This is page 7 of the children's writing news archives.

Irish Authors Eoin Colfer and Oliver Jeffers to Collaborate on Original Picture Book (2014-03-28): HarperCollins just inked a global deal with bestselling Irish authors Eoin Colfer and Oliver Jeffers to publish an original picture book called Imaginary Fred.

Trailer for The Maze Runner Starring Dylan O'Brien, Kaya Scodelario and Will Poulter (2014-03-24): Dylan O'Brien, Kaya Scodelario and Will Poulter star in the first full trailer for The Maze Runner, based on the bestselling YA novel by James Dashner.

Trailer Video for the The Giver Starring Brenton Thwaites, Meryl Streep, Alexander Skarsgard (2014-03-21): Brenton Thwaites, Meryl Streep and Alexander Skarsgard star in The Giver, based on the award winning dystopian young adult novel by Lois Lowry.

Ursula K. Le Guin Wins the Oregon Book Award for Fiction (2014-03-18): Ursula K. Le Guin wins the Oregon Book Award for Fiction, Graham Salisbury picks up his eighth award, setting a record.

Goodnight Songs is a Collection of Lullabies by Margaret Wise Brown (2014-03-09): Goodnight Songs is a collection of lllabies by Margaret Wise Brown, the author of Goodnight Moon.

Lewis Carroll Discusses His Hatred of Fame in Letter Up for Auction (2014-02-26): Lewis Carrooll discusess his hatred of fame in a letter to a friend that is being auctioned by Bonhams

NEA's Cat-a-Van Reading Tour Begins February 24 (2014-02-22): NEA's Cat-a-Van Reading Tour begins on February 24. The Cat in the Hat themed van will promote good oral health and literacy in over 20 cities.

James Patterson Sends $267,000 to Help Indie Bookstores (2014-02-20): James Patterson wrote checks for $267,000 to 54 indie bookstores this week. He has pledged to give $1 million this year to help independent booksellers.

Jim Henson Company Options Rights to Randi Zuckerberg's New Picture Book (2014-02-10): The Jim Henson Company has optioned the rigts to Randi Zuckerberg's new picture book, Dot. It plans to develop it into an animated television series.

Amazon Editors Reveal Curated List of 100 Books to Read in a Lifetime (2014-02-09): Amazon editors have revealed a curated list of 100 books to read in a lifetime.

HarperCollins to Release Shel Silverstein's The Giving Tree as Ebook (2014-02-06): HarperCollins will release Shel Silverstein's The Giving Tree as an ebook for the first time.

Razorbill Acquires Sabaa Tahir's Debut Novel, An Ember in the Ashes (2014-01-28): Razorbill has acquired Sabaa Tahir's debut novel, An Ember in the Ashes. Paramount Pictures has already purchased film rights.

Flora & Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo Wins the John Newbery Medal (2014-01-27): Flora & Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo wins the John Newberry Medal for outstanding contribution to children's literature.

Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon to Publish Christmas Picture Book with Scholastic (2014-01-24): Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon will be publishing a holiday children's picture book with Scholastic, Roc and Roe's Twelve Days of Christmas

James Frey Sells Rights to YA Novel Endgame to Fox and HarperCollins for $2 Million (2014-01-15): James Frey just sold the film rights to his YA novel Endgame to Fox and the book rights to HarperCollins.

Tale of Despereaux Author Kate DiCamillo Appointed National Ambassador for Young People's Literature (2014-01-02): Newberry Award-winning author Kate DiCamillo has been appointed as the new National Ambassador for Young People's Literature by the Library of Congress.

Scholastic Launches Reading Campaign Called Get Book Fit (2014-01-02): Scholastic launches a reading campaign for families called Get Bookfit which features giveaways, inspirational stories from top athletes and fun reading lists for kids of all ages.

Mommas Gone City Blogger Jessica Shyba Lands Two Book Deal With Macmillan (2013-12-28): Jessica Shyba, who writes the Momma's Gone City blog, inked a two book deal with Feiwel & Friends. The book came out of cute photos she posted of her son and his puppy napping.

Author and Screenwriter Ned Vizzini Dead at 32 (2013-12-20): Author and screenwriter Ned Vizzini has died of an apparent suicide at the age of 32.

Chris Colfer Signs Three Book Deal With Little, Brown (2013-10-20): Author and Glee star Chris Colfer has signed a three book deal with Little, Brown. He has also added a Fall 2013 tour.