by SCBWI Western Washington
The National Book Awards were handed out earlier this week. For all categories, from fiction to poetry to nonfiction to––hooray!––young people's literature. The winner of the 2013 NBA for Young People's Literature is: Cynthia Kadohata, for her middle-grade novel The Thing About Luck. Cynthia is also the author of the 2005 Newbery Award-winner, Kira-Kira.
Children's book giant Charlotte Zolotow, author of more than 70 books and editor (at HarperCollins predecessor Harper & Row, where she reigned over her namesake imprint), has died at the inspiring age of 98. Zolotow's picture books are numerous (Mr. Rabbit and the Lovely Present, William's Doll, My Grandson Lew, to name a few). As... Continue Reading →
This week, Publisher's Weekly gave readers––and particularly children's book devotees––an early holiday gift. In a fascinating post, prominent children's book editors expounded on their personal favorite books they worked on. To hear the backstory of many beloved stories is something many of us will appreciate and enjoy. Happy pre-holidays! (Which reminds me. Have you registered... Continue Reading →
Apologies for the late notice, as this exhibition has been up for months, but we'd like to call your attention to an exhibition of very special book for children at the University of washington. Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries is currently exhibiting Merry Company: Pop-ups, Movables & Toy Books, which features nearly 150 pieces... Continue Reading →
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