In her debut novel A History of Burning, Janika Oza gives us the story of a family, one migration journey at a time. Beginning with indentured labor that leads the first member of the family, Pirbhai, from his home in India to East Africa, we follow four generations across several continents and... Continue reading >> [ Source: Electric Literature | 2023-05-12 11:00:00 UTC ]
In new novels by the National Book Award finalists Gary D. Schmidt and Brandon Hobson, adolescent boys navigating parental loss find strength in ancient mythology. Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2023-05-12 09:00:15 UTC ]
Meg Medina will be in conversation with Amber Williams, editorial director of the 'New York Times for Kids,' on Wednesday, May 24, 10:30–11 a.m. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
Jacqueline Woodson will deliver the children’s and YA lunchtime keynote on May 24, on her next book, 'Remember Us.' Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
National ambassador for young people’s literature Meg Medina, Public Enemy frontman Chuck D, and bestselling novelist Lauren Groff are among the authors and comics creators appearing live at the show. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
Taylor Swift and her fans send a Little Golden Books biography to the top of the list, Rick Riordan's latest is a star, Abraham Verghese gets the Oprah bump, and more. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
Main Street Books in Lafayette, Ind., is a favorite of Angry Robot Books publicist Caroline Lambe, who appreciates the eight-year-old indie as a “wonderful proactive supporter of inclusivity, regularly posting on its socials about the book buying bans and what positive action to take.” Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
PW adult and children’s reviews editors will moderate a day of panels in which the editors of big fall titles showcase their books. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
Reimagining Bookstores, facilitated by Kepler’s Praveen Madan, aims to revamp book industry hierarchies. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
AAPI Communities in Conversation will feature a series of panels centered on Asian American and Pacific Islander voices, books, cultures, and experiences, and feature authors, creators, and librarians. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
First-time authors Alice Carrière, Tereh Shelton Harris, and Kelsey James will discuss their forthcoming books. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
Sara Hoerdeman, the American Academy of Pediatrics marketing manager for consumer products, didn’t just nominate Harvey’s Tales in Geneva, Ill., to be PW’s 2023 Bookstore of the Year: she wrote a 500-word love letter extolling the virtues of the five-year-old indie, located in an upscale suburb... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
This year’s U.S. Book Show was made possible, in part, with the support of the following partners Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
A robust slate of programming highlights the crucial work of libraries and librarians. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
Author Jill Hoffman, the daughter of a writer, explores her complex relationship with her daughter, yet another writer. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
Roz Chast will discuss her forthcoming collection 'I Must Be Dreaming,' a compendium of illustrated dreams, with fellow 'New Yorker' cartoonist Emily Flake on May 23. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
Hip hop legend Chuck D will discuss 'Stewdio: The Naphic Grovel Artrilogy of Chuck D,' the first book from the rapper's new imprint at Akashic, with 'New Yorker' staff writer Kelefa Sanneh on May 24. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
Among the week's headlines: a new report explores the post-pandemic funding landscape for libraries, a library board shuts down a library-hosted book group for discussing a 'political' book, and more. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
In a series of intimate discussions, authors, comics creators, and artists will give readers an inside look at their latest titles and forthcoming books. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
The Association of American Literary Agents presents a day of in-person educational sessions. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-12 04:00:00 UTC ]