After several years of conservative views toward licensing in the publishing world, the pendulum seems to be swinging back toward a more expansive outlook. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-06-07 04:00:00 UTC ]
A BookExpo panel on May 31 gathered five creators of buzzed-about middle grade novels to discuss their upcoming works. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-06-06 04:00:00 UTC ]
While comics publishers generally offered mixed to positive reviews of this year's BookExpo, they were enthusiastic about the expansive presence of graphic novels throughout the programming presented at the show. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-06-05 04:00:00 UTC ]
A number of publishers and licensors exhibiting at or attending this year’s Licensing Expo in Las Vegas are looking to license their proprietary, book-based brands to manufacturers of toys, arts and crafts, apparel, and other products. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-06-05 04:00:00 UTC ]
For Renée Rettig, owner of Books on B in Hayward, Calif., her first visit to Book Expo America was a thrill: "I felt like Cinderella!" Continue reading >> [ Source: Los Angeles Times | 2019-06-03 21:58:57 UTC ]
For Renée Rettig, owner of Books on B in Hayward, Calif., her first visit to Book Expo America was a thrill: “I felt like Cinderella!” Rettig, whose bookstore is just under 2 years old, was one of 200 store owners brought to BookExpo America under a new grant program to introduce fledgling... Continue reading >> [ Source: Los Angeles Times | 2019-06-03 21:55:00 UTC ]
Though fewer in number, religion and spirituality publishers at BookExpo reported positive meetings as well as the opportunity to promote titles, make new connections, and find inspiration. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-06-03 04:00:00 UTC ]
The distribution and remote-printing powerhouse Ingram Lightning Source becomes the anchor tenant at Sharjah Publishing City, the world's first free trade zone for publishing. The post At BookExpo: Sharjah Publishing City Signs Ingram Lightning Source appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. ... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2019-05-31 13:01:16 UTC ]
The first outing in the States of London Book Fair's CAMEO Awards for book adaptation work is a lesson not only in good audiobook production but also in the essential internationalism of publishing that's missing from the shrinking BookExpo 2019. The post ‘Milkman’ Wins 2019 CAMEOs USA: A Rare... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2019-05-31 05:30:51 UTC ]
With his sonorous voice and stately stature, wrestler, actor, and rapper John Cena has long been a commanding presence in multiple entertainment venues. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-05-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor came down from the stage and walked among the tables at her BookExpo appearance Thursday evening. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-05-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
“I’ve written 58 books and J.J. always reads them first,” says Chris Grabenstein, who refers to his wife, J.J., as his “secret weapon.” That will change this fall when J.J.’s name appears alongside his on their debut middle grade novel, 'Shine!' (Random House, Nov.). Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-05-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
What promises to be a picture-perfect annual BookExpo event makes its debut today. During the “New Picture Book Showcase,” eight authors and illustrators will share their most recent contributions to the genre in a panel moderated by Sarah Enni, host of the 'First Draft' podcast. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-05-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
The theme of beauty shines brightly in Academy Award–winning actress Lupita Nyong’o’s debut picture book, 'Sulwe' (S&S, Oct.), illustrated by Vashti Harrison, author and illustrator of 'Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History.' Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-05-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
In 2001, Eoin Colfer introduced criminal mastermind Artemis Fowl to young readers, who were thrilled to make his acquaintance. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-05-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
Three out of four of this year’s graphic novel buzz selections are aimed at middle grade and teen readers. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-05-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
The notion of “Giving a Voice to the Voiceless” lends itself to a range of interpretations. At today’s stage event of the same name, a range of authors and illustrators will talk about how that guided them in their most recent books. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-05-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
Ikpi’s memoir, a collection of candid essays that fuse poetry and stream of consciousness, illuminates the Nigerian-American writer’s struggles with bipolar II disorder. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-05-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
What do you do when one of your idols turns out to be a fake? How do you reconcile his influence on you, and on the world, with his dishonesty? These questions drive journalist Susannah Cahalan’s forthcoming book 'The Great Pretender' (Grand Central, Nov.). Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-05-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
“I want [the drawings] to be as clear and readable as possible so the story can be as tangled and uncertain as life and experience seem to be,” Ware says of 'Rusty Brown,' the comic he has been working on for the past 18 years. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-05-31 00:00:00 UTC ]