ALA 2019: PW Talks to ALA Washington Office Director Kathi Kromer

With librarians preparing to gather in Washington for the 2019 Annual Conference, PW recently caught up with ALA's Kathi Kromer to talk about navigating today's unusual political climate, and why 'year-round advocacy' is the office's defining strategy. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-06-07 04:00:00 UTC ]

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My Job in 5; Jodie Mullish, Communications Director, Bluebird, Pan Macmillan

This week I asked Jodie Mullish, Communications Director at Bluebird, Pan Macmillan about her role and what advice she had for those looking for a job in publishing. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-04-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Jim Neal Elected ALA President for 2017-2018

In a tight three-person race, James G. (Jim) Neal, university librarian emeritus at Columbia University, New York, has been elected president of the American Library Association (ALA) for 2017-2018. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, April 25, 2016

This week: a murder mystery set in a remote town in Ghana, plus: are we smart enough to know how smart animals are? Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Online and On Air: Week of April 25, 2016

On April 15, the Supreme Court declined to take up the Authors Guild v. Google case, bringing to an end the ongoing digital-age copyright battle. One reader heartily agreed with SCOTUS: Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Calvin Literary Festival Recap: Celebrating 25 Years, A New Director

More than 2,000 readers and writers attended the Calvin College Festival of Faith & Writing in Grand Rapids, Mich. to celebrate religious expression in literature. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BEA 2016: Books Inc is PW's Bookstore of the Year

Having weathered every challenge possible since its 1851 founding, Books Inc. demonstrates its commitment to bookselling, even in difficult circumstances. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BEA 2016: Lise Solomon is PW's Rep of the Year

Solomon is held in high regard in her Bay Area territory as a passionate reader, but Solomon said that is only part of what she does: “It’s also about being a passionate advocate,” she says. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Online and On Air: Week of April 18, 2016

Looking for a great summer read, or want to get a head start on what books to recommend to customers, patrons, and friends? We’re here to help: PW’s editors have pored through the season’s offerings and come up with a killer list of the best fiction, mysteries, memoirs, romances, children’s... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, April 18, 2016

This week: Mark Twain's round-the-world comedy tour, plus a devilish Highsmithian thriller. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Bologna 2016: In Digital Hall, Kids' App Developers Talk Discoverability and Other Challenges

The new Digital Hall of this year's Bologna Children's Book Fair featured a score of digital service providers, companies offering software solutions, and independent producers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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AWP 2016: Writers Walking the Talk About Diversity in Children's Publishing

This year's AWP, held at the Los Angeles Convention Center from March 31–April 2, was a vibrant mélange of multicultural voices. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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My Job In 5; Miles Salter, Writer and Director, York Literature festival

I Interviewed Miles about his role heading up York Literature Festival and how he sees the festival expanding.  He also has some great advice for those looking for a job in books. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-04-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, April 11, 2016

This week: a 19th century bookseller's obsession with a lost masterpiece, plus Chester Brown's latest graphic novel. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Harriet Bourton to join Orion Fiction as publishing director

Harriet Bourton, editorial director at Transworld, is joining Orion Fiction as publishing director. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-04-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hastings steps down as director of Bloody Scotland

Dom Hastings is stepping down as director of Bloody Scotland to take on a new role with The British Council. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-04-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Jacks Thomas: A Few Words With London Book Fair’s Director

'My personal highlight will be meeting the amazing Judith Kerr,' Jacks Thomas tell us in a pre-London Book Fair chat. She's readying, again, 'a global platform' for the books industry. The post Jacks Thomas: A Few Words With London Book Fair’s Director appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-04-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Why the Washington Post is building chatbots to deliver the news

Chatbots have intrigued digital and old-school publishers, recognizing the growing audience on messaging apps, but they open a whole new set of complexities. For one: How do you build a useful bot that won’t go rogue, taint a publisher’s credibility? The Washington Post is one of many big-name... Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2016-04-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Apartment fire in Clovis leaves woman dead, 4 police officers injured

One woman died and four police officers were injured after an apartment caught fire in Clovis, Calif., early Friday, authorities said. The blaze broke out just before 2 a.m. near the woman’s bedroom, said Clovis’ deputy fire chief John Binafki. See more of our top stories on Facebook >>... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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PW Picks: Books of the Week, April 4, 2016

This week: an inquiry into the mystery and art of living, plus essays on love lost and found. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Video captures police officer playing hopscotch with homeless girl

A video showing a Huntington Beach police officer playing a game of hopscotch with an 11-year-old homeless girl is capturing hearts online. See more of our top stories on Facebook >> The short video was posted on the Huntington Beach Police Department Facebook page and shows Officer Zach... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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