In a memo to Macmillan employees, Steve Rubin announced that, having just completed his 10th year at the company’s Henry Holt division, “this is the perfect time to move on.” Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2020-01-14 05:00:00 UTC ]
Macmillan Children’s Books has signed two picture books from author Swapna Haddow and illustrator Dapo Adeola. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-01-14 02:40:17 UTC ]
Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler are returning to the Tales From Acorn Wood preschool series with four new lift-the-flap instalments for Macmillan Children’s Books. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2020-01-08 07:32:51 UTC ]
With Ken Michaels' departure, Macmillan Learning general manager, Susan Winslow, will lead the company with the group’s senior leadership team. They will report to Macmillan CEO John Sargent. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-12-13 05:00:00 UTC ]
Macmillan Children’s Books has bought three full-colour gift titles written and illustrated by Alex T Smith. Editorial director Gaby Morgan bought world rights in all languages from Alison Eldred at Arena Illustration. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-12-09 21:23:43 UTC ]
L.A. County is home to more than 30 library systems, with a growing number of patrons signing up for multiple cards to borrow digital books. But Macmillan Publishers is tightening the rules. Continue reading >> [ Source: Los Angeles Times | 2019-12-09 13:00:55 UTC ]
Macmillan Children’s Books has picked up an "accessible, friendly, informative and fun" exam guide backed with expert research from mental health campaigner Natasha Devon. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-11-22 05:40:01 UTC ]
Among the week's headlines: the pressure keeps mounting on Macmillan following its library e-book embargo; a backlash follows after a group of Florida elected officials politicizes the library's New York Times subcription; and an update on the Library of Congress modernization efforts. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-11-08 05:00:00 UTC ]
A librarian explains the decision to draw the line over Macmillan's decision to embargo new release e-books in public libraries. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-11-08 05:00:00 UTC ]
Scholastic’s publisher for fiction and picture books, Sam Smith, is leaving the firm to join Macmillan Children’s Books (MCB). Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-11-06 05:13:44 UTC ]
On Monday, just days after the publisher's controversial embargo on new release e-books in libraries went into effect, Macmillan CEO John Sargent met with a group of state librarians, fleshing out his belief that new release e-books in libraries hurt the publisher's revenues. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-11-06 05:00:00 UTC ]
Canelo is partnering with Macmillan Distribution (MDL) to make its growing print list available to the trade at home and internationally. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-11-03 18:57:07 UTC ]
An awesome daily roundup of the most interesting bookish links from around the web. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2019-11-03 11:30:57 UTC ]
Among the week's headlines: Macmillan CEO John Sargent writes to librarians; more libraries announce boycotts of Macmillan e-books as the publisher's embargo begins; and why being a whistleblower doesn't pay. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-11-01 04:00:00 UTC ]
A group of US libraries plan to boycott Macmillan over its controversial new e-book lending policy, suspending purchases of digital copies from the publisher. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-11-01 03:15:48 UTC ]
Macmillan in the US has apologised to librarians for not informing them of upcoming changes to its e-book lending policy but has refused to amend it amid an outcry and 150,000 signature petition. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-10-31 03:00:10 UTC ]
In an open letter to librarians published this week, Macmillan CEO John Sargent struck a somewhat conciliatory note over the issue of embargoing e-books to libraries, but his message remains unchanged: library lending of e-books pose a problem. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-10-30 04:00:00 UTC ]
Park Pictures has signed director Jaci Judelson for U.S. commercial and worldwide representation. Judelson's Gatorade “Sisters in Sweat” spot starring Serena Williams won a Cannes Lion, two Clios and a One Show award in 2018. She has also directed spots and branded films for the likes of... Continue reading >> [ Source: Advertising Age | 2019-10-16 14:14:29 UTC ]
The King County (WA) Library System, the nation's top digital-circulating library, has said it will stop buying new release Macmillan e-books once a two-month embargo begins next month. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-10-15 04:00:00 UTC ]
Here are the 25 finalists up for the National Book Awards in of Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Translated Literature, and Young People’s Literature: Finalists for Fiction: Susan Choi, Trust Exercise Henry Holt and Company / Macmillan Publishers Kali Fajardo-Anstine, Sabrina & Corina: Stories... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2019-10-08 14:40:58 UTC ]