This article was originally published on our parent site for the book publishing industry, Publishing Trends. * * * Young adult literature has been a huge catalyst and money-maker for publishing over the past few years. Beyond the books, the category’s given birth to several multimillion dollar franchises and new Hollywood stars. With all of the glamour and glitz that can come out of the YA world, it’s easy to forget about the rest of children’s literature. No, not board books or picture books: I’m talking about middle grade. According to […]
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Top 5 Publishing News Stories 8/25-8/29
Every week we recommend 5 publishing news stories that young book professionals should read to feel more connected to what’s going on in the industry. There are only 5, so even if you weren’t able to read a thing all week, these should help keep you in the know. University of Colorado Boulder researchers are using 3-D technology to recreate classic children’s books for the visually impaired. Libraries in and around Ferguson, MO remained open during protesting, offering themselves as “a quiet oasis” for all ages. The cry for diversity in children’s books has spread from […]
5 Top Publishing News Stories of the Week, 7/15 – 7/19
Every week we recommend 5 links to publishing news that the young professional should read to feel more connected to what’s going on in the industry. There are only 5, so even if you weren’t able to read a thing all week, these should help keep you in the know. **** Juror on the Zimmerman trial drops plans to write a book after outrage ensues on Twitter. Ebooks company Inkling signs major deal with Pearson and Elsevier, raising $16M in funding. VIZ Media launches Perfect Square Kids Imprint at Comic Con, debuting book […]
