helpful!
Kristina Thoennes says
Aladdin Paperbacks is owned by Simon & Schuster, so you can follow their guidelines.
Kristina Thoennes says
Published by Scholastic, so you can follow their guidelines.
Natalie Bos says
Does this article apply to Canada or just the US?
Debbie Onufer says
Thank you so much! What would we do w/o read alouds for our students! I appreciate you all!
Anne Porier says
I am looking to see if the Independent Publishers Group, which represents hundreds of small publishers, is allowing for librarians to make recordings of books for students. Does anyone have information on this?
Jennifer Driscoll says
Here's a link to Holiday House's statement: https://holidayhouse.com/holiday-house-resources/
Jennifer Driscoll says
A few authors have given permission: Mo Willems and Ryan Higgins. https://books.disney.com/free-online-resources-for-teachers-and-librarians/
I couldn't find a general permissions, so I emailed them.
Jennifer Driscoll says
A few authors have given permission: Mo Willems and Ryan Higgins. https://books.disney.com/free-online-resources-for-teachers-and-librarians/
I couldn't find a general permissions, so I emailed them.
Barb Lund says
Patricia Polocco has also given permission.
Jennifer Schwartz says
They are working on getting it figured out but a lot of their authors have the rights to give permissions for their own books. email Dina Sherman dina.sherman@disney.com to ask about a title you are interested in, in the meantime.
Jennifer Schwartz says
HMH Listed above
Francesca Mellin says
Mo Willems' agent is the one that's given permission - here's their statement: http://wernickpratt.com/covid-19-guidelines-for-online-enrichment/
Karen Diener says
I am trying to find information on Kobe Bryant's Granity Studio's publishing company. I started reading the "Wizenard Series -- Training Camp" to my class. I am unable to find an email to ask for permission. Thanks.
Jenn Freeman says
Someone posted it above: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0261/7291/5805/files/ChronicleBooksPerformanceRights.pdf
Ryan Billingsley says
Does anyone have a good interpretation of how this might apply to teachers who also have an Instagram account about kids books? I'm interested in sharing readings for other kids and students out there other than just mine - and it looks to me like Chronicle Kids might be the only one relaxed with their rules enough to do that. Do you interpret it that way too?
Ryan Billingsley says
Is it just me, or is it pretty contradictory that almost all of these say "keep this on your school's private platform" as well as "make sure to tag us on Instagram so we can follow along!" I'm getting mixed signals and I'm still unsure of what I'm allowed to do. Should I be okay doing read alouds for kids on Instagram or not?
M Kate Burton says
mkate.burton@gmail.com
M Kate Burton says
NPR posted a link about the National Emergency Library. There has been controversy with my library Facebook groups about the organization. On their site they say that they have received funding from the following and area a member of ALA. I plan to send this out to my teachers as a resource. Is it breaking copyright? I would be surprised as the organizations it associates with are all well informed about copyright as is NPR.
Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
Council on Library and Information Resources
Democracy Fund
Federal Communications Commission Universal Service Program for Schools and Libraries (E-Rate)
Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)
Knight Foundation
Laura and John Arnold Foundation
National Endowment for the Humanities, Office of Digital Humanities
National Science Foundation
The Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation
The Philadelphia Foundation
Rita Allen Foundation
Jennifer Francis says
I am confused. I didn't think it mattered whether author’s gave permission or not. I thought it was the publisher who now owns the rights and determines distribution of the work(s) and that the author no longer has that authority.
Jennifer Francis says
I think what that meant was the virtual online host closed to public rather than going in your closed building. Examples: Post it on your google drive so only users with the link can see it. Or if on youtube use the unlisted (closed to public directory/searching). You then share the link online to your school online community rather than blasting your content to the entire world. Does that make sense? That makes it more like reading to just your school - which is the intent I think. And take it off after thirty days, which is pretty generous, since when I read a book my audience is gone after one session. But it may take our families thirty days to have time to go listen. So pretty nice I think.
