Rather than focusing on a single country or region, BookExpo's Market Forum sessions this year address several territories and issues on May 31. The post BookExpo’s International Market Forum Sessions: Rights and Regions appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-05-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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By bringing moral exactitude to a story long silenced for American profit, “A Silent Fury” joins that most vital of canons, the literatures of witness. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2020-06-18 06:26:49 UTC ]
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One week after the National Book Critics Circle released an anti-racism pledge following the publication, on Twitter, of an email critical of certain phrases in that pledge, a now-gutted NBCC board of directors has released a statement addressing how it intends to move forward. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-06-18 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Hachette UK has revealed plans to open new offices in Edinburgh, Newcastle, Manchester, Sheffield and Bristol over the next 12 months, following a year-long consultation with staff who have volunteered to relocate. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-06-15 21:58:40 UTC ]
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As extensive coronavirus testing continues, China's book market charts a restart in April, with 'Higashino Heat' for a favorite Japanese author. The post China Bestsellers April 2020: A Watchful Market, a Reawakening Chart appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-06-11 09:56:41 UTC ]
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Digital and print media companies wondering how best to keep new subscribers who signed up during the pandemic will need to prove to readers that their publication is invaluable after the crisis. The Covid-19 pandemic has led to an uptick in subscribers at a variety of news organizations,... Continue reading at AdWeek
[ AdWeek | 2020-06-10 16:18:57 UTC ]
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Here are some free ebooks about police violence to read right now, in the wake of Black Lives Matter protests across the world. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2020-06-04 18:15:44 UTC ]
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Andrea Joyce, until recently rights director at Canongate, is to handle rights for Edinburgh-based literary agency Jenny Brown Associates. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-06-04 13:35:17 UTC ]
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ReedPop moved BookExpo and BookCon online last week when it was forced to cancel the in-person events because of the pandemic. The most popular attraction was BookConline's Sunday session, which generated nearly 240,000 views. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-06-04 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The regional winners of the 2020 Commonwealth Short Story Prize have been announced, with 20-year-old Reyah Martin taking the title for Europe and Canada. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-06-03 23:09:53 UTC ]
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If you’d asked me how I was coping a month ago, the truth would have been not so well actually. I let the anxiety that so many of us have been feeling overwhelm me, and I was tired of all the Zoom. SO TIRED. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-06-03 17:53:34 UTC ]
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If the widespread protests of unchecked, racist police violence have spurred you to read more about the deep-rooted and systemic problems with policing in this country, here’s an excellent place to start: Haymarket Books, University of Chicago Press, and Verso Books have each made an essential... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2020-06-03 14:35:35 UTC ]
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Publishers are increasingly seeking out audio talent that reflects the race and experience of the books’ authors and characters. But what constitutes a black, Latino or Asian voice? Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2020-06-03 12:00:12 UTC ]
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The estate and family of author Richard Adams has won back the rights to Watership Down, in a High Court case against American film producer Martin Rosen. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-06-01 14:49:56 UTC ]
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It’s been just over 45 years since the publication of Aiiieeeee!, a groundbreaking and trailblazing anthology that established the category of Asian American literature. Since then, we’ve seen the amalgamation of great organizations centering around Asian American Pacific Islander literature,... Continue reading at Electric Literature
[ Electric Literature | 2020-05-29 11:00:00 UTC ]
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This year’s BookExpo Children’s Book & Author Dinner took place via Facebook Live, where more than 700 booksellers and others viewed in real time a diverse group of authors, ranging from the iconic Judy Blume to younger voices such as Kwame Mbalia and Raj Haldar. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-05-29 04:00:00 UTC ]
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BookExpo officials told PW there have been more than 20,000 views of BookExpo Online's library programming alone, and that the engagement in the comments section "has been overwhelmingly positive.” Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-05-29 04:00:00 UTC ]
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We talked with five middle grade editors about upcoming titles they are looking forward to introducing to the children’s book world. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-05-28 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Heartland Fall Forum, the joint trade show co-hosted by the Midwest Independent Booksellers and Great Lakes Independent Booksellers Associations has been postponed this fall, though there will be virtual events. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-05-28 04:00:00 UTC ]
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PW chatted with the editors of five of most talked about YA books of the season to get the story behind each book. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-05-28 04:00:00 UTC ]
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BookExpo helds its first Adult Book and Author Dinner, in lieu of a breakfast, on Wednesday night, showcasing five of the big books of the year, in wide-ranging forms and styles, via Zoom. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-05-28 04:00:00 UTC ]
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