Something 'Special'
Bologna may not have had a must-acquire "book of the fair" or even a Next Big Thing trend. Instead, publishers seemed to be seeking out books that would stand out from the pack, either because of an inventive format, narrative hook, or an element of diversity. "I thought it was a refreshing fair," said agent Jill Grinberg. "It wasn't so much 'Show me your big books' as 'Show me your special books.' " Read on for more of what agents and editors thought of this year's fair. more
Rowling Lights Up the Empire State Building For Lumos USA
Author J.K. Rowling helped illuminate the Empire State Building on April 9 to raise funds and awareness for the Lumos organization, which helps countries reform services for disadvantaged and orphaned children. The lighting ceremony was conducted in conjunction with the launch of Lumos USA, the American arm of the international group of which Rowling is a patron. The name of the organization is taken from the light-creating spell in her Harry Potter series.
IN THE MEDIA
From the New York Times:
A story written by Queen Victoria at the age of 10 will be published in June. Click here 
From the Guardian:
The Strange Case of Origami Yoda author Tom Angleberger on how Asperger's powers his writing: "I tell kids that Asperger's is my superpower." Click here
From the Guardian:
Terry Pratchett's final Discworld novel is due out in September. Click here
From A.V. Club:
Trailer released for Me and Earl and the Dying Girl. Click here
From the Bay Area Reporter:
Authors praise rise in LGBT-themed kids' books. Click here
From BuzzFeed:
10 Truths About Life & Love from the Author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda. Click here
From BuzzFeed:
If '80s Horror Movies Were Actually Children's Books. Click here |
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From the Hollywood Reporter:
John Green to Preview Paper Towns: Footage at BookCon 2015. Click here
From Bustle:
R.L. Stine's Fear Street Wattpad Project Shows Everyone's Favorite Children's Writer Is Ready To Face New Generation. Click here
From the Huffington Post:
Call Me Tree: A Children's Book With No Gender Specific Pronouns. Click here
From the Bookseller:
U.K. authors sign protest letter against baseline tests. Click here
From KUNM:
Thousands of Kids' Books Collected for Albuquerque City Buses. Click here
From Clickhole:
Meet Gruncheon, the newest American Girl doll, from this parody website. Click here
From BuzzFeed:
28 Signs You Were a Total Bookworm as a Kid. Click here |
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