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Bloomsbury reports sales surge as people buy books as ‘affordable diversion’

Harry Potter publisher says in challenging economic times books are seen as cheap form of entertainmentBloomsbury Publishing, the home of Harry Potter, has revealed a rise in annual sales as it said people were turning to books as a cheap form of entertainment as finances were squeezed.Sales of... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2023-05-31 13:38:54 UTC ]
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Rewriting Roald Dahl - podcast

The latest editions of the author’s books for children have had extensive edits made to update the language for modern sensibilities. Lucy Knight and David Baddiel take a closer lookNew editions of the works of the bestselling children’s author Road Dahl caused an international outcry last week... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2023-02-27 03:00:38 UTC ]
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Censorship or context? Australian book industry wrestles with how to refresh outdated classics

Australia has a history of removing controversial elements from children’s texts, but the question of whether they should be edited is not easy to answerGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe news this week that some works of bestselling children’s author... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2023-02-25 23:00:04 UTC ]
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Matthew Paul Turner Finds His Voice in Christian Publishing

Bestselling children’s book author Matthew Paul Turner, who came out as gay in 2020, is emphasizing inclusivity and self-acceptance in his new title, ‘I Am God’s Dream,’ which he calls his favorite book yet. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-02-09 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Marcus Rashford to publish ‘inspirational guide’ You Can Do It

England footballer’s follow-up to bestselling debut You Are a Champion is aimed at children aged between 10 and 14 Marcus Rashford is writing a follow-up to his bestselling debut You Are a Champion, in which the England footballer will explore “how to celebrate and champion... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2022-02-01 09:00:14 UTC ]
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Sally Rooney's Normal People tops UK book charts as readers fall for TV version

Costa award-winning love story of Connell and Marianne takes top slot from David Walliams’ bestselling children’s book SlimeSally Rooney’s Normal People has flown to the top of the UK’s book charts more than two years after it was published, thanks to the release of the TV adaptation starring... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2020-05-13 15:44:19 UTC ]
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Walker to publish sequel to Guess How Much I Love You

Walker and Candlewick are to publish Will You Be My Friend?, a sequel to the bestselling children's book Guess How Much I Love You. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2020-04-07 14:27:02 UTC ]
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Charlotte's Web tops children's book sales in China

The bestselling children's book in China this year is still Charlotte's Web, as consumers continue to buy old favourites and the number of new titles is expected to fall. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2019-11-14 20:36:16 UTC ]
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Yang Hongying: One of China’s Bestselling Children’s Book Authors

One of Yang Hongying's most successful series now is 12 years old and has sold more than 70 million copies. Her total unit sales exceed 160 million units. The post Yang Hongying: One of China’s Bestselling Children’s Book Authors appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-11-01 05:30:25 UTC ]
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BookExpo 2019: Daniel José Older Is Haunted by the Past

The bestselling children’s book author Daniel José Older steps out of his comfort zone with his first literary adult novel, 'The Book of Lost Saints' (Imprint, Nov.) Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-05-30 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Seven questions for... Catrin Wyn Lewis, Rily Publications

Wales on the Map, a hardback picture atlas and encyclopedia, from Children’s publisher Rily, was the bestselling children’s book in Wales in 2018—and the numbers continue to grow... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2019-05-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ross’ Monster sales lead illustrator ranking

Tony Ross has yet again topped The Bookseller’s chart of the bestselling children’s illustrators, with his books earning almost twice the total of his closest rival, Axel Scheffler, in 2018. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2019-01-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Cowell urges schools to let children write independently

Bestselling children’s author Cressida Cowell is spearheading a new schools writing campaign, encouraging teachers to let children write creatively and independently. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2018-04-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ardagh pens open letter to Simon Cowell

Bestselling children’s author Philip Ardagh has penned an open letter to Simon Cowell recommending he enlist the services of a librarian in discovering good children’s books after he called them all “boring”. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2016-05-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The 52-Storey Treehouse comes out on top at Australian book industry awards

Bestselling children’s fantasy series recognised, David Walsh beats Julia Gillard to biography prize, while fiction winner Brooke Davis also picks up new writer award, established in honour of publisher Matt RichellA children’s book has taken home the top prize for the first time in Australia’s... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2015-05-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Yorkshire Tea signs Gruffalo licensing deal

Entertainment company Magic Light has signed a Gruffalo licensing deal with Yorkshire tea.   Magic Light, which owns the branding, audio-visual and merchandising rights for The Gruffalo, the bestselling children’s book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler (Macmillan Children’s Books), is... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2015-03-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BEA 2014: R.L. Stine Is in the House!!!

The world’s bestselling children’s author, R.L. Stine, is here today to sign books in the Autographing Area. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Judith Kerr: E-books will not replace print for children

E-books will not replace printed children’s books, bestselling children’s author... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2014-05-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Talks with Angie Smith: A Legacy of Love

Angie Smith wrote her bestselling children's book in memory of her daughter Audrey Caroline, who died the day she was born in 2008. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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