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Sheila Barry, publisher of Groundwood Books, dies of complications from cancer

Sheila Barry, publisher of Groundwood Books, died at Mt. Sinai Hospital of complications from cancer on the morning of Wednesday, Nov. 15. In 2012, Barry left Kids Can Press to join Groundwood as co-publisher alongside ... Read More »

November 15, 2017 | Filed under: Book news, Children's publishing

Canadians have strong showing on USBBY Outstanding International Books list

By Dory Cerny

Canadian authors and illustrators have a strong presence on this year's USBBY list of Outstanding International Books, with several titles published by Groundwood Books. The annual list, selected by a committee appointed by USBBY (the ... Read More »

January 25, 2017 | Filed under: Awards, Children's publishing

Awards: Groundwood Books wins Best Children’s Publisher of the Year prize at Bologna

By Becky Robertson

Toronto-based Groundwood Books was named best North American children's publisher of the year at the 2016 Bologna Children's Book Fair on April 4. "We're thrilled," says Groundwood president and publisher Sheila Berry. "We are able ... Read More »

April 5, 2016 | Filed under: Awards, Children's publishing

Groundwood launches diversity focused catalogue

By Dory Cerny

Groundwood Books today announced the release of the Windows and Mirrors catalogue, which includes many of the publisher's culturally diverse Canadian and international titles. In addition to the catalogue, Groundwood also launched the diversity.groundwoodbooks.com micro-site. ... Read More »

February 11, 2016 | Filed under: Book news, Children's publishing

Honours stack up for JonArno Lawson and Sydney Smith’s Sidewalk Flowers

By Dory Cerny

It's been a banner week for Toronto author JonArno Lawson and illustrator Sydney Smith. Within hours of their book, Sidewalk Flowers, winning the Governor General's Literary Award in the illustrated book category on Oct. 27, ... Read More »

October 29, 2015 | Filed under: Book news, Children's publishing

Angelina Jolie Pitt to executive produce animated adaptation of Deborah Ellis’s The Breadwinner

By Sue Carter

Deborah Ellis's best-selling YA novel The Breadwinner (Groundwood Books) is about to get a Hollywood-sized boost with news that Angelina Jolie Pitt will executive produce its animated-film adaptation. The book and its three accompanying titles, ... Read More »

August 11, 2015 | Filed under: Book news

Groundwood releases 15th-anniversary editions of Deborah Ellis’s The Breadwinner series

By Safa Jinje

In celebration of its milestone anniversary, Groundwood Books is releasing new editions of its most successful series Deborah Ellis’s groundbreaking 2000 novel, The Breadwinner, and its companion titles – Parvana’s Journey, Mud City, and My ... Read More »

May 11, 2015 | Filed under: Children's publishing

Jillian Tamaki, Jon Klassen receive 2015 Caldecott Honors

By Dory Cerny

The American Library Association and its affiliates announced the winners of the 2015 Book and Media awards yesterday, including the prestigious Randolph Caldecott Medals, which recognize illustrators of the previous year's most distinguished picture books. ... Read More »

February 3, 2015 | Filed under: Awards, Children's publishing

Former Groundwood publisher Patricia Aldana announces collaboration with Chinese children’s publisher

By Steven W. Beattie

Patricia Aldana, founder and former publisher of Groundwood Books, has entered into a collaboration with China Children's Press and Publications Group (CCPPG) to spearhead a new imprint, which will publish international children's books in China ... Read More »

May 31, 2013 | Filed under: Industry news, People

CLA announces 2013 Book Awards winners

By Julie Baldassi

The Canadian Library Association has announced the winners of three annual book awards. Susin Nielsen's The Reluctant Journal of Henry K. Larsen (Tundra Books) took the 2013 Book of the Year for Children. The jury ... Read More »

April 15, 2013 | Filed under: Awards

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Search Results by tag: Groundwood Books

Sheila Barry, publisher of Groundwood Books, dies of complications from cancer

Canadians have strong showing on USBBY Outstanding International Books list

Awards: Groundwood Books wins Best Children’s Publisher of the Year prize at Bologna

Groundwood launches diversity focused catalogue

Honours stack up for JonArno Lawson and Sydney Smith’s Sidewalk Flowers

Angelina Jolie Pitt to executive produce animated adaptation of Deborah Ellis’s The Breadwinner

Groundwood releases 15th-anniversary editions of Deborah Ellis’s The Breadwinner series

Jillian Tamaki, Jon Klassen receive 2015 Caldecott Honors

Former Groundwood publisher Patricia Aldana announces collaboration with Chinese children’s publisher

CLA announces 2013 Book Awards winners

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