Armed With Faith: A Civil Rights Heroine Fights New Battles

In her new memoir, Melba Pattillo Beals, one of the Little Rock Nine, the black teenagers who broke the color line in segregated 1950s Arkansas, says God will always be there to lift people out of pain, disillusionment and despair. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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Nigerian poet Shoneyin accuses UK publishers of hanging on to African rights

British publishers must not hang on to rights they cannot exploit, Nigerian poet and novelist Lola Shoneyin told delegates at a session on decolonisation at a publishers conference in at The Sharjah International Book Fair. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-10-31 15:54:59 UTC ]
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White Rabbit signs Lanegan's 'terrifying' account of Covid-19 fight

White Rabbit has signed a new memoir by Mark Lanegan, described as a “terrifying account” of Covid-19, which left the songwriter slipping in and out of a coma. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-10-27 22:09:40 UTC ]
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Frankfurt organisers 'regret' authors cancelling over presence of New Right publisher

Organisers of the Frankfurt Book Fair say they "regret" that some authors have decided to cancel their appearances at this year's event owing to the presence of New Right publisher Jungeuropa. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-10-19 23:36:43 UTC ]
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Rights Roundup: Frankfurter Buchmesse Straight Ahead

Swedish readers are finding themselves in a widening conversation around gender relations based in a debut, 'Letters to Men.' The post Rights Roundup: Frankfurter Buchmesse Straight Ahead appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2021-10-15 11:30:14 UTC ]
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Translators Fight for Credit on Their Own Book Covers

Do you know who translated your favorite foreign-language novel? Whoever did wants you to know—as soon as you pick up the book, in fact. That’s why translators are demanding that book publishers credit them on the front covers of the books they translate. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-10-15 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Silverback duo give climate activists a shot in the arm

The co-creators of the book of the Earthshot Prize talk about striking the right tone in order to encourage individual action on climate change. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-10-14 17:53:00 UTC ]
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Albert J. Raboteau, scholar of African American faith from slavery on, dies at 78

The field of African American religious studies scarcely existed before he took it on in the 1970s with writings distinguished by both their scholarship and their spiritualism. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2021-10-14 14:10:00 UTC ]
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Rachel Held Evans’ Wholehearted Faith Lives On in New Book

The bestselling progressive Christian writer died in 2019 but “a vision doesn’t die with one person,” says her husband who is orchestrating the publishing of Evan’s remaining manuscripts. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-10-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
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'Prodigy' is a kid-friendly Star Trek show taking the right lessons from Star Wars

This post keeps spoilers to the bare minimum since the show will not air until October 28th.While Star Trek certainly has its share of young fans, it’s never been specifically for the kids. Sure, there was the animated show back in the ‘70s, but that was basically a continuation of the original... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2021-10-11 18:30:49 UTC ]
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After a criminal justice nightmare, he’s fighting the ‘broken’ system

Jarrett Adams recounts his grueling path from a wrongful conviction to a law career. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2021-10-08 12:00:00 UTC ]
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School Librarians Must Treat the Fight for Their Future Like the Political Campaign It Is

The time has come for school librarians and their allies to abandon their traditional advocacy toolkits and to act boldly to secure the future of the profession. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-10-08 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The Book Club That Helped Spark the Gay-Rights Movement

In the nineteen-fifties, the Cory Book Service quietly connected a community. Then it was forgotten. Continue reading at New Yorker

[ New Yorker | 2021-10-05 21:58:03 UTC ]
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A ‘constant merry-go-round’: Nielsen and Comscore say the right things, but aren’t progressing fast enough for media buyers

The main measurement companies, Nielsen and Comscore, say they're trying to update and change metrics, but buyers remain frustrated by the lack of progress. The post A ‘constant merry-go-round’: Nielsen and Comscore say the right things, but aren’t progressing fast enough for media buyers... Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2021-09-30 19:04:53 UTC ]
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Alexander Vindman’s faith in democracy remains intact

In the memoir “Here, Right Matters,” Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman defends his decision to report President Trump’s call with Ukraine. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2021-09-29 18:40:35 UTC ]
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Rachel Brosnahan's golden arm outshines the rest of Roku's Halloween lineup

Quibi tried and failed to create much of a buzz last year with its mobile video streaming service. But there was at least one thing from the ill-fated platform that went viral: a scene from a show where Rachel Brosnahan, of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel fame, plays a woman with a golden arm. You'll... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2021-09-29 16:00:04 UTC ]
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A graphic anthology honors icons from Beyoncé to Serena as the DC heroine turns 80

Beyoncé, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Malala and more are profiled in DC's "Wonderful Women of the World," a 200-page anthology honoring Wonder Woman's 80th birthday. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2021-09-24 13:00:59 UTC ]
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Kids’ Books Fuse Faith and Fun

New faith-based books aim to engage, entertain, and teach young readers, with titles on Christian values, anti-racism, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-09-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
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This book explains actually helpful actions you can take to fight climate change

You may be sick of hearing over and over to recycle more or use a reusable bag. A new book called ‘Regeneration’ explains how you can support the changes that are truly needed. There’s one clear antidote for climate anxiety: If you can take strategic steps to address climate change, it begins to... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2021-09-21 07:00:55 UTC ]
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Dan Brown's ex-wife cites new Peacock series in bitter divorce fight

Blythe Brown, who divorced the bestselling author in 2019, claims newly subpoenaed records show he concealed projects like 'The Lost Symbol' series. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2021-09-20 13:00:53 UTC ]
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Faith-Based Publishers on Surviving, Thriving in 2020 and Beyond

After the last traumatic 18 months, religion publishers face the future by staying nimble, flexible, and, always, hopeful. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-09-07 04:00:00 UTC ]
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