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The Genre Wars

Apparently there is a battle raging as to whether or not YA novels, sci-fi and fantasy should be considered works of literature.   Read more »

Comment | November 13, 2014, 6:00 pm

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Amazon and Hachette Kiss and Make Up

Amazon and Hachette Book Group USA have finally reached a deal after a several months long dispute that began in early 2014.   Read more »

Comment | November 13, 2014, 5:03 pm

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School Library Journal’s Q & A With ‘StoryMakers’ Host Rocco Staino

“StoryMakers“ host, Rocco Staino, was interviewed by School Library Journal’s Associate Editor Mahnaz Dar leading up to the launch of... Read more »

Comment | November 13, 2014, 4:30 pm

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Ninth “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” Title Has Strong Sales

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul is the top selling title in all English-language territories globally.   Read more »

Comment | November 13, 2014, 1:00 pm

365 Days of Wonder | Book Trailer

R.J. Palacio reached out to her audience using social media and then took their responses to make a follow-up book... Read more »

Comment | November 13, 2014, 5:05 am

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‘The True Story of the Three Little Pigs’ 25th Anniversary

It's been 25 years since Scieszka, and Smith teamed up to write The True Story of the Three Little Pigs. Getting the book published was an adventure.   Read more »

Comment | November 12, 2014, 11:58 am

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KidLit TV is Live!

KidLit TV is your source for all things kid lit.   Read more »

Comment | November 12, 2014, 11:34 am

Making & Marketing children’s ebooks & apps

What do Amazon, ebay, iTunes, LuLu and others have in common? They are all new technology platforms creating the “New... Read more »

Comment | November 12, 2014, 11:05 am

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Neopets Motion Books Digital Comics

The wildly popular Neopets are breaking into the interactive world. A joint venture between JumpStart and Madefire will bring Neopets... Read more »

Comment | November 12, 2014, 10:30 am

• Video Tips and Tricks

How to Start a YouTube Channel Part 1

Learn how to get started with YouTube. Make thumbnails, banners, and learn about the most important element to have on your... Read more »

Comment | November 11, 2014, 4:00 am

• Video Creation Tools

MAKING YOUR OWN FREE BOOK TRAILER TUTORIAL

Looking for free software to make short-video films? Learn how-to make a book trailer using free software Animoto. These are... Read more »

Comment | November 10, 2014, 7:05 pm

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7 Types of Presentations for School Visits

School visits are more than an opportunity to market books. It's a great way to engage young readers.   Read more »

Comment | October 20, 2014, 10:43 pm

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Kid Industries Pop-Up Conference, Pink Versus Blue

When did we start deciding a particular toy, or book was for boys, and another for girls?   Read more »

Comment | October 20, 2014, 6:43 pm

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Self-Published Books Are Fit to Print at the Frankfurt Book Fair

Self-Publishing is nothing to thumb your nose at. Both new and established authors are publishing books without the assistance of traditional imprints.   Read more »

Comment | October 20, 2014, 5:30 pm

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Why it Pays to be Persistent in the Publishing World

Ouch. The sting of rejection is extremely painful for many authors. It’s got to hurt when someone says no to... Read more »

Comment | October 13, 2014, 9:17 pm

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Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators Educational and Networking Events

Being a member of a literary organization is a great way to stay in the know, and network with others... Read more »

Comment | October 13, 2014, 5:08 pm

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Take a Gamble on ‘The Rookie Bookie,’ a Kid Lit Tale of Sports and Finance

As a parent, the last thing you want your child to think about is gambling. However, The Rookie Bookie will... Read more »

Comment | October 13, 2014, 4:08 pm

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Amazon Invites Children’s Book Authors To Kindle Direct Publishing, Rolls Out Kids’ Book Creator Software

Amazon announced that it will be expanding its Kindle Direct Publishing business to support the needs of children’s books authors... Read more »

Comment | September 5, 2014, 1:00 pm

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Former Marathon Boss Launches Cottonwood Media

David Michel, the former co-founder and GM of Marathon Media, has launched Cottonwood Media, a new indie production company focused... Read more »

Comment | September 5, 2014, 8:00 am

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100 Twitter Hashtags Every Writer Should Know

Since being invented, the hashtag has made it easy for Twitter users to discover topics of importance, or strong interest.  Writers... Read more »

Comment | September 1, 2014, 6:19 pm