ALA: 'Captain Underpants' Most Challenged Book of 2013

Compiled annually by the ALA, the list collects "reports on book challenges from librarians, teachers, concerned individuals and press reports." Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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Saudi book fair bans 'blasphemous' Mahmoud Darwish works after protest

Removal of books by revered Palestinian poet from Riyadh publishing event is condemned by PEN as censorshipThe removal of works by the esteemed Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish from a major book fair in Saudi Arabia for reportedly containing "blasphemous passages" has drawn widespread... Continue reading at The Guardian

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Books Tied into Toys

Toy-based brands from Barbie to Bratz have long been a factor in licensed publishing. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Facts & Figures 2013: All Our Coverage

Our annual collection of sales numbers for books sold in the last calendar year provides a granular portrait of the book business. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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North Korean dictators: also successful children's book authors?

North Korean dictators Kim Jong-Il and Kim Il-Sung were credited with writing children's books featuring thinly veiled metaphors for North Korean political theory. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

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In Hardcover, It Looks the Same, but It’s Not: Facts & Figures 2013

Check out the top-10 hardcover fiction titles on the PW 2013 fiction bestseller chart; it resembles the decade-old list from 2003. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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PW Picks: Books of the Week, March 17, 2014

This week, "Dr. Jekyll" from Hyde's perspective, wrestling wildlife in the jungle, and Michael Rockefeller's disappearance. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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NBCC Celebrates The Best of 2013

On the chilly evening of March 13, authors, editors, agents, publishers, and publicists crowded into the auditorium at the New School for the National Book Critics Circle Award ceremony, which celebrated the best titles released in 2013. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Keith Richards will release a children's book this fall

The book is said to focus on the relationship between Richards and his grandfather, who got him interested in music. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

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HC Rebrands It Books, Renames Dey Street

HarperCollins' It Books imprint is getting a new name, and a slightly new focus. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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DiPreta Named Publisher of Hachette Books

The Hachette Book Group has appointed Crown Archetype editor-in-chief Mauro DiPreta v-p and publisher of Hachette Books, a new division. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Literary Agent/ Film Producer Talks Book-Movie Synergy

Anna Soler-Pont of Barcelona's Pontas Literary & Film Agency discusses the her dual careers in books and movies, and role as an agent, writer and producer. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Reviews of New and Forthcoming Religion and Spirituality Books, March 12, 2014

A lyrical memoir about spiritual refueling; a starred review for an examination of the lives of LGBTQ Catholics. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Starbucks picks Frederator Books' ebook

Frederator Books, the year-old children’s ebook publishing program founded by cartoon veteran Fred Seibert, is getting a boost in the arm, or at least a shot of caffeine: Letters From Catbug,... To view the full story, click the title link. Continue reading at Crains New York

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The Future of Books Looks a Lot Like Netflix

The book business is merging into the magazine business as more publishers sell literature via subscription to highly targeted clusters of readers. High-profile literary studio Plympton is leading the charge with its $5-a-month iOS service Rooster. Continue reading at Wired

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Keith Richards pens children's book

The Rolling Stones in their pomp were the famous five Enid Blyton could never have invented. Continue reading at The Sydney Morning Herald

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Mindy Kaling will reportedly write follow-up to her bestselling book 'Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?'

During a panel at Austin's South by Southwest conference, Kaling said she is writing another book. Kaling's show 'The Mindy Project' was recently renewed for a third season. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

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Orion Children's Books gets Keith Richards story

Rolling Stone Keith Richards is to publish a picture book with illustrations by his daughter.... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Keith Richards to write kids book

Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards teams up with his artist daughter to write a picture book inspired by his own granddad teaching him to play the guitar. Continue reading at BBC News

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