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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

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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

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Big Words for Little People

Funny, we don't spend a lot of time thinking about how complex the vocabulary in some children's books can be.   Read more »

Comment | November 12, 2014, 9:15 am

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New York Media Works Launches KidLit TV

On Wednesday, November 12th, New York Media Works will host a launch party to debut their latest property, KidLit TV, a children’s literature portal.   Read more »

Comment | November 12, 2014, 9:00 am

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Picture Book Idea Month is a Go!

Aspiring authors flock to Tara Lazar's Picture Book Idea Month (PiBoIdMo) for fun, to get their creative juices flowing, and win excellent prizes.   Read more »

Comment | November 12, 2014, 8:46 am

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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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Jimmy Fallon Hits the Books, ‘Your Baby’s First Word Will Be Dada’

The Tonight Show's Jimmy Fallon is slated to pen a new board book.   Read more »

Comment | October 20, 2014, 10:02 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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50 Diverse Books from the United Kingdom

It’s no secret that our staff has several anglophiles on board. We don’t just love the U.K. because our book, Bubblegum... Read more »

Comment | October 20, 2014, 3:30 pm

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Comics for Kids at New York Comic Con

If you’re not familiar with New York’s annual Comic Con, you may have been wondering why thousands of men, women,... Read more »

Comment | October 16, 2014, 11:58 pm

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Finding Native American Voices in Young Adult Literature

Columbus Day has passed, and this year it was met with a fair amount of defiance via social media. The... Read more »

Comment | October 16, 2014, 8:35 pm

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‘Rain Reign’ is Not the ‘Baby-Sitter’s Club’

It’s been almost 15 years since “The Baby-Sitters Club” held its last meeting, when author Ann M. Martin decided it... Read more »

Comment | October 14, 2014, 10:22 pm

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Write Some Prose Then Strike A Pose

Fess up. You spent the entire day in front of the computer. In fact, you probably ate all your meals... Read more »

Comment | October 14, 2014, 9:52 pm

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Is ‘Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day’ The Worst Children’s Book Ever Written?

Last weekend the film adaptation of Judith Viorst’s  Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, opened in... Read more »

Comment | October 13, 2014, 11:59 pm

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10 Ways to Beat Writer’s Block

Writer’s block is one of the most feared issues for writers at any level. No one likes being stuck, but... Read more »

Comment | October 13, 2014, 10:32 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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Collaborating on Character Development in Picture Books, An Illustrator’s POV

It’s a popular misconception that picture books are easy to write and illustrate. People who believe this are completely off... Read more »

Comment | October 13, 2014, 6:00 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