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The Return of the
Children's Bookstore
A decade ago, the number of children’s-only bookstores in the U.S. had declined precipitously, to fewer than 100, after hitting a high of 750 in the 1990s. But today some industry watchers say we’re living in the golden age of children’s books, and given strong sales in the category, children’s specialty stores are starting to reemerge. more
The World's
Highest-Paid Authors: These well-heeled wordsmiths earned a
combined $269 million over the last 12 months—in part thanks to film and TV
adaptations.
Mel Hurtig Dies
at 84: The Edmonton bookseller, publisher and activist is
remembered as a fierce nationalist and devoted father who published 'The
Canadian Encyclopedia.'
Anger As Turkey
Shutters Publishers: Organizations including PEN International
have spoken out about the ‘grave impact on democracy’ caused by major crackdown
on book trade.
Colson Whitehead
on Slavery and Success: Whitehead discusses his new novel on the
most richly metaphoric conveyance of all: the Underground Railroad.
Amazon Hits the
Target...Again: Target, which halted sales of Amazon electronics
four years ago, is bringing devices like the Kindle back into its stores.
Children's Books in the media:
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From the New York Times:
Despite Sales, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Isn't Magical to Some Fans. Click here 
From Forbes:
James Patterson, Jeff Kinney and J.K. Rowling Are the Highest-Paid Authors of 2016. Click here
From the Hollywood Reporter:
A Fantastic Beasts Sequel Is in the Works, and a Release Date Is Set. Click here
From Slate:
What Was It Like Writing an LGBTQ Picture Book in 1989? What's It Like Now? Click here
From Romper:
Nine Benefits of Reading with Your Kid, According to Science. Click here
From BuzzFeed
Someone Put Every Spell From the Harry Potter Films in Alphabetical Order. Click here |
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From the Independent:
With the release of Cursed Child, J.K. Rowling says Harry's story is "done now." Click here
From USA Today:
Winnie-the-Pooh and Pals Are Rehabbed and Returned to the New York Public Library. Click here
From Medium:
Eight Really Bad Reasons For Not Liking Cursed Child. Click here
From Slate:
My Kids Read Only Subliterary Branded Commodities. Yours Probably Do, Too. Click here
From Book Riot:
A Life Illustrated: An appreciation of author Virginia Lee Burton. Click here
From the Huffington Post:
31 Quotes That Every Baby-Sitters Club Fan Probably Still Lives By. Click here |
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