BA unveils Little Wing and Jummy at the River School as first 2022 books of the month

The Booksellers Association (BA) has announced Little Wing by Freya North (Welbeck) as its first Fiction Book of the Month for 2022 and Jummy at the River School by Sabine Adeyinka (Chicken House) as its children's choice for January.        Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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The books to read in 2022 based on what you loved in 2021

Now that you've read "Klara and the Sun" and "One Last Stop," it's time to look ahead. Continue reading at The Washington Post

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Margate Bookshop raises £3k in books for schools drive

The Margate Bookshop has collected almost £3,000 to buy books for local schoolchildren with plans to run the fundraiser as an ongoing scheme alongside other independent bookstores, potentially as part of a charity.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

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The Most Anticipated LGBTQ+ Books of 2022

A few years ago, I found myself a bit tipsy at the National Book Award ceremony. It was my first—and so far, only—time there. The experience felt grand; it was a red-carpeted “benefit dinner” on Wall Street. People wore tuxedos and gowns. I couldn’t look around the room without seeing a writer I... Continue reading at Electric Literature

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Authors Guild Fights School Book Bans

The Authors Guild has launched a National Letter Writing campaign, asking its 11,000 members and supporters to send emails and letters to school boards, lawmakers, and newspapers arguing that banning books harms students. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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What It’s Like to Have Your Book Banned by the School Board

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Akala, Wheatle and McNicoll among books for New Writing North schools project

Books by Akala, Alex Wheatle and Elle McNicoll are among 20 titles featuring in New Writing North's new project, focused on celebrating diverse literature in schools. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: January 2022

Religion publishers are starting off the New Year with new releases from bestselling authors Lysa TerKeurst and Joyce Meyer, a guided journal from singer Michelle Williams, the life story of ice hockey player and Olympic gold medalist Kendall Coyne, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Coalition Condemns Political Attacks Against Books in Schools

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Cool, elected school district officials are calling for literal book burning now.

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Shanghai International Children's Book Fair postponed until March 2022 due to Covid

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National Book Tokens launches monthly gift card

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