Barbara Biancardi says
Will Alfred A Knopf permit the book WONDER to be read aloud by a public school teacher and shared online with her class?
kmcintyre@columbiacountyfla.com kmcintyre@columbiacountyfla.com says
Hey all, if you're looking for a comprehensive list of author permissions, check out this AMAZING doc put together by a fellow librarian:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14sKF93Q15buUUtJwrRvR8K8xAQdQSVss9Rzp69_oQRM/edit?fbclid=IwAR1S9fzZlLdJ2j8c0q7i3nc-CycEFg8NGxM9cu5tvrwGblGzeDxEfSTCtcI#gid=818062266
Barb Desing says
asking if permission is granted from Hyperion DBG and Philomel Publishings to read online to our kids
Lana Hall says
Can you tell me if Harcourt, Inc. has given permissions dor read alouds?
Lana
Dina Sherman says
You can find our official permission statement here: https://books.disney.com/disney-publishing-worldwide-book-sharing-permission-license-for-educators-and-librarians/ Feel free to contact me directly with questions!
Clare Phillips says
I am just reading for my students and will not post them anywhere else. I will delete all books by the end of the school year.
Nicole Husbands says
Chooseco has granted permission to host live streams of reading aloud any of our Choose Your Own Adventure books.
https://www.cyoa.com/pages/chooseco-online-book-readings-spring-2020-covid-19-guidelines
Kristen Caldwell says
Thank you so much for compiling this information! It’s so helpful and saves educators so much time in trying to track down this information!
Susie Highley says
No. They said Disney Press only.
June Bischoff says
I am in need of distance learning read alouds for the adventures of Tom Sawyer. Is this possible through one of the publishing companies.
Thanks in advance
Jacqui Watts says
Hi there,
I am from Australia, do the same rules apply to us, my school is using google classrooms.
thank you
Tiffany Cothran says
Thank you. This has been a great resource for us. I found another one!
From publisher website: https://www.albertwhitman.com/rights-permissions/recorded-readings-during-covid-19/
How to share Albert Whitman & Company books with students
Right now, the way children read and learn might look a bit different. And teachers, librarians, Authors, Illustrators and parents are swiftly doing what they can to allow kids across the world to continue learning no matter where their classroom may be. At Albert Whitman, we want to help the way we know best: sharing books that matter with the world, because right now the world needs unity (and a good book) more than ever.
Here are our guidelines for reading Albert Whitman & Company books online during this time:
Please note at the beginning of your recording that you are reading with permission from Albert Whitman & Company.
Please ensure your recording is available only on closed platforms (e.g., through a password-protected school platform or a private YouTube channel accessible only by students/educators and that the YouTube video must be designated as “Unlisted” (not “Public”) when uploading). For any exception to this please contact marketing@albertwhitman.com for permission.
Viewers should not be charged any dollar value to watch/view the reading and all download abilities should be disabled for the video.
Please delete or disable access to your recording after June 30, 2020.
We ask that all educators, librarians, authors, illustrators and booksellers please notify us via email (marketing@albertwhitman.com) when you post or stream a story time or read-aloud video or live event, providing us with your contact information and the book that is read.
By posting any recording, you agree to all terms outlined above. Albert Whitman & Company may adjust these terms in the future, as the situation evolves.
Tiffany Cothran says
Thank you for compiling and updating this. It has been a very helpful resource. I found another one, direct from publisher's website: https://www.albertwhitman.com/rights-permissions/recorded-readings-during-covid-19/
March 18, 2020
ONLINE LIVE AND RECORDED READINGS DURING THE CORONAVIRUS
How to share Albert Whitman & Company books with students
Right now, the way children read and learn might look a bit different. And teachers, librarians, Authors, Illustrators and parents are swiftly doing what they can to allow kids across the world to continue learning no matter where their classroom may be. At Albert Whitman, we want to help the way we know best: sharing books that matter with the world, because right now the world needs unity (and a good book) more than ever.
