This is page 19 of the children's writing news archives.

Stephen King Thinks Stephenie Meyer is a Terrible Writer (2009-02-03): Stephen King says he understands the appeal the Twilight series has on young girls but her is not a fan of author Stephenie Meyer's writing.

Neil Gaiman Wins Newberry Medal (2009-01-26): Neil Gaiman has won the Newberry Medal for his children's book, The Graveyard Book.

The Return of Winnie the Pooh (2009-01-09): The first authorized sequel to Winnie the Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner by A.

Meg Cabot Publishes Last Book in Princess Diaries Series (2009-01-07): Forever Princess, the last book in Meg Cabot's popular Princess Diaries series, went on sale yesterday.

Nickelodeon Launches Series Based on Ian Falconer's Olivia Books (2009-01-06): Nickelodeon is adding a new series, called Olivia, to its preschool line-up on Monday, Jan.

William C. Morris YA Debut Award Finalists Named (2008-12-17): The American Library Association has announced the finalists for the William C.

Why Books Make Great Gifts (2008-12-11): Random House has produced a great video about why books make great gifts for the holiday season.

Booksellers Hoping For Some Magic From Beedle the Bard (2008-12-03): The book industry is hoping that the midnight release tonight of J.

Scholastic Settles Potter Embargo Lawsuit (2008-12-01): Scholastic has settled its lawsuit against Infinity Resources, Inc.

Where the Wild Things Are in Deep Trouble (2008-11-29): The film version of the classic children's book Where The Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak has reportedly run into big trouble.

2008 National Book Award Winners Announced (2008-11-21): The winners of the 2008 National Book Awards have been announced.

Previously Unknown Beatrix Potter Painting to be Sold at Auction (2008-10-30): A previously unknown illustration by Beatrix Potter has been put up for auction by Bonhams of London.

J.K. Rowling to Launch Beedle the Bard in Scotland (2008-10-21): J.

J.K. Rowling Still Wealthiest Author (2008-10-04): The press loves to chronicle the net worth of J.

Roald Dahl Funny Prize Shortlists (2008-10-02): The Guardian reports that the shortlists for the the Roald Dahl Funny prize have been announced.

Madeline's New Adventures in Rome (2008-09-26): Madeleine is about to have her first new adventure in fifty years.

Family Reveals that Anne of Green Gables Author Committed Suicide (2008-09-23): The literary world got a shock this week: it turns out that Lucy Maud Montgomery, the author of the children's classic Anne of Green Gables committed suicide.

Scholastic Pulls Plug on Bratz Dolls Books (2008-09-18): Scholastic has decided to pull the plug on the Bratz dolls books, because of complaints from parents that the dolls are too sexy for young children and promote an inappropriate message.

Stephenie Meyer Stops Work on Fifth Twilight Book to Protest Illegal Leaking of Her Work (2008-09-16): Bestselling author Stephenie Meyer has stopped working on her current book, Midnight Sun, after the unedited manuscript was leaked online.

Bob Dylan Song Becomes Children's Book (2008-09-15): Bob Dylan's song Forever Young has been transformed into a children's book.