Children's Books: What's Hot Now: Candlewick Press

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Candlewick Press Oct 25th 2011, 10:09 Introduction: No one told me about Candlewick Press. I first became aware of the independent publisher of children's books when I began noticing how many of the children's books I liked had a cute publisher's logo with a bear on them. As time went on, I read more and more excellent children's books, from picture books to novels, published by Candlewick Press. I decided I needed to learn more about the company. The History of Candlewick Press: Candlewick Press was established by Sebastian Walker, who founded Walker Books in England. When he decide to expand internationally, he established Candlewick Press in Cambridge, Massachusetts and Walker Books Australian in Sydney. Although Walker died shortly thereafter, "his commitment to publishing excellent children's books lives on -- and flourishes -- as a legacy on three continents," acording to the company. Candlewick Press was established in 1991, and its first titles came out in 1992. Candlewick Press Today: Candlewick Press has more than sixty employees. It is owned and operated by its employees. In its first ten years, the company published more than 1,500 books. Candlewick Press books and authors have received hundreds of honors and awards. In 2003, the New England Booksellers Association named Candlewick Press the Publisher of the Year. Candlewick Press Books: Among the books published in the 1990s that remain bestsellers are "Guess How Much I Love You," by Sam McBratney, with illustrations by Anita Jeram and "The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey, by Susan Wojciechowski, with illustrations by P.J. Lynch. "It's Perfectly Normal: Changing Bodies, Growing Up, Sex and Sexual Health," which was written by Robie H. Harris and illustrated by Michael Emberley, received numerous honors, including "best book of the year" from School Library Journal. Recent Guide Favorites: I am a great fan of author Kate DiCamillo and have reviewed three of her children's books: "Because of Winn-Dixie," a Newbery Honor Book; "The Tiger Rising," a National Book Award finalist; and "The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread," which was awarded the 2004 Newbery Medal. More Guide Favorites: "Kiss Good Night," written by Amy Hest and illustrated by Anita Jeram; "A Poke in the I: A Collection of Concrete Poems," edited by Paul B. Janeczko and illustrated by Chris Raschka;" "This Place I Know: Poems of Comfort," edited by Georgia Heard, with artwork by a number of well known children's book illustrators; "In Every Tiny Grain of Sand: A Child's Book of Prayers and Praise," edited by Reeve Lindbergh and illustrated by Christine Davenier, Bob Graham, Anita Jeram, and Elisa Kleven. A New Favorite: I also recommend the picture book "The Dot," which was written and illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds. As the publisher says, "With a simple, witty story and free-spirited illustrations, Peter H. Reynolds entices even the stubbornly uncreative among us to make a mark - and follow where it takes us." The Candlewick Press Website: The Candlewick Press website was launched in January of 2001. It is easy to navigate and has detailed descriptions of each book, including a summary, cover art, recommended age and grade level, author comments, awards, and reviews. The site also includes activites for children, and an authors and illustrators section. There is also a separate website for Candlewick's new Brand New Readers series. If you are not familiar with Candlewick Press and its books, I hope you'll check them out.

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