A Letter to Hans Christian Andersen

A fan of the fairy tale weaver writes a letter to Hans Christian Andersen, and offers a list of Andersen tales and picture book biographies. Continue reading at 'Book Riot'

[ Book Riot | 2020-08-12 10:33:00 UTC ]
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Christian Retailers Gather at ‘Right-Sized’ CPE

The summer Christian Product Expo (CPE) took place in Lexington, Ky. Aug. 14-16, attracting 648 attendees, including Christian bookstore owners, publishers, authors, and agents for training sessions, product launches, and networking. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-08-24 04:00:00 UTC ]
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How to watch 'Letter to a Stranger' night at the L.A. Times Book Club

Pico Iyer, Maggie Shipstead, Michelle Tea and Colleen Kinder discuss 'Letter to a Stranger' at the L.A. Times Book Club. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2022-05-26 21:35:13 UTC ]
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Kim Stanley Robinson’s love letter to the wilderness

The acclaimed science-fiction writer turns his hand to nature writing in a book that’s part hiking journal, part history lesson Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-05-21 11:00:28 UTC ]
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Powerful stories in 'Letter to a Stranger' will transport you around the world

The L.A. Times Book Clubs reads 'Letter to a Stranger,' a new collection that celebrates the serendipity of chance encounters. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2022-05-11 14:00:50 UTC ]
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Tish Harrison Warren Wins 2022 Christian Book of the Year

At the first in-person ECPA Leadership Summit held in three years, Tish Harrison Warren won Book of the Year for 'Prayer in the Night.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-05-04 04:00:00 UTC ]
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8 Literary Friendships Told Through Letters

In 1995, I left the Elliott Bay Book Company in Seattle to teach English in Vietnam. Around that time, my friend and fellow bookseller Janet Brown traveled to Thailand to teach as well. There was no email then, and overseas phone calls were a luxury. So we wrote to one another, meditating on the... Continue reading at Electric Literature

[ Electric Literature | 2022-04-28 11:00:00 UTC ]
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The Antiquarian Book Fair: From Sondheim’s Letters to a Brontë Discovery

Among the rarities on view at the New York International Antiquarian Book Fair are also a 1555 treatise on tennis and Amy Winehouse’s personal library. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2022-04-20 22:02:36 UTC ]
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Agents Offer Predictions for Christian Publishing

Literary agents in Christian publishing identify hot trends for 2022, while urging publishers to diversify their lists and think about how to grow new authors who can take over for aging stars. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-03-09 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Publisher Trade Group Letter Calls Out Apple and Google App Stores in Antitrust Bills

Last week, a trade group representing major publishers including The New York Times, National Public Radio, News Corp. and Associated Press wrote to leaders of the Senate Judiciary Committee advocating for two bills that would curtail the dominance of tech giants in the U.S. The Open App Markets... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2022-02-22 22:10:40 UTC ]
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Sales Rise for Christian Retailers

A strong holiday season helped increase sales by 15% for Christian booksellers from 2019 to 2021, according to ParableConnect’s 2022 State of Christian Retail Report, which surveyed over 220 Christian bookstores and analyzed $74 million in sales. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-02-09 05:00:00 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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More than 300 writers and publishers sign letter opposing Policing Bill

More than 300 prominent writers and publishers including Bernardine Evaristo, Alan Hollinghurst and Malorie Blackman have signed a letter to the Times opposing the Police, Crime, Sentencing & Courts Bill, which is being voted on in the House of Lords over the next two weeks. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2022-01-13 12:40:06 UTC ]
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Join the #FReadom Letter Writing Campaign to Combat Censorship!

The #FReadom campaign is asking you to write your school board with provided templates to support school libraries and access to information. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2022-01-04 11:39:00 UTC ]
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Letter from New York

It’s been an eventful year in the American publishing industry, with moves and mergers aplenty—but sales figures are incredibly promising. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-12-19 23:47:40 UTC ]
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“You cover that acid in comfort.” Read Toni Morrison’s 1973 edit letter to Lucille Clifton.

In addition to being a prolific novelist, Toni Morrison was a prolific editor. She was committed to championing Black writers, both through her role as senior editor at Random House and her work with writing collectives like The Sisterhood (which included literary giants like June Jordan, Alice... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2021-12-10 18:40:25 UTC ]
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Ilex snaps up Bishopsgate archivists' history of queer love letters

Ilex Press has signed a deal for The Love That Dares: Letters of LGBTQ+ Love & Friendship, collected by Bishopsgate Institute archivists Rachel Smith and Barbara Vesey. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-10-29 21:04:12 UTC ]
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A Discussion of Bias in Christian Fiction

Several Christian fiction publishers are employing sensitivity readers and taking other steps to responsibly represent marginalized people in books. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-10-13 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Andersen Press to publish Douglass US bestseller in UK

Andersen Press has acquired Ryan Douglass' New York Times bestseller The Taking of Jake Livingston, a YA ghostly thriller with a Black, LGBT+ lead. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-10-12 13:17:38 UTC ]
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Amid Strong Sales, Christian Booksellers Look Forward to 2022

Inventory shortages, staffing concerns, and ongoing challenges presented by Covid-19 have not slowed the sales of Bibles, books, and gifts, and Christian booksellers are thriving. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-10-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
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