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Obituary: Laurent de Brunhoff
French author-illustrator Laurent de Brunhoff, acclaimed for carrying on the legacy of beloved character Babar the elephant, first illustrated by his father Jean, died on March 22; he was 98.
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Gloo Books Stretches Boundaries
Los Angeles-based Gloo Books, a direct-to-consumer company founded by attorney Karen Chan, is a space for BIPOC educators and influencers to write educational, diverse books for young readers.
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Obituary: Lynne Barasch
Picture book author-illustrator Lynne Barasch, who created lively biographies as well as stories inspired by her family life, died on March 7. She was 84.
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In Brief: March 21, 2024
Recently, publishing staffers marked the release of a series addition, middle grade authors collaborated for a launch day celebration, an author made her debut, and researchers joined an author for an event highlighting wildlife.
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Literati Book Fairs Expand into Mid-Atlantic Region
Literati Book Fairs will now offer book fairs to pre-K–8 elementary schools in areas of Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia.
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In Virginia, Censors Attempt to Axe 'Wishtree'
The Floyd County Public Schools have suspended a One Division, One Book community reading of Katherine Applegate’s 'Wishtree' following complaints that the novel depicts a monoecious red oak, a tree with both male and female reproductive parts.
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Obituary: Leonard Everett Fisher
Accomplished painter and children's book author-illustrator Leonard Everett Fisher, widely known for his atmospheric, realistic artwork in books focused on American and world history and world mythology, died on March 2 at age 99.
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2024 Sendak Fellows Announced
The Maurice Sendak Foundation has announced this year's Sendak Fellows: Charlotte Ager, Rocío Araya, and Cozbi A. Cabrera.
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Publishers Issue Letter to NYC DOE Over Discarded Books
After a 'Gothamist' report found that hundreds of children's books had been thrown out on ideological grounds at a Staten Island elementary, a group of publishers and Authors Against Book Bans have written a letter to the NYC DOE over what they call "unlawful censorship."
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'Authors Against Book Bans' Mobilizes
A group of children's authors is rallying against the rising number of book bans and challenges nationwide, speaking out about the erasure of BIPOC and LGBTQ+ voices.
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