An Unsolicited Manuscript Becomes a Hot Pre-Frankfurt Property

The debut novel ‘A Kindness,’ which literary agent Helen Heller received a little over a week ago after responding to an unsolicited pitch letter, is gaining pre-Frankfurt Book Fair buzz after being preempted in the U.S. by Pamela Dorman for high six figures. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-10-10 04:00:00 UTC ]

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When the fact-checker in question is not exactly a reliable narrator

Set in the recent past, Austin Kelley's debut novel centers on a magazine underling who becomes entranced with a Manic Pixie Dream Girl. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2025-04-14 10:00:06 UTC ]
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Successful Queries: Samantha Shea and “Bad Nature,” by Ariel Courage

Find Ariel Courage’s successful query to agent Samantha Shea for her debut novel Bad Nature, which includes what Shea liked in the query. The post Successful Queries: Samantha Shea and “Bad Nature,” by Ariel Courage appeared first on Writer's Digest. Continue reading at Writer's Digest

[ Writer's Digest | 2025-04-12 16:00:00 UTC ]
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Successful Queries: Lily Dolin and “Passion Project,” by London Sperry

Find London Sperry's successful query to agent Lily Dolin for her debut novel Passion Project, which includes what Dolin liked in the query. The post Successful Queries: Lily Dolin and “Passion Project,” by London Sperry appeared first on Writer's Digest. Continue reading at Writer's Digest

[ Writer's Digest | 2025-04-09 01:30:03 UTC ]
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Finally, a Novel That Understands the Raw Sex Appeal of Airplanes

It wouldn’t be wrong to call Kate Folk’s debut novel Sky Daddy a marriage plot. The protagonist, Linda, has had numerous lovers, but she wants to settle down. She’s looking for a “fine gentleman” who’s sleek, strong, and ready to commit, and she already has her dream wedding planned: hurtling to... Continue reading at Electric Literature

[ Electric Literature | 2025-04-08 11:00:00 UTC ]
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Europe’s ‘ThinkPub’ Project: Cross-Border Collaboration

From last week at Bologna Children's Book Fair: 'Tailored Training for Publishers' was a ThinkPub presentation. The post Europe’s ‘ThinkPub’ Project: Cross-Border Collaboration appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2025-04-07 21:21:39 UTC ]
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Bologna Sees a Five-Percent Growth in Trade Visitors

There were 33,318 trade visitors reported to have attended the 2025 edition of Bologna Children's Book Fair, next year a bit later in April. The post Bologna Sees a Five-Percent Growth in Trade Visitors appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2025-04-04 12:42:40 UTC ]
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Beware the nonbinary narrator who insists they are nothing like their father

The unnamed narrator of Zee Carlstrom's debut novel is full of anger at their AWOL dad, but over the course of a road trip home begins to question his certainty about their diverging views Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2025-04-04 10:00:40 UTC ]
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Publishers for Palestine condemns the Bologna Book Fair’s silence on Gaza.

Publishers for Palestine, a global solidarity collective of nearly 600 publishers across 50 countries, has condemned the ongoing silence of the world’s largest children’s book fair on the slaughter of children in Gaza. In a press release issued earlier today, the advocacy coalition took the... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2025-04-03 18:45:12 UTC ]
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Bologna Children’s Book Fair To Partner With IPA on Malaysian Congress

An unprecedented IPA collaboration is created with for the 2026 congress, by a book fair that has IPA membership. The post Bologna Children’s Book Fair To Partner With IPA on Malaysian Congress appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2025-04-02 08:19:38 UTC ]
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Bologna Children’s Book Fair 2025: Marion Brunet Wins Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award

French author Marion Brunet is the winner of the 2025 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, the world’s largest children’s book prize. The award was announced live from Stockholm on April 1 and broadcast simultaneously at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-04-01 04:00:00 UTC ]
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An Iranian American Rom-Com That Breaks the Mold

Mariam Rahmani’s debut novel is both charmingly familiar and totally unpredictable. Continue reading at The Atlantic

[ The Atlantic | 2025-03-26 14:00:00 UTC ]
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Headed for Bologna for a Second Year: The Philippines

The well-developed children's sector will be on display at the Philippine National Stand at Bologna Children's Book Fair, Hall 30. The post Headed for Bologna for a Second Year: The Philippines appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2025-03-21 23:41:25 UTC ]
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‘Where the Boys Are’: Rebel Girl Francesca Cavallo

At Bologna Children's Book Fair, Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls' Francesca Cavallo talks about her new 'Stellar Stores for Boys of the Future.' The post ‘Where the Boys Are’: Rebel Girl Francesca Cavallo appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2025-03-21 00:53:25 UTC ]
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At Bologna: IBBY’s International Children’s Book Day

During Bologna Children's Book Fair, IBBY's annual International Children's Book Day will be observed, this year sponsored by the Netherlands. The post At Bologna: IBBY’s International Children’s Book Day appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2025-03-19 23:32:04 UTC ]
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Carnegie Medals: Masculinity-Themed Titles Now on the Shortlists

The 2025 Carnegie Medals bring forward much-needed books themed on youth and masculinity, now in the program’s shortlists. By Porter Anderson, Editor-in-Chief | @Porter_Anderson Winners To Be Named June 19 nnounced at a panel event at London Book Fair on the trade show’s frenetic first day,... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2025-03-14 09:13:11 UTC ]
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London Book Fair Reports ‘Around 30,000’ Attendees

The 2025 London Book Fair drew 'around 30,000' attendees and a 10-percent boost in rights-center table sales. The post London Book Fair Reports ‘Around 30,000’ Attendees appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2025-03-14 05:29:14 UTC ]
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Bologna 2025: Expanding the Book Fair Tent

The Bologna Children’s Book Fair, scheduled from March 31 to April 3, will once again bring the book world to Italy as it continues to grow beyond its traditional remit focused on children’s books. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-03-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Bologna 2025: BCBF Welcomes Guest of Honor Estonia

Estonia will serve as Guest of Honor at the 2025 Bologna Children’s Book Fair, marking the Baltic nation’s first time in this prominent role at the world’s largest children’s publishing event. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-03-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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