Here are our guidelines for reading Albert Whitman & Company books online during this time:
Please note at the beginning of your recording that you are reading with permission from Albert Whitman & Company.
Please ensure your recording is available only on closed platforms (e.g., through a password-protected school platform or a private YouTube channel accessible only by students/educators and that the YouTube video must be designated as “Unlisted” (not “Public”) when uploading). For any exception to this please contact marketing@albertwhitman.com for permission.
Viewers should not be charged any dollar value to watch/view the reading and all download abilities should be disabled for the video.
Please delete or disable access to your recording after June 30, 2020.
We ask that all educators, librarians, authors, illustrators and booksellers please notify us via email (marketing@albertwhitman.com) when you post or stream a story time or read-aloud video or live event, providing us with your contact information and the book that is read.
By posting any recording, you agree to all terms outlined above. Albert Whitman & Company may adjust these terms in the future, as the situation evolves.
Thank you for all you are doing to keep kids engaged, involved, and inspired!
Sincerely,
Tom MacDonald
Senior Marketing Manager
Albert Whitman & Company
Alejandra Martínez says
I must express my deep frustration with your requests. Every publishing company has different guidelines! Trying to provide my students with some kind of a new normal is stressful enough. I just want to read to my students, who look forward to it. Aren’t we doing these authors and illustrators a huge favor by exposing their work to our students? I’m disappointed that teachers have yet another hoop to jump through. Just let us teach, please.
Claire Anderson says
Great idea! We appreciate being able to do the read-alouds but we are all feeling so overwhelmed. It would also be helpful if we didn't have to email every time we read a book. Maybe we could just tag it somehow so the publisher would know.
Ruth Shaw says
Just got this link in response to a request for permission to read a book from Orca books
https://www.accesscopyright.ca/read-aloud/list-of-read-aloud-canadian-books-publishers/
Caeleste Rindahl Rindahl says
can we read Dr. Seuss books?
Jennifer Hiller says
Can you tell me if Capstone Press has granted permission for teachers to read stories online to students during this crisis?
Also, Weigl Publishers Inc and Bellwether Media
Janiece Norman says
Adventures of Tom Sawyer is in the public domain. Check Libro Vox (sp?) or similar apps and sites for free audio recordings of it.
Lisa Pagliardi says
I'm wondering if you can record the reading by chapters and then email it to families? Can we use Microsoft Teams? Does the relaxation in copyright apply to Canada too?
Linda Adamson says
I would like to read a copy of the book 'Charlie Anderson' by the author Barbara Abercrombie, published by Margaret K. McElderry Books. Is this possible as this publisher wasn't listed above?
Thank you!
Sarah Knust says
I believe so as they are a Divison of Random House, Inc.
Amy Bahena-Ettner says
School librarian, here-- Trying to help my teachers navigate these differing guidelines. Can anyone confirm whether every imprint produced by the various flagship publishers is covered under these permissions? For example, a teacher wants to read a GD Putnam Book for Young Readers. Does that automatically fall under the Penguin Random House permissions unless specifically excluded (as in the Disney exclusion)? Thank you!
Colleen Gassmann says
I have a book that's a Weekly Reader Children's Book Club book published by Crown in NY. Guidelines for this publisher?
Lori Peterson says
I want to record myself reading the book to my students and share it with them on loom. It's April Fools Day. It's a scholastic book by Keven Kroll and illustrated by Jeni Bassett. This is my personal book, but I am a teacher at River Valley Local School District Heritage Elementary.
First Last says
Hi! School librarian trying to help the teachers in my district navigate this information. Many are asking to do readalouds that are published by imprints that are considered under larger, flagship publishers. For example, a teacher wants to read Little Red Riding Hood by Jerry Pinkney, which is published by Little, Brown and Company. However, this only lists permission for the Little Brown Books for Young Readers. Is this book covered, or not? Having a list of covered imprints for each big publisher would be incredibly useful! Thank you!
