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Rowell Wins 2015 Branford Boase Award Debut author Rosie Rowell (right) and her editor Emily Thomas were announced as the winners of the 2015 Branford Boase Award for Leopold Blue at an award ceremony July 9 at Walker Books in London. more
The longstanding exhibit at the Children's Center of the main branch of the New York Public Library, Winnie the Pooh and Friends, is undergoing a temporary change as Winnie and friends are in for repair. In the exhibition's place, more treasures of the Library's collection are on view, including materials given by P.L. Travers herself, among them the iconic umbrella that inspired Mary Poppins. more
In Brief: July 9, 2015
An author celebrates his book launch in Brooklyn; educators, librarians, and authors nerd out; two publishing luminaries are honored on the eve of their retirements; and an author's book is bottled and served. more
N THE MEDIA
From KERA News:
Caught in the Middle: Librarians on the Debate Over LGBT Children's Books. Click here 
From the Atlantic:
No Child Left Behind Is Heading Out, But Standardized Tests Are Here to Stay. Click here
From the Independent:
Nick Hornby: Want boys to read? Tell them books are "highly inappropriate." Click here
From the Huffington Post:
Raising Kids Who Love Reading, Devour Books Voraciously, and Practically Beg for a Trip to the Library. Click here
From the Boston Globe:
Some YA titles that offer some serious summer fun. Click here |
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From Flavorwire:
New Project from Writers Will Send LGBT YA Books to Libraries and Shelters. Click here
From the Amherst Bulletin:
The Eric Carle Museum opens a new exhibit featuring the late illustrator Fred Marcellino. Click here
From the Guardian:
A collection of writing advice for new children's authors from top editors. Click here
From the Guardian:
Author Samantha Shannon: When will women no longer surprise us with their strength? Click here
From BuzzFeed:
How well do you actually remember the Baby-sitters Club? Click here |
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