In all, 10,637attended, the lowest attendance since 2012, when 9,929 gathered in Dallas. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-02-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
'The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian' topped the ALA's list of the most banned and challenged books between 2010-2019. The list was released to coincide with the start of Banned Books Week, which runs through October 3. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-09-28 04:00:00 UTC ]
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This fall's independent bookstore regional trade shows started off last week with two big virtual fairs held by three organizations—and did so swimmingly. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-09-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
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In seeking to end support for ALA, some library board members at the Medina County District Library in Ohio complained that the organization's support for racial and social justice issues was too politically partisan. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-09-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling says she is returning an award from a human rights group linked to the Kennedy family after the president of the organization criticized her comments about transgender issues. Continue reading at CBC
[ CBC | 2020-08-28 20:34:31 UTC ]
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David Heska Wanbli Weiden’s novel is mostly set 200 miles southeast of Mount Rushmore on South Dakota’s Rosebud Indian Reservation. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2020-08-28 15:59:09 UTC ]
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In August 2019, The Bookseller reported that children's books accounted for just 4.9% of review space, despite making up a third of the market. Latest figures from Books in the Media shows that this figure has dropped to 4.3%, when looking at reviews from the past 12 months. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-08-24 01:05:09 UTC ]
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The US publishing industry’s revenues are down 4.2% for the year to date, according to the Association of American Publishers' latest StatShot report, although Trade sales in the six-month period held on with a rise of almost 3% compared to the first half of 2019. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-08-19 02:12:36 UTC ]
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Nielsen ratings were down from 2016, though younger viewers watched online and MSNBC nearly doubled its usual audience. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2020-08-18 23:35:17 UTC ]
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Last year "Game of Thrones" author George R.R. Martin gave his "formal written permission to imprison" him if his latest book wasn't done by July 29, 2020. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2020-07-29 19:03:14 UTC ]
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I know that fingers can’t “plod,” but that is what they are doing now, delivering upsetting news that encapsulates this shitty year. As Hong Kong teeters on the edge of a serious coronavirus outbreak and democratic institutions continue losing a war of attrition with the Chinese government, the... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2020-07-29 18:53:00 UTC ]
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The biggest airport in Canada is eliminating 500 jobs because of the dramatic reduction in demand for air travel due to COVID-19. Continue reading at CBC
[ CBC | 2020-07-14 14:02:27 UTC ]
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High-end regional magazine publisher Modern Luxury Media parted ways with several employees in a restructuring earlier this month, including at least seven editors-in-chief, Folio: has learned. Those who have exited the company since the start of July include the editors-in-chief at both San... Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2020-07-14 13:28:14 UTC ]
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Another new masterwork of scholarship is also available: G. Thomas Tanselle’s “Descriptive Bibliography.” Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2020-07-08 16:30:33 UTC ]
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Citing high demand and interest, the publisher has announced that it will release Mary L. Trump's tell-all early, on Tuesday, July 14. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-07-06 04:00:00 UTC ]
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A new report from the National Association of College Stores found a small decline in student total spending on required course materials in the 2019-2020 academic year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-06-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Being a 144-year-old information provider to the agricultural industry, Farm Journal Media typically likes to stage its development deliberately. But when the COVID-19 pandemic rendered all-important live events off-limits, CEO Andy Weber describes the ensuing weeks at the company as more like... Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2020-06-25 13:36:08 UTC ]
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Faith-based houses are working to promote racial reconciliation amid the death of George Floyd and international protests by highlighting anti-racism book titles. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-06-10 04:00:00 UTC ]
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[caption id="attachment_181520" align="alignright" width="171"] Adam Rapoport[/caption] Adam Rapoport, editor-in-chief at Bon Appétit since 2010, is stepping down from that role after a photo of him in an offensive Halloween costume resurfaced online Monday amid allegations from current and... Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2020-06-09 15:00:08 UTC ]
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Thanks to a select group of sponsors, the fee for ALA members is just $60, and registration is free for any library professional who has been furloughed, laid off, or has had a reduction in hours. Registration closes on Wednesday, June 17, at noon (CT). Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-06-05 04:00:00 UTC ]
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With a virtual ALA conference now set for June 24–26, PW caught up with Hall over two days in mid-May to talk about guiding the association’s necessary, complex transformation. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-06-05 04:00:00 UTC ]
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