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

Zoobean is a New Service for Kids' Books Subscriptions

There are already several companies vying for the lead as the "Netflix for kids' books." Another entry into this field is Zoobean. Check it out here:

Zoobean Grabs $500K From Kapor Capital & Others For Its Hankpicked Kids' Books Subscription Service & Online Shop

Sales Up 13% Last Year

Children's and YA sales rose in 2012, with e-books accounting for the largest leaps in market share. Check out the numbers here:

Children's/YA Sales Rose 13% in 2012

YA Books for Summer Reading

Bookish put together a list of their top 10 YA books to read this summer. Check it out here:

10 New Young Adult Books for Summer 2013