JOURNAL ARTICLE

In Brief: March 12, 2026.

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Abstract

The article highlights recent events involving authors and literary activities, including a meeting between children’s book icon Judy Blume and author-illustrator Selina Alko to celebrate Alko’s picture book biography of Blume. Author and tuberculosis advocate John Green participated in a major advocacy day on Capitol Hill to promote resources for tuberculosis elimination. The 15th 90-Second Newbery Film Festival, featuring short films by child filmmakers based on Newbery Award-winning books, was co-hosted by authors James Kennedy and Rita Williams-Garcia. Markus Zusak marked the 20th anniversary of his novel *The Book Thief* with a discussion event, while Judy Campbell-Smith celebrated MLB’s spring training with a reading of her baseball-themed picture book. Additionally, YA author April Henry appeared at Story Con, engaging in panels and book signings. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Publishers Weekly (Online). 2026/03, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0000-0019
  • Accession Number:192440241
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