Egmont
Selling U.S. Division Danish publishing giant Egmont Publishing is looking to sell its American division, Egmont USA, which was founded in 2009. Egmont said it is selling the unit because it wants to focus its future investments in countries where it can be among the largest publishers. more
The
Return of the 'Crayons' Penguin Young Readers Group announced today that the feisty characters from Drew Daywalt and Oliver Jeffers's bestselling picture book The Day the Crayons Quit will return in August 2015, when Philomel releases The Day the Crayons Came Home. "We were all a little wary of producing a sequel, until Drew, Oliver and I sat in a room together and brainstormed," said Philomel publisher Michael Green. more
In the Media
From USA Today:
Parents who buy books for their children have an attachment to print, says a Nielsen study. Click here 
From the Hollywood Reporter:
Alec Baldwin and Kevin Spacey to voice star in DreamWorks Animation's Boss Baby, from Marla Frazee's picture book. Click here
From the Guardian:
Anthony Horowitz is writing a new James Bond novel from an Ian Fleming idea. Click here
From Quora:
How Do You Model Reading for Children in the Digital Age? Click here
From Vulture:
New Twilight mini-movies are heading to Facebook. Click here
From Booktrust:
Emma Thompson opens a new Peter Rabbit library. Click here
From MTV News:
Know Your Gladers From Your Squibs With Our Glossary Of YA Movie Slang. Click here
From Mental Floss:
14 essential talking points about the Berenstain Bears. Click here |
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From WSJ Speakeasy:
Pippi Longstocking is on the front line of a political-correctness battle in Sweden. Click here
From Page to Premiere:
Why The Maze Runner Book-to-Movie Changes Made for an Even Better Film Experience. Click here
From Entertainment Weekly:
B.J. Novak talks about wanting his children's book to be a "gateway drug to literature." Click here
From the Guardian:
"The Owl and the Pussycat" is voted the most popular childhood poem. Click here
From Candy:
Jennifer E. Smith talks about fate, love at first sight, and her books. Click here
From CNN:
William Wegman on why dogs are such a draw. Click here
From BuzzFeed:
33 Books That Will Take Every British Person Right Back To Their Childhood. Click here
From MTV News:
7 Forgotten YA Books That Need To Become Movies. Click here |
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