E-Books Sales for Kids' Books Are Up at Kobo

Kobo reports on some new trends in kids' e-book sales:

Fantasy & Magic Category Dominates Kid's Books at Kobo

On the Return of Realistic YA Fiction

One more report from this past BEA, about a panel in which YA authors talked about the shift back from paranormal/dystopia to more realistic fiction.

The 'Real' World: A BEA 2013 Children's Panel

BEA Talk Digital Kids' Books

Another report from this year's BEA, about new digital projects in the world of children's publishing:

Focus on Children's: New Digital Players at BEA 2013

Reading Over the Summer Helps Kids Retain Learning

From a panel at this year's recently completed BEA, information on how reading over the summer helps kids avoid losing what they've learned in school over the past year.

Books Help Kids Beat the Summer Slide