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    Books on Film: HOW I MADE IT with Phil Stead

    Travis Jonker, April 2, 2020 | Books on Film, News

    Picture book maker extraordinaire Philip Stead started a video series showing how he makes his artwork.

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    Book Trailer Premiere: Baby Clown by Kara LaReau and Matthew Cordell

    Travis Jonker, March 11, 2020 | Book Trailer Premiere, News

    A first look at the book trailer for Baby Clown by Kara LaReau and Matthew Cordell.

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    Newbery Jump, Caldecott Bump 2020

    Travis Jonker, February 25, 2020 | News

    It's been a few weeks since the Newbery and Caldecott medals were handed out. Why don't we take a look to see how the winners are faring on the New York Times Bestseller list?

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    The Dramatic Return of the Best Award in Children’s Books: The Undies Are Back!

    Travis Jonker, February 24, 2020 | News

    You thought this was over?! No, no, no. The Undies Case Cover Awards are making a triumphant return in 2020. Carter Higgins and I are getting the band back together to highlight the best case covers of the year. What is a case cover? This is a case cover: And we want to award the cream […]

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    In the Newsletter: The Most Important Books of the 2010s

    Travis Jonker, February 2, 2020 | News

    The most recent edition of FROM THE DESK OF 100 SCOPE NOTES is out in the world. Since we’re rolling into the new decade, I took a look back and shared what I think are the 10 most important books of the 2010s. Click here to sign up for FROM THE DESK OF 100 SCOPE NOTES

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    Libraries > Movies

    Travis Jonker, January 31, 2020 | News

    A report that library lovers will appreciate.

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    Watch the 2020 Youth Media Awards LIVE!

    Travis Jonker, January 23, 2020 | News

    Like the coming of spring, each year I anxiously await it: the moment I can once again post this image: This is your annual reminder that The 2020 Youth Media Awards are coming on Jan. 27, 2020, at 8 a.m. ET from the Pennsylvania Convention Center, in Philadelphia. The awards will be broadcast live via webcast. Click […]

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    The Children’s Literature Community Welcomes the New Ambassador

    Travis Jonker, January 14, 2020 | Authors, News

    You've heard the news, now let’s see what authors and illustrators were saying about the news on Twitter:

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    And the New National Ambassador of Young People’s Literature Is . . .

    Travis Jonker, January 13, 2020 | Authors, Books on Film, News

    This is fantastic. Fantastic!

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    Morning Notes: Back From Hiatus Grab Bag Edition

    Travis Jonker, January 7, 2020 | Morning Notes, News

    The children's literature news roundup you need.

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