U.K.-based co-founders Sarah Odedina and Kate Manning have announced the launch of a new magazine on children's literature. The Read Quarterly will look at the international culture of children's books, regularly featuring stories about publishers, book creators, and the tradition of children's literature in a humorous and critical way. The first issue is expected in January 2016. more
'What Pet Should I Get?' Sells 200K in First Week
In its first week on sale, 'What Pet Should I Get?,' the new book by Dr. Seuss, sold 200,000 copies, making it the fastest-selling picture book in the history of Random House Children's Books, according to the publisher. more
Fickling
to Publish Dutch Classic The evening before he is to be knighted, Tiuri is given a vital mission: to embark on a perilous journey to deliver a crucial letter to the king while keeping both his identity and the contents of the letter secret. Relayed by author Tonke Dragt in The Letter for the King, this brave teen's story has captivated readers across the world since it was first released in Holland in 1962. A longstanding bestseller in that country, the novel has been published in 16 languages, and will finally appear in the U.S. this month, courtesy of Scholastic's David Fickling Books. For more on the English-language discovery of this classic, read on. more
IN THE MEDIA
From the Los Angeles Times:
Will a 'Goosebumps' movie scare up the books' audience? Click here 
From NBC:
J.K. Rowling, First Billionaire Author, Adds to Empire As She Turns 50. Click here
From the Telegraph:
Since the final Potter book came out in 2007, J.K. Rowling has kept herself busy. Click here
From Market Watch:
HMH and WGBH Sign Agreement for Gossie & Friends TV Series. Click here
From the N.Y. Daily News:
Judy Blume responds to a man who lost his wife's childhood book. Click here
From ThinkProgress:
How Reading to Children Can Transform Their Brains. Click here
From Bustle:
19 Children's & YA Books Adults Will Love, Because You're Never Too Old to Read a Great Story. Click here
From CNN:
Why kids are reading history for fun. Click here
From the Boston Globe:
Some children's books aren't necessarily for children. Click here
From BookRiot:
How the American Girl Series Taught Me About My Personal History. Click here |
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From Entertainment Weekly:
Holly Black signs a deal for a new YA trilogy. Click here
From Time:
17 Harry Potter Stars Wish J.K. Rowling a Happy Birthday. Click here
From BuzzFeed:
24 Times J.K. Rowling Proved That She's the Undisputed Queen of Twitter. Click here
From the Hollywood Reporter:
Harry Potter Spinoff Fantastic Beasts Adds Colin Farrell. Click here
From NPR:
"Kids Love To Be Scared": Louis Sachar on Balancing Fun and Fear. Click here
From the Guardian:
Author Cece Bell: how I made El Deafo – in pictures. Click here
From BuzzFeed:
This public library's clever signs help teens find books without revealing private information. Click here
From the Associated Press:
Kid Lit Style: Decor Inspired by Children's Books. Click here
From Slate:
A Delightful 1912 Children's Book About a Wayward Rocket. Click here
From BookRiot:
Where Are They Now?: Favorite Fictional Teens. Click here |
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