November - 2021

Five Reasons Why Books Make the Best Gifts for Kids

Caroline Fernandez

Nov 30, 2021

Five Reasons Why Books Make the Best Gifts for Kids

As you start your holiday shopping remember these five reasons why books make the best gifts for kids. Toy trends come and go. Kids grow out of clothes. But books are treasures that kids can keep for a lifetime. Books are a great holiday present idea for kids of all ages. Age Levels for Kids Books Board books: Newborn to age 3 Picture books: Ages 3–8 Coloring and activity (C&A) books: Ages 3–8 Novelty books: Ages 3 and up, depending on content Early, leveled readers: Ages 5–9

Around the Web: Literary Conspiracy Theories, Old Books, the Book Banning Spike, and Book Art

Emily Stewart

Nov 26, 2021

Around the Web: Literary Conspiracy Theories, Old Books, the Book Banning Spike, and Book Art

Hello and welcome back, readers! This week’s bookish content roundup includes a list of literary conspiracy theories, a look at New Brunswick’s oldest books, some news about book banning, and some awesome book art. Read on and enjoy! Literary Conspiracy Theories Book Riot has put together a list of weird literary conspiracy theories that includes both theories about authors of famous books and conspiracies within books themselves. Check it out if you’re interested in some biz

Common Deer Press

Nov 23, 2021

Picture Book Giveaway: The Adventures of Grandmasaurus (Book 2)

Don’t miss this Picture Book Giveaway! Enter for a chance to win The Adventures of Grandmasaurus At The Aquarium Rescue Centre (the sequel to the popular picture book The Adventures of Grandmasaurus). Books are great gifts to give kids. They open children's imaginations and develop important literacy skills. Reading should be part of a child’s everyday life! About This Picture Book Magical sneezes transform Grandma into different Mesozoic Era marine reptiles, and it’s up to

Common Deer Press

Nov 23, 2021

Common Deer Press Holiday Gift Guide 2021

Find the perfect book gift for the young readers on your list in 2021. Browse the Common Deer Press Holiday Gift Guide for picture books, middle grade books, and young adult books. The gift of books is a great gift to give because it is screen-free entertainment for kids. They can explore different genres, develop reading skills, and learn about the world around them. Common Deer Press Holiday Gift Guide For Picture Book Readers: The Adventures of Grandmasaurus at the Aquariu

Around the Web: Ghostwriters, the Goodreads Choice Awards, Bookshelves, and Bookseller Struggles

Emily Stewart

Nov 19, 2021

Around the Web: Ghostwriters, the Goodreads Choice Awards, Bookshelves, and Bookseller Struggles

Hello and welcome back to Around the Web, our weekly roundup of bookish and publishing content from across the vast reaches of the internet. This week, we’re sharing a story on ghostwriting, the Goodreads Choice Awards, some thoughts on arranging bookshelves, and an update on bookselling and the supply chain. Ghostwriters A growing demand for celebrity books has increased the need for ghostwriters. But what exactly are ghostwriters? Publishers Weekly takes a look at the role

Around the Web: Bookish Nonprofits, the Carnegie Medal Shortlist, Lady Wroth, and Editing Advice

Emily Stewart

Nov 12, 2021

Around the Web: Bookish Nonprofits, the Carnegie Medal Shortlist, Lady Wroth, and Editing Advice

Hello again, readers! I hope you’ve all adjusted to the time change and that you’re ready for some bookish content from across the internet. This week, I’m sharing a list of bookish nonprofits, the Carnegie Medal shortlist announcement, a bit of literary history, and some guidance for editing your work. Bookish Nonprofits Giving Tuesday is coming up quickly. If you feel like giving back to the reading community on November 30th, after Black Friday and Cyber Monday, check out

Around the Web: New Words, Fanfiction, Secrets of NY Public Library, and Industry News

Emily Stewart

Nov 5, 2021

Around the Web: New Words, Fanfiction, Secrets of NY Public Library, and Industry News

Welcome back, everyone! This week, we’re sharing new words added to the dictionary, a look at fanfiction and monetization, a list of New York Public Library secrets, and some industry news. New Words Added to Merriam-Webster Language is always changing, so its important that dictionaries try to keep up. Merriam-Webster recently added 455 new words and definitions including words from online and popular culture, Coronavirus-related words, science and technology terminology, wo