Children's publishing

Aga Khan’s cultural values

Toronto’s Aga Khan Museum spotlights Islamic culture and arts with a new publishing venture Months before its September 2014 opening, Toronto’s Aga Khan Museum is launching a publishing initiative intended to illustrate the diversity of ... Read More »

February 15, 2014 | Filed under: Book culture, Children's publishing

Photo of kid reading Robert Munsch to shelter-cat goes viral

By Sue Carter

Warning: adorable alert At the Animal Rescue League of Berks County in Pennsylvania, school-age children are brought in to read to the shelter animals. According to the organization's website, the program helps kids improve their ... Read More »

February 10, 2014 | Filed under: Book culture, Children's publishing

The Giving Tree gets ebook release

By Emma Renda

Shel Silverstein is about to be published digitally for the first time. On Feb. 18, HarperCollins will release an ebook version of The Giving Tree, an iconic title by the late children's author who forbid publication ... Read More »

February 7, 2014 | Filed under: Children's publishing, Digital publishing and technology

YA author Ken Setterington receives American Library Association honours

By Sue Carter

The American Library Association has announced its 2014 youth media award winners. Ken Setterington's non-fiction Branded by the Pink Triangle (Second Story Press) was one of three titles to receive honours for the Stonewall Children's ... Read More »

January 28, 2014 | Filed under: Awards, Children's publishing

The Man with the Violin wins ebook award in NYC

By Emma Renda

Annick Press took home the award for best children's ebook at this year's Digital Book Awards gala in New York City. The Man with the Violin, written by Kathy Stinson and illustrated by DuÅ¡an PetriÄiÄ‡, is ... Read More »

January 25, 2014 | Filed under: Awards, Children's publishing

Drawing inspiration: how Montreal became a hotbed for children’s illustration

By Sue Carter

Consider Isabelle Arsenault's studio a visual metaphor for her kids' book illustrations. Tucked away in an isolated row of warehouses in Montreal's Mile End, the workspace is a reminder of the trendy neighbourhood's gritty industrial ... Read More »

December 23, 2013 | Filed under: Children's publishing

Tales of diversity: are children’s presses doing enough to give voice to Canada’s multicultural population?

By Vimala Jeevanandam

Author Kyo Maclear has noticed a pattern when visiting schools to read from her picture books, which include Virginia Wolf and Spork (both published by Kids Can Press). "Often, I'll go to a classroom and ... Read More »

December 20, 2013 | Filed under: Children's publishing

Books of the year 2013: Books for young people

By Q&Q Staff

Click on the thumbnails to find out which ... Read More »

November 28, 2013 | Filed under: Books of the Year, Children's publishing

Halifax’s Woozles Children’s Bookstore celebrates 35th anniversary

By Becky Robertson

On Oct. 19, Woozles Children's Bookstore in Halifax celebrated its 35th anniversary. Co-owner Liz Crocker "“ who opened Woozles in 1978 with Ann Connor Brimer and Brian Crocker "“ spoke to Q&Q about the birthday ... Read More »

October 31, 2013 | Filed under: Kids’ Books

Penguin Canada to release YA novel based on life of Lucy Maud Montgomery

By Sue Carter

A newly announced YA novel, based on the life of Anne of Green Gables author Lucy Maud Montgomery, has the support of the beloved author's family. In a press release, Penguin Canada's Lynne Missen, publishing ... Read More »

October 21, 2013 | Filed under: Children's publishing

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Aga Khan’s cultural values

Photo of kid reading Robert Munsch to shelter-cat goes viral

The Giving Tree gets ebook release

YA author Ken Setterington receives American Library Association honours

The Man with the Violin wins ebook award in NYC

Drawing inspiration: how Montreal became a hotbed for children’s illustration

Tales of diversity: are children’s presses doing enough to give voice to Canada’s multicultural population?

Books of the year 2013: Books for young people

Halifax’s Woozles Children’s Bookstore celebrates 35th anniversary

Penguin Canada to release YA novel based on life of Lucy Maud Montgomery

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