Books and Anti-Bullying

Books are more than just a great escape and a way to visit foreign places, they are also a means to teach children about more serious topics such as acceptance and bullying: A Call to Action: Bullying and Books

Merger Confirmed

Earlier we noted the merger of Random House and Penguin as a possibility. It has now been confirmed: Random House, Penguin Agree to Merge

Possible Merger of Two "Big Six" Houses

This news isn't exclusive to children's publishing, but it's big enough to merit mention on this blog. Penguin and Random House may be merging, according to a statement put out today.

Random House, Penguin May Merge

Big Leaps in 2012 Book Sales

Children's an YA book sales from the first half of 2012 have jumped considerably as compared to the same time frame in 2011.

Children's and YA Revenues Up Nearly 41% This Year

J.K. Rowling Confirms that Next Book Will Be for Children

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling, who has just released her first book for adults, The Casual Vacancy, announced that the next book that she plans to release will be for children.

Rowling's Next Book to Be Children's Title

JK Rowling's next book 'very likely' to be a children's book