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 […]
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It’s the end of another publishing year and the best lists are snowing upon us! What we love about the plethora of these lists from children’s literature experts, review publications, and national press resources is how so many perspectives pop into focus: diverse list makers see “best” in so many different—and complementary—ways. Some of the
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This article was written by Jen Breach, author of Solstice: Around the World on the Longest, Shortest Day published by What On Earth Books, 2024 We know that books are mirrors, windows, and sliding doors for young readers. But they are mirrors, windows, and sliding doors for writers as well. We grown-up writers for young
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As we get ready to celebrate Earth Day, I think about how I can instill in my child a deep appreciation for the planet and its delicate ecosystems. As a children’s librarian I know one of the most effective ways to cultivate this awareness is through the power of children’s literature. Children’s books have the
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From late November onward toward the year’s end, everyone’s making and/or following lists: what to gift, what to put on your own wish list, or gift yourself right now and add to your growing to-be-read pile. Because we work with so many international kids’ book publishers, our interests in lists is definitely global. We’ve found
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This article is by Publisher Spotlight intern Journey Mathewson Reading is fun! Reading has no limits! Reading is up to you, so no one should tell you what you can or can’t read . . . right? Well, maybe people can tell you what to read but how do their words still affect your reading
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November 13th is World Kindness Day, a day to reflect on one of the most universal and unifying principles. Acts of kindness, no matter how big or small, start ripples of change that can transform the lives of children, families, and communities across the world. This selection of picture books and board books are the
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This is article is by Publisher Spotlight’s Rhena Curran. Happy National Moon Day and National Space Exploration Day! July 20th 2023 marks 54 years since the Apollo 11 mission during which Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the moon. In honor of this – and the two supermoons coming next month –
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by Ellen Myrick, Publisher Spotlight Founder In 2023, the Bologna International Children’s Book Fair felt alive with crowds of authors, artists, publishers, and other book-adjacent professionals surging through the halls of Bologna’s business district, its famous fiere. Each region of the world displays in its own fair pavilion, giving the five halls a loose order.
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