AAPI Communities in Conversation #1: Sujata Massey and Naomi Hirahara

In the inaugural discussion, which streamed live on January 4, 2022, Adrienne Cruz of the Azusa City (California) Library spoke with Naomi Hirahara, author of 'Clark & Division,' and Sujata Massey, author of 'The Bombay Prince.' Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-01-07 05:00:00 UTC ]
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New and Forthcoming AAPI-Focused Titles

A listing of new and forthcoming adult, YA, and children's fiction and nonfiction titles on the storytelling, history, achievements, and the diversity and complexity of the Asian American and Pacific Islander global diaspora. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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WNDB Launches Virtual Community for Mid-Level Diverse Publishing Professionals

The We Need Diverse Books nonprofit organization advocating for more inclusion in the industry is launching a virtual community platform for mid-level diverse publishing professionals in an effort to improve retention rates. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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PLA & Pacific Northwest Spotlight: The Library Community Is Getting Together Again

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Nepal and Pan-Nepalese Identity: A Conversation with Samrat Upadhyay, by Koushik Goswami

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Take an early peek at Hulu’s adaptation of Conversations With Friends.

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Online Sales Fell 1% in Q4 at Amazon

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Hundreds of books ready for display at new Black Community Library in London, Ont.

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New Librarian-Moderated Author Series to Celebrate AAPI Voices

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October Religion Bestsellers: ‘Jesus Listens’ Debuts at #1, Karen Kingsbury Tops

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