A Vermont author and photographer gets an unexpected book deal after bringing his self-published book into his local bookstore to sell it. Read on for how John and Jennifer Churchman took their picture book, The SheepOver, from the farm to a six-figure book deal at a major publisher. more
Dave Eggers Pens Picture Book
On Golden Gate Bridge
Dave Eggers has lived in the Bay Area for long enough that stories about the Golden Gate Bridge were imprinted in his mind – his wife's grandfather even poured some of the cement for the bridge – but only recently did he learn the less well-known story of the multi-year discussion over the bridge's color. This inspired his new picture book with illustrator Tucker Nichols, This Bridge Will Not Be Gray, which offers a history lesson about the power of serendipity and the will to fight for a cause. more
Picture Books for Older Readers:
A Panel Discussion
A recent panel at Politics and Prose in Washington, D.C., featuring Jason Chin, Christopher Myers, John Parra, Chris Soentpiet, and Jacqueline Woodson, explored the role of picture books for older readers, for the store's third annual picture book panel. more
'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2'
The final chapter of the Hunger Games film franchise hits theaters next week with the release of Mockingjay Part 2. Read on for more details about the movie, and to see stills of the actors reprising their roles, including Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss, Josh Hutcherson as Peeta, and Liam Hemsworth as Gale. more
IN THE MEDIA
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From the New York Times:
A Fine Dessert: Judging a Book by the Smile of a Slave. Click here 
From Deadline:
Lionsgate Developing TV Series with Twilight Author Stephenie Meyer for Hulu. Click here
From the Huffington Post:
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Faces Backlash for Lack of Diversity. Click here
From Slate:
A Conversation with His Dark Materials Author Philip Pullman (and His Daemon). Click here
From CBC Radio:
Susan Juby and Susin Nielsen talk about the YA boom. Click here
From School Library Journal:
Hilary Knight Celebrates Eloise at 60 and Addresses the "Gin Controversy." Click here
From the Huffington Post:
Stephen Colbert Calls Out J.K. Rowling for Harry Potter Reveals. Click here
From BuzzFeed:
34 Young Adult Novels to Diversify Your Bookshelf. Click here
From io9:
18 of Your Favorite Pop Culture Icons Turned Into Kids' Book Covers. Click here |
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From School Library Journal:
YA: A Category for the Masses. But What About Teens? Click here
From the Wrap:
Lois Lowry's The Willoughbys Is Being Developed as an Animated Movie. Click here
From Now Magazine:
One Direction and Kate Moss team up to write a kids' book for Children in Need in U.K. Click here
From Brain Pickings:
The Quiet Noisy Boo: A Little-Known Vintage Gem by Margaret Wise Brown. Click here
From Mental Floss:
The Case of the Missing Encyclopedia Brown Movie. Click here
From Bustle:
What It Means to Share My Favorite Children's Books with My Daughters. Click here
From BookRiot:
Kids Should Read Whatever They Want, Whenever They Want. Click here
From BuzzFeed:
What's The Most Romantic Line from YA Literature? Click here
From BuzzFeed:
21 Quotes from YA Heroines That'll Make You Feel Unstoppable. |
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