Bonnier’s Five Mile bombshell fails to derail buoyant Bologna

The Bologna Children’s Book Fair 2018 has been a broadly positive event, with non-fiction on the rise and the UK market’s Middle Grade mania continuing, though Bonnier Publishing’s shock decision to shutter its Australian children’s division sent ripples of concern through the halls.     Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2018-03-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Romance writer's bid to stop authors from using word 'cocky' fails in court

Self-published author Faleena Hopkins asserted her right to the word, but judge calls attempt to stop other authors using it ‘weak’ Romance writers around the world can breathe a sigh of relief after a US court ruled that they can continue to use the adjective “cocky” in their book titles, after... Continue reading at The Guardian

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Parker to leave Bonnier Publishing after 20 years

Sharon Parker, Bonnier Publishing's group chief operating officer, is stepping down from her role after 20 years with the company. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-06-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Imagine That hires former Bonnier employees

Independent children’s publisher Imagine That, formerly known as Top That Publishing, has hired several former Bonnier employees, including Rose Taylor. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-05-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bonnier Zaffre signs 'sweeping' saga by Mollie Walton

Bonnier Zaffre has signed a three-book deal to publish The Ironbridge Saga by Mollie Walton. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-05-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Switzerland Names Illustrators for its 2019 Bologna Guest of Honor Program

Shortly after the conclusion of this year's Bologna Book Fair, Switzerland has announced key illustrators to attend the 2019 fair as part of its Guest of Honor program. The post Switzerland Names Illustrators for its 2019 Bologna Guest of Honor Program appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Quick Reads scrapped for 2019 after sponsor search fails

The adult literacy campaign Quick Reads is wrapping up after 12 years due to lack of funding, The Bookseller can reveal. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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MLS Not Required: After Contentious Debate, ALA Ballot Measure Fails

The Week in Libraries, April 13, 2018—Among this week's headlines: No MLS required for the next ALA boss; Wanda Brown wins ALA presidency. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Bonnier and Faber signal intent in audio

Bonnier publishing has vowed to double its audio output within three years with the launch of a standalone audio division, while Faber is to renew and expand its commitment to audio, The Bookseller Daily can reveal. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Bologna attendees increase 3%

The number of Bologna Children’s Book Fair attendees totalled 27,642 last month, up 3% from 2017, according to the organisers. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-04-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bologna 2018: Photos from the Fair

See photo highlights from this year’s Bologna Children’s Book Fair, which brought together publishing professionals from around the world. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Bologna 2018: Audiobooks Offer Kids New Opportunities to Learn

The Bologna Book Fair focused its attention on audiobooks for the first time with the introduction of a seminar called Listen Up!, which featured experts on the format's growing international market. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Bologna Sees Bump in Exhibitors, Attendees

The Bologna Children’s Book Fair ended its 2018 run with an increase in the number of exhibitors as well as a rise in overall attendance. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Bologna in pictures

A host of authors, illustrators and publishers feature on our pictures round-up of this year's Bologna Children's Book Fair, including Michael Morpurgo, Sarah McIntyre and Kori Song. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Bologna 2018: Guest of Honor China Opens the Fair

At the opening ceremony of the Bologna Children’s Book Fair on March 26, a large number of dignitaries and officials gathered to launch the event’s 55th edition. This year’s guest of honor, China, was represented by Li Ruiyu, the Chinese ambassador to Italy. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Key Rights Offers on Deck: Amazon Publishing Titles at Bologna and London Book Fairs

This week at Bologna International Children's Book Fair and then at London Book Fair April 10 to 12, the Amazon Publishing foreign rights team packs new titles–—and the retail muscle to make all boats float. The post Key Rights Offers on Deck: Amazon Publishing Titles at Bologna and London Book... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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‘Best Children’s Publishers of the Year’ Named at Bologna Book Fair

Named in six parts of the world, Bologna's six annual cohort of 'Best Children's Publishers of the Year' is named on the first evening of the book fair. The post ‘Best Children’s Publishers of the Year’ Named at Bologna Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Bologna 2018: Middle Grade Fiction and Diverse Titles Remain Hot

At this year's Bologna Book Fair, scouts and agents said middle grade fiction remains hot, and the political upheaval in the United States is driving a global interest in titles, both fiction and nonfiction, that speak to this tumultuous moment. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Thirty-five in redundancy talks in Bonnier Publishing's Australia business

Bonnier Publishing is restructuring its business in Australia "in response to changing market conditions". Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Bologna Welcomes Two New Fellows

This year’s fellows are Benas Berantas from Vilnius, Lithuania, and Crenguta Mihaila Podolan, from Bucharest, Romania. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Bologna Rights Roundup: Nine for the Season, Led by a ‘New Neopolitan’

From Finland by way of Kosovo, as well as the UK, Israel, Nigeria, Sweden, Spain, and the United States, the writers of our roundup are producing thrillers, literary fiction, memoir, children's historically reflective work and, of course, children's stories. The post Bologna Rights Roundup: Nine... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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