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The article focuses on the Rick Riordan Presents, an imprint headed by author Rick Riordan's editor Stephanie Owens Lurie devoted to publishing middle grade authors from underrepresented cultures and backgrounds, to let them tell their own stories inspired by the mythology and folklore of their own heritage. It mentions views of Sophia Jimenez, associate editor at Atheneum on how Riordan's role in expanding the space for fantasies rooted in mythology.

The article focuses on publishers, educational technology firm and libraries are addressing learning loss caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and offering educational programs to engage students during the pandemic. Topics Scholastic is offering Home Base summer reading program offered to provide book access, and Mackin book firm is providing low-income families with books to read over the summer.

The article examines how publishers and education companies are providing resources for educators, students, and families doing schoolwork at home during the Covid-19 pandemic. It mentions that Britten Follett, executive vice president of Follett School Solutions, has worked with its publisher partners to expand its collection of free and discounted e-books; and mentions that Mackin VIA platform by Mackin Educational Resources allows students and educators to access e-books and audiobooks.

The article discusses plans of educational companies and publishers of providing digital resources for educators and families to handle the Covid-19 pandemic. Topics discussed include views of Britten Follett, executive vice-president (EVP) of software company Follett School Solutions, on Destiny library management system, the Follett eLearning Resource page and launch of Distance Learning Essentials web page by Mackin Educational Resources.

The article explores the growth of the middle grade category of books. According to NPD Scan, seven of the 10 best-selling books in 2018 were middle grade titles, led by "The Meltdown." Areas within the middle grade category in which publishing activity has notably increased include heavily illustrated middle grade books and titles featuring characters who demonstrate neurodiversity and physical differences.

The article describes the strategies used by children's book publishers to market and promote books that encompass social and emotional learning (SEL) themes. The strategies include author appearances and promotional giveaways at library and educator conferences, advertising in teacher- and librarian-centric journals and creating physical kits of marketing materials. The SEL-related offerings of Macmillan include "Wishtree," by Katherine Applegate, and "Be Kind," by Pat Zietlow Miller.

The article presents the views of various editors, agents, booksellers and librarians on the middle grade books category. Middle school librarian and library services director Jennifer Hubert Swan thinks middle grade as books that feature a 10-, 12-, or 13-year-old protagonist. Chronicle Books editor Taylor Norman says middle grade just refers to an age range. Publisher Namrata Tripathi considers middle grade as an industry term that the general public does not know or really need to learn.

The article announces the release of audiobooks such as "Astrophysics for People in a Hurry" by Neil deGrasse Tyson, "Lenin on the Train" by Catherine Merridale, and "Theft by Finding" by David Sedaris.

The article reviews websites of several publishers including Lee & Low, Boyds Mills Press Inc. and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Books for Young Readers.

The article discusses trends in educational publishing and ways publishers are responding to the needs of teachers and librarians. Topics include the incorporation of social-emotional learning and character development in education, emphasis on diversity and inclusion in educational books and materials by the grassroots organization We Need Diverse Books, and the involvement of publishers on social media to notify educators and librarians about professional development resources they offer.

The article presents titles in various genres that will be offered by audiobook publishers as of Fall 2015. Topics include publisher Ashberry Lane's offering of "Like a Love Song" by Camille Eide, Brilliance Audio's offering of "Black Dragon River" by Dominic Ziegler, and Scholastic Audio's offering of "George" by Alex Gino.

The article offers information on the 2012 Youth Media Awards which will announced at the American Library Association meeting in Dallas, Texas on January 23, 2012. Anita Silvey, author, former publisher of children's books at Houghton Mifflin, and former editor-in-chief of the journal "Horn Book," says no other award has the significance comparable to the Youth Media Awards.

This article deals with the growing popularity of digital or downloadable audiobooks in the publishing sector. In 2008, overall audiobook sales dropped slightly but the downloads segment rose to represent 21% of audiobook sales, according to a survey from the Audio Publishers Association. Anthony Goff of Hachette Audio and Digital Media claims that they recorded a 31% increase in downloads during the first quarter of 2010. It notes that downloadable audio books enable publishers to shift between formats and make adjustments that help their finances.

