“The Luxury to Say ‘No’”: Talking with Children’s Author Maria Dadouch

Author of more than 80 books for children, Dadouch, who won the Sheikh Zayed Book Award for Children's Literature in 2022, seeks to publish books children actually want to read. 
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https://publishingperspectives.com/2026/04/the-luxury-to-say-no-talking-with-childrens-author-maria-dadouch/

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Preview of the 63rd edition of the Bologna Children’s Book Fair

Next week, Bologna will welcome attendees and exhibitors from around the world to share children's literature under the motto "Together We Are Better."
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https://publishingperspectives.com/2026/04/preview-of-the-63rd-edition-of-the-bologna-childrens-book-fair/

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New children’s imprint: Curiosity Unlocked Books

The new imprint from educational publisher Teacher Created Materials will publish fiction and nonfiction for young readers up to age 12.
https://janefriedman.com/new-childrens-imprint-curiosity-unlocked-books/

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New children’s imprint at Sourcebooks

Author and educator Lavaille Lavette is partnering on Joyful Pen Books, focusing on inclusive stories that promote empowerment.
https://janefriedman.com/new-childrens-imprint-at-sourcebooks-2/

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DK partners with Lego on children’s books

DK has launched a new line of children’s books, including fiction, chapter books, and middle-grade books packaged with exclusive Lego bricks.
https://janefriedman.com/dk-partners-with-lego-on-childrens-books/

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From Screen to Shelf: What Kedoo’s Digital-First Model Means for Children’s Publishing

Kedoo Entertainment's Booba shows how YouTube-born IP rewrites content funding. Here's what children's publishers should take from the digital-first shift.
The post From Screen to Shelf: What Kedoo’s Digital-First Model Means for Children’s Publishing appeared first on The New Publishing Standard.
https://thenewpublishingstandard.com/2026/02/28/digital-first-kids-content-publishing-opportunities-kedoo-booba/

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Hachette Children’s Group in the UK launches three new imprints

As part of a restructure, Hachette Children’s Group (UK) has launched three new imprints: Starboard, Tempest, and Blyton Books.
https://janefriedman.com/hachette-childrens-group-in-the-uk-launches-three-new-imprints/

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New children’s imprint: Plata Kids

Plata Publishing is launching a children’s imprint that’s an extension of the parent company’s adult nonfiction title, Rich Dad Poor Dad.
https://janefriedman.com/new-childrens-imprint-plata-kids/

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New UK children’s imprint: Tangle & Twig

Educational publisher BookLife wants to expand its reach into trade (consumer) publishing with the new children’s imprint.
https://janefriedman.com/new-uk-childrens-imprint-tangle-twig/

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Australian publisher launches children’s imprint

Smith Street Books, an independent publisher of nonfiction, has launched a children’s imprint, Little Smith.
https://janefriedman.com/australian-publisher-launches-childrens-imprint/

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