Bologna 2016: In Digital Hall, Kids' App Developers Talk Discoverability and Other Challenges

The new Digital Hall of this year's Bologna Children's Book Fair featured a score of digital service providers, companies offering software solutions, and independent producers. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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ALA 2016: Field Notes: PW talks with R. David Lankes

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BEA 2016: It’s Show Time! Kids’ Events on Author Stages: Act II

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BEA 2016: Elizabeth Cobbs Talks About Hamilton’s Infidelities

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BEA 2016: Booksellers Talk Up Their Favorite Books for Young Readers

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Digital Solutions in India 2016: Taking the ‘Game' to the Next Level

Over the years, the learning industry has been working on various options to find answers to two core questions: "Just how does one make learning more effective?" and "What is the best way to keep learners engaged and motivated with the content?" Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Digital Solutions in India 2016: Publishing in the Post-PDF Age (or Single URL Publishing)

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Digital Solutions in India 2016: Do-It-Yourself with Ictect

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AWP 2016: Writers Walking the Talk About Diversity in Children's Publishing

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London Digital 2016: MPS on Rights and Permissions

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London Digital 2016: Getting Seen on the Web

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