Befeqadu Hailu named International Writer of Courage 2019 at PEN Pinter Prize

Ethiopian writer, activist and co-founder of blogging platform Zone 9 Befeqadu Hailu has been named International Writer of Courage at the PEN Pinter Prize ceremony.  Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-10 20:42:42 UTC ]

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Macmillan Names Two New VPs of Sales

At Macmillan's trade sales division, Jennifer Edwards has been named VP of field sales, diversified sales, and sales strategy, and Shawn Foster will join the company as VP of children’s sales, reporting to EVP of sales Tim Greco. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-05-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Oprah’s Book Club and… Dying? How Do Writers Get Famous

Why are some authors and books iconic? Why do other authors and books tank? It’s tempting to say that William Shakespeare is uniquely talented, and so is Stephen King. But, of course, there are plenty of amazing writers out there that you haven’t heard of them. Benjamin Franklin had a sister,... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2024-05-21 08:59:13 UTC ]
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PEN America Holds Annual Gala Following Months of Turmoil

Free expression nonprofit PEN America held its annual Literary Gala yesterday at the Museum of Natural History in Manhattan. A small group of protesters critical of the organization's response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza passed out mock programs outside. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-05-17 04:00:00 UTC ]
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World Literature Today Announces 2024 Student Translation Prize Winners, by the Editors of WLT

World Literature Today Announces 2024 Student Translation Prize Winners, by the Editors of WLT News and Events [email protected] Tue, 05/14/2024 - 16:27 Lucy Coleman and Madeline Jones, winners of the 2024 Student Translation PrizesWorld Literature... Continue reading at World Literature Today

[ World Literature Today | 2024-05-14 21:27:38 UTC ]
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Nobel Prize-Winning Author Alice Munro has Died at 92

She won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2013, with the Academy saying she could "accommodate the entire epic complexity of the novel in just a few short pages." Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-05-14 16:57:50 UTC ]
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The 2024 Pulitzer Prize–Winning Books, Reviewed

Read our reviews of this year's winning works of fiction, general nonfiction, history, biography, and memoir and autobiography. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-05-10 04:00:00 UTC ]
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PEN America Dissenters Host 'Freedom to Write for Palestine' Fundraiser

Gathering together writers and translators who withdrew from PEN America's Literary Awards and World Voices Festival, the event, held in New York City on May 7, featured stirring readings, offered sharp critiques, and raised money for the Gaza-based nonprofit We Are Not Numbers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-05-08 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Hachette in the UK and USA: International Management

The key changes announced emphasize greater international dexterity for Hachette under David Shelley's transatlantic leadership. The post Hachette in the UK and USA: International Management appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-05-07 22:04:31 UTC ]
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Writers House Exec Al Araneo Dies at 53

Araneo, who worked at Penguin, Doubleday, and Bookspan before creating the contracts department at Writers House in 2006, was the literary agency's executive v-p and director of business affairs. He died of natural causes on May 4. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-05-07 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Here are this year’s Pulitzer Prize winners.

The winners and nominated finalists of the 2024 Pulitzer Prizes were announced today by administrator Marjorie Miller via remote video stream. The winners each take home $15,000 dollars and serious bragging rights, not to mention a ticket into a very illustrious club. The full list of winners... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2024-05-06 19:40:29 UTC ]
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'Night Watch,' 'A Day in the Life of Abed Salama,' 'King' Among 2024 Pulitzer Prize Winners

Novelist Jayne Anne Phillips, journalist Nathan Thrall, and biographer Jonathan Eig were among the winners of the 108th annual Pulitzer Prizes in Journalism and in Arts and Letters, announced May 6. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-05-06 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Ryo Yamaguchi Named Publisher at Copper Canyon Press

Following the retirements of longtime copublishers George Knotek and Joseph Bednarik on May 1, the Port Townsend, Wash.–based poetry press—which turned 50 last year—has tapped its publicist to lead its operations moving forward. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Mystery Writers of America Celebrates 2024 Edgar Award Winners

The winners—including James Lee Burke, who won the award for Best Novel, and Linda Castillo, who took home two awards—were announced at the 78th annual Edgar Awards Banquet, held on May 1 at the Manhattan Marriott Marquis in New York City. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-05-02 04:00:00 UTC ]
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'All My Knotted-Up Life' by Beth Moore Named Christian Book of the Year

The selection of Moore's memoir as Book of the Year was one of a dozen award winners at the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association's 50th anniversary celebration, which took place in Chicago this week. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-05-01 04:00:00 UTC ]
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PEN America Cancels 2024 World Voices Festival Amid Further Fallout

The cancellation of what would have been the 20th edition of the free speech organization's sprawling festival came just days after it axed the 2024 PEN America Literary Awards ceremony amid mass withdrawals of books from consideration and continued criticism. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-04-29 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Isabella Hammad Wins the 2024 Aspen Words Literary Prize

The US$35,000 Aspen Words Literary Prize goes to Isabella Hammad, whose 'Enter Ghost' explores the Palestinian diaspora. The post Isabella Hammad Wins the 2024 Aspen Words Literary Prize appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-04-26 13:34:35 UTC ]
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David Yurman Names PHD Global Media Agency of Record

The David Yurman Company has wrapped up a four-month-long traditional and digital media review led by the media consultancy ID Comms. The business includes four markets--the U.S. and Canada in the Americas and France and the U.K. in Europe. The luxury jewelry brand... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2024-04-24 19:54:30 UTC ]
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The LA Times Book Prize Winners for 2024

Here are the winners of this year's Los Angeles Times Book Prize, presented to books in over 13 different categories. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-04-22 15:40:27 UTC ]
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Masie Cochran Named Publisher and Editorial Director of Tin House

Cochran was appointed interim publisher in October following the departure of publisher Craig Popelars, who had helmed the Portland, Ore.—based independent publisher since 2019. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-04-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
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PEN America Cancels 2024 Literary Awards Ceremony

Following mass withdrawals of books from consideration, PEN America has canceled its 2024 Literary Awards ceremony, previously slated for April 29. Two cash prizes will still be conferred, and the $75,000 purse accompanying the PEN/Stein Book Award will be donated to the Palestine Children’s... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-04-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
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