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Children's Book Week 2013: A Bookstore Photo Essay
Here's a look at the May 13–19 celebrations, held in more than 50 cities across the U.S.
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A Better Investment Than Pizza: Discussing Picture Books at Politics and Prose
In honor of the 75th anniversary of the Caldecott Award, Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C., hosted a picture book panel on May 19 called Through the Ages for All Ages
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In Brief: May 23
This week, children's book luminaries gather in support of Newtown, Conn.; two authors recall their childhood friendship; an author returns to center stage; and fans line up for books with girl power.
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Diversity on the Page, Behind the Pencil, and in the Office
As part of Children's Book Week, Charlesbridge in Watertown, Mass., welcomed authors, booksellers, librarians, and other area publishers for a discussion with the Children's Book Council on diversity in children's book publishing.
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Barefoot Books Stops Selling to Amazon
Seven years after Barefoot Books in Cambridge, Mass., cut off Barnes & Noble and Borders, it announced that it has terminated its relationship with Amazon in North America and in the U.K.
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Licensing Hotline: May 21, 2013
Scholastic has acquired the publishing rights to Tickety Toc, VIZ Kids' upcoming Ben 10 graphic novels; a merchandising initiative for the comic-with-attitude, Angry Little Girls; ABDO's superhero-themed educational program; and more.
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Movie Alert: 'Tiger Eyes'
Tiger Eyes, originally published in 1981 by Bradbury Press, is the first of Judy Blume's books to be adapted into a feature-length movie.
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Children's Bookselling: An Expansion and an Addition on the East Coast
While the number of children's-only bookstores may be dwindling, on the East Coast the ranks are growing with the addition of Edgewater Books near Annapolis, Md., and the expansion of Park Street Books & Toys in Medfield, Mass.
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Day Without Sugar Challenge Launched by Arte Público
This month, Arte Público Press launches a new enterprise, the Day Without Sugar Challenge (Un día sin azúca) – a challenge for children across the country to limit their sugar intake.
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Online Auction for ABFFE Starts Saturday
For the first time, the American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression and the American Booksellers Association will hold an week-long online public auction leading up to BookExpo America.
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PW KidsCast: Paul Rudnick
Screenwriter, playwright, and humorist Paul Rudnick discusses his first book for teens, Gorgeous, the enduring allure of royalty and happily-ever-after endings, and the power of humor and wit. Author Photo by Hat Head Studio.
