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www.theguardian.com
12 hours ago
Writing

Children's and teens roundup the best new picture books and novels

The article highlights a range of children's books, each with unique themes and engaging storytelling elements. [ more ]
TODAY.com
3 days ago
New York City

Storytime just got more interesting: Ms. Rachel's books are here!

Ms. Rachel is expanding her influence by releasing original children's books that promote speech and learning through play and music. [ more ]
Scary Mommy
4 days ago
Writing

23 Forgotten Children's Books Parenting Editors Couldn't Put Down As Kids

Forgotten children's books deserve recognition for their impact on childhood memories and emotional development. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
4 days ago
Books

Eva Mendes, the actress who became a children's book author: When I had a family, my ambition became about home'

Eva Mendes is active in business and writing children's books, while engaging her audience on social media, despite stepping away from acting. [ more ]
www.nydailynews.com
1 week ago
Books

Jeff Bezos fiancee Lauren Sanchez sued by yoga instructor over children's book

Lauren Sanchez is being sued for allegedly plagiarizing her children's book from former yoga teacher Alanna Zabel's work. [ more ]
PublishersWeekly.com
2 weeks ago
Books

Surveying the Fall Season: Children's Booksellers Share Trends and Their Must-Have Titles

Autumn trends show a strong focus on imaginative children's literature, with titles that captivate young readers through magic and whimsy. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
12 hours ago
Writing

Children's and teens roundup the best new picture books and novels

The article highlights a range of children's books, each with unique themes and engaging storytelling elements. [ more ]
TODAY.com
3 days ago
New York City

Storytime just got more interesting: Ms. Rachel's books are here!

Ms. Rachel is expanding her influence by releasing original children's books that promote speech and learning through play and music. [ more ]
Scary Mommy
4 days ago
Writing

23 Forgotten Children's Books Parenting Editors Couldn't Put Down As Kids

Forgotten children's books deserve recognition for their impact on childhood memories and emotional development. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
4 days ago
Books

Eva Mendes, the actress who became a children's book author: When I had a family, my ambition became about home'

Eva Mendes is active in business and writing children's books, while engaging her audience on social media, despite stepping away from acting. [ more ]
www.nydailynews.com
1 week ago
Books

Jeff Bezos fiancee Lauren Sanchez sued by yoga instructor over children's book

Lauren Sanchez is being sued for allegedly plagiarizing her children's book from former yoga teacher Alanna Zabel's work. [ more ]
PublishersWeekly.com
2 weeks ago
Books

Surveying the Fall Season: Children's Booksellers Share Trends and Their Must-Have Titles

Autumn trends show a strong focus on imaginative children's literature, with titles that captivate young readers through magic and whimsy. [ more ]
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PublishersWeekly.com
8 months ago
Writing

Four Questions for Jamie Lee Curtis

Jamie Lee Curtis discusses her new children's book, 'Just One More Sleep' and her partnership with Penguin's Philomel imprint
Curtis reflects on her 30+ years of picture book making and the importance of having patience in her career [ more ]
Above the Law
8 months ago
Law

Fantastic New Children's Book About Ruth Bader Ginsburg Is Out Today

Bestselling author Brad Meltzer explains the importance of teaching children about the law and its impact on society through his book 'I am Ruth Bader Ginsburg.'
Meltzer aims to help kids build character, kindness, and compassion by highlighting real heroes in his 'I Am' book series. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
Books

Best children's books of 2023

Children's books this year address sadness, fear, and celebrate love, resilience, hope, and joy
Highlighted books include 'The Big Dreaming' by Michael Rosen and Daniel Egneus, 'The Ogre Who Wasn't' by Michael Morpurgo and Emily Gravett, and 'A Way to the Stars' by David Almond and Gill Smith. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
Books

Best children's books of 2023

Children's books this year address sadness and fear while celebrating love, resilience, hope, and joy.
Books like The Big Dreaming, The Ogre Who Wasn't, and A Way to the Stars offer heartwarming and empowering stories for young readers. [ more ]
www.npr.org
9 months ago
Books

Inquiring minds want to know: 'How Does Santa Go Down the Chimney?'

Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen's new children's book explores the mystery of how Santa gets down the chimney.
The authors met over a decade ago and bonded over their love for Frog and Toad. [ more ]
#diversity
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
Books

Children's books show rise in racially minoritised characters, survey finds

The percentage of children's books featuring racially minoritised characters has increased to 30%, up from 4% in 2017.
14% of children's books in 2022 featured a main character from a racially minoritised background, compared to 1% in 2017.
There is a need for publishers and creatives to continue improving the volume and quality of diverse children's books. [ more ]
PublishersWeekly.com
10 months ago
Books

Babycake's Book Stack Brings Books to Readers

Launching a mobile bookstore for children's books
Increased demand for diverse children's books [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
9 months ago
Books

Children's books show rise in racially minoritised characters, survey finds

The percentage of children's books featuring racially minoritised characters has increased to 30%, up from 4% in 2017.
14% of children's books in 2022 featured a main character from a racially minoritised background, compared to 1% in 2017.
There is a need for publishers and creatives to continue improving the volume and quality of diverse children's books. [ more ]
PublishersWeekly.com
10 months ago
Books

Babycake's Book Stack Brings Books to Readers

Launching a mobile bookstore for children's books
Increased demand for diverse children's books [ more ]
morediversity
#Susan Loughnane
Independent
10 months ago
Books

'Actors go through the wringer, I didn't want that any more' - Love/Hate's Susan Loughnane on giving up acting to write children's books

Susan Loughnane, known for her acting career, has now turned to writing children's books inspired by her own kids.
Loughnane discovered she has ADHD after experiencing memory loss during her pregnancy and writing a novel. [ more ]
Independent
10 months ago
Books

'Actors go through the ringer, I didn't want that anymore' - Love/Hate's Susan Loughnane on giving up acting to write children's books

Author Susan Loughnane has published five children's books inspired by her own kids
Loughnane discovered she has ADHD after experiencing memory loss during pregnancy [ more ]
Independent
10 months ago
Books

'Actors go through the wringer, I didn't want that any more' - Love/Hate's Susan Loughnane on giving up acting to write children's books

Susan Loughnane, known for her acting career, has now turned to writing children's books inspired by her own kids.
Loughnane discovered she has ADHD after experiencing memory loss during her pregnancy and writing a novel. [ more ]
Independent
10 months ago
Books

'Actors go through the ringer, I didn't want that anymore' - Love/Hate's Susan Loughnane on giving up acting to write children's books

Author Susan Loughnane has published five children's books inspired by her own kids
Loughnane discovered she has ADHD after experiencing memory loss during pregnancy [ more ]
moreSusan Loughnane
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
Books

Children's and teens roundup the best new picture books and novels

Beautiful and moving picture books with themes of peace and joy.
Funny and festive picture books with bouncy rhymes and intricate illustrations.
Enchanting Advent calendar book with hidden pictures and atmospheric poems.
Powerful picture book in support of UNHCR, featuring shared memories of warmth and a message of inclusivity.
Oversized fable with lush landscapes and a sense of the connection between human and animal worlds. [ more ]
Independent.ie
10 months ago
Parenting

'After losing my son Adam, it's my life's mission to get parents to spend 10 minutes a day reading with their children'

Benji Bennett wrote the Adam's Cloud series after losing his child to a brain tumor.
The series aims to help parents make the most of their time with their children.
The books take children on magical adventures with messages of kindness, friendship, and happiness. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
10 months ago
Books

Seamus Kirst's children's book about gay dads divorcing takes representation to a new level

Children of LGBTQ+ parents deserve more than just picture books affirming their families.
Queer families face everyday challenges that are not related to their parents' genders.
Representation in children's books is crucial for all children to see themselves and their families.
Once Upon My Dads' Divorce focuses on a young boy named Grayson navigating his parents' divorce and the everyday challenges that come with it. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
10 months ago
Books

Seamus Kirst's children's book about gay dads divorcing takes representation to a new level

Children of LGBTQ+ parents deserve more than just picture books affirming their families.
Queer families face everyday challenges that are not related to their parents' genders.
Representation in children's books is crucial for all children to see themselves and their families.
Once Upon My Dads' Divorce focuses on a young boy named Grayson navigating his parents' divorce and the everyday challenges that come with it. [ more ]
the Guardian
10 months ago
Books

Jan Needle obituary

Jan Needle was a diverse writer known for his books and TV series for children as well as seafaring novels and crime thrillers.
His stories often explored societal issues and had a commitment to social justice, provoking both praise and controversy. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
Books

The 2023 New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Books

The winners of The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Books Award are chosen each year by a panel of expert judges.
The judges selected their winners based on artistic merit from nearly 800 submissions.
The book At the Drop of a Cat tells the story of a grandfather and grandson connecting through the language of birds. [ more ]
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