Karen Dale says
May I please read aloud your books online on my PRIVATE YouTube channel to my classroom that is home bound at this time??
Zaiba Ahmed says
Could our school staff read Shippyjon Jones books on face book as a read aloud?
Ruth Randall says
What about Puffin Books?
Amy Cox says
I don't have the knowledge to weigh in on the debate regarding this source, just adding in that NPR has subsequently reported on the controversy surrounding this site. https://www.npr.org/2020/03/30/823797545/authors-publishers-condemn-the-national-emergency-library-as-piracy
SLJ User says
Do you know if the publisher Combel has made any allowances? We want to do a Spanish storytime with one of their books. Thank you!
Courtney `Kirchner says
ckirchne@lacrossesd.org I am wondering the exact same thing! Thank you for asking.
Liz Fisher says
Here are the guidelines for reading Harry Potter. https://www.jkrowling.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/TBP-Temporary-Open-Licence-Schools-2.pdf
Emily Shade says
Here are altered copyright rules for some Canadian publishers/authors:
https://www.accesscopyright.ca/read-aloud/list-of-read-aloud-canadian-books-publishers-authors/
Emily Shade says
Here is Cottage Books/Parragon's Guidelines (UK Publisher): https://cottagedoorpress.com/pages/rights-and-activities?fbclid=IwAR0yu0eoyAVZrense5OyVFLlaC7yjgiPTCQpjQiKbbWrV47agXsl6gZqDkg
Kelly Wood says
Thank you for putting these all in a convenient reference spot!
Does anyone know if Dial has given permission? Or are they an imprint of one of the publishers listed above and I missed it?
Tanya Hudson says
Quarto has shared guidelines as well! https://www.quartoknows.com/blog/quartokids/usage-guidelines?fbclid=IwAR3IA_Q-JG3PozeLJAH07oKqsRqeFjPXVFM0ri5REs7q7jwosNYQ7r-ePAw
Tanya Hudson says
Quarto has published guidelines as well!
https://www.quartoknows.com/blog/quartokids/usage-guidelines?fbclid=IwAR3IA_Q-JG3PozeLJAH07oKqsRqeFjPXVFM0ri5REs7q7jwosNYQ7r-ePAw
Maria T Rodriguez says
Do you know if Heinemann Library will allow their books to be read?
Tabatha Barner says
Great sight
Alicia Hernandez says
I am also wondering if I am able to read Wonder to my class online. I use ClassDoJo to communicate with my students and their parents and that is the tool I would need to use to record myself reading to them. We started this amazing book before school closed and I would love for them to be able to finish it with me.
Staci J says
I believe puffin and penguin random house are one in the same
Esmat Babaei says
Thank you
Kay LaMaina says
Puffin is penguin random house
Debbie Clarkson says
I would like to know if Swartz & Wade Books will give permission? Also does Random House LLC covers them?
Tina Parrill says
Tina Parrill, librarian at Possum Elementary School in Springfield, Ohio. I would like to get permission to read the book Marley and the Great Easter Egg Hunt on my Clark-Shawnee Local District online website. The Author is John Grogan and Illustrator Richard Cowdrey.
Thank you,
Tina Parrill
Kristina Borys says
Thank you for this all this information. It is still very overwhelming. I am sticking to basics, having fun and hoping for the best.🤗
Lastly, I really want to do the Alphabet Chant. It is copyright 2007 Lakeshore Learning Materials and printed in China. Can I present on my Facebook to my children and their families while out of school?🤔
I can't reach or find an answer.
Thank you.
