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Disney
and Pixar Spotlight Staff Talent The Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios have teamed up with Disney Publishing Worldwide to launch a series of children's books created by animation artists and storytellers at each studio. Released this month, the debut Walt Disney Animation Studios Artist Showcase title is No Slurping, No Burping!: A Tale of Table Manners; the Pixar Animation Studios Artist Showcase kicks off in September with Over There. more
DK
Enters the Teen Market with Nonfiction Line
For 40 years, DK has published illustrated nonfiction books for adults and children that have become staples on bookstore shelves – most notably, in kids' sections, the Eyewitness series. This month, DK releases its first teen-targeted title, Heads Up Psychology, the debut book of a copiously illustrated nonfiction line spanning many subjects. Subsequent 2014 releases are Do You Know Who You Are?, The Fashion Book, and Heads Up Philosophy. more
IN THE MEDIA
From the Associated Press:
To Kill a Mockingbird will become available as an e-book and digital audiobook on July 8. Click here
From Vulture:
John Green talks about filming The Fault in Our Stars. Click here
From the Toronto Star:
A patron at the Toronto Public Library demanded that the "violent" Dr. Seuss book Hop on Pop be removed from the collection. Click here
From Entertainment Weekly:
Steven Spielberg will direct the film version of Roald Dahl's The BFG. Click here
From Bustle:
"There's no problem that can't be solved with snooping”: 15 problematic lessons the Sweet Valley High series taught us. Click here |
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From the Detroit Free Press:
Remembering Little Golden Book author Lois Breitmeyer, who died on April 24 at age 91. Click here
From the Guardian:
Eight classic YA novels that deserve the Hollywood treatment. Click here
From the Guardian:
J.K. Rowling revealed her sadness that her mother, who died at age 45, never knew of the success of the Harry Potter books. Click here
From Time:
What you need to know before letting your kids read e-books. Click here
From Dangerous Minds:
At Japan's Moomin Café chain, unaccompanied patrons can be seated with a large stuffed Moomin. Click here |
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