Finding Waldo Outside of Books

Candlewick and the American Booksellers Association have teamed up to celebrate Where's Waldo's 25th anniversary with a fun and creative idea:

Finding Waldo on Main Street

On Tap for the Summer of 2012

Children's booksellers are taking a look at their expectations for summer sales and reading choices, and they like what they see:

Taking the Pulse of Children's Bookselling--and Summer Reading

New Study Reveals Differences Between Print and E-Books for Children

Here is some interesting new info on how children interact with e-books and print books:

E-Books vs. Print Books: Some New Findings

Enhanced E-Books For Young Readers: Are They Good Or Bad?

A recent study shows that enhanced ebooks, though they may engage more reluctant readers, are more distraction then help when it comes to literacy.

Enhanced ebooks are bad for children finds American study

The Big Books at BEA 2012

For anyone not able to make it to this year's BEA, here's a run-down of the big titles that were featured there:

BEA 2012: Big Books for Kids: Surveying the Scene

Beloved and Groundbreaking Author Maurice Sendak Dies

Earlier this week, Maurice Sendak died. Known for books like Where the Wild Things Are and In the Night Kitchen, Sendak defined children's literature for multiple generations. His books presented a darker worldview that resonated more deeply with the reality of children's worlds.

Maurice Sendak, Children's Author, Dies at 83

J.K. Rowling Announces New Book, Re-formatted Website

In a bit of news that's not exactly children's-publishing-specific, but which is certainly related, Rowling announced that her new adult book, titled The Casual Vacancy, will be released on September 27th.

J.K. Rowling's New Book "The Casual Vacancy" Out 27th September 2012

Rowling also re-released her website, which features a timeline about her life, Harry Potter, and this new book.

www.jkrowling.com (Country-specific sites are linked to within.)