Ranking
2014 Children’s Bestsellers Based on the frequency of appearances on PW's bestseller lists, Penguin Random House held a clear lead for 2014 in both the frontlist fiction and picture books categories. See a full breakdown of the houses that dominated the lists this year. more
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Little Press on the Prairie Grapples with a Bestseller A small press out of South Dakota can't print copies fast enough of Pioneer Girl, the annotated edition of Laura Ingalls Wilder's 1930 autobiography. "Everything about this book has been a terrific surprise," director Nancy Tystad said. Read more about the book's unexpected success. more
Doubleday
Revives Peter Spier Classics The Dutch-born Caldecott Medalist launched his children’s book career six decades ago, and has since created dozens of picture books. To introduce his work to a new generation of readers, Doubleday is reissuing select titles from the Spier oeuvre, some long out of print, with refreshed art and unified design. For PW's interview with Spier about his storied career, click through. more
Candlewick
Partners with Italian Publisher Candlewick Press and Walker Books Group are teaming up with Italian children’s publisher minibombo. The partnership will kick off with four picture book titles, the first two of which will release in fall 2015. We've got an advance look at the first list. more
DK
Launches Online Encyclopedia for Kids
Illustrated book publisher DK has launched the beta version of DKfindout!, a free online encyclopedia where students, parents, and teachers can look up information in subject areas ranging from science and math to geography. more
IN THE MEDIA
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From NPR:
"I said I went to heaven because I thought it would get me attention": Publisher pulls book about six-year-old boy. Click here
From School Library Journal:
Author-illustrator Bonnie Christensen has died, at age 63. Click here
From the Washington Post:
Where are all the interracial children's books? Click here
From the Boston Globe:
Children's author Allen Kurzweil tracks down a bully from his childhood. Click here
From the Associated Press:
First Lady Michelle Obama Promotes Eating Right, Fitness at Dr. Seuss Book Reading. Click here
From the Guardian:
A dyslexic author's writing tips for dyslexic kids. Click here
From the New York Times:
Alice in Wonderland turns 150, and fans take note. Click here
From Brain Pickings:
The Paradox of Self-Transcendence: Wisdom from a Vintage Scandinavian Children's Book. Click here
From Bookish:
A Q&A with author Natalie Babbitt. Click here
From the Guardian:
A response to terror by Chris Riddell and Neil Gaiman – in pictures. Click here
From Flavorwire:
15 YA Writers on Their Favorite Books for Adults. Click here
From Business Insider:
Richard Scarry's Busytown, updated for the digital age. Click here
From The Ugly Volvo:
"All of my issues with the Goodnight Moon bedroom.” Click here |
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From the Guardian:
"No, we haven't banned books on pigs – but sensitivity is key in global publishing" says OUP's Jane Harley. Click here
From NPR:
The Past, Present, and Future of High-Stakes Testing. Click here
From American Book Review:
This issue's focus: The Color of Children's Literature. Click here
From the Guardian:
Authors and teenagers share the books that they say saved their lives. Click here
From the New York Times:
Our Mascot Won't Wear Wellies: Seeking a Paddington Bear for New York City. Click here
From the Guardian:
Top 10 books for reluctant and dyslexic readers. Click here
From the Washington Post:
Katherine Paterson receives an honorary degree. Click here
From Brain Pickings:
Peanuts and the Quiet Pain of Childhood: How Charles Schulz Made an Art of Difficult Emotions. Click here
From the Telegraph:
The renaissance of Beatrix Potter's great rival. Click here
From the Boston Globe:
Things Curious George Could Have Been a Little More Curious About. Click here
From the Huffington Post:
20 New Classics Every Child Should Own. Click here
From BuzzFeed:
If Hermione Were the Main Character in Harry Potter. Click here
From Vox:
How to get kids to read – "let them pick their own damn books." Click here |
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