The article focuses on several publisher-initiated summer reading programs. It states that the imprint Little, Brown Books for Young Readers created a title suggestion list for the 2016 summer reading season using advertising in trade outlets recommendations on the publisher's social media channels. It reports Lee & Low provides lists of suggested books for grades Kindergarten through eight on its website. It mentions sell sheets created by Boyds Mills in anticipation of summer reading.

The article explores the growing popularity of audiobooks, which recorded a 38.9 percent increase in sales in 2015 compared to 2014 figures according to the American Association of Publishers (AAP) StatShot report. Topics discussed include publishers' willingness to produce more audiobook titles, benefits offered by the boom in audiobooks sales to publishers and audio rights issues associated with publishing audiobooks.

This article focuses on the increasing number of U.S. publishers that have been using the online marketing strategy. According to the Pew Internet and American Life Project, publishers have been using the Internet to make themselves part of young adult's digital lifestyle. Emily Romero, vice-president of marketing for Penguin Young Readers, explained that a lead title with a $75,000-$100,000 advertising budget could have $15,000-$20,000 allotted to online marketing. One advantage of online marketing is its flexibility.

Lists children's books that will be published on spring 2006. "When Giants Come to Play," by Andrea Beaty and illustrated by Kevin Hawkes; "The Summer King," by O. R. Melling; "Kiki Strike," by Kristen Miller.

Presents U.S. publishers and the books that they will publish in 2005. Information on the book "Cool Cats Counting," by Sherry Shahan which will be published by August House/Little Folk; Books that will be published by Bloomsbury; Focus of the book "One Night in the Coral Sea," by Sneed B. Collard III.

Presents a list of children's books from various publishers to be released in the U.S. during the fall of 2004. "Jungle Drums," by Graeme Base; "Hard Hat Area," by Susan L. Roth; "Karate Hour," by Carol Nevius Jones and illustrated by Bill Thomson.

Talks about the effort of publishers to reach out to young readers also called as tweens. Discussion on the buying power and influence of the tweens on the market; Comment from Lisa Holton, senior vice president and publisher, regarding the reaction of readers on the use of the term tweens for young people between the age of eight and fourteen; Success of the book 'Harry Potter,' by J.K. Rowling.

Focuses on the successes and challenges faced by book professionals in reaching teenage readers. Ways on how publishers show their commitment to teen readers; Titles to be released by Penguin Putnam in trim sizes; Some titles in the self-help category that are spin-offs of adult titles; Publishing companies that are partnering with brand-name entities. INSET: Teens Checking Out Libraries.

Focuses on the views of several editors and publishers regarding the proliferation of early/beginning-reader series. Factors that influenced the proliferation of early/beginning reader books; Origin of the early/beginning reader genre; Goals of Janet Schulman when she became editor-in-chief of Random's children division.

Previews children's books to be released in spring 1994. `First Nursery Stories Mini Book,' published by Aladdin; `The Hunter,' published by Archway; `Tutankhamen,' published by Atheneum; More.

Presents a sneak preview of children's books set to be published in fall 1997, alphabetically by publishers. Archway; Avon; Berkley; Candlewick; Delacorte; Free Spirit; Harcourt/Browndeer; Holiday House; Learning Triangle; Other publishers and book previews for children.

Presents a list of children's books by various publishers set to be released in spring 1996 in the United States. Includes `Comet Vomit'; `Daddy's Wedding'; `Moose on the Loose.' INSETS: Familiar faces, new voices.;A tragedy remembered.;Carrying the Olympic torch.;To market, to market.

Presents information on the growth of religion and spirituality audiobooks in the U.S. as of April 2004. Percentage of income generated from religion and spirituality books by the audio industry; Comments from several audio book executives; Problems in merchandising audio books in commercial stores.

Presents updates on children's book publishers as of January 21, 2002. Components of the May 2002 launch of Roaring Brook Press; Description of the children's book arrangement of Bloomsbury USA; Information on the titles which will be launched by PUSH on paperback in February.

