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Christopher Awards by Rocco Staino

On May 17 the Christopher Awards were presented high atop the Manhattan skyline to the creators of books, feature films and television/cable programs. The award recognizes writers, producers, directors, authors and illustrators whose work “affirms the highest values of the human spirit.”   Read more »

Comment | June 5, 2018, 7:54 am

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Excellence In Graphic Literature Awards LIVE STREAM!

First Annual Excellence In Graphic Literature Awards! This year’s nominees were announced LIVE on KidLit TV March 15, 2018 1pm... Read more »

Comment | March 13, 2018, 12:00 pm

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StoryMakers: 2016 Irma Black Award and Cook Prize

KidLit TV's StoryMakers host Rocco Staino interviewed the 2016 Irma Black Award and Cook Prize winners, and honor book recipients.   Read more »

Comment | June 22, 2016, 3:30 pm

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StoryMakers OnLocation | National Book Awards Teen Press Conference

The National Book Awards Teen Press Conference allows students to interview finalists for the National Book Award in Young People's Literature.   Read more »

Comment | January 16, 2016, 6:27 pm

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National Book Award Shortlist Announced: Will This Be Steve Sheinkin’s Year?

The National Book Foundation has released the shortlist for the 2015 National Book Award. Will this be Steve Sheinkin's year?   Read more »

Comment | October 14, 2015, 9:30 am

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The 10th Anniversary of the Carle Honors

KidLit TV interviewed honorees of the 10th Anniversary of the Carle Honors. Stay tuned for interviews with some of the greatest names in kid lit history!   Read more »

Comment | October 13, 2015, 6:15 am

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Field Trip! | Bank Street College of Education

Watch as Susannah Richards interviews several kid lit creators after the Irma Black Award and Cook Prize ceremony, and John Rocco discusses "Blizzard".   Read more »

Comment | August 19, 2015, 5:30 pm

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Tonight! ‘It’s Me, Hilary: The Man Who Drew Eloise’

The short documentary follows Hilary Knight, the illustrator of Kay Thompson's popular Eloise books. Actress Lena Dunham serves as executive producer.   Read more »

Comment | March 23, 2015, 9:09 pm

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Diverse Minds Youth Writing Challenge

The Diverse Minds Youth Writing Challenge: High school students are asked to create a children's book that highlights "tolerance, diversity, and inclusion."   Read more »

Comment | November 21, 2014, 9:09 pm