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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
My most anticipated historical fiction has multigenerational love stories, Indigenous horror, ancient Roman romantasy, and more. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2025-04-07 12:30:00 UTC ]
Attorneys general from 21 states have sued the Trump administration to block its recent efforts to scuttle the Institute of Museum and Library Services and several other federal agencies. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2025-04-07 04:00:00 UTC ]
In the cascade of news about massive tariffs imposed on many of America's largest trading partners, books appear to have fared well—although experts say the situation remains very fluid. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2025-04-07 04:00:00 UTC ]
The U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island has denied a motion to preliminarily enjoin the National Endowment for the Arts from prohibiting grant recipients from using grant funding to promote “gender ideology.” Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2025-04-07 04:00:00 UTC ]
During her tenure at Random House Publishing Group, Norey created the enduring interior house styles, as well as illustrations and maps, for such authors as Lee Child, Diana Gabaldon, George R.R. Martin, and Danielle Steel. She died on March 28. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2025-04-07 04:00:00 UTC ]
A prolific magazine writer and the author of seven books of nonfiction and two novels, Kornbluth cofounded Bookreporter.com, one of the first online destinations for books coverage, in 1996. He died on April 3. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2025-04-07 04:00:00 UTC ]