Bookselling This Week - Children http://archivenews.bookweb.org/taxonomy/term/59/0 en Membership Has Its Advantages at BEA http://archivenews.bookweb.org/news/membership-has-its-advantages-bea <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-teaser-photo"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"></div> </div> </div> BookExpo America is right around the corner, and booksellers who want to take advantage of free trade show badges, exclusive parties at Hotel ABA, and special programming for ABC Children&rsquo;s Group members, as well as be a part of the Celebration of Bookselling and Author Awards Lunch&nbsp; and the Bookseller/Publisher Focus Groups, must be current on their ABA dues. <p><a href="http://archivenews.bookweb.org/news/membership-has-its-advantages-bea" target="_blank">read more</a></p> About ABA BookExpo Children Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:37:05 +0000 9348 at http://archivenews.bookweb.org Illustrators to Pay Tribute to Maurice Sendak at Children’s Book Art Auction http://archivenews.bookweb.org/news/illustrators-pay-tribute-maurice-sendak-children%E2%80%99s-book-art-auction <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-teaser-photo"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"></div> </div> </div> A special section of this year&rsquo;s Children&rsquo;s Book Art Silent Auction at BEA will honor the late Maurice Sendak, the beloved author and illustrator of classic children&rsquo;s titles and a passionate defender of free speech. A number of illustrators will be creating special artworks commemorating Sendak that will be auctioned off at the event. <p><a href="http://archivenews.bookweb.org/news/illustrators-pay-tribute-maurice-sendak-children%E2%80%99s-book-art-auction" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Advocacy BookExpo Children Free Expression Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:38:26 +0000 Sydney Jarrard 9346 at http://archivenews.bookweb.org Kids’ Summer Reading Program Materials Now Available in Bookseller DIY http://archivenews.bookweb.org/news/kids%E2%80%99-summer-reading-program-materials-now-available-bookseller-diy <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-teaser-photo"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"></div> </div> </div> Promotional materials are now available to all ABA member stores&nbsp; participating in Give Me Summer! Give Me Books! a national summer reading program for kids. Six titles tailored to children in each of three age groups &mdash; Kindergarten&ndash;Grade 2, Grades 3&ndash;5, and Grades 6&ndash;8&mdash; are featured. <p><a href="http://archivenews.bookweb.org/news/kids%E2%80%99-summer-reading-program-materials-now-available-bookseller-diy" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Children Marketing News - Bookselling Specialty Bookselling Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:12:43 +0000 Shannon OConnor 9338 at http://archivenews.bookweb.org Industry Players Discuss Common Core and the Trade Market http://archivenews.bookweb.org/news/industry-players-discuss-common-core-and-trade-market <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-teaser-photo"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"></div> </div> </div> Publishers, authors, and others with a stake in how the new Common Core State Standards will shape our country&rsquo;s educational system gathered on the morning of Wednesday, April 10, at the Random House offices in New York City for an open-ended panel discussion on the opportunities and challenges for the trade book market. <p><a href="http://archivenews.bookweb.org/news/industry-players-discuss-common-core-and-trade-market" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Children Literacy/Reading News - Bookselling Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:23:34 +0000 Shannon OConnor 9332 at http://archivenews.bookweb.org Around Indies http://archivenews.bookweb.org/news/around-indies-163 <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-teaser-photo"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"></div> </div> </div> Northshire begins hiring for Saratoga Springs branch; Reading Frenzy Corner opens in Elk River, Minnesota; Children&rsquo;s book clubs foster community spirit; Changing Hands&rsquo; Gayle Shanks offers tips for authors <p><a href="http://archivenews.bookweb.org/news/around-indies-163" target="_blank">read more</a></p> About Bookstores Children News - Bookselling Specialty Bookselling Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:53:41 +0000 Sydney Jarrard 9327 at http://archivenews.bookweb.org A Q&A With Stephan Pastis, Author of Timmy Failure, the #1 Spring Kids’ Indie Next List Pick http://archivenews.bookweb.org/news/qa-stephan-pastis-author-timmy-failure-1-spring-kids%E2%80%99-indie-next-list-pick <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-teaser-photo"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"></div> </div> </div> The number one choice of booksellers for this spring&rsquo;s Kids&rsquo; Indie Next List is Stephan Pastis&rsquo; Timmy Failure, a chronicle of one the world&rsquo;s most unfortunate &mdash; and funniest &mdash; kid detectives. Here, Pastis talks about what it&rsquo;s like to write humor and prose for kids as well as how he crafts his comedic commentary. <p><a href="http://archivenews.bookweb.org/news/qa-stephan-pastis-author-timmy-failure-1-spring-kids%E2%80%99-indie-next-list-pick" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Children IndieBound Industry Voices - All News - Books Specialty Bookselling Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:03:12 +0000 Shannon OConnor 9322 at http://archivenews.bookweb.org Summer 2013 New Voices Titles Announced http://archivenews.bookweb.org/news/summer-2013-new-voices-titles-announced <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-teaser-photo"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"></div> </div> </div> The 2013 New Voices Committee has selected 10 noteworthy and exciting debuts publishing between January 1 and June 30, 2013, in two categories: Ages 8 &ndash; 12 and Teen. <p><a href="http://archivenews.bookweb.org/news/summer-2013-new-voices-titles-announced" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Children Marketing News - Books Specialty Bookselling Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:38:47 +0000 Shannon OConnor 9318 at http://archivenews.bookweb.org Tickets on Sale for Children’s Book Art Silent Auction & Reception http://archivenews.bookweb.org/news/tickets-sale-children%E2%80%99s-book-art-silent-auction-reception <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-teaser-photo"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"></div> </div> </div> Tickets for the annual Children&rsquo;s Book Art Silent Auction &amp; Reception at BookExpo America are on sale now. In addition to remarkable art from new books, this year&rsquo;s auction will feature pieces created in honor of Maurice Sendak, who mentored and inspired so many artists and fought vigorously against efforts to censor In the Night Kitchen. <p><a href="http://archivenews.bookweb.org/news/tickets-sale-children%E2%80%99s-book-art-silent-auction-reception" target="_blank">read more</a></p> Advocacy BookExpo Children Free Expression Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:43:10 +0000 9307 at http://archivenews.bookweb.org Important Deadlines Approach: Action Needed http://archivenews.bookweb.org/news/important-deadlines-approach-action-needed <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-teaser-photo"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"></div> </div> </div> To help ensure booksellers have voted on all ballots, registered for all programs, and reserved tickets for all events they want to attend in the upcoming months, here is a list of eight important deadlines. <p><a href="http://archivenews.bookweb.org/news/important-deadlines-approach-action-needed" target="_blank">read more</a></p> About ABA BookExpo Children News - Bookselling Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:29:00 +0000 9304 at http://archivenews.bookweb.org Special Events on Tap for Children’s Booksellers at BEA http://archivenews.bookweb.org/news/special-events-tap-children%E2%80%99s-booksellers-bea <div class="field field-type-filefield field-field-teaser-photo"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item"></div> </div> </div> The ABC Children&rsquo;s Group at ABA is once again partnering with the Children&rsquo;s Book Council to host several events at BookExpo America that are open exclusively to ABC Group member booksellers. Designed to promote networking and education, the events all have a special focus on children&rsquo;s books and bookselling. <p><a href="http://archivenews.bookweb.org/news/special-events-tap-children%E2%80%99s-booksellers-bea" target="_blank">read more</a></p> BookExpo Children Education Specialty Bookselling Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:04:46 +0000 Sydney Jarrard 9282 at http://archivenews.bookweb.org