A survey conducted by The Bookseller reveals that 12 months after lockdown began, many feel low and isolated, with views on a return to ‘normal’ life decidedly split. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
[ The Bookseller | 2021-03-19 15:22:20 UTC ]
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For his work in 'cultural criticism, women’s studies, and critical thinking,' Abdullah Al-Ghathami is the Sheikh Zayed Book Award's honoree. The post Cultural Personality of the Year: Abdullah Al-Ghathami appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-05-19 09:15:44 UTC ]
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Founded 25 years ago by Stu Levy at a