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How these San Diego kids books beat out bestselling authors like James Patterson, Anderson Cooper

San Diego-based book imprint Silver Dolphin Books has produced three best-selling board books for babies.
The books have sold millions of copies and have become popular on TikTok.

The World

Putin hosts BRICS summit amidst war crimes warrant and sanctions, indicating strong diplomatic maneuvering despite international isolation.

Why this children's book publisher isn't afraid of book bans

The Senate hearing highlighted a cultural divide over children's books addressing racism, particularly in the context of the nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson.

The Author of Impossible Creatures' Tucks Big Ideas in Tales of Wonder

Katherine Rundell, at 21, became the youngest female scholar at Oxford's All Souls College and achieved immediate success as a children's author.

Antisemitic, anti-American political cartoon book lands on kids table at Brooklyn library

The display of antisemitic and anti-American cartoons in a children's section of a library raises serious concerns about cultural education and responsible curation.

Jamie Oliver pulls children's book after outcry from Indigenous Australians

Jamie Oliver pulled his fantasy book 'Billy And The Epic Escape' after backlash over its portrayal of Indigenous Australians, expressing devastation and a commitment to learning.

How these San Diego kids books beat out bestselling authors like James Patterson, Anderson Cooper

San Diego-based book imprint Silver Dolphin Books has produced three best-selling board books for babies.
The books have sold millions of copies and have become popular on TikTok.

The World

Putin hosts BRICS summit amidst war crimes warrant and sanctions, indicating strong diplomatic maneuvering despite international isolation.

Why this children's book publisher isn't afraid of book bans

The Senate hearing highlighted a cultural divide over children's books addressing racism, particularly in the context of the nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson.

The Author of Impossible Creatures' Tucks Big Ideas in Tales of Wonder

Katherine Rundell, at 21, became the youngest female scholar at Oxford's All Souls College and achieved immediate success as a children's author.

Antisemitic, anti-American political cartoon book lands on kids table at Brooklyn library

The display of antisemitic and anti-American cartoons in a children's section of a library raises serious concerns about cultural education and responsible curation.

Jamie Oliver pulls children's book after outcry from Indigenous Australians

Jamie Oliver pulled his fantasy book 'Billy And The Epic Escape' after backlash over its portrayal of Indigenous Australians, expressing devastation and a commitment to learning.
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Essay | Why Adults Are More Imaginative Than Children

Children are often portrayed as more imaginative than adults in children's literature.
Children have a greater openness to possibilities and can grasp extraordinary ideas that adults cannot.

Kids Books And The Future Of The Legal Profession

Tiffany Obeng is a lawyer and author who is passionate about diversifying children's literature
She challenges stereotypes and aims to inspire children with diverse career options

Katherine Rundell wins Waterstones book of 2023 with immediate classic'

'Impossible Creatures' by Katherine Rundell named Waterstones book of the year.
'In Memoriam' by Alice Winn named Waterstones novel of the year.
'Murdle' by GT Karber named Waterstones gift of the year.

Are Children's Books Improving Representation?

Children's literature has become more diverse in the past decade, with 45% of books having a nonwhite author, illustrator, or compiler.
White males are still overrepresented in influential children's stories, according to a study.
Machine learning revealed that characters in award-winning books were depicted with lighter skin and that female characters appeared more often in images than in text.
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