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Scholastic to separate books on race, gender and sexuality for book fairs

Children’s book publisher will allow US districts to include or exclude separate list, a decision that has led to a backlash

The Guardian - US · Oct 18, 2023

U.S. book bans are taking a toll on a beloved tradition: Scholastic Book Fairs

Scholastic created a separate fair category for diverse books, which it says is to help schools navigate the complexities of book bans. Librarians accused the company of caving to censorship.

WEKU · Oct 17, 2023

The Wanted’s Jay McGuiness teases first look at debut novel Blood Flowers

The singer and former Strictly Come Dancing winner will release the young adult fantasy title next year

Evening Standard · Aug 10, 2023

Children’s and teens roundup – the best new picture books and novels

Rhinos race on roller skates; a footballer finds his feet; magic goes wrong; and an influencer embraces life offline

The Guardian - UK · Jan 27, 2023

James Patterson donates to PEN America, Howard University

Howard University, PEN America and Scholastic Book Clubs are among the latest recipients of donations from James Patterson, the bestselling author who has given over $100 million to literary and literacy programs

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2022

R.L. Stine: Fear Street "loosened me up"

The king of scary stories tells Salon about his new book, writing, those endings & why kids are the "best audience"

Salon · Sep 4, 2022

Children’s and teens roundup – the best new picture books and novels

Bad manners in the jungle; a magical inner-city tree; galactic danger; a conservationist call to arms; plus the best new YA novels

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2022

New DWP scheme could help people on certain benefits cut their broadband bill to £15 each month

A new system will make it simpler and faster for people to access social tariff broadband packages.

Daily Record · Aug 22, 2022

New DWP scheme could see millions of people on low incomes get discounted broadband bills

Some customers on ‘social tariffs’ could save over £100 each year on their broadband bill.

Daily Record · Aug 15, 2022

‘There was practically a riot at King’s Cross’: an oral history of Harry Potter at 25

Secrecy, stunts and subterfuge: publishers and collaborators reveal the magic that went into creating a children’s classic 25 years ago

The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2022