Features the I Spy books, an innovative series of guessing game books that make the ordinary look extraordinary. Series' genesis; Creators Walter Wick, who invents and photographs the scenes, and Jean Marzollo, who makes up the rhymes; Scholastic editors Bernette Ford and Grace Maccarone; Design by Carol Devine Carson of Alfred A. Knopf; Creating the books; Future books.

Focuses on the activities of children's booksellers at the 95th American Booksellers Association convention and trade show held on June 3 to 5, 1995 in Chicago, Illinois. Discussions held by the Association of Booksellers for Children; Update on the 20 Minutes a Day program, which is aimed at encouraging family reading time; Compilation of a Bookseller to Bookseller Exchange Notebook.

The article deals with the optimism expressed by publishers over growth prospects in the digital audio market in 2017. According to Troy Juliar of Recorded Books, a convergence of consumer, technological and demographic trends will lead to continued growth for the market. The car is cited as the preferred place for audiobook consumption. Also mentioned are opportunities facing audiobook companies, efforts to expand the format, and creativity in marketing.

The article focuses on a children's book imprint, Avenue A Books, announced by the Center for Responsive Schools, an organization best known for its Responsive Classroom social-emotional learning program and professional development materials. Topics discussed include information on its line of graphic novels; part of the mission behind Avenue A, according to Christine Freitas, CRS's director of publications; and the idea for the imprint according to Freitas.

The article discusses trends in audiobook publishing from 2014. Topics include the success of audiobook categories including children's literature, erotica, and motion picture tie-ins, how CD sales have stayed steady as digital audiobook production and sales have increased, and popular audiobooks including "Yes Please" by Amy Poehler, "I Am Malala" by Malala Yousafzai, and "Everything I Never Told You" by Celeste Ng.

The article looks at episodes in the publishing industry when two or more books with similar titles or premises appear coincidentally around the same time. It recounts such a situation involving two alphabet books for children, "Z Is for Moose" by Kelly Bingham, illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky, published by Greenwillow, and "A Is for Musk Ox" by Erin Cabatingan, illustrated by Matthew Myers, published by Neal Porter Books at Roaring Brook Press.

The article focuses on several picture books being released in the U.S. market as audio books. These include the self-published children's title "The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep," which made its debut under the Listening Library imprint of Penguin Random House Audio and the book audio release "What Pet Should I Get?," by Dr. Seuss. It noted that the school and library market have the strongest demand for book-and-audio packages.

The section offers updates on audiobook production and publishing in the U.S. as of October 2015. Topics covered include the narrators in some of Kurt Vonnegut's works such as "Slaughterhouse-Five" and "Breakfast of Champions," publishing schedule for several audiobooks and the cast in the audiobook "Lafayette in the Somewhat United States."

The article reports on the continued growth of sales and production for audiobooks in the U.S. in 2015. It notes the result of the survey of the Audiobook Publishers Association, which shows the high jump in both sales and title output of audiobooks in 2014. It also asserts that the increase of audiobook sales was driven by the popularity of the digital download format.

The article deals with digital downloading in the audio book publishing sector. Though digital downloads still account for a relatively small part of audio publishers' overall revenue, it is the fastest-growing segment of not only the audio industry but the entire publishing industry. At Random House, senior VP and publisher Madeline McIntosh noted that digital sales represent about 10% of the audio group's total business, and growth is expected to continue at a rapid rate. For Hachette Books AudioBooks, downloadable audio was 10% of total business in 2004, but digital audio director Karen Cera said that the digital portion of the business grew more than 200% in 2005.

Focuses on the challenges faced by publishers of religion books for children in connecting with their buyers. Perception of buyers on the books; Launch of Christian-themed titles by Simon & Schuster; Use of better advance folded and gathered sheets for picture books.

Reports on how audio publishers in the U.S. capitalize on the market for autobiography as they hire celebrities to narrate their own life stories. Significance of getting a celebrity voice to publishers; Remarks from HarperAudio publisher Ana Maria Allessi on the issue; Effect on sales. INSET: All Access--Audio Style.

Provides information on the views of audiobook publishers regarding their performance in 2004. Eileen Hutton, vice president and associate publisher at Brilliance Audio; Ana Maria Allessi, publisher at HarperAudio; Patti Pirooz, executive producer at Penguin Audio.