This is page 20 of the children's writing news archives.

A Morals Clause for Children's Authors? (2008-09-13): Now here's something to curl your hair.

Lauren Conrad Signs Book Deal Wth HarperCollins (2008-09-11): Lauren Conrad, star of the hit reality tv show The Hills, has signed a three book deal with HarperCollins to write a young adult fiction series called L.

Muggles Play Broomless Version of Quidditch in Chicago (2008-08-26): Here's a version of Quidditch that was recently reported on by the Chicago Tribune.

Age Banding Controversy Continues in Great Britain (2008-07-10): The practice of "age banding" -- listing the suitable age of reader for children's books -- has infuriated British authors who say that age banding is inappropriate.

Entertainment Weekly Names New Classics (2008-06-28): Entertainment Weekly has named what it says are the "new classics": the 100 best books written from 1983 to 2008.

J.K. Rowling's Privacy Complaint Rejected (2008-06-27): J.

Harry Potter Book Sales Pass 400 Million Mark (2008-06-18): The Harry Potter books have broken the 400 million sales mark.

British Authors Furious Over Age Branding Plan (2008-06-04): British authors are furious over a plan to place age ranges on their books.

Book Sales Prediction: Basically Flat (2008-06-02): Book sales are expected to stay basically flat according to a new report.

Scanimation Children's Book a Hit With Kids and Adults (2008-05-19): A new children's book called Gallop!: A Scanimation Picture Book by Rufus Seder is being talked about by both kids and adults.

The Weird-Ass Picture Book Awards (2008-05-16): Here's an interesting award for unusual picture pictures.

Illustrator Creates Book Based on Monster Drawing Videos (2008-05-13): Designer and illustrator Stefan G.

Judge Wants Settlement in Rowling Copyright Case (2008-04-16): The judge in the copyright infringement case over the Harry Potter fansite/proposed book wants the parties to come to a settlement.

Courtroom Drama For J.K. Rowling (2008-04-15): The trial over the fan who wants to publish a Harry Potter lexicon, which J.

Sophie Dahl Grows Up (2008-04-08): Sophie Dahl, the granddaughter of bestselling author Roald Dahl (Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory) and Patricia Neal, talks about her past life as a plus-size model and her current career as an author.

James Patterson Unhappy With Bookstore Placement (2008-03-31): James Patterson is not happy with the bookstore's placement of his latest book.

Making Up Bedtime Stories For Your Kids (2008-03-25): The Guardian (U.

Danielle Steel to Publish Children's Books (2008-03-24): HarperCollins has snatched up the rights to Danielle Steel's children's book, The Happiest Hippo in the World.

Former Luftwaffe Pilot Believes He Shot Down Antoine de Saint Exupery (2008-03-17): A former aviator in the Luftwaffe during World War II believes -- to his horror -- that he is the pilot who shot down Antoine de Saint Exupery.

Golden Kite Award Winners Announced (2008-03-12): The SCBWI has announced this year's winners of the The Golden Kite Awards.