Three classic picture book and board book characters, who have enchanted multiple generations of children, return in a pair of fall releases from Simon & Schuster. The books mark the relaunch of the Angelina Ballerina and Max & Ruby series under the S&S banner. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-05-30 04:00:00 UTC ]
Ta-Nehisi Coates, the bestselling author and MacArthur Fellowship recipient, is about to add novelist to the list. His debut novel, 'The Water Dancer' (One World, Sept.), follows a young man’s conflicted journey into the covert war on slavery. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-05-30 04:00:00 UTC ]
With her singular surname, it’s no surprise that bestselling crime writer Karin Slaughter ('The Last Widow', Morrow, Aug.) was destined to write about crime. Slaughter laughs and says, “It was either that or become a serial killer.” Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-05-30 04:00:00 UTC ]
Every summer since 2016, Fiona Davis has delighted readers with her historical fiction set in Manhattan. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-05-30 04:00:00 UTC ]
Goldin's novel 'The Escape Room' keys into the cutthroat world of Wall Street hedge fund megawealth and workplace sexism. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-05-30 04:00:00 UTC ]
American Booksellers Association CEO Oren Teicher addressed members at the organization's town hall and annual meeting at BookExpo, noting the ABA added 99 members last year and members increased profitability. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-05-30 04:00:00 UTC ]
Will "political fatigue" end publishers' six year streak of print sales growth? At a late morning session dubbed The State of the Publishing Industry Today, David Walter, executive director, client development for NPD Books, told BookExpo attendees that growth in print sales is trending down,... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-05-30 04:00:00 UTC ]
The APA's audiobook conference drew big crowds on BookExpo's opening day, with other compelling discussions on storytelling, rights, and translation drawing modest audiences. The post BookExpo 2019 Opens: Much Programming, Immediate Seating Available appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. ... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2019-05-30 02:51:15 UTC ]
As the BookExpo rights trading center returns to the Javits Center with the rest of the trade show—and now branded as the New York Rights Fair—a discussion series is included. The post At BookExpo: New York Rights Fair Brings Its Programming With It appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2019-05-29 05:30:06 UTC ]
Six editors pitched their favorite forthcoming books to an enraptured crowd of 300 booksellers, editors, and librarians who packed the Adult Book Editors' Buzz Panel on the opening afternoon of BookExpo. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-05-29 04:00:00 UTC ]
Almost exactly 10 years ago, in May 2009, Amazon expanded from selling books to publishing them as well with the launch of Amazon Encore, a publishing program for promising self-published books and out-of-print works from major houses. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-05-29 04:00:00 UTC ]
For more than a decade, the United Arab Emirate of Sharjah (booth 507) has focused energy and resources on fostering literacy and encouraging book publishing throughout the region. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-05-29 04:00:00 UTC ]
A roundtable featuring three industry leaders—all of them women—discussed the future of storytelling in the book business. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-05-29 04:00:00 UTC ]
Chicago-based Independent Publishers Group (booth 1823), one of the nation’s largest distributors, is making a bold statement at this year’s show following a mini buying spree. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-05-29 04:00:00 UTC ]
Ever wonder what the silhouetted figures on road signs do when no one’s around? Stephen Savage shares his findings in a wordless picture book, 'Sign Off' (S&S/Beach Lane, May). Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-05-29 04:00:00 UTC ]
Author and illustrator LeUyen Pham, who lives in L.A., has a busy few days planned while she’s in town, starting with tonight’s ABC/CBC Children’s Book Art Silent Auction, where she will serve as honorary host. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-05-29 04:00:00 UTC ]
An inside look at Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine, international blockbusters, and more. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-05-29 04:00:00 UTC ]
Judith Curr, president and publisher of the HarperOne Group, says that it’s “wonderful” to launch the new international books imprint, HarperVia, at BookExpo. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-05-29 04:00:00 UTC ]
Visitors to booth 926 will have a chance to welcome first-time exhibitor Little Grasshopper Books and to peruse the inaugural titles of this children’s imprint from West Side Publishing. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-05-29 04:00:00 UTC ]
At Friday morning’s Children’s Book & Author Breakfast, two bookstores will be honored with a 2019 Women’s National Book Association Pannell Award for excellence in bookselling. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-05-29 04:00:00 UTC ]