Find London Sperry's successful query to agent Lily Dolin for her debut novel Passion Project, which includes what Dolin liked in the query. The post Successful Queries: Lily Dolin and “Passion Project,” by London Sperry appeared first on Writer's Digest. Continue reading >> [ Source: Writer's Digest | 2025-04-09 01:30:03 UTC ]
The unsettling tech-driven anthology is back for a seventh series and there's no shortage of material. Continue reading >> [ Source: BBC World | 2025-04-08 23:11:23 UTC ]
The American Library Association (ALA) and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees has filed a lawsuit against ... Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2025-04-08 17:24:50 UTC ]
The avidly followed Lebanese author Hoda Barakat is the Literature category winner of this new round of Sheikh Zayed Book Awards. The post Hoda Barakat, Haruki Murakami Lead Zayed Award Winners appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2025-04-08 16:20:20 UTC ]
Mark Zohar, CEO, Viafoura The publishing industry is at an inflection point. After one decade of over-reliance on platform-driven growth, declining social media referrals and AI-driven traffic shifts are forcing publishers to rethink their audience strategies. Community is the way forward. It’s... Continue reading >> [ Source: Digiday | 2025-04-08 13:56:46 UTC ]
From Muslim Indian women’s lives to a Danish time looper, all six contenders for the £50,000 prize are from independent presses, as translator Sophie Hughes earns an unprecedented third nominationHiromi Kawakami and Solvej Balle have made this year’s International Booker prize shortlist, which... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2025-04-08 13:00:18 UTC ]
A new book from Salman Rushdie, production has wrapped on another Stephen King adaptation, and more of the latest book news. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2025-04-08 12:30:00 UTC ]
Where and when did school librarianship begin? A look at the growth, development, and challenges faced by school libraries through American history. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2025-04-08 12:30:00 UTC ]
From Reese's and Oprah's to The Stacks and Eclectix, here's what the buzziest book clubs are reading in April 2025. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2025-04-08 12:00:00 UTC ]
It wouldn’t be wrong to call Kate Folk’s debut novel Sky Daddy a marriage plot. The protagonist, Linda, has had numerous lovers, but she wants to settle down. She’s looking for a “fine gentleman” who’s sleek, strong, and ready to commit, and she already has her dream wedding planned: hurtling to... Continue reading >> [ Source: Electric Literature | 2025-04-08 11:00:00 UTC ]
From sapphic romance to trans historical fiction to Indigiqueer poetry, here are 12 of the most exciting new queer books out in April 2025. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2025-04-08 10:45:00 UTC ]
Haruki Murakami and Hoda Barakat are among the winners of the 19th Sheikh Zayed Book Awards, which are awarded in eight categories and honor excellence in Arab-language publishing. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2025-04-08 04:00:00 UTC ]
After agreeing to accept a bid from Alliance Entertainment as part of a Chapter 11 reorganization, Diamond owners terminated the deal in favor of a joint offer from Universal Entertainment and Ad Populum. The action triggered a lawsuit from Alliance, and the matter is now in the hands of two... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2025-04-08 04:00:00 UTC ]
A lawsuit filed in federal court on April 7 by the American Library Association and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees alleges that the Trump administration’s recent “evisceration” of the Institute of Museum and Library Services is both illegal and unconstitutional. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2025-04-08 04:00:00 UTC ]
Children's author Jean Van Leeuwen, known for a broad oeuvre including her beginning-reader stories following the adventures of Oliver Pig, died on March 3 of cancer. She was 87. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2025-04-08 04:00:00 UTC ]
PBS Kids in collaboration with GBH Kids is releasing a slate of short-form episodes and an hour-long special adapted from Kwame Alexander’s picture book 'Acoustic Rooster and His Barnyard Band.' Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2025-04-08 04:00:00 UTC ]
This year's six-book International Booker Prize shortlist comprises five novels and one short story collection translated from five languages. The winner will be revealed at a ceremony in London on May 20. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2025-04-08 04:00:00 UTC ]
Author Teresa Argenbright shares five lessons learned about developing a picture book series with recurring characters. The post 5 Lessons Learned: Developing a Picture Book Series With Recurring Characters appeared first on Writer's Digest. Continue reading >> [ Source: Writer's Digest | 2025-04-08 02:00:00 UTC ]
From last week at Bologna Children's Book Fair: 'Tailored Training for Publishers' was a ThinkPub presentation. The post Europe’s ‘ThinkPub’ Project: Cross-Border Collaboration appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2025-04-07 21:21:39 UTC ]
A new take on Lady Macbeth, anonymous fantasies, a science fiction thriller on a space ship, and more of today's best book deals Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2025-04-07 15:37:09 UTC ]