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The middle grade years--roughly defined as ages eight to 12 in the children's book world--are inherently a time of great change. As the world at large grapples with unprecedented change, [...]

Being a teenager isn't easy. That's been the case for generations, but it's arguably truer than ever in a world growing increasingly complicated. What's also true is that publishers of [...]

Though marketing departments do great work launching middle grade books out into the world, their job ideally includes a strong partnership with the authors whose titles they are promoting. For [...]

'I think we're in a golden age of books for middle grade readers,' says Charles Kochman, editorial director at Abrams and editor of Jeff Kinney's popular Diary of a Wimpy [...]

Epic, the Redwood, Calif.-based children's digital reading platform, has a lot to celebrate. January marked the company's fifth anniversary, and in the wake of that milestone, Epic released the latest [...]

The article provides information on the increase in book challenges and bans targeting children's and YA materials in school and public libraries. It highlights the highest-ever number of demands to censor library materials recorded by the American Library Association and the growing number of book bans affecting various titles across multiple states.

One could say that prior to the publication of her first YA novel, Night Flying (Delacorte, Nov.), Rita Murphy was a closeted writer. 'I actually wrote the first draft of [...]

The culmination of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy raises theological questions Back in April l996, readers of all ages eagerly embraced the U.S. publication of The Golden Compass (Knopf), [...]

Fourth of July fireworks and barbecue grills may have cooled, but when it comes to political books (and their audio counterparts) this is still one hot summer. And, this being [...]

The article reports on the launch of Follett Book eFairs, an online expansion of the company's successful Follett Book Fairs business. Topics discussed include remarks from Britten Follett, senior vice president of marketing strategy and classroom solutions at Follett School Solutions, about the eFairs; how teachers can customize eFair book selections; and the fund-raising aspect of the eFair.

This article focuses on the work of author Joan Walsh Anglund as of September 1, 1999. There is a vast audience for her simple and spiritual philosophies. Readers who are not familiar with her best-sellers are still likely to know Anglund's artwork: her trademark soft ink-and-watercolor renderings of sweet-looking children, sporting stylized faces with wide eyes and no mouths are recognized around the globe. A career in creative arts seemed a natural pursuit for Anglund who was born in Hinsdale, Illinois in 1926. Anglund is currently working on children's book projects for numerous publishers including a Christmas anthology for Harcourt Brace due out next year and "Be My Friend" for Simon & Schuster.

Presents information on several books to be released in the spring of 2004. 'George Seurat and the Grand Jatte,' by Robert Burleigh; 'The Creepy Crawly Calypso,' by Debbie Harter; 'Sidewalk Circus,' by Paul Fleischman; 'Candy Shop,' by Jan Wahl.

Presents information on the 40th annual Bologna Children's Book Fair held on April 2 to 5, 2003. Implications of rainbow banners proclaiming peace seen during the book fair; Decline in the overall attendance in the fair due to cancellations; Popularity of fiction books at the fair.

List several books to be released in the U.S. in spring 2003. Titles from Children's Book Press; 'Pixar Ultimate Guide'; 'The Snow Pony,' by Alison Lester; Titles from Scholastic.

Discusses several factors involved in handselling children's books. Views on the method of handselling books to children; Significance of handselling to booksellers; Advantages of handselling.

Highlights the 2001 summer releases from children's book publishers in the United States. Launch of the Lost Treasures series of reissued novels by Volo, Hyperion's paperback imprint; List of value editions released by Penguin Putnam.

Interviews author Dan Chaon. Information on Chaon's book "You Remind Me of Me"; Family background of Chaon; Characteristics of Chaon.

Focuses on the niche marketing and special sales campaigns of publishers in the United States as of November 19, 2001. Marketing efforts of Candlewick for the book 'It's Perfectly Normal,' and 'It's So Amazing,' by Robie Harris; Publicity campaign for 'Seek,' by Paul Fleischman; Target marketing efforts of Farrar, Straus & Giroux for 'Earthquake,' by Milly Lee.

Looks at the success of the `Harry Potter' book series by J.K. Rowling. Number of copies in print; Details on the audiobook `Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone'; Highlights of Rowling's United States book tour; Resolution formed to defend efforts of a conservative group to ban the books.

Reports the market success of the book `Toot & Puddle,' by Holly Hobbie. Sequels of the book; Number of copies of the book printed and sold; Information on the book.

