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In Brief: January 21, 2020
This week, Livia Blackburne and Julia Kuo have a dream-y launch; Malcolm Mitchell speaks at a "Super" event; and a TikTokker takes on a new title.
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Walter Dean Myers Awards Announced
The We Need Diverse Books Walter Awards Judging Committee has selected the winners and honorees for the sixth Walter Dean Myers Awards for Outstanding Children's Literature.
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Jane Addams Children's Book Awards Announced
The Jane Addams Peace Association has announced the recipients of the 2021 Jane Addams Children's Book Awards.
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Children's Book Council Launches Series of Virtual Ed Talks
In an effort to provide ongoing enrichment for librarians, educators, and booksellers, the Children's Book Council is introducing a roster of monthly online educational events.
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Virtual Conference for Diverse Writers, Illustrators Launches
#Diverse Voices Inc., the nonprofit that hosts the #DVPit Twitter pitch events, is launching DVcon, a virtual writers' conference for marginalized authors and illustrators of books for all ages and in all genres.
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Holiday Toy Drive Becomes Pandemic Book Drive
In large part due to the pandemic, the office of California Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris tweaked an annual holiday tradition: instead of sponsoring a toy drive in California's 74th Assembly District as the office usually does, it organized a book drive.
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Christian Trimmer to Head Relaunch of MTV Books
MTV Entertainment Group has announced that publishing industry veteran Christian Trimmer will steer the relaunch of MTV Books in partnership with Simon & Schuster.
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ALA-CBC Reveals 2021 Building a Home Library List
The American Library Association and the Children’s Book Council’s ALA-CBC Joint Committee has released its curated list of titles for parents, guardians, and others who wish to assemble an at-home library for young readers up to age 14.
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Inkyard Announces Middle Grade Publishing Program
Inkyard Press is launching a line of middle grade books beginning in 2022; the focus will be on action-driven novels, including humor and fantasy, with an eye toward series and brand development.
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"Hey, Grownups! Kids Really Do Like Nonfiction"
Authors Cynthia Levinson, Melissa Stewart, and Jennifer Swanson challenge the assumption that today's children largely avoid nonfiction in favor of novels.
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PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Jimmy Dunne
Songwriter-turned-author Jimmy Dunne shares his debut picture book, 'The Shepherd's Story,' a new take on the nativity tale, illustrated by Ivan Kravets.
