20 Small Press Books You Might Have Missed

The small indie press boom is among us. In both 2017 and 2018, a whopping 40% or more of the National Book Awards longlists included titles from university and independent presses. It’s an exciting time for small presses— never before have there been so many diverse books in the mainstream reading radar. Think about it: […] The post 20 Small Press Books You Might Have Missed appeared first on Electric Literature. Continue reading at 'Electric Literature'

[ Electric Literature | 2019-08-29 11:00:48 UTC ]
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Two-book deal no problem for Andersen Press

Andersen Press has snapped up two picture books to help children tackle their problems and worries from poet Rachel Rooney and artist Zehra Hicks. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-11-03 21:05:13 UTC ]
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There’s now an e-reader just for kids, and it misses what children love about books

Kids don’t feel burdened by carrying physical books; they feel girded with the tools of their own entertainment. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2019-11-01 11:00:00 UTC ]
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S&S UK Children's signs three-book deal with animator Steve Small

Simon & Schuster Children’s UK has signed a series of picture books written and illustrated by animator Steve Small. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-09-24 23:19:42 UTC ]
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Climate activist Greta Thunberg has two books coming out with Penguin Press next year.

Surprising no one, climate hero Greta Thunberg, whose forthright, outspoken approach to environmental activism, will publish two books in 2020 with Penguin Press, a memoir Our House is on Fire (written with her family), and a collection of her speeches, No One is Too Small to Make a Difference.... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2019-09-20 15:00:41 UTC ]
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Candlewick Press signs new picture book series from Klassen

Walker Books Group imprint Candlewick Press has acquired rights to a new children’s picture book by Caldecott medallist Jon Klassen. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-09-12 11:17:10 UTC ]
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Velocity Press revises cult drum and bass book State of Bass

Velocity Press has announced a revised reissue of cult drum and bass book State of Bass. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-09-10 18:34:45 UTC ]
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At Brooklyn’s 2019 Small Press Flea

If you happened to be at the farmer’s market in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park this past Saturday, you might have trailed the vendor tents across the street to Grand Army Plaza and landed in the 2019 Small Press Flea, two concentric circles of book fair tables set up between the Soldiers’ and Sailors’... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2019-08-28 08:47:44 UTC ]
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Republic of Consciousness Prize for Small Presses granted Arts Council funding

The Republic of Consciousness Prize for Small Presses has been granted Arts Council funding for the next two years.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-08-27 08:51:41 UTC ]
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Breaking In: Fantasy author Sarah J. Sover on Finding Home at a Small Press

Debut author Sarah J. Sover talks about finding the perfect home for her comedic fantasy novel Double-Crossing the Bridge with the indie publisher The Parliament House. The post Breaking In: Fantasy author Sarah J. Sover on Finding Home at a Small Press by Cassandra Lipp appeared first on... Continue reading at Writer's Digest

[ Writer's Digest | 2019-08-15 14:00:43 UTC ]
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Adult Presses Take On Children’s Books

This fall, four indie presses distributed by Consortium Books & Distribution are expanding beyond their well-established adult niches by publishing books for young readers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-08-09 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Quentin Blake to self-produce 20 books of drawings

Sir Quentin Blake is releasing a series of 20 large format books of drawings over the course of a year in a project distributed through Thames & Hudson. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-08-05 10:57:28 UTC ]
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Tramp Press reveals three-book list for 2020

Irish indie Tramp Press has acquired a three-book list for 2020 featuring new titles by Sara Baume, Doireann Ní Ghríofa and Jack Fennell. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-07-31 11:18:19 UTC ]
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History Press scoops book on Lord Boothby and Ronnie Kray

The History Press has scooped an "enthralling" book by Daniel Smith on how establishment forces reportedly tried to suppress a story about Lord Boothby and Ronnie Kray’s alleged interest in teenage boys. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-07-22 05:27:34 UTC ]
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Small Presses Publish the Revolution at Socialism Conference 2019

Conversation rooted in leftist literature served as the foundation for the 2019 Socialism Conference, held from July 4 through July 7 in Chicago. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-07-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
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5 Los Angeles book events you won't want to miss

Memorial Day weekend is stacked with literary events in and around Los Angeles: a brilliantly named bookstore opens in Long Beach, a new reading series launches in East Hollywood, the annual L.A. Zine Fest brings its DIY circus back to town and a daring variety show gets weird at Stories... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-05-24 15:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, May 20, 2019

This week: a scientist’s race to save her husband from a deadly superbug, plus a shiver-inducing Icelandic thriller. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-05-17 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of May 20, 2019

S&S lays down six figures for a YA debut, Dutton buys four new titles, Abrams goes for a graphic depiction of Guantanamo, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-05-17 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Small presses celebrated on Oxford-Weidenfeld shortlist

Books published by Pushkin, Peirene, Carcanet and Nordisk, as well as by the New York Review of Books, have been shortlisted for the £2,000 Oxford-Weidenfeld Prize, devoted to literary translations into English from European languages. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-05-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Princeton Architectural Press Partners with Moleskine Books

Princeton Architectural Press has reached an agreement with Italian lifestyle brand Moleskine to become the licensed publisher and distributor of Moleskine Books. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-04-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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