Stay healthy. ❤
Robbin Dietrich says
I am a Paraprofessional at Winfield Mount Union school district in Winfield Iowa. Us Paras would like to read a book on Facebook to the students during this virus time. Will you please give us permission to do this for the kids. Thank you Robbin Dietrich
Carmen Loy says
I would like to know if permission for read aloud has been granted by Workman Publishers. This week I want to read This is Me A Story of Who We Are & Where We Came From by Jamie Lee Curtis.
Thanks,
Carmen
Kay LaMaina says
Macmillan updated their requirements. I emailed to report and received this back:
https://us.macmillan.com/macmillan-content-use-guidelines/
Macmillan Content Use Guidelines for Teachers, Librarians, and Parents
With many schools around the country closed, and more closing daily, Macmillan wants to support teachers, librarians and parents as they work to keep their students and children engaged with reading and learning via virtual classrooms and other forms of remote learning.
Using Our Content in Media
During this emergency and when their schools are closed, we have no objection to (1) teachers and librarians live streaming or posting videos reading our children’s books to their students, provided it is done on a noncommercial basis, and (2) authors live streaming or posting videos reading their children’s books, provided it is done on a noncommercial basis.
Maria Ocala says
Do you know if the publisher Combel has made any allowances? We want to do a Spanish storytime with one of their books. Thank you!
Rozina Jamil says
Publisher--Little Brown Book for Young Readers
Author--Peter Brown
Book Title-- The Wild Robot
Please let me know how can I show the book to students? I want to read to them but I want them to follow along and would like for them to see the pages.
I want to start reading soon so please suggest. Thank you!
Jeri Whitson says
Child's Play is allowing read alouds - see their conditions here:
http://www.childs-play.com/permissions_requests.html
Latarsha Lucas says
Do I have your permission to read I was so mad by Mercer Mayer online
Bre Boultby says
Do you know if Houghton Mifflin Harcourt has released a statement about whether we can read their books aloud for classroom purposes? (Number the Stars by Lois Lowry)
Francesca Mellin says
Here is Capstone's statement: https://www.capstonepub.com/library/read-aloud-permissions-guidelines-covid-19/
Angela Loverde says
I am a teacher in Katy ISD and I would like to know if I have permission to read the book SHAPES, by Publications International, Ltd. for distance on-line learning?
HEATHER FOSTER says
I just checked NorthSouth Books' website, and they are also allowing read alouds of their books.
More info here: https://northsouth.com/
Jenni Olson says
Macmillian updated their policy:
https://us.macmillan.com/macmillan-content-use-guidelines/
Rob Hollins says
How about checking with music publishers on using their materials:
1. if I have a set of music text books can I send a picture of the textbook page for a song
2. can I sing the text book song and post the video to the school's Teams folder for the kids to watch, learn and sing-a-long
3. I have purchased choral music. Can I send melody line/word pictures of these choir pieces to the school's Teams folder for the kids to watch, learn and sing-a-long
Thanks!!
Debbie Arenas says
Have G.P. Putnam's Sons given permission to read their books aloud? I can't seem to find the answer. Thank you
Debbie Arenas says
I'm a literacy specialist and would like to read aloud a G.P. Putnam's Sons book. Have they given permission during this time? Thank you
Patti H says
I looked up Mcelderry publishing and I get sent to Simon & Schuster which is listed above.
Felix Jones says
I haven't reviewed all the comments, so apologize if this duplicates, but Albert Whitman also have a temporary covid 19 read aloud permission in place - details at this link https://www.albertwhitman.com/rights-permissions/recorded-readings-during-covid-19/
If anyone has any leads on getting permission from Faber and Faber I would be very grateful. I have some beautiful books I think my kindergartners would enjoy and currently apparently an 8-10 week wait for a reply.
Isabel Salinas says
Anyone know if Feiwel and Friends is granting permission for read alouds?
Kelli Meade says
Hello,
My name is Kelli Meade and I would like to know if I can read, most of, "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind," to my fourth grade class? It is published by Puffin Books.
