Ashley Bryan, Children’s Illustrator And Author, Has Died At 98
Ashley Bryan, the celebrated and award-winning author and illustrator of many children’s books, has passed away. He was 98. He is best known for his illustrations of African and African American folktales, and he illustrated many poets’ works as well and writing and illustrating his own picture books, including ones about his experiences with segregation and racism while serving in the U.S. Army in World War II. Throughout his career, Bryan won multiple lifetime achievement awards and Coretta Scott King Awards.
Celebrate The 10th Anniversary Of FIFTY SHADES OF GREY With A Special Edition
Here’s something that might stop you in your tracks: 50 Shades of Grey by E.L. James is going to be celebrating ten years this year. And of course, what better way to mark the occasion with a special hardcover edition of the book? This hardcover edition includes sprayed edges, illustrated end papers, a ribbon bookmark, and of course, exclusive content. A limited number of signed editions will be available, so get your preorders in now!
‘Dangerous and Cruel’: YA Authors Say Unprecedented Book Bans Hurt Kids Most
In that latest news article to highlight the many books that are being challenged in schools all over the country, Rolling Stone speaks to YA authors Romina Garber, Kalynn Bayron, and Brenden Halpin about how this trend is dangerous and cruel to teens, who need access to a diverse range of literature to show that they are not alone. Bayron especially rejected the idea that being banned is a badge of honor, and instead encourages people to think of the teens and what they’re missing out by not having diverse libraries.