This is page 4 of the children's book news archives.

Stan Lee Speaks Out About Banned Books Week (2014-09-27): Stan Lee, the legendary creator of Spider-Man, speaks his mind about censorship in this video. He also discusses how comics help children love to read.

Maze Runner Prequel Set for Release in 2016 (2014-09-25): James Dashner announced he is writing a Maze Runner prequel called The Fever Code. It will be released in 2016 by Delacorte.

Usher to Host Live Webcast to Promote Scholastic's Literacy Program (2014-09-09): R&B superstar Usher has teamed up with Scholastic to promote reading and the love of books. He will do a live webcast on November 6th.

J.K. Rowling Writes New Story About Off-Stage Harry Potter Character Celestina Warbeck (2014-08-18): J.K. Rowling has written an essay and a song about an obscure Harry Potter character. Celestina the Singing Sorceress has quite a colorful past. And she can really sing.

LeVar Burton Launches a Kickstarter Campaign to Revive Reading Rainbow (2014-06-01): LeVar Burton launches a Kickstarter campaign to revive the Emmy winning children's book program, Reading Rainbow.

Amanda Peet to Publish Picture Book With Random House Children's Books (2014-05-23): Actress and playwright Amanda Peet will publish a picture book with Random House Children's Books. The book is co-written by Andrea Troyer

Winners of the 2014 Children's Choice Book Awards Announced (2014-05-15): Winners of the 2014 Children�s Choice Book Awards have been announced. Rush Limbaugh was named author of the year.

Next Wimpy Kid Book, The Long Haul, Arrives in Stores on November 4, 2014 (2014-05-14): The next book in the Wimpy Kid series, Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Long Haul, arrives in stores on November 4, 2014.

Steven Spielberg to Direct Film Version of Roald Dahl's The BFG (2014-04-27): Steven Spielberg will direct a live action film version of Roald Dahl's children's book The BFG, about a friendly giant who helps a young girl battle the evil giants.

Jim Carrey Reads How Roland Rolls at White House Easter Egg Roll (2014-04-23): Jim Carrey read from his book How Roland Rolls at the 2014 White House Easter Egg Roll

J.K. Rowling, Gene Luen Yang and Ruth Ozeki Win L.A. Times Book Prizes (2014-04-14): J.K. Rowling, Gene Luen Yang and Ruth Ozeki Win L.A. Times Book Prizes. The winners were announced Friday night.

Atria Books to Publish Russell Brand's New Children's Book (2014-04-02): Comedian and actor Russell Brand is now a children's book author. His collection of Trickster Tales hits bookstores in the Fall of 2014.

American Mathematical Society to Publish Its First Math Book for Children (2014-03-31): The American Mathematical Society will publish its first math book for children, Really Big Numbers, in May 2014.

Irish Authors Eoin Colfer and Oliver Jeffers to Collaborate on Original Picture Book (2014-03-28): HarperCollins just inked a global deal with bestselling Irish authors Eoin Colfer and Oliver Jeffers to publish an original picture book called Imaginary Fred.

Trailer for The Maze Runner Starring Dylan O'Brien, Kaya Scodelario and Will Poulter (2014-03-24): Dylan O'Brien, Kaya Scodelario and Will Poulter star in the first full trailer for The Maze Runner, based on the bestselling YA novel by James Dashner.

Trailer for the The Giver Starring Brenton Thwaites, Meryl Streep, Alexander Skarsgard (2014-03-21): Brenton Thwaites, Meryl Streep and Alexander Skarsgard star in The Giver, based on the award winning dystopian young adult novel by Lois Lowry.

Goodnight Songs is a Collection of Lullabies by Margaret Wise Brown (2014-03-09): Goodnight Songs is a collection of lllabies by Margaret Wise Brown, the author of Goodnight Moon.

NEA's Cat-a-Van Reading Tour Begins February 24 (2014-02-22): NEA's Cat-a-Van Reading Tour begins on February 24. The Cat in the Hat themed van will promote good oral health and literacy in over 20 cities.

Jim Henson Company Options Rights to Randi Zuckerberg's New Picture Book (2014-02-10): The Jim Henson Company has optioned the rigts to Randi Zuckerberg's new picture book, Dot. It plans to develop it into an animated television series.

Amazon Editors Reveal Curated List of 100 Books to Read in a Lifetime (2014-02-09): Amazon editors have revealed a curated list of 100 books to read in a lifetime.