Some of the major focus of this year's Digital Book World conference has surrounded children's content in digital publishing. Once relegated to cute video game-like app books, children's publishers are now at the forefront of attention. Several fully attended pre-event presentations and event panels were scheduled throughout the conference, including one in which … [Read more...] about Children’s Digital Content a Major Focus at DBW 2013
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Ruckus Media on Wider Emphasis on Children’s Digital Reading
Much of the emphasis at Digital Book World this year has been on children's digital content, with a full day of pre-conference events on the topic, as well as several breakout sessions on this first full event day dedicated to the discussion of the unique nature of digital content for kids. When ereading first emerged as a viable commercial market, a lot of publishers … [Read more...] about Ruckus Media on Wider Emphasis on Children’s Digital Reading
New Ruckus App Versus Children’s Content Free-For-All
The creators of Ruckus Reader have spoken out against the "instant babysitter" style of some other major name children's digital content providers, insisting that the unlimited access to books, streaming movies, and video games serve as nothing more than a diversion to younger learners. With the launch of Ruckus Media's new complete storefront within the app, the developer aims … [Read more...] about New Ruckus App Versus Children’s Content Free-For-All
Ruckus Reader Apps Have 1 Million Visits Since Launch
Ruckus Reader launched two weeks ago and in that short time has had over one million user sessions. Following the launch of this iOS-specific application that takes kids’ reading to a whole new level of parent involvement, Rick Richter spoke with GoodeReader about how Ruckus can help emergent readers. “All of the folks at Ruckus have a DNA in kids’ literature. What we set … [Read more...] about Ruckus Reader Apps Have 1 Million Visits Since Launch
Crayola’s Digital Shift to Ebooks
Crayola has been known for decades for its crayons and markers, but in the last several years the children’s art supply manufacturer has been branching out with more and more amazing creative tools for kids. Earlier this year the company developed an app with Griffin Technology that allowed kids to color with their fingers or with an optional iMarker stylus on tablet devices, … [Read more...] about Crayola’s Digital Shift to Ebooks