Children's Writing News Page: 14
National Book Award Winners Get Increased Print Runs (2011-11-18): The four winners of the National Book Awards are being reprinted, reports Publishers Weekly.
Theatrical Trailer for The Hunger Games Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth and Josh Hutcherson (2011-11-14): Here is the highly anticipated trailer for The Hunger Games, which is based on the bestselling dystopian YA novel by Suzanne Collins.
Atheneum Books Announces Plans to Publish Seventh Olivia Book (2011-11-12): Atheneum Books for Young Readers has announced plans to publish a seventh Olivia title from author Ian Falconer.
Algonquin Books Launching YA and Middle Grade Imprint Headed by Elise Howard (2011-10-22): Shelf-Awareness reports that Algonquin Books is launching a new imprint focusing on Young Adult and middle grade fiction.
Lauren Myracle Was Asked to Withdraw Shine From NBA Competition (2011-10-21): Lauren Myracle's Shine was included in this year's list of National Book Award finalists due to what the National Book Foundation described as a "miscommunication.
Curtis Jobling Transforms Bob the Builder Into a Werewolf (2011-10-13): Curtis Jobling is the creator of Bob the Builder and the author of the new Wereworld book series.
Miscommunication Leads to Extra Book Being Included in National Book Award Finalists (2011-10-13): The National Book Foundation made a rare mistake when it released its list of National Book Award finalists yesterday.
Video: Christopher Paolini Talks Self-Publishing Journey, Last Book in Eragon Series (2011-10-10): It's hard to believe that Christopher Paolini's Inheritance Series, which began with Eragon, is about to end.
Johnny Depp to Produce and Star in Upcoming Dr. Suess Biopic (2011-10-07): Johnny Depp has signed on to produce and possibly star in the upcoming biopic of the bestselling children's author and illustrator, Dr.
Charles Cohen and Cathy Goldsmith Talk New Dr. Seuss Book (2011-10-04): Dentist and Seussologist Charles Cohen and Cathy Goldsmith, VP, Associate Publisher, Random House Books for Younger Readers Group, talk about the collection of lost Dr.
Lisa Schroeder Talks Inspiration for It's Raining Cupcakes (2011-09-30): Author Lisa Schroeder talks about the inspiration for her young adult novel, It's Raining Cupcakes.
Cressida Cowell on Writing the How to Train Your Dragon Series (2011-09-28): Cressida Cowell, the award-winning author of How To Train Your Dragon talks to The Telegraph about how her upbringing influenced her writing.
Oliver Jeffers Talks Stick Legs and Reads From His Latest Children's Book (2011-09-18): Oliver Jeffers next children's book, Stuck, will arrive in stores in November.
Philippa Gregory Signs Young Adult Book Deal With Simon & Schuster (2011-09-16): Philippa Gregory, the author of The Other Boleyn Girl and The Red Queen, will publish her first young adult titles under a new agreement with Simon & Schuster.
Emma Thompson to Write New Peter Rabbit Book (2011-09-15): The BBC reports that Emma Thompson has been asked by publisher Frederick Warne, a division of Penguin, to write a new Peter Rabbit story.
2011 National Book Award Finalists to be Announced on Think Out Loud (2011-09-14): The 20 finalists for the 2011 National Book Awards will be announced live on Think Out Loud, a morning program from Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB).
Scholastic Launching New Transmedia Imprint With Ruckus Media Group (2011-09-08): Scholastic announced that it has teamed up with Ruckus Media Group to launch a new children's transmedia imprint.
Sony Announces Smaller, Touchscreen E-Ink Reader With Pottermore Promotion (2011-09-01): Sony has announced the launch of its new e-ink eReader.
Preview of The Adventures of Tintin Video Game (2011-08-26): AP's weekly Video Game Video previewed the The Adventures of Tintin game.
NBA Star Amar'e Stoudemire Signs Children's Book Deal With Scholastic (2011-08-19): Scholastic announced its has signed a children's book deal with NBA star Amar'e Stoudemire.