The American Library Association's 2024 Annual Conference and Exhibition kicked off with a vibrant start in San Diego on June 28, drawing over 13,000 attendees to the Convention Center. Keynote speaker Trevor Noah, former host of 'The Daily Show', was met with an enthusiastic crowd as he passionately advocated for the freedom to read. Noah reminisced about his childhood … [Read more...] about ALA 2024: Advocacy, Diversity, and the Future of Libraries
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Google Play Books Now Offers 300+ free eBooks for children
Image credit: Google As a parent, finding the buying the best books for your children can be an expensive undertaking, thanks to the price of books are increasing year by year. Addressing this challenge up to some extent, Google Play Books has announced that it is expanding its kids’ collection by giving away 300+ non-fiction kids' books for free on the platform. The more … [Read more...] about Google Play Books Now Offers 300+ free eBooks for children
Boom in Graphic Adaptation of Middle Grade Books
Image credit: Publishers Weekly Middle grade graphic novel category is becoming popular in recent years. As a result, the number of graphic adaptations of middle grade books has also exploded. That’s because graphic adaptations bring older stories to life and expand the audience. In fact, such graphic novels have gained acceptance among educators, parents, and librarians also. … [Read more...] about Boom in Graphic Adaptation of Middle Grade Books
PRH Leads Children Picture Book Bestsellers
Penguin Random House (PRH) is the leader among publishers on PW’s picture book bestseller lists. In 2023, the publisher strengthened its grip, nabbing 40% of total available list positions, up from 33% in 2022. In 2023, PRH landed 72 titles on the list, and those titles occupied 519 positions. Eric Carle’s classic The Very Hungry Caterpillar was on the list for the entire … [Read more...] about PRH Leads Children Picture Book Bestsellers
Best Children Books of 2023: According to Children’s Publishers [Publishers Weekly Survey]
Recently, Publisher Weekly asked staffers at children’s publishing houses about their favorite Children books in 2023. Here are their recommendations: The Mona Lisa Vanishes by Nicholas Day Alvina Ling, v-p and editor-in-chief, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers “I listened to the audiobook and found it to be utterly delightful. I loved the conversational voice … [Read more...] about Best Children Books of 2023: According to Children’s Publishers [Publishers Weekly Survey]
Children’s Books Market to Increase by USD $711.99 M Between 2022-2027
According to Technavio, the interactive children's books market is expected to grow by USD 711.99 million from 2022 to 2027. Additionally, it is anticipated to witness a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.43% from 2022 to 2027. These are several contributing factors leading to this humongous growth. It includes the rise of interactive books for early literacy, the … [Read more...] about Children’s Books Market to Increase by USD $711.99 M Between 2022-2027
Parents be Mindful About What Their Children Are Reading
Reading habits are developed from a young age, which benefits lifelong. Exploring all the genres and what you prefer are all individual choices. Parents try to introduce books that are motivating, growth-boosting, and have moral value. But sometimes, regulating content is tough. However, exposure to various themes means there can be age-inappropriate elements, emotionally … [Read more...] about Parents be Mindful About What Their Children Are Reading
Children Book Market: What Brenna Connor Said in ABA Children Institute’s Ci2023
Image credit: bookweb If your little ones have been digging their heads into their favorite titles, you must be curious as to what genres have been keeping them glued. While the trending book genres/formats among kids have been diverse, Brenna Connor, Books Insights Manager of Circana, gave an in-depth insight into the Children's book market state at the Children's Institute … [Read more...] about Children Book Market: What Brenna Connor Said in ABA Children Institute’s Ci2023
Fair and Impartial: Here’s How Digital Books Benefits Children
Digital books have become standard for kids nowadays. This could be indicated by the statistics of 2022, where over 250.76 million children's books were sold. Of all the genres, fictional books dominated the category sales, with over 184 million copies sold in 2022. Amidst the rising trend of digital books, one controversial claim people make is that the former isn't similar … [Read more...] about Fair and Impartial: Here’s How Digital Books Benefits Children
Book Market in India Registers Exponential Growth
Book lovers in India have been indulging in their passion for reading all the more, demonstrated by the steep rise in book sales. The domestic book market grew by an impressive 45 percent in volume and 40 percent in value terms during the first half of 2011. The adult fiction segment is witnessing the most growth during this period, expanding by 82 percent in volume and 49 … [Read more...] about Book Market in India Registers Exponential Growth