This is page 9 of the children's writing news archives.

Sharon Osbourne to Publish Children's Book Called Mama Hook Knows Best (2013-05-22): Sharon Osbourne is publishing a children's book with Disney Publishing called Mama Hook Knows Best based on her character from Jake and the Never Land Pirates.

2013 Children's Choice Book Award Winners Announced (2013-05-17): The winners of the 2013 Children's Choice Book Awards have been announced. Jeff Kinney was named author of the year.

Eoin Colfer Launches New Book Series Called WARP (2013-05-10): Eoin Colfer, the author of the Artemis Fowl books, has launched a new series called WARP

General Mills Launches 2013 Cheerios New Author Contest (2013-04-27): General Mills has announced the launch of the 2013 Cheerios New Author Contest. The winner gets $5,000 and possibility of a publishing contract.

Bella Thorne to Publish Young Adult Series (2013-04-25): Actress Bella Thorne, 15, star of Disney Chanel's Shake It Up, is publishing a young adult series, called Autumn Falls.

Jason Segel to Publish Children's Book Series With Random House (2013-04-24): Jason Segel has cut a book deal with Random House Children's Books for a new middle-grade book series.

2013 Indies Choice and E.B. White Award Winners Announced (2013-04-22): The American Booksellers Association has announced the winners of the 2013 Indies Choice Book Awards and the E.

Jabba the Hutt Entry in Origami Yoda Series Arrives in August (2013-04-22): Amulet Books, an imprint of Abrams Books, has announced that a Jabba Hutt entry in Tom Angleberger's bestselling Origami Yoda series is coming in August.

President Obama Reads Chicka Chicka Boom Boom at 2013 White House Easter Egg Roll (2013-04-11): President Obama read Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr.

Ahmet Zappa Publishes Children's Picture Book (2013-04-02): Ahmet Zappa, son of late musician/composer Frank Zappa, has published his first children's picture book, Because I'm Your Dad, with Disney-Hyperion.

Wimpy Kid 8 Set for Global November 2013 Release (2013-03-29): Amulet Books, an imprint of Abrams, has announced that the eighth book in the popular Wimpy Kids series will have a major major simultaneous international release in November 2013.

Addicted to Ghostwriting: Milton Scholar Amy Boesky Reveals Her Secret Life Writing Sweet Valley High Novels (2013-03-05): Milton scholar Amy Boesky wrote a fascinating essay in the Kenyon Review in which she comes out as one of the most prolific authors of the bestselling teen series, Sweet Valley High.

Randi Zuckerberg Inks Two Book Deal With HarperCollins (2013-02-18): Randi Zuckerberg just inked a two book deal with HarperCollins.

Scholastic Announces New Harry Potter Covers (2013-02-16): Scholastic has announced new Harry Potter book covers. The cover art was created by Kazu Kibuishi.

Richelle Mead Talks Vampire Academy Feature Film, Casting News (2013-02-02): Richelle Mead blogs about the just-announced feature film version of her New York Times bestselling young adult series, Vampire Academy.

This is Not My Hat by Jon Klassen Wins 2013 Caldecott Medal (2013-02-01): This Is Not My Hat, written and illustrated by Jon Klassen (Candlewick Press) has won the 2013 Caldecott Medal.

The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate Wins the 2013 Newberry Medal (2013-01-31): The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate (HarperCollins) is the 2013 Newbery Medal winner.

Ebook Usage Has Doubled Among Children, But Printed Books are Best For Bedtime (2013-01-29): Scholastic has released the fourth edition of its biannual Kids & Family Reading Report.

Scholastic to Publish Spirit Animals Fantasy Adventure Series (2013-01-18): Scholastic has announced plans to publish a seven book fantasy series called Spirit Animals.

National Book Awards Adds Long Lists, Expands Eligibility for Judging Panels (2013-01-15): The National Book Foundation announced changes in how the National Book Awards are reviewed and selected.