“You have to write the book that wants to be written. And if the book will be too difficult for grown-ups, then you write it for children.” –Madeleine L’Engle
- Caldecott Turns 75: This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Caldecott Medal, awarded to the most distinguished children’s picture book of the year. National Public Radio (NPR) did this story on the event, highlighting some of the medal’s history.
- 2013 Caldecott, Newbery, and Printz Winners: Speaking of the Caldecott, check out this year’s winners for these coveted children’s book awards. Many other children’s books awards are also mentioned in this article from Publisher’s Weekly.
- World’s Smallest Bookstore: And it’s self-serve! Bookriot features this article on the World’s smallest bookstore, complete with pictures of the cuteness. What’s more amazing is that it functions off the honor system, which means no employees!
- Tracking Readers: Data collection is a hot buzz word in the publishing world, but what does this information actually mean and how can tracking users/readers help authors and publishers? NPR takes a look at this question in this article on tracking reading habits.
- Benjamin Franklin Digital Awards: This newly-launched award “honors innovation in electronic book publishing by individuals and organizations of all sizes, including publishers, software developers, designers, manufacturers, institutions, and technology leaders.” Read more at the official website, or enter your own book!
“All mankind is divided into three classes: those that are immovable, those that are movable, and those that move.” — Benjamin Franklin
