Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Children's Book News

 PW

Disney and Pixar Spotlight Staff Talent
The Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios have teamed up with Disney Publishing Worldwide to launch a series of children's books created by animation artists and storytellers at each studio. Released this month, the debut Walt Disney Animation Studios Artist Showcase title is No Slurping, No Burping!: A Tale of Table Manners; the Pixar Animation Studios Artist Showcase kicks off in September with Over There. more

DK Enters the Teen Market with
Nonfiction Line

For 40 years, DK has published illustrated nonfiction books for adults and children that have become staples on bookstore shelves – most notably, in kids' sections, the Eyewitness series. This month, DK releases its first teen-targeted title, Heads Up Psychology, the debut book of a copiously illustrated nonfiction line spanning many subjects. Subsequent 2014 releases are Do You Know Who You Are?, The Fashion Book, and Heads Up Philosophy. more




IN THE MEDIA

From the Associated Press:
To Kill a Mockingbird will become available as an e-book and digital audiobook on July 8. Click here

From Vulture:
John Green talks about filming The Fault in Our Stars. Click here

From the Toronto Star:
A patron at the Toronto Public Library demanded that the "violent" Dr. Seuss book Hop on Pop be removed from the collection. Click here

From Entertainment Weekly:
Steven Spielberg will direct the film version of Roald Dahl's The BFG. Click here

From Bustle:
"There's no problem that can't be solved with snooping”: 15 problematic lessons the Sweet Valley High series taught us. Click here

From the Detroit Free Press:
Remembering Little Golden Book author Lois Breitmeyer, who died on April 24 at age 91. Click here

From the Guardian:
Eight classic YA novels that deserve the Hollywood treatment. Click here

From the Guardian:
J.K. Rowling revealed her sadness that her mother, who died at age 45, never knew of the success of the Harry Potter books. Click here

From Time:
What you need to know before letting your kids read e-books. Click here

From Dangerous Minds:
At Japan's Moomin Café chain, unaccompanied patrons can be seated with a large stuffed Moomin. Click here

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