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Spotlight on Little Island Books
This article was authored by Publisher Spotlight intern Vi Hendrix “Books create waves.” If you’re familiar with that phrase, then you’ve probably heard of Little Island Books. The independent, Dublin-based publisher was founded in 2010 by Siobhán Parkinson, Ireland’s first children’s laureate. To this day, they remain committed to their founding ideals of releasing high-quality… Read more: Spotlight on Little Island Books
Invitations for Autodidactic Middle Graders
If you’ve worked in a school or a library, you’ve met kids who absolutely thrive on asking questions, truly listen to responses, and then move on to explore proffered answers more deeply. These are not likely to be the kids who work diligently for high marks (although assignments that pique their interest can invite stellar… Read more: Invitations for Autodidactic Middle Graders
Kintsugi: The Art of Repair
The Japanese art of kintsugi has been drifting increasingly into the imaginations and hearts of people around the world. In the United States, Europe, and beyond, kintsugi has been the stuff of art discussions, social media videos—and children’s books. Here in our Publisher Spotlight corner, we have recently represented two beautiful children’s books exploring kintsugi:… Read more: Kintsugi: The Art of Repair
Spotlight on Scallywag Press
This article was authored by Publisher Spotlight intern Vi Hendrix Scallywag Press, a UK-based publisher who recently celebrated their six-year anniversary, has been recognized by numerous awards for the quality and artistry of their titles. They primarily focus on picture books, illustrated nonfiction, and early chapter books for young readers. In the past few years,… Read more: Spotlight on Scallywag Press
Bank Street College of Education Publishes Best 2025 Edition
During the last days of 2024, and the first weeks of 2025, we shared the books that had appeared on a wide array of Best Kids’ Book lists for the year. At that time, we promised to return with one of the most respected of these annual lists. Bank Street College of Education publishes a… Read more: Bank Street College of Education Publishes Best 2025 Edition
Perfect Pairs: World Ocean Day
Every year on June 8th, people around the world come together to celebrate World Ocean Day—a time to honor the oceans that sustain us and to raise awareness about the threats they face. Oceans cover more than 70% of our planet, yet they are in danger due to pollution, overfishing, and the effects of climate… Read more: Perfect Pairs: World Ocean Day
Perfect Pairs: Slow and Steady Snails
Spring has finally arrived, bringing with it warmer weather, blooming flowers, and an abundance of quiet life emerging in our gardens. Among the most curious and calming sights are the snails—gliding slowly across damp soil, curling around mossy stones, and leaving behind delicate trails that glisten in the morning light. There’s something mesmerizing about the… Read more: Perfect Pairs: Slow and Steady Snails
Here Be Dragons
Mystical, mythical, and fantastical creatures seem to be taking the forefront of literature! Everyone, adult and kid alike, wants to read about these creatures and escape into a different world. One particular such being that is perhaps the most popular and powerful is the dragon. While adults are finding dragoncentric romantasy like Fourth Wing, children’s… Read more: Here Be Dragons
Spotlight on Ruby Tuesday Books
Who, you may ask, would be excited to capture a photograph of a snail mid-poo? Ruth Owen, that’s who. What’s more, she built a snail sanctuary in her backyard in order to capture close-up and personal photos of snails going about their daily lives, poo and all. You see snails—and just about every other zoological,… Read more: Spotlight on Ruby Tuesday Books
Reviewer Spotlight: Olivia Gorecke
One in an occasional set of interviews with the reviewers who provide critical insights about new books from our client publishers. Olivia Gorecke has been on our list of reviewers for about three years now and started her bookstagram account in 2020 as a way to introduce new titles to her patrons who weren’t able… Read more: Reviewer Spotlight: Olivia Gorecke
It’s Onomatopoeia Season!
April’s rainy weather is a harbinger of spring flowers—and it’s also just right for picture books with onomatopoeia-rich texts! Rain makes so many wonderful sounds, depending on how big the drops, how puddle-welcoming the ground on which it falls, and activities we undertake outdoors in rainy weather. Cloudy skies and falling water make glorious subjects… Read more: It’s Onomatopoeia Season!
Spotlight on Post Wave Children’s Books
Post Wave Publishing has crossed the pond and is making a splash in the US market! Based in London, Post Wave Publishing UK is a subsidiary of Post Wave Publishing China, focusing on their children’s imprint, Post Wave Children’s Books. The company aims to establish itself as a global publishing brand, showcasing a diverse group… Read more: Spotlight on Post Wave Children’s Books