2024 NBA Longlist for Young People's Literature Announced

The National Book Foundation is announcing the 2024 National Book Award longlists this week. Five finalists in each of the five categories—fiction, nonfiction, poetry, translated literature, and young people's literature—will be named October 1. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-09-10 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Dawkins, McBride and Atwood star at Southbank Literature Festival

Richard Dawkins, Eimear McBride and Margaret Atwood are among the names featuring at Southbank Centre’s London Literature Festival. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Magnificent people like Matthew Evans are few and far between | Hanif Kureishi

The former chairman of Faber & Faber was a loyal friend to those he published and a sworn enemy of boredomArtists require solitude to get anything done, but that is not all they need. As they work, they might like to believe that they are outside the market, in a private dreaming space. But... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2016-07-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Blackman longlisted for Guardian children's fiction prize

Malorie Blackman’s latest novel is among those longlisted for the Guardian children’s fiction prize, alongside titles from Alex Wheatle and Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Fall 2016 Audio Announcements

The big audiobooks of fall include titles from John le Carré, Jacqueline Woodson, Bruce Springsteen, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-07-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘People have shown up for the party’: How the Lad Bible uses Facebook Live

The Lad Bible has been experimenting with Facebook Live for the past two months across its portfolio and is ramping up output to four a week, plus putting in place a dedicated Facebook Live team. The videos are getting views in the millions, outreaching many publishers that weren’t born on... Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2016-07-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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McEwan, Faulks and Hussain to star at Cheltenham Literature Festival

High profile and prize-winning authors including Ian McEwan, Jonathan Safran Foer, Sebastian Faulks and children's author Jacqueline Wilson, have been unveiled for The Times and The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Little, Brown has three on Scottish Crime Book longlist

Three Little, Brown books are among those longlisted for this year's Scottish Crime Book of the Year. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-06-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Record Number of Applications: Frankfurt Book Fair Announces Its 2016 Fellows

Applications from 100 candidates in 34 countries were received this year, Frankfurt administrators choosing 16 participants to become the fair's fellows in October. The post Record Number of Applications: Frankfurt Book Fair Announces Its 2016 Fellows appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-06-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Fall 2016 Religion & Spirituality Announcements

We preview the season’s most notable titles, which include a memoir by Tim Tebow, a new devotional by Sarah Young, historical accounts of atheism and biblical translation, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-06-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Norwegian challenge for Harvill Secker Young Translators’ Prize

Norwegian has been chosen as the language of the Harvill Secker Young Translators’ Prize 2016. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-06-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PBAA and IPDA Announce Merger

Magazines and Books Retail Association will cater to magazine and book publishers, national distributors, wholesalers, and retailers. The post PBAA and IPDA Announce Merger appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2016-06-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sarah Crown made ACE literature director

Mumsnet editor Sarah Crown has joined Arts Council England to become its director of literature and the South West. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-06-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Puffin acquires ninth Young Samurai title

Puffin, part of Penguin Random House, is set to publish a ninth book in Chris Bradford’s ‘Young Samurai’ series following demand from fans. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-06-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hearst Magazines Appoints VP, Consumer Engagement | People on the Move – 6.15.16

Quartz appoints VP global marketing, USAToday and Salon.com editors-in-chief leave, and more... The post Hearst Magazines Appoints VP, Consumer Engagement | People on the Move – 6.15.16 appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2016-06-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Gilead Announces Inaugural List for Fall 2016

Gilead Publishing, a newly formed Christian fiction house, announced the titles of four books scheduled to publish between October and November 2016. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-06-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New ‘A Puffin Book’ titles announced

Next month Penguin Random House Children’s is adding 20 titles to its ‘A Puffin Book’ collection of classic children’s books, including titles by Penelope Lively and Noel Streatfeild. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-06-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Terraria video game publishing programme announced

Penguin Random House (PRH) Children’s is set to publish a series of books about Terraria, a video game that allows players to build their own environment. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-06-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Polari Prize longlist 'strongest' yet

The ongoing war in Dafur, the Yorkshire Ripper murders and a dark and comical play which explores the life of a glamorous transsexual hooker are among the book themes on the Polari First Book Prize – described as the “strongest” in the prize’s history. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-06-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Color It Confusing: Can the UK’s VAT People Classify Coloring Books as Not Books?

If Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs office can somehow categorize coloring books as not books—and "incomplete" because they're not colored in—what might publishers have to pay in VAT? The post Color It Confusing: Can the UK’s VAT People Classify Coloring Books as Not Books? appeared first on... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-05-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Deadline Is June 20 for China’s Young Stars Award Applications

There's still time to nominate young professionals from the Chinese publishing world for Frankfurt Book Fair's BIZ Beijing and China Publishers showcase: the Young Stars Award. The post Deadline Is June 20 for China’s Young Stars Award Applications appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-05-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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