“The demand for gender equality is growing louder, and it is coming from all over the world,” Gates told attendees at the opening of the ALA meeting. But progress is not inevitable, she warned. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-01-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Founders of Third World Press, Black Classic Press, Africa World Press, and Just Us Books gathered for a May 6 keynote at IBPA's PubU. Plus, the IBPA announces its Innovative Voices Program. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-08 04:00:00 UTC ]
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As part of a two-day program curated by Association of American Literary Agents, Daunt will discuss how the company’s initiatives and plans for the future will impact the publishing industry during an address on Tuesday, May 23. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-01 04:00:00 UTC ]
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With book bans and legislative challenges to the freedom to read surging to record levels, even the top 10 most banned books list is bigger. In 2022, multiple books received the same number of challenges, resulting in the expansion of the list to 13 titles. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-04-24 04:00:00 UTC ]
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We spoke with Wilson, who played Dwight Shrute on the NBC sitcom 'The Office', about 'Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution' (Hachette Go, Apr.), a profound, humorous, reflective look at faith and spirituality. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-04-21 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The Public Enemy cofounder and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee will discuss his new imprint Enemy Books and its inaugural title, a graphic novel trilogy penned and illustrated by Chuck D himself. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-04-13 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Renowned author and NBA winner Jacqueline Woodson will present the lunchtime keynote address at the U.S. Book Show on May 24. The in-person talk will focus on Woodson’s forthcoming book for middle grade readers, 'Remember Us.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-04-11 04:00:00 UTC ]
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About 150 publishing professionals were in attendance at the Mountains and Plains Independent Booksellers Association SpringCon last week. In addition to networking and professional development opportunities, the attendees discussed a new bill in the Texas legislature, which would place more... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-04-10 04:00:00 UTC ]
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With a focus on Ukraine and daily keynotes each morning, London Book Fair's programming is beginning to take shape. The post London Book Fair: Ukraine Named ‘Guest Spotlight’; Mayor Khan Keynotes appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-03-23 17:34:09 UTC ]
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With book banning and legislative attacks on the freedom to read continuing to surge across the country, the American Library Association tracked a stunning 1,269 demands to censor library books and resources in 2022, nearly double the record-shattering 729 challenges recorded in 2021. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-23 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The new middle grade fantasy Winston Chu vs. the Whimsies offers a mix of magic and Chinese folklore. (Sponsored) Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-17 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The retailer had been trending on social media after accusations it did not stock works by Hannah Barnes and Victoria SmithWaterstones has said “there is no truth” in claims that some of its shops were refusing to sell copies of two books by gender-critical feminists.The book retailer was... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2023-03-09 16:00:56 UTC ]
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David Platt is following up on his 2010 bestselling ‘Radical—’ a critique of the role Christianity plays in the American culture—with an indictment of the American gospel, which he defines as a prioritization of “comfort, power, politics, and prosperity.” Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-02-22 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Distributed globally through Simon & Schuster, the publisher has 24 projects lined up for 2023 to turn more mobile webcomics into print books. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-02-17 05:00:00 UTC ]
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The new Harry Potter game, Hogwarts Legacy, has generated a lot of controversy, which is reflected within the gameplay itself. Continue reading at The Conversation
[ The Conversation | 2023-02-15 04:01:53 UTC ]
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Chrissy Metz, best known for her role on TV series 'This is Us,' introduces young readers to God as "a warm, safe light" in ‘When I Talk to God, I Talk About You.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-02-13 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Luckily for us, the celebrity memoir genre is rife with tantalizingly tales from stars past and present. Continue reading at HuffPost
[ HuffPost | 2023-02-09 10:45:21 UTC ]
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PW caught up with the famous lexicographer to talk about the recently published Fifth Edition of his essential guide—and his lifelong fascination with the English language. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-02-06 05:00:00 UTC ]
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A library in the U.S. is dealing with complaints about a children's book from a Quebec author that deals with sexual and gender diversity. Parents have asked that the book be removed from the library shelves. Continue reading at CBC
[ CBC | 2023-02-03 09:00:44 UTC ]
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Despite modest attendance, the first in-person LibLearnX in many ways delivered exactly what ALA membership asked for when the association began rethinking the now defunct ALA Midwinter Meeting—fewer meetings, more educational offerings and learning opportunities, and more time to connect with... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-02-03 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Doug Salati, author-illustrator of 'Hot Dog,' said that he was “catching up on some emails and getting a project I’m working on in order before the new week began” when last Sunday evening took a turn for the extraordinary. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-01-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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