- 2013 Jun 13
What NPR's Backseat Book Club Reads
A complete list.
Sendak Google Doodle
Thoughts on Maurice Sendak and what he would have thought of the 'Google doodle' tribute.
- 2013 Jun 12
Kenn Nesbitt Children's Poet Laureate
Nesbitt, 51, is the author of numerous books of poetry for children, including The Tighty-Whitey Spider (2010), My Hippo Has the Hiccups (2009), and Revenge of the Lunch Ladies (2007).
- 2013 Jun 11
23 YA Summer Reads
A list of 23 YA books for summer reading.
39 Great Read-Alouds
A list of 39 books for reading aloud to children.
Bonneville to star in 'Paddington'?
Hugh Bonneville is in talks to play the lead in a film adaptation of the Paddington Bear books.
The Testing Heads to Screen
Paramount acquires Joelle Charbonneau's The Testing.
Roald Dahl's Esio Trot to Film
Dustin Hoffman and Judi Dench will star in a film adaptation of the Roald Dahl book.
YA Authors Connect with Young Writers
Authors Erin Bowman, Susan Dennard, Sarah J. Maas,and Kat Zhang running workshops for budding writers.
Kids' Books Poke Fun at NSA
A tongue-in-cheek look at NSA surveillance through children's books.
Google Happy Birthday to Sendak
Google wishes the late Maurice Sendak a happy 85th birthday with an animated doodle.
Martha 'Speaks' Lawsuit
The author of the Martha Speaks series is suing PBS affiliate WBGH.
Questioning Common Core
An opinion piece on the Common Core State Standards tests.
- 2013 May 31
10 Books That Will Send Kids Exploring
Books to plan field trips around.
- 2013 May 30
5-Year-Old Reads 875 Books in A Year
Sophia Moss, from Lake Charles, Louisiana reads a book nearly every day and has finished reading most books in the kindergarten and first grade section.
- 2013 May 29
Welsh Publisher to Focus on Kids
Firefly Press is the first Welsh publisher devoted to children's books.
Connecting With Sophie Blackall
A piece on Sophie Blackall, The Mighty Lalouche, and missed connections.
Life Changing Books
Authors discuss the books that changed their lives.
The Decline of School Newspapers
A look at the waning tradition of school newspapers.
Spelling Champs Then and Now
A piece that catches up with past Spelling Bee champions.
'Miss Peregrine's Home' Sequel
An excerpt from Ransom Riggs's Hollow City.
U.K. Authors Fight Malnutrition
Philip Pullman, Julia Donaldson, and other authors team to battle world malnutrition.
Guardian Fiction Longlist
The longlist for the Guardian Children's Fiction prize has been announced.
Going Paperless
First paperless public library opens in Bexar County, Texas.
YA Books Too Sexy?
An opinion piece about sex in YA fiction.
Parents Say Print Still Reigns
The Pew Research Center reports that parents still prefer print over digital for their children's reading.
- 2013 May 23
Top 10 YA Books for Summer
USA Today's picks.
- 2013 May 17
Kids Summer Indie Next List Preview
Check out this summer's hot books.
Kids Summer Indie Next List Preview
Check out this summer's hot books.
- 2013 May 16
'Potter' Spreadsheet
J.K. Rowling's hand-drawn spread sheet for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.
Taylor Cover and Title Reveal
The reveal of the third title in Laini Taylor's 'Daughter of Smoke and Bone' series.
S.E. Hinton's Secret Love
S.E. Hinton reveals her love for the show Supernatural.
Meet Erin Hunter(s)
The faces behind the Warriors, Seekers, and Survivors series.
A Bob Staake Adventure
An original, wordless cartoon from Bob Staake.
'Reaching' Back
An in-depth look at Rebecca Stead's When You Reach Me and the influence of A Wrinkle in Time.
Divergent Film Sneak Peak
A photo from the set of Divergent.
'School' Heads to Film
Roth Films and Jane Startz Productions acquire film rights for The School For Good and Evil.
John Green's Advice to Graduates
John Green delivers commencement speech at Butler University.
Reading On Screen
British study suggests that kids are reading more on screen than in print.
- 2013 May 14
A 'Mighty' Story
An article about about Matthew Olshan's and Sophie Blackall's The Mighty Lalouche.
Did Luhrmann Get It Right?
A high school English teacher analyzes Baz Luhrmann's adaptation of The Great Gatsby.
A Super Sweet Musical
A behind-the-scenes look at the London stage production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
An Interview with Judy Blume
Judy Blume talks about Tiger Eyes.
No More Free Books
The New York Department of Education suspends free-book program due to unpredictable funding.
Segel's 'Nightmares'
Jason Segel is eagerly anticipating the release of his middle-grade book, Nightmares!
Moomin in App World
Classic children's book characters have made their way into apps.
Children's Books in Translation
The state of children's books in translation.
- 2013 May 07
Cake Wrecks for Teachers
A round-up of funny cakes for Teacher Appreciation Week.
How About These YA Sub-Genres?
A tongue-in-cheek look at potential YA sub-genres.
Pushkin Launches New Children's Imprint
Pushkin Children's Books will specialize in translated works.
3 YA Sub-Genres That Should Exist
"Look, the two books that made me cry last year were Wonder by R.J. Palacio (technically middle grade, whatever) and The Fault in Our Stars by John Green (technically overwritten, double whatever)."
