By Jill Braithwaite, Publishing Director, Trade I was recently gifted a copy of the 1845 book Der Struwwelpeter (Shock-Headed Peter). It’s known as one of the first books to put together pictures and words in a book meant specifically for children. It’s also a strong reminder of how grateful I am to be working in children’s […]Read more "Der Struwwelpeter and the Evolution of Children’s Books"
by Kris Tomes, Associate Digital Product Manager There are certain things we have come to assume about general reading habits. But armed with survey results, Monique Mongeon from BookNet Canada busted myths left and right at this year’s ebookcraft conference in Toronto. Here are my takeaways from her presentation.Read more "Busting Myths on Modern Reading Habits"
by Lara Neel, Trade Marketing Manager Earth Day was, of course, April 22, but this year’s message really translates into something you can do every day: reduce plastic waste. The best way to deal with plastic waste is to use less plastic in your daily life. However, for plastic bags that have already entered your […]Read more "Make Every Day Earth Day with “Plarn” Crafts for Kids"
By Mandi Janikowski, Editor, School/Library Planning & Partnerships Earlier this month I had the pleasure of attending my first Texas Library Association (TLA) conference in Dallas. What an amazing experience! From wandering the exhibit hall to sitting in on sessions to talking with librarians from all over the state, I learned so much in the […]Read more "5 Things I Learned at TLA"