Friday, March 17, 2017

Children's Book News from PW

2017 Carle Honors Announced
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art has announced the recipients of its 2017 Carle Honors, which will be awarded at a ceremony in New York City on September 28.
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IN THE MEDIA

From the Guardian:
Author Mal Peet in line for a posthumous win as Carnegie shortlist is announced.
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From the New Yorker:
The Making of a Quiet Children's Classic:
A Talk with Philip and Erin Stead.
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From the Huffington Post:
J.K. Rowling Updates Harry Potter Canon, Including a Clue About Dumbledore's Past.
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From Bookselling This Week:
When It Comes to Kids' Books, What Is Old Is New Again.
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From Entertainment Weekly:
Appearance of real-life Giving Tree stumps residents in California neighborhood.
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From Book Riot:
Black Girl YA Gives Revolutionary Hope.
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From BBC News:
Woman finds Enid Blyton letter in £1 book.
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From Entertainment Weekly:
Chelsea Clinton announces a picture book, She Persisted, profiling 13 inspirational women.
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From the Guardian:
E-book sales continue to fall as younger generations drive appetite for print.
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From the Hollywood Reporter:
Alcon Plans Fantasy Adventure Darkmouth with Pixar, DreamWorks Animation Vets.
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From the L.A. Review of Books:
"Comrade, Can You Paint My Horse?" Soviet Kids' Books Today.
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From NPR:
As Braille Literacy Declines, Reading Competitions Held to Boost Interest.
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From WSPA 7News:
Students Choose Books in March Madness Bracket.
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From Atlas Obscura:
The Unsung Delight of a Well-Designed Endpaper.
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