The AAP released their StatShot publisher-reported sales statistics for October, with adult trade sales flat at $599.6 million, and children’s sales down $19.4 million (or 6.8 percent) to $265.5 million. Children’s hardcover sales drove that decline, falling $28.5 million to $115.9 million for the month. In line with the year’s trend, digital audio sales gained $10.2 million, up to $37.4 million, and ebooks edged up by $3.2 million to $83.3 million.
