American colonists called him a tyrant. But was King George III really so bad?

The monarch had plenty of shortcomings, but he wasn’t a brute, writes Andrew Roberts. Continue reading at 'The Washington Post'

[ The Washington Post | 2021-12-17 13:00:00 UTC ]

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Children’s book ‘Freewater’ wins Newbery, Coretta Scott King awards

The American Library Association has announced the top children’s and young adult books for 2023. This year’s John Newbery Medal for best children’s book went to Amina Luqman-Dawson’s novel “Freewater” about a community of people who escaped slavery. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2023-01-31 16:14:22 UTC ]
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When They Got the Call: PW Speaks with the 2023 Newbery, Caldecott, and Printz Winners

We spoke with the three big ALA Award winners about their initial reactions to the news. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-01-31 05:00:00 UTC ]
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HarperCollins Is Cutting 5% of Its North American Workforce

The publisher, which has been embroiled in a labor standoff since November, will lay off 5% of its North American staff by June 30, the end of its current fiscal. CEO Brian Murray said the company was facing lagging demand and “unprecedented supply chain and inflationary pressures." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-01-30 05:00:00 UTC ]
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An Open Letter to Stephen King: Book Censorship News, January 27, 2023

No, kids CAN'T get the books being banned at libraries and bookstores, Mr. King. That, plus this week's book censorship news. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-01-27 11:40:00 UTC ]
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CATHERINE, CALLED BIRDY, Sexism, Ableism, and Me: What I Learned from Karen Cushman’s Novels

Historical fiction for young readers like CATHERINE CALLED BIRDY help readers discover the history of sexism, ableism, and more. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-01-27 11:34:00 UTC ]
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Pamela Anderson is a bad-ass, wrapped in an enigma inside a bombshell

Following the new double-dipping template of memoir and documentary, Pamela Anderson finally tells her own story with remarkable matter-of-factness. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2023-01-27 08:01:22 UTC ]
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My Boyfriend Won’t Say Why He Hates His Family, but I Don’t Think They’re That Bad

Talking about punishing parents, backstabbing besties, and book club breakups with guest Hugh Ryan Continue reading at Slate

[ Slate | 2023-01-24 20:00:00 UTC ]
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A Home for Asian American Authors

Third State Books, a new San Francisco–based publishing house from industry veteran Charles Kim and digital marketing executive Stephanie Lim, focuses exclusively on publishing Asian American and Pacific Islander voices and stories. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-01-20 05:00:00 UTC ]
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10 Essential Works in American Indian History

Yale University historian Ned Blackhawk, author of 'The Rediscovery of America,' selects 10 must-read works of Native American history. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-01-18 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Media Agencies Call on Marketers to Change Their Digital Strategies

Most senior media agency professionals want their clients to invest in emerging media and explore new digital channels this year. With global advertising spend forecast to slow this year from record levels of spend and the rising cost of digital media spend, marketers will be scrutinizing where... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2023-01-11 13:54:14 UTC ]
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In his own write: Prince Harry’s ghostwriter is so famous that George Clooney made a film of his life

JR Moehringer, biographer to stars such as Andre Agassi and a doyen of the genre, was an obvious choice for the Duke of SussexWhen Prince Harry chose to work with ghostwriter JR Moehringer on his institution-shaking memoir, Spare, he was not taking half measures. The American writer and Pulitzer... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-01-07 18:42:05 UTC ]
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Big Bad Wolf’s Big Plans

As the cofounder of BookXcess and Big Bad Wolf, Andrew Yap is the most powerful bookseller you likely don’t know. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-12-30 05:00:00 UTC ]
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100 years of Stan Lee: how the comic book king challenged prejudice

Stan Lee deserves his place in the pantheon of great pop culture architects, but his Marvel characters did more than just entertain – they actively fought against prejudice. Continue reading at The Conversation

[ The Conversation | 2022-12-27 09:02:59 UTC ]
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Remember When Barnes & Noble Was the Bad Guy?

Revisiting a now quaint conflict about Barnes & Noble displacing indie booksellers in New York. Continue reading at Slate

[ Slate | 2022-12-20 08:00:00 UTC ]
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Why Celeste Ng calls her new novel, 'Our Missing Hearts,' 'scarily real'

"Little Fires Everywhere" author Celeste Ng joins the L.A. Times Book Club Dec. 8 to discuss her latest bestseller, "Our Missing Hearts." Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2022-11-29 15:00:25 UTC ]
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The Morning After: Senator calls for an end to ‘failed Big Tech self-regulation’

Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts is calling on Congress to pass new legislation to rein in tech companies after Twitter boss Elon Musk ignored an information request. “Elon Musk could respond to my tweets but failed to respond to my letter by yesterday’s deadline and answer basic questions... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2022-11-28 12:15:18 UTC ]
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10 Must-Read Novels About Asian American Politics

Ryan Lee Wong, author of the novel 'Whose Side Are You On,' recommends 10 novels that break the 'model minority' stereotype. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-11-26 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Robert Pinsky on the Distinctly American Tradition of Improvisation

The Miami Book Fair began as a two-day event in November 1984, when a small group of determined individuals—including educators from Miami Dade College, independent booksellers, and librarians—founded Miami Book Fair International. In the nearly 40 years since, Miami Book Fair has grown into one... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2022-11-21 09:59:45 UTC ]
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Another Bad Week for Print Book Sales

Unit sales of print books fell 17.1% last week compared to the week ended November 13, 2021, at outlets that report to NPD BookScan. It was the third consecutive week that sales fell by double digits compared to 2021. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-11-17 05:00:00 UTC ]
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England’s Usborne and HarperCollins Announce American Distribution Deal

The new arrangment for Usborne's children's books sees HarperCollins taking over trade back-office functions by February 1. The post England’s Usborne and HarperCollins Announce American Distribution Deal appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-11-14 21:10:20 UTC ]
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