Make No Mistake
Stephan Pastis visits his elementary school while promoting Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made.
The Real Story of Peter Rabbit
A candid publishing history of Beatrix Potter's The Tale of Peter Rabbit.
New Wave
An interview with Rick Yancey about The Fifth Wave.
Wilson Critiques Fan Mail
Jacqueline Wilson states that the fan letters she receives from children overseas are better written than the letters from British children.
Lost In Translation
Author David Almond is concerned that great children's books are overlooked because they aren't translated into English.
- 2013 Apr 30
Celebrities By 'Faction'
An article groups celebrities into Divergent factions.
A Second Grade Book Reviewer
The New York Times publishes a second grader's review of The Highway Rat by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
'Graceling' Trilogy Heads to Film
Reliance Entertainment is developing Kristin Cashore's 'Graceling' trilogy.
Matilda Leads to Be Honored
The four lead actresses in Matilda will be honored at the Tony Awards.
Milne's World War Propaganda
An article discusses how A.A. Milne at one time wrote WWI propaganda.
Matilda Nabs Tony Nominations
Matilda the musical is nominated for a dozen Tony awards.
- 2013 Apr 23
Cass Dishes on The Elite
Kiera Cass talks about the sequel to The Selection.
Oliver on Requiem
On podcast, Lauren Oliver discusses Requiem, the third book in her Delirium trilogy.
Wisdom from Willems
An interview with Mo Willems.
Divergent Photo Leak
Photos of the Divergent movie set in Chicago are leaked.
YA Authors at L.A. Book Fest
Ransom Riggs, Melissa de la Cruz, Maureen Johnson, Katherine Marsh, and Lisa McMann discuss YA themes at L.A. Book Fest.
Handler and Klassen Take L.A. Book Stage
David Handler and Jon Klassen share The Dark at the L.A. Times Festival of Books.
'Matilda' First Week Earnings
Matilda the Musical earns $1.13 million in its first week.
The Rosy World of Classic Kid Lit
An article about representations of the world in classic children's books.
- 2013 Apr 18
Not (Yet) Coming to a Theater Near You
Ten children's books that have not yet been made into movies.
Gertrude the Great
Gertrude Chandler Warner, author of The Boxcar Children series, is one of four Gertrudes discussed in this article.
Return to Oz
A look at L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
What Makes a Children's Book Diverse?
An article on defining diversity in children's books.
Space Travel, Vintage Picture Book Style
Jeanne Bendick's 1953 The First Book of Space Travel sparked kids' curiosity about science.
Anne Sexton's Eggs of Things
A look at Anne Sexton's 1963 children's book, Eggs of Things.
Vizzini and Columbus Talk 'Secrets'
A Q&A with Chris Columbus and Ned Vizzini, who collaborated on House of Secrets.
It's a Little Bit Funny
An interview with Stephan Pastis on writing humor for kids and Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made.
Maine Children's Bookstore Going Strong
A profile of The Children's Book Cellar in Waterville, Maine.
April 18 Is 'Support Teen Lit. Day'
YALSA and Readergirlz promote "Rock the Drop" on Support Teen Lit. Day.
Roth Reveal
Veronica Roth reveals the title of the last book in the Divergent series.
Growing Up Digital
An article about a generation of youth who have never known a time without digital technology.
- 2013 Apr 16
Everybody Was 'Quidditching'
Quidditching = the newest online photo meme fad.
Gaiman Throws Art to the Wind
In NYC, Neil Gaiman launched a scavenger hunt to find a piece of his discarded table cloth art.
Doctor Buys Children's Bookstore
Dr. John Hutton splits his time between his medical career and running The Blue Manatee Bookstore for kids in Oakley, Cincinnati.
'New Adult' Fiction Catches Fire
An article about the growing popularity of the New Adult fiction category.
Catching Fire Trailer Debuts
The trailer for Catching Fire debuted during the MTV Movie Awards.
Young Writers Win 'The Key'
The winners of the first Guardian Hot Key Books Young Writers Prize are announced.
'Underpants' Tops Challenged List
The Captain Underpants series tops the ALA's challenged books list.
- 2013 Apr 09
25 Essential Children's Books
In celebration of the 70th anniversary of The Little Prince, a round-up of must-read children's books.
Jason Segel to Write YA Series
Actor Jason Segel is writing a YA series about "kids facing their biggest fears."
Divergent Begins
Filming of Divergent movie began on April 8.
Hey, Remember Witches?
Fox 2000 purchases film rights to a Sally Green trilogy about witches, suggesting that they may be making a YA comeback.
Birds, Bees, and Books
Children's books that address the topic of reproduction.
Children's Books in China
An article about the state of children's book publishing in China.
Do Your E-Reading!
College professors are testing CourseSmart, technology that enables them to track students' E-Textbook reading.
Where the ("Average") Boys Are
An article responding to a mother's suggestion that YA books for boys are all about either "wimps" or "geeks."
- 2013 Apr 04
Authors Jumping Ahead of Themselves
Advice for writers to not promote app before the book.
A Mark Twain Children's Book
Mark Twain's Advice to Little Girls published in the U.S. by Enchanted Lion.
Sylvia Plath's Little-Known Picture Book
Sylvia Plath wrote a picture book called The It-Doesn't Matter Suit.
