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Third Annual Picture Book Month Is in Full Swing
The third annual Picture Book Month is currently in full swing, with an ever-expanding array of school displays, Skype sessions, blog posts, and Facebook photo albums bearing witness to this year's festivities. The event—launched by author and storyteller Dianne de Las Casas—brings together children and picture book lovers and creators in daily celebrations of the art form.
Behind the Scenes: Filming Scholastic’s Spring Books Preview Video
Rocco Staino, SLJ’s contributing editor, offers an insider’s look of the filming of Scholastic’s spring 2014 preview video, which will reveal “38 Books in 38 Minutes” from more than a dozen authors on November 13. Staino also had a few moments to chat with Sharon Robinson, picture book author and daughter of legendary baseball player Jackie Robinson, and her mother, Rachel.
Random House Spring Kids 2014 | Preview Peek
Defying the windy fall weather in New York City, librarians instead dreamed of warmer days, tucked inside Random House's recent spring 2014 preview, where ducks and geese and rabbits figuratively scurried about and young love was in the air. Those in attendance also enjoyed an appearance by author E. Lockhart.
Candlewick Spring Kids 2014 | Preview Peek
You know that it is time for another Candlewick book preview when librarians and other industry insiders head for the hills of New York City’s Morningside Heights neighborhood, flocking to The Bank Street School for a glimpse at the hottest new titles. This year's spring preview had someone special in store planned as its guest speaker: one of our own, New York Public Library's Betsy Bird, SLJ blogger and author.
Kid Lit Publishers Reveal Spring Lists at AAP Book Buzz Event | Preview Peek
Kid lit offerings from niche publishers had a chance to shine recently, thanks to the Association of American Publishers and its Children’s Libraries Committee's recent Book Buzz event in New York City. Librarians hailing from across the eastern seaboard gathered to preview spring 2014 titles from 14 different publishers plus various smaller imprints.
Egmont USA Spring Kids | Preview Peek
Egmont USA celebrated its fifth anniversary with a gathering of librarians in New York City, where they previewed the publisher's spring titles and enjoyed afternoon tea. The publisher’s list is short, but it has plenty of interesting books to keep young readers and librarians busy, especially for the middle grades.
NYC Hosts “Encyclopedia Brown Day” to Celebrate Series’ 50th Anniversary
New York City helped celebrate the 50th anniversary of Leroy Brown, boy detective, by proclaiming October 26 “Encyclopedia Brown Day” and hosting a reception at the New York Public Library. The character was the creation of the late Donald Sobol, who wrote the first book in 1963. The series went on to become a staple in classrooms and children’s libraries.
Society of Illustrators Showcases 125 Kid Lit Artists
The Society of Illustrators gathered last week in New York to showcase the work of 125 artists at “The Original Art,” its annual juried exhibition of original children’s book illustrations. Artists, designers, authors, and publishers alike were in attendance to toast the top award-winners—Jennifer Yerkes, Jon Klassen, and Simona Mulazzani—and to honor the careers of David Macaulay and the late Barbara Cooney.
Little, Brown Spring Kids 2014 | Preview Peek
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers always offers interesting programs at its book previews in New York City, courtesy of Victoria Stapleton, director of school and library marketing, who builds the excitement at each event with the tease of a special guest appearance. Who was it this time?
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