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Decatur Children’s Book Festival Debuts May 3-5

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

DECATUR, Ga., April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The inaugural Decatur Children’s Book Festival, presented by Little Shop of Stories, will be taking place May 3-5 in downtown Decatur.

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DECATUR, Ga., April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The inaugural Decatur Children’s Book Festival, presented by Little Shop of Stories, will be taking place May 3-5 in downtown Decatur.
The Decatur Children’s Book Festival will continue May 4 and 5 at the Decatur Recreation Center and the Decatur Library.
The Decatur Children’s Book Festival takes place alongside the Decatur Arts Festival and in partnership with the City of Decatur, Decatur Arts Alliance, Decatur Tourism Bureau, Decatur Downtown Development Authority, the DeKalb County Public Library, the DeKalb Library Foundation, the Georgia Center for the Book, and Lenz.
Tickets to the Decatur Children’s Book Festival keynote event on May 3 can be found on Eventbrite .

Penguin Random House Canada Introduces New Immersive Story Time App to Help Kids Tap Into the Magic of Reading

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Penguin Random House Canada is proud to announce the launch of the early access web app, Living Stories , which aims to transform every bedtime story into an immersive experience.

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Penguin Random House Canada is proud to announce the launch of the early access web app, Living Stories , which aims to transform every bedtime story into an immersive experience.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240409901945/en/
Children are facing declines in their abilities in reading, according to recent reports.
“I’ve witnessed firsthand the startling drop in children’s capabilities in reading books and how parents felt powerless towards that issue.
Penguin Random House Canada embarked on this journey to help further engage children in reading and hope to make Living Stories a fully-integrated app.

Ello Named to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

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SAN FRANCISCO, March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ello, developer of the world’s most advanced AI reading app, announced that it has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024. Ello ranked No. 6 most innovative company in the Education category.

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SAN FRANCISCO, March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ello , developer of the world’s most advanced AI reading app, announced that it has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024 .
This year’s list shines a spotlight on businesses that are shaping industry and culture through their innovations.
Alongside the World's 50 Most Innovative Companies, Fast Company recognizes 606 organizations across 58 sectors and regions.
The World's Most Innovative Companies stands as Fast Company's hallmark franchise and one of its most anticipated editorial efforts of the year.

Five Ways to Celebrate March is Reading Month with Your Family

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

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March is Reading Month is a time for the whole family to come together to rediscover the magic of books and help inspire a lifelong love of reading.

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March is Reading Month is a time for the whole family to come together to rediscover the magic of books and help inspire a lifelong love of reading.
If you are looking for ways to make the most of March is Reading Month, Alexandra Brown, an educational technology specialist and lead librarian with National Heritage Academies , shares some creative ideas.
Brown also suggests checking out local libraries for reading month events, joining book swaps with friends, and encouraging children to create their own stories inspired by wordless books.
Whether it's experimenting with recipe books, delving into graphic novels, or enjoying audiobooks while traveling, there are endless ways to connect over books during March is Reading Month.

Scholastic to Invest in 9 Story Media Group, Significantly Expanding Opportunities for Production and Global Licensing of Scholastic IP

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

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NEW YORK and TORONTO, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Scholastic (NASDAQ: SCHL), the global children's publishing, education and media company, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to invest in 9 Story Media Group. Through the investment, Scholastic will acquire 100% of the economic interest in and a minority of voting rights in 9 Story Media Group ("9 Story"), a leading independent creator, producer and distributor of premium children's content, for approximately USD $186 million, subject to customary closing adjustments.

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The strategic investment in 9 Story's team and best-in-class production, sales and licensing capabilities significantly expands Scholastic's opportunities to leverage its trusted brand, best-selling publishing and beloved global children's franchises across print, screens and merchandising.
Scholastic Entertainment was rebooted under Lucchese's leadership in 2017, recognizing the untapped potential of Scholastic's engaging children's content.
9 Story recorded revenue of approximately USD $104 million in its most recent fiscal year, ended August 31, 2023.
A supplemental presentation with further details on the transaction and its strategic rationale is available at:

The Queen of Gay Street Receives International Recognition, Wins Independent Press Award

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

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NEW YORK, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD, one of the most prestigious book award programs globally for independent authors, publishers, and illustrators, recognized The Queen of Gay Street by Esther Mollica in the category of LGBT Nonfiction as a winner.

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Esther Mollica's "The Queen of Gay Street" wins the 2024 Independent Press Award in the category of LGBT Nonfiction.
NEW YORK, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD, one of the most prestigious book award programs globally for independent authors, publishers, and illustrators, recognized The Queen of Gay Street by Esther Mollica in the category of LGBT Nonfiction as a winner.
"The 2024 INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD honorees represent the excellence and diversity of global independent publishing," said Gabrielle Olczak, IPA President and Award Sponsor.
To learn more about the author, please visit https://www.esthermollica.com/
"The Queen of Gay Street" is available at Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble and Ingram Publisher Services.

