Children's Writing News Page: 12
Simon & Schuster to Publish Children's Book Series Based on CSI (2012-03-30): Simon Spotlight, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children�s Publishing, is going to publish a children's series based on the CBS series, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.
Scholastic Announces Sales Figures for The Hunger Games Trilogy in the U.S. (2012-03-29): Scholastic announced today the amazing in-print figures for Suzanne Collins' bestselling The Hunger Games trilogy.
Cover for Lemony Snicket's Who Could That Be at This Hour? Released (2012-03-29): The cover art for Lemony Snicket's next book, Who Could That Be at This Hour?, has been released. It is the first book in a four part series.
Lorax Statue Stolen From Home of Dr. Seuss (2012-03-28): A 200-pound bronze Lorax statue was stolen the home of Dr.
Harry Potter Ebooks Arrive on Pottermore (2012-03-27): The ebook versions of the Harry Potter novels are finally here. They can be found on the Pottermore site.
Jewel to Publish Children's Picture Book (2012-03-26): Jewel has signed with Paula Wiseman Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, to publish a children's book.
Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson Attend Hunger Games Event at Barnes and Noble (2012-03-24): Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson have been traveling the globe promoting the film release of the bestselling Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins.
Scholastic to Publish Jeremy Lin Book for Kids (2012-03-23): Scholastic will publish a children's book about New York Knicks star Jeremy Lin.
Wimpy Kid 7 to Arrive in November (2012-03-22): Amulet Books, a division of Abrams, has announced that the 7th Diary of a Wimpy Kid title will be released on November 13, 2012 in the U.
Guus Kuijer Wins Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award (2012-03-21): Guus Kuijer has won the 2012 Astrid Lindgren award.
Cheerios Puts Six Million Children's Books Inside Cereal Boxes (2012-03-21): Cheerios, Jennie Garth and Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing have partnered to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of its Spoonfuls of Stories program.
Random House Children's Books Expands Publishing Deal With Nickelodeon (2012-03-19): Random House Children's Books announced today that it will now be the primary book publisher of Nickelodeon properties.
Hans Christian Andersen Medal Finalists Announced (2012-03-17): Five authors and five illustrators have been selected for the 2012 Hans Christian Andersen Award.
Finalists for 2012 Children's Choice Book Awards Announced (2012-03-16): The finalists for 2012 Children's Choice Book Awards have been announced.
Amazon Says Suzanne Collins is Bestselling Kindle Author (2012-03-16): The Hunger Games movie arrives in theaters on March 23rd.
Cassandra Clare to Publish Third Shadowhunters Series (2012-03-14): Cassandra Clare, author of The Mortal Instruments and The Infernal Devices series, has signed an agreement with Margaret K.
Thirteen Judy Blume Novels to be Released as Ebooks (2012-03-12): Today's teens can now experience Judy Blume's famous novels in ebook versions.
The Lorax Pop-up Book Published to Coincide With Movie, Dr. Seuss's Birthday (2012-03-09): Random House Children's Books has published The Lorax Pop-Up.
26th Annual Ezra Jack Keats Book Award Winners Announced (2012-03-08): The winners of the 26th Annual Ezra Jack Keats New Writer and New Illustrator Book Awards have been announced.
Pottermore to Open in Early April 2012 (2012-03-08): The interactive Harry Potter site called Pottermore is expected to open early next month. Harry Potter fans have been frustrated by delays in opening the site.