Children

The Association of Booksellers for Children is exploring a variety of options "to keep the organization viable." In a letter sent to ABC's bookseller members via e-mail on March 26, the ABC Board explained, "A possible option would include becoming a division of ABA, a department of ABA, or another configuration that we haven't d

With a fun and vibrant design that reflects the energy, verve, and insight of its indie bookseller recommendations, the Spring 2009 Kids' Next List has arrived. The new list can be seen in preview and is now featured on IndieBound.org in a clear, interactive format that lets consumers access all of the stellar picks and purchase titles from their favorite independent bookstores.

On Monday, January 26, the American Library Association (ALA) announced the winners of its Caldecott and Newbery medals and other awards for the best children's and young adult literature at its Midwinter Meeting in Denver. Among this year's winners were: JOHN NEWBERY MEDAL for the most outstanding contribution to children's literature The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman, HarperCollins Children's Books NEWBERY HONOR BOOKS

Here's a preview of the Winter '08/'09 Kids' Indie Next List, which is now featured on IndieBound.org in a user-friendly, interactive format that lets consumers peruse these insightful indie recommendations and purchase titles.

1. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (Scholastic, $17.99, 9780439023481 / 0439023483)

The Fall '08 Kids' Next List is now featured on IndieBound.org in a fun, interactive format that makes it easy for consumers to purchase these insightful indie recommendations.

The first Children's Indie Next List is now available for preview. The new list showcases not only a wide range of exemplary titles for young readers, as chosen by indie booksellers, but also a new, redesigned format.

1. The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman, Dave McKean (illus.) (HarperCollins, $17.99, 9780060530921 / 0060530928)

This Friday, July 11, is the deadline for nominations for the Fall Children's Indie Next List, which will be the debut kids' Next List.

The Summer 2008 Book Sense Children's Picks list is available now for preview. The list will be arriving at independent bookstores with Book Sense by the end of this month.