ALA Names Feldman, Peha OITP Senior Fellows

As senior fellows, Feldman and Peha will provide “strategic advice” to the ALA on a variety of policy initiatives. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-09-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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ALA Names Feldman, Peha OITP Senior Fellows

As senior fellows, Feldman and Peha will provide “strategic advice” to the ALA on a variety of policy initiatives. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-09-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sam Helmick Named ALA President for 2025-2026

Helmick, who is community and access services coordinator at Iowa City Public Library, steps in after Ray Pun, who won the election for ALA president in March, announced last month that he was stepping down for health reasons. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-07-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Giancarlo DiTrapano Foundation Names First Fully-Funded Class of Fellows

Nathan Dragon, Zans Brady Krohn, Honor Levy, Alejandro Parisi, and Amanda VanValkenburg comprise the inaugural fully-funded class of residents at the Giancarlo DiTrapano Foundation. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-09-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Howard named Children’s Writing Fellow for Northern Ireland

Award-winning author and illustrator Paul Howard, whose recent work includes Joe Wicks' debut picture book The Burpee Bears (HarperCollins Children's Books), has been appointed the new Children’s Writing Fellow for Northern Ireland. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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HCCP Names Senior V-p of Direct to Consumer Business

HarperCollins Christian Publishing and HarperCollins Focus appointed Kate Johnson to lead the expansion of its direct-to-consumer business as senior v-p of direct. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Publishing Scotland: 10 Newly Named International Publishing Fellows

Publishing Scotland announces a travel fellowship for 10 publishing professionals from seven countries to promote Scotland's books industry. The post Publishing Scotland: 10 Newly Named International Publishing Fellows appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-03-12 16:45:10 UTC ]
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McCaughrain named new Seamus Heaney Children's Writing Fellow

Kelly McCaughrain, author of Flying Tips for Flightless Birds (Walker Books), has been named as the new Seamus Heaney Children's Writing Fellow.   Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-08-20 17:45:29 UTC ]
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ALA 2019: Sari Feldman: So Long, Not Goodbye

Ahead of her upcoming retirement, the veteran library leader looks back on her work with ALA, and forward to her next chapter. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-06-07 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Setting a New Record for Applicants, Frankfurt Names 2018 Fellows

In its 20th year, the Frankfurt Fellows Program welcomes 16 young publishing professionals from many parts of the world. Their program includes on-site publisher meetings in three cities of Germany prior to the start of the fair. The post Setting a New Record for Applicants, Frankfurt Names 2018... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-09-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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ALA Strips 'Laura Ingalls Wilder' Name from Children's Book Award

The Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, voted on Saturday to rename the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, in response to the long-running discussion around prejudice in the author’s work. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-06-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Istanbul Festival Names 2018 Fellows; Beijing Announces Children’s Book Fair

In the ITEF program's eighth year, 19 professional fellows will meet with players in the Turkish publishing industry. And BIBF is to open its own dedicated children's book fair in Beijing. The post Istanbul Festival Names 2018 Fellows; Beijing Announces Children’s Book Fair appeared first on... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-03-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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ALA Names Mary Ghikas Executive Director Through January 2020

Mary Ghikas, interim director since August 2017, will continue to head the association through January 2020. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-01-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Rankin, McDermid and Levy named new RSL fellows

Authors Ian Rankin, Val McDermid and Deborah Levy are among a roster of starry names made new Royal Society of Literature fellows for 2017. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-06-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Jack Griffin Named Senior Advisor at DeSilva + Phillips

Former Tribune Publishing, Time Inc., Meredith, and Condé Nast executive lands at media M&A advisory firm. The post Jack Griffin Named Senior Advisor at DeSilva + Phillips appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

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NEA Names Translation Fellows

The 20 translators of fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry from 12 different languages will together receive $300,000 in recommended grants. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Sari Feldman Elected 2015-2016 ALA President

Feldman, executive director of the Cuyahoga County Public Library, will lead the American Library Association for the 2015-16 term. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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ALA 2024: Trevor Noah, Taraji P. Henson to Feature at ALA Annual Conference in San Diego

Amid ongoing attacks on libraries and the freedom to read, a strong professional program and an excellent slate of speakers will showcase the power of libraries. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-06-10 04:00:00 UTC ]
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ALA 2023: Judy Blume, Amanda Gorman to Headline 2023 ALA Annual Conference

Great speakers and a strong slate of educational programming await the library community at of the 2023 ALA Annual Conference, set for June 22–27 in Chicago. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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ALA 2022: Washington, D.C., to Host the First In-Person ALA Annual Conference Since 2019

After two years of virtual events, the 2022 ALA Annual Conference is set for Thursday–Tuesday, June 23–28 at the Washington, D.C., Convention Center. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-06-10 04:00:00 UTC ]
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U.S. Book Show: Raven Named Bookstore of the Year, Lowe Named Sales Rep of the Year

The Raven Bookstore in Lawrence, Kans., was named 'PW' Bookstore of the Year in a virtual awards ceremony held during the U.S. Book Show. Commission rep Kurtis Lowe of Book Travelers West is 'PW' Sales Rep of the Year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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