Dear moaners, bellyachers, and professional gripers— Today is your day. October 15 is National Grouch Day, an entire day where you can be your most gloomy self! Popularized by “Sesame Street” to celebrate the most well-known crank, Oscar the Grouch, the day lets people embrace their bad mood, complain about minor annoyances, and release negative
While many associations, journals, bloggers, and libraries publish their lists of best kids’ books of the year right at calendar’s close, some important ones do arrive later in the winter and even into spring. With summer on the horizon, we want to share these with you so that you can restock your shelves for vacation
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This article was authored by Publisher Spotlight intern Sophie Morris. Found all over the world, the lotus flower has inspired humankind for centuries. Generations of lotus rising from the murky waters and striving towards sunlight turned it into a symbol of resilience and beauty across cultures. Picture books offer a unique and accessible glimpse into
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This article was last updated 16 January 2026 What’s better than a book award? A list of best books! Why? There are more titles to choose among and to compare and contrast. While judges who determine book awards are looking at lots of competing titles critically, with a list of bests, we get to see
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This article was authored by Publisher Spotlight intern Zoe Spangler. In today’s world, where hate, fear, and violence often dominate the headlines, it’s even more important to come together on a day like World Kindness Day. This global event serves as a reminder of how small acts of kindness can create a ripple effect that
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We’re putting a bit of a twist on Translation Month this September. We frequently highlight linguistic translators and their work in making children’s books from around the world accessible to English language readers. We look for them to receive credit from publishers on book covers and seek out their skillsets in workshops and on panels.
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August is a time to celebrate the women authors who can be read in more than the language in which they write. Thanks to their recognition by publishers, and the skillful work of professional translators, we want to call attention this year to the following women during the Women In Translation month of August. The
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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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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
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