BookExpo's Librarians' Lounge 2019: Meet Bestselling Science Writer for Kids Chris Ferrie, Courtesy of Sourcebooks

On Wednesday, May 29, from 2:00-3:00 p.m., join Sourcebooks in the Librarians' Lounge (booth 557) to meet the author famous for explaining big ideas to little kids. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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iBooks Bestsellers: Grisham Pushes to the Top

Gillian Flynn’s 'Gone Girl' has been ousted from the top spot by John Grisham’s 'Gray Mountain.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Meet The Editor: Aleksi Pöyry of Granta Finland

Granta Finland launched a new issue at the 2014 Frankfurt Book Fair: Best of Young Finnish Novelists, published by Otava. We talk with editor Aleksi Pöyry about it. The post Meet The Editor: Aleksi Pöyry of Granta Finland appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Michael Bond: 'I'd hate another writer to use Paddington'

Michael Bond has taken legal advice on how to stop other authors writing about Paddington Bear after his death, according to the Times.   In an interview published in the newspaper on Saturday 1st November , Bond said he has already consulted a lawyer over how to protect his creation and that... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-11-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Scots back kids’ book centre at Moat Brae

The Scottish book industry has spoken out in support of the creation of a new centre for children’s literature in Dumfries, due to open in 2017. The Peter Pan Moat Brae Trust (PPMBT) is hoping to raise £5.9m to open the centre at Moat Brae—a Georgian townhouse, currently in a state of... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Bursaries to bring writers and technologists together

Author support site The Writing Platform is encouraging writers and technologists to work together, with bursaries to fund new collaborative projects. Two bursaries of £4,000 each will be awarded to teams made up of one writer and one technologist, to fund a three month project. Teams can... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-11-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Tips for Librarians at The Guadalajara Fair: Spanish-Language Publishing 2014

The Guadalajara International Book Fair (FIL), the most important publishing gathering in Ibero-America, will be held this year from Saturday, November 29, to Sunday, December 7, with thousands of attendees from around the world. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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First Editions, Annotated by Famous Writers, Up for Auction

The PEN American Center is putting 75 one-of-a-kind first editions, annotated by America's most famous authors and poets, on the block. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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These Creepy Lego Creations Are Definitely Not Kid-Friendly

When Mike Doyle published the anthology volume Beautiful LEGO last year, he wrote that "this book is a small collection of some of the impressive models that I have come across in my time." From all appearances, he's had a busy year since, because he's already back with a sequel that embraces... Continue reading at Wired

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Authors on the Air October 29, 2014: Chris Baty

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iBooks Bestsellers: Grisham Lands at #2

'Gray Mountain,' the latest novel from John Grisham, debuted on Apple’s iBooks chart at #2. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Walliams and Bellingham top bestseller charts

David Walliams has retained pole position in the UK Official Top 50 for the fifth consecutive week, narrowly eclipsing Lynda Bellingham's memoir, in the week that the TV star lost her battle to cancer.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Writer scoops £10,000 book prize

Debut novelist Amy Mason, who dropped out of school at 16 and took up writing at 25, wins the Dundee International Book Prize. Continue reading at BBC News

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iBooks Bestsellers: Picoult Hits #2

'Leaving Time,' the latest from Jodi Picoult, came in at #2 on Apple’s iBooks bestseller list for the week ended October 20. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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No Shortage of Kids' Comics at New York Comic Con

Remember when comics grew up and got serious? Publishers have come full circle and now cater to young readers with new comics and graphic novels and tie-ins to old favorites. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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iBooks Bestsellers: Riordan Can’t Top Flynn

Not even 'The Blood of Olympus,' the much anticipated finale of Rick Riordan’s The Heroes of Olympus series, could oust 'Gone Girl' from the top spot on Apple’s iBooks bestseller list. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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The bestselling iBooks in mystery, romance, sci-fi, biography, fiction, children & teens, and more for the week ended October 5, 2014. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Meet the Editor: Jill Schoolman

Jill Schoolman founded Archipelago Books in 2003 as a nonprofit focused on publishing foreign-language works in English translation. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Wimpy Kid Series to Hit 150M in Print

With the November 4 publication of the next Diary of a Wimpy Kid book, 'The Long Haul,' Jeff Kinney's series will surpass 150 million copies in print worldwide. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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iBooks Bestsellers: Book to Film Titles Lead

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Apple iBooks Category Bestsellers, September 28, 2014

The bestselling iBooks in mystery, romance, sci-fi, biography, fiction, children & teens, and more for the week ended September 28, 2014. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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