Berger has been with Scholastic since 1985 and headed the trade group since 2007. She was involved in publishing some of the industry’s bestselling franchises including Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, and Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man and Cat Kid Comic Club series. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2025-05-28 04:00:00 UTC ]
We spoke with the author of one of the most banned books in the country about his adult graphic novel debut, Gaysians, developing multiethnic characters, the freedom of writing without the burden of self-censorship, and more. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2025-05-28 04:00:00 UTC ]
Following Random House’s acquisition of Boom! Studios, the comics and graphic novel publisher’s digital catalog is no longer available for unlimited, simultaneous library access—a source of disappointment at digital platform Comics Plus. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2025-05-28 04:00:00 UTC ]
The Association of Catholic Publishers’ 2024 Excellence in Publishing Awards, announced on Wednesday, honored winners in 21 categories. Ave Maria Press and Chrism Press were among the most awarded publishers. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2025-05-28 04:00:00 UTC ]
The latest from one of America’s most beloved cartoonists is both a very funny fictionalized graphic memoir and a lively critique of consumer capitalism. A seven-page excerpt. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2025-05-28 04:00:00 UTC ]
The lead promotional organization for French literature rebrands itself to address 'a communication challenge.' The post France’s BIEF Rebrands Itself ‘France Livre: The French Publishing Network’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2025-05-27 21:11:32 UTC ]
Newcomers will be playing the three leads, joining John Lithgow, Paapa Essiedu and Janet McTeerAfter an extensive search, the actors set to play the new leads of the Harry Potter TV series have been found.The open casting call for British children ages 9 to 11 led HBO to the three leads of its... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2025-05-27 17:25:22 UTC ]
An open casting call for the roles was announced last year and more than 30,000 children auditioned. Continue reading >> [ Source: BBC World | 2025-05-27 16:20:01 UTC ]
The books include thee book of 2024, a mystery with a 20-year-old case, and a meditation of the granularity of relationship dynamics and identity. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2025-05-27 13:00:00 UTC ]
Who doesn’t love dark academia? The malevolent architecture and forced proximity cut with the youth and ambition that sets it all aflame? Ever since chancing upon a marked-up paperback of The Secret History in the late ’90s, I’ve been obsessed with dark academia and all the micro-genres... Continue reading >> [ Source: Electric Literature | 2025-05-27 11:05:00 UTC ]
As the first season of her podcast ends, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is looking to build on the success of As Ever, the brand she built with Netflix. Meghan carries many titles these days. Besides being the Duchess of Sussex, she’s a podcaster, a philanthropist, a children’s book author, the... Continue reading >> [ Source: Fast Company | 2025-05-27 07:30:00 UTC ]
Feature image © Sarra Fleur Abou-El-Haj. There are echoes of Virginia Woolf throughout Honor Jones’ masterful, exquisitely crafted first novel Sleep, which explores the ways in which a childhood trauma haunts her main character, Margaret, and those around her. The novel opens with scenes of... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2025-05-27 07:15:09 UTC ]
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit on May 23 reversed a district court’s preliminary injunction and dismissed free speech claims in Little v. Llano County, a Texas case challenging the removal of 17 books from a public library. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2025-05-27 04:00:00 UTC ]
Employees at the Philadelphia-based independent publisher are forming a union affiliated with the NewsGuild of Greater Philadelphia, Local 38010, seeking, organizers say, a more sustainable work environment. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2025-05-27 04:00:00 UTC ]
The 2027 Frankfurter Buchmesse guest of honor, Chile, hosts a CONTEC conference with visiting publishers. The post Frankfurter Buchmesse’s 2025 CONTEC in Chile: ‘Potential and Challenges’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2025-05-27 00:15:24 UTC ]
In this interview, author Martha Hall Kelly discusses how a reading recommendation planted the creative seed for her new book of historical fiction, The Martha’s Vineyard Beach and Book Club. The post Martha Hall Kelly: On Personal History Inspiring Historical Fiction appeared first on Writer's... Continue reading >> [ Source: Writer's Digest | 2025-05-25 12:00:00 UTC ]
Author Sally McQuillen shares the costs and rewards of writing and publishing a memoir of loving and losing a child. The post Why I Wrote and Published My Memoir appeared first on Writer's Digest. Continue reading >> [ Source: Writer's Digest | 2025-05-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
Here are the biggest stories from last week that you might have missed, wanted to forget, or were trying to remember. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2025-05-24 11:15:00 UTC ]
In his latest novel, “The Living and the Rest,” José Eduardo Agualusa takes readers to a literary festival in Africa where novelists’ characters come to life. Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2025-05-24 09:00:12 UTC ]
Second annual awards celebrate scale, influence and integrity across Guardian platformsBrands including QVC, Macmillan and Audible have been recognised at the second annual Guardian Advertising Awards, which celebrate scale, influence and integrity across the publisher’s platforms.The grand prix... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2025-05-23 12:59:51 UTC ]