Recommends the children's book `Northern Lights: A Hanukkah Story,' by Diana Cohen Conway, illustrated by Shelly Haas.

Presents a list of children's books published by Bantam Books and Rooster Company. `The Nativity: A Glorious Pop-Up Book,' by Veronica Heley, illustrated by Francesca Crespi; `Circle Farm' and `Circle Zoo,' by Nancy Helen; `Jimmy's Snowy Book,' by Paul Dowling; `My Book About My Cat: A Keepsake Album' and `My Book About My Dog: A Keepsake Album,' by Sheldon Gerstenfeld, illustrated by Lilian Obligado; More.

Focuses on how a folklore anthology book and a history series book present the beginnings and growth of the United States. `From Sea to Shining Sea,' compiled by Amy L. Cohn; Ten-volume series `A History of Us,' by Joy Hakim.

Discusses the collaboration between illustrator Rosemary Wells and British scholar-folklorist Iona Opie on the children's book `My Very First Mother Goose.' Wells' illustration for Opie's text; Well's desire to depart from her usual work methods; How the project came together; How the process was affected by the collaborators' British and American cultures.

The article offers information on the sales of "The Book Thief," a novel by Markus Zusak. It was often found on bestseller lists more than four years later with more than 1.5 million copies across print, audio, and e-book formats sold in North America. Chip Gibson of Random house Children's Books said that it was their sales director Joan DeMayo who pushed for the publishing of the book after reading it during a trip. The novel has also been used in platforms like Community Read programs and the Jewish Community Center festival circuit.

The article presents a list of best selling nonfiction audiobooks in the U.S. as of March 6, 2006. Books that are listed include "Team of Rivals," by Doris Kearns Goodwin, "Your Best Life Now," by Joel Osteen and "Love Smart," by Phillip McGraw.

Presents a chart of audio bestselling fiction in the U.S. as of August 2005.

Reports on the release of the book "Eldest," by Christopher Paolini on August 23, 2005. Marketing campaign developed by Random House Children's Books for the arrival of "Eldest"; Reason for the popularity of the book "Eragon," the first in the Inheritance trilogy by Paolini; Comparison between the popularity of the Inheritance trilogy and that of Harry Potter books.

Provides information on the book "Nova the Robot ," by David Kirk. Publication date of the book; Target audience of the book; Information on how the book came about.

Presents information on the 2003 National Book Festival in Washington, D.C. Percentage of increase in the festival's attendance; Themes of the festival; Comments from author Juan Williams on the event.

Presents a list of books relevant to the war between the U.S. and Iraq.

Features the book `Pedro and Me: Friendship, Loss, and What I Learned,' by Judd Winick. Early response to the book; Promotion of the book.

Reports on the partnership between LucasFilm and publishing company Scholastic. Efforts to form an imprint called LucasBooks; Development of the book; Marketing of the books.

Focuses on the book `I, Crocodile,' by Fred Marcellino published by HarperCollins company. Information on the book; Sales performance of the book.

Features the book `Daisy-Head Mayzie,' by Theodor Geisel also known as Dr. Seuss. Audrey Geisel's discovery of material for the book; Random House Inc.'s concern about the book's publishing process; `My Many Colored Days' book manuscript project.

Recommends the paperback series `Kids Can!'

Recommends the book `When Living Hurts: For Teenagers and Yound Adults,' by Sol Gordon.

Recommends the book `It's the Law! A Young Person's Guide to Our Legal System,' by Annette Carrel.

Recommends the book `The Birthday Wish Mystery,' by Faye Couch, illustrated by Marilyn Mets.

Recommends the book `Ask Me If I Care: Voices from an American High School,' by Nancy Rubin.

Recommends the series `Art & Poetry.'

Recommends the series `You Can Do It!'

Recommends the book `How Pleasant to Know Mr. Lear,' by Edward Lear, illustrated by Bohdan Butenko.

Recommends the book `The Blue Elephant,' by Kate Noble, illustrated by Rachel Bass.

Recommends the paperback series `The Women Who Dared.'

Recommends the book `The Magic Binoculars,' by Carmine Red.

Recommends the book `Skeletons: An Inside Look at Animals,' by Jinny Johnson, illustrated by Elizabeth Gray.

Recommends the series `Let's Read Together.'

Recommends the book `Nina's Book of Little Things,' by Keith Haring.

Recommends the book `The Pirate Uncle,' by Margaret Mahy, illustrated by Barbara Steadman.