'These are the books that speak most immediately to young people, dealing with many of the difficult issues that arise in their own lives, or in the lives of their friends,' Judith Platt, chair of the Banned Books Week national committee, said of challenged YA books. Continue reading at 'The Christian Science Monitor'
[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2015-04-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
The first major gathering of the international book publishing industry is London Book Fair, and its packed-out International Rights Center is where these and many more titles will be on the table for rights deals. The post Rights Roundup: Titles That May Rock the Rights Center at London Book... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-04-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Freedom of expression organisation Index on Censorship has joined the Banned Books Week Coalition as the first international member of the US-based alliance. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-05-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Citing a market value estimated at €36 billion to €38 billion, the European book publishing statistics report from FEP counts 575,000 titles published. The post European Book Publishing 2015 Statistics: 22 Million Titles in Stock appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-12-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Every Primary-1 child north of the border is to receive three free picture books for Book Week Scotland 2016. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-11-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Banned Books Week, the annual celebration of the freedom to read that shines a light on censorship of reading material in the United States, has begun. This year, the event focuses on diversity. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-09-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The annual celebration of the freedom to read, set this year for Sept. 25-Oct. 1, will focus on banned books written by people of color. The event will also look to examine why titles by diverse writers are so often challenged. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-02-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Meg Gardiner signs with Dutton for six figures, HC announces a new Shel Silverstein book, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-02-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Book Industry Study Group (BISG) implemented new BISAC subject headings for young adult titles, providing new opportunities for sales, awards tracking, and understanding the audience for these titles. The post BISG Implements New Subject Headings for Young Adult Books appeared first on... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-02-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Newbery–winner Dan Santat signs a four-book deal; PW’s own Gabe Habash sells his debut novel; Ilyasah Shabazz inks a deal to write a children’s book about her mother, Betty; and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-12-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Gizmodo’s former editor signs with Tor, Barry Eisler inks a two-book deal with Thomas & Mercer, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-12-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Finnish prize-winner racks up sales, Death takes a roadtrip in Germany, a Nigerian novel comes to France, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-12-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This week: a bibulous Southern preacher's perverse quest for sainthood; how human perception is changing. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-12-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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OUP nabs a title exploring children’s literature—and publishing’s—problem with diversity, Lee Boudreaux invests in a veteran’s Fallujah-set war novel, Avery spends six figures luring the pair behind a breakout vegan blog, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-12-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ecco nabs a Mississippi-set debut, Kensington re-ups Marie Bostwick, Israeli musician Oren Lavie sells a picture book, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-11-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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An American debut by a London-based author sells in Sweden, and a Dutch novel about the disowned daughter of Pablo Neruda is preempted in France. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-11-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ecco nabs a posthumous work by filmmaker/playwright Kathleen Collins; SMP gets supernatural with debut author Stephanie Gangi; another debut, this one from a working actor, lands at Little, Brown; and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-11-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Our photographer caught up with the authors (and their editors) who were nominated in the Young People's Literature category. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-11-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This week: John Lennon's secret island, a philosophical mind-bender, and why we believe conspiracy theories. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-11-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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John Waters sells his debut novel, a senior adviser to John Kerry delves into the “Muslim mafia,” and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-11-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Among the books generating interest across the globe are a nonfiction account of a photographer who was held captive by ISIS, and a book by a German forestry expert which posits that trees can communicate. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-11-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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