Thank you,
Kelli Meade
Heather Bluemel says
Hello,
My name is Heather Bluemel and I am a paraprofessional for a pre-school class in Wisconsin. I am wondering if I could read the book, "Tulip Loves Rex" by Alyssa Satin Capucilli to the pre-school children? It is published by Katherine Tegen Books, an imprint of Harper Collins Publishers.
Thank you,
Heather Bluemel
Jann Barkman says
I came on here to ask the same question!
Lauren Ricks says
Hello, what is the policy for Hyperion Books?
Lauren Ricks says
What is the policy for reading The Doll People by Hyperion books?
Susan Forster says
I'd like to read 'Mr Grumpy's Outing' by John Burningham (Published by Random House children's Publishers UK) in Giant Print and Braille version. Has the copywright restriction been lifted for this does anyone know?
Christina Srock says
Reading aloud on Zoom,"The Sneetches and Other Stories" By Dr. Seuss.
04-16-20 10:00 am and 04-17-20 2:30 pm.
gemma mitchell says
I would like to read commotion in the ocean to my school children and rumble in the jungle. Do I have permission?
Melissa Brown says
I would like to read Charlie and the Chocolate Factory on google meets to my students.
The recording form above was not working for me.
Maria Ocala says
Podria ser un Arbol By Allan Fowler, Childrens Press Chicago. May read the book at FB live? Thank you for your help
Lindsay Burke says
I looked them up, they are a part of MacMillan which is on the list! Yay!
Melanie Smith says
G.P. Putnam's Sons is part of Penguin Random House and I believe adhere to the same guidelines they have posted above.
Jennifer Sheehy says
I am an special education preschool teacher and would like to read, Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See to my students. I would record myself and post it on our district learning page. Do I have permission to do so?
Mollie Stewart says
I am wondering the same - were you able to find an answer?
Ronalda Johnson says
Are these permissions given worldwide, or just in the US?
Olga Grinberg says
Hello,
My name is Olga Grinberg and I am a paraprofessional at Highland Elementary, Apple Valley, MN.
I would love to read "Sit Still" by Nancy Carlson and " Pete the Cat too cool for school" by Kimberly and James Dean.
The read aloud will be taking down by June 30.
Thank you!
Elizabeth Lucchesi says
I’m wondering if publishers are thinking of extending their permissions date as this pandemic is lasting into the summer and many public libraries are not offering traditional in-house programming this summer and want to continue the virtual storytimes?
Paola Loza says
Does anyone know if Lectorium Publications Inc. has given permission to read online?
Antonietta Mavo says
Hello, I am reading a few of your books for my school students and it will be down before June 30th.
KAREISHA ALLISON says
Puffin is a part of Penguin, if that helps. See above.
Sarina Appelgren says
Debbie,
G.P. Putnam are owned by Penguin Random House. So you should be alright if you submit the form to them.
Victoria Rabren says
Hello,
My name is Reynolds! I was born April 3rd 2012. I am now 8! I can make friends with almost anyone! I would like to be friends with you too! I am in 3rd Grade!
Thank you,
Reynolds Rabren
Nancy Becker says
I have a teacher that would like to read a book that is a Dial for Younger Readers book. Is this covered under the Penguin Random House guidelines?
Karine Knopf says
So far, only Macmillan has extended their permissions policy through August. I wish more publishers would realize that most children's librarians are having to present their summer reading storytimes and programming virtually due to Covid 19. It would be so helpful if more publishers would extend their permissions past June!
Karine Knopf
Karine Knopf says
Vanessa McGehee says
I'm wanting to use the book "Sophia Sparks" by Elanor Best for a Summer Library Read Aloud our Public Library is hosting with local school staff members.
The book was a part of the Scholastic Book Fair. It is published by Make Believe Ideas, Ltd. (www.makebelieveideas.com). What is the policy for producing a read aloud for our Public Library using this book?
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