If The World Were 100 People wins the 2023 ALCS Educational Writers' Award

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

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LONDON, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Authors' Licensing & Collecting Society (ALCS) and the Society of Authors (SoA) are delighted to announce the winners of the 2023 ALCS Educational Writers' Award, the UK's only award for educational writing that inspires creativity, encourages students to read widely and builds up their understanding of a subject beyond the requirements of exam specifications.If The World Were 100 People helps children to better understand the world they live in by imagining the world was condensed to a small village of 100 people and explaining what this global village would look like.Jackie McCann and Aaron Cushley were presented the 2023 Educational Writers' Award, along with a prize of £2,000, at the ALCS Annual Awards ceremony held at the Goldsmiths' Centre in London on 22 February.ALCS Chief Executive Barbara Hayes said: "Good educational writing not only imparts knowledge to the reader, but also inspires a curiosity to go and learn more about the world. The five books shortlisted are all fantastic examples of this and it was fascinating to hear about the wide range of topics covered. Congratulations to our winners Jackie and Aaron!"

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If The World Were 100 People helps children to better understand the world they live in by imagining the world was condensed to a small village of 100 people and explaining what this global village would look like.
Jackie McCann and Aaron Cushley were presented the 2023 Educational Writers' Award, along with a prize of £2,000, at the ALCS Annual Awards ceremony held at the Goldsmiths' Centre in London on 22 February.
ALCS Chief Executive Barbara Hayes said: "Good educational writing not only imparts knowledge to the reader, but also inspires a curiosity to go and learn more about the world.
In all, the Society of Authors administers twenty-one prizes, including the ALCS Educational Writers' Award and the Sunday Times Charlotte Aitken Young Writer of the Year Award.

Workbook Creative, Inc. Announces Launch of "WORKBOOK'S Directory of Illustration 2024" Sourcebook

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

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HILLSBOROUGH, Calif., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Workbook Creative, Inc. proudly announces a significant milestone in the commercial illustration industry and is thrilled to unveil "WORKBOOK'S Directory of Illustration 2024" sourcebook. This first collaborative publication between two titan and previously competitive marketing brands (Workbook and Directory of Illustration) is set for distribution in late January 2024. The 488-page sourcebook represents the pinnacle of artistic talent and diversity that includes illustrators, letterers, CG artists, and animators. Each page of the book showcases a different artist, presenting the viewer with a vast range of styles and subject matter.

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Workbook Creative Inc. announces the launch of "WORKBOOK'S Directory of Illustration 2024" sourcebook, a collaborative effort showcasing diverse artistic talents, aimed at connecting commercial image makers with art buyers across various industries.
HILLSBOROUGH, Calif., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Workbook Creative, Inc. proudly announces a significant milestone in the commercial illustration industry and is thrilled to unveil "WORKBOOK'S Directory of Illustration 2024" sourcebook.
This first collaborative publication between two titan and previously competitive marketing brands (Workbook and Directory of Illustration) is set for distribution in late January 2024.
The 488-page sourcebook represents the pinnacle of artistic talent and diversity that includes illustrators, letterers, CG artists, and animators.

Subaru of America and AAAS Announce Winners of 2024 Prize for Excellence in Science Books

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

CAMDEN, N.J. and WASHINGTON, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. , and the American Association for the Advancement of Science , the world's largest general scientific society and publisher of the Science family of journals, today announced the 2024 winners of the AAAS/Subaru Prize for Excellence in Science Books .

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CAMDEN, N.J. and WASHINGTON, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. , and the American Association for the Advancement of Science , the world's largest general scientific society and publisher of the Science family of journals, today announced the 2024 winners of the AAAS/Subaru Prize for Excellence in Science Books .
"AAAS believes that, through good science books, this generation, and the next, will have a better understanding and appreciation of science," said Sarah Ingraffea, the AAAS/Subaru Book Prize Award manager at AAAS.
Awards are given in four categories: Children's Science Picture Book, Middle Grades Science Book, Hands-on Science Book and Young Adult Science Book.
With today's announcement, the AAAS/Subaru Prize for Excellence in Science Books has now honored 76 books and more than 100 authors and illustrators.

Decatur Children’s Book Festival announces keynote speaker, Kate DiCamillo

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Monday, February 5, 2024

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DECATUR, Ga., Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Decatur Children’s Book Festival, presented by Little Shop of Stories, will welcome Kate DiCamillo as keynote speaker for its inaugural event taking place at 5 p.m. Friday, May 3 at First Baptist Church of Decatur.

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DECATUR, Ga., Feb. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Decatur Children’s Book Festival, presented by Little Shop of Stories, will welcome Kate DiCamillo as keynote speaker for its inaugural event taking place at 5 p.m. Friday, May 3 at First Baptist Church of Decatur.
The remainder of the Festival takes place May 4-5 at the Decatur Recreation Center and the Sycamore Building.
“We are honored to have Kate join us at the launch of the Decatur Children’s Book Festival,” said Diane Capriola, co-owner of Little Shop of stories.
We are excited to celebrate literature that inspires young readers to embrace a lifelong love of books.”
The Festival will be held alongside the Decatur Arts Festival and in partnership with the City of Decatur, Decatur Arts Alliance, Decatur Tourism Bureau, Decatur Downtown Development Authority, the DeKalb County Public Library, the DeKalb Library Foundation, the Georgia Center for the Book, and Lenz.