Publishers
Still Mining Sales from Minecraft Titles
Books based on the popular computer game continue to rack up impressive numbers for two publishers. Scholastic is home to the officially licensed handbooks, and Skyhorse/Sky Pony has both a nonfiction line and two series of novels, finding new ways to build on the enthusiasm for this property. more
Journeys
Through Bookland: A Grolier Club Colloquium
The occasional rumble from the construction taking place next door didn't prevent eager bibliophiles from enjoying a colloquium at New York's Grolier Club on January 20. The colloquium, "Journeys Through Bookland: Explorations in Children's Literature," was held in conjunction with the Grolier Club's current exhibition, One Hundred Books Famous in Children's Literature; its presenters delivered an immersive afternoon filled with insights into the history of children's literature, approaches to early childhood education, and the future of reading.
Happy BirthdayA roundup of 10 curiouser and curiouser facts about Alice's Adventures in Wonderland creator Lewis Carroll, in honor of what would have been his 182nd birthday. more
IN THE MEDIA
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From Deadline:
Alcon Acquires Upcoming Kids' Fantasy Series Darkmouth. Click here 
From the N.Y. Daily News:
Lena Dunham's Eloise tattoo leads to a documentary on illustrator Hilary Knight. Click here
From Fast Company:
Angry Birds Developer Rovio Branching Out to Young Adult Novels. Click here
From CNN:
Dr. Seuss's Oh, The Places You'll Go! turns 25. Click here
From the Bookseller:
See the longlist for the U.K.'s Branford Boase Award, given to the outstanding debut novel of the year. Click here
From the New York Times:
Author Daniel Handler: By the Book. Click here |
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From Vulture:
The Story Behind Sundance Smash Me and Earl and the Dying Girl. Click here
From the Ottawa Citizen:
Critics of a "vulgar" book for young adults want the Governor General's award rescinded. Click here
From Variety:
Mockingjay Becomes Highest-Grossing Film of 2014 in U.S. Click here
From the Hartford Courant:
Ludwig Bemelmans's Madeline Turns 75. Click here
From the Huffington Post:
Tomi Ungerer, the World's Darkest Children's Book Illustrator, Receives a Long Overdue Exhibition. Click here
From the Guardian:
15 signs that prove you're a book addict. Click here |
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