Book bans are tanking sales of children's books. Schools and libraries aren't buying books about LGBTQ+ issues and race as they brace for culture war pushback. Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'
[ Los Angeles Times | 2024-12-12 11:00:55 UTC ]
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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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
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The consequences of shutting down the Institute of Museum and Library Services would be particularly dire for smaller museums and rural museums. Continue reading at The Conversation
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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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An executive order slashes much-needed federal funding for these services, but you can aid the effort to save them by signing a petition or joining a protest. On Friday, President Donald Trump issued yet another executive order aimed at gutting our federal agencies in the name of fiscal... Continue reading at Fast Company
[ Fast Company | 2025-03-18 20:00:00 UTC ]
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Image from the New York Public Libraries Digital Collections The hogmen and shock troops of the Trump-Musk administration have gone after another essential and beloved mainstay of public life: libraries. Trump signed a broad executive order last Friday that puts libraries in existential danger... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
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Research by the BBC finds libraries are being lost at a rate of about 40 each year. Continue reading at BBC World
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The latest in nonfiction book news includes PEN America’s latest analysis of book bans, censorship posts to revisit by our ... Continue reading at Book Riot
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OverDrive will distribute Podium's audiobooks to libraries and schools outside of the United States and Canada. The post OverDrive Distributes Podium’s Audiobooks Outside North America appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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From romance conventions to preserving romance history, here's how libraries and librarians support the beloved genre. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2025-02-28 12:30:00 UTC ]
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The latest in nonfiction book news is the second-ever Women's Prize for nonfiction, Margaret Atwood's first memoir, and how to stand up to book bans. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2025-02-26 14:30:00 UTC ]
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The agents of Windham, Maine–based children's book agency Erin Murphy Literary Agency have joined Aevitas Creative Management, including founder Erin Murphy, who has been named a partner at Aevitas. The EMLA backlist will remain under the EMLA umbrella and Murphy's supervision. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-02-24 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Data and analytics resource ProQuest will “phase out one-time perpetual purchases of digital collections” and require libraries to lease content rather than make permanent acquisitions, shocking the library and university press community. Competitor EBSCO responded by assuring customers that it... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-02-24 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Presidential libraries in the United States today follow the same principle: They become monuments to the former presidents, while giving back to their local communities. Here in Atlanta, the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum has been part of my daily life for years. Parks and trails... Continue reading at Fast Company
[ Fast Company | 2025-02-22 09:30:00 UTC ]
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Using its I Love Libraries website as a platform, the ALA has launched a public supporter program intended to generate donations and keep library patrons apprised of the organization’s advocacy work and grants. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-02-20 05:00:00 UTC ]
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The myriad awards programs that are part of Bologna Children's Book Fair are led by newly named winners of the Ragazzi Awards. The post Bologna’s 2025 Ragazzi Award Winners: 3,858 Entries appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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The Theological Book Network ships millions of religious studies texts to scholars whose libraries can't afford costly-but-essential books. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-02-19 05:00:00 UTC ]
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The American Booksellers Association, Audio Publishers Association, Independent Book Publishers Association, PEN America, Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, and dozens of other orgs have issued a letter addressing President Donald Trump's order to implement "policies that... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-02-06 05:00:00 UTC ]
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The Portuguese network of libraries has launched a new program for digital book access, provided by Québec City's De Marque. The post In Portugal: De Marque’s BiblioLED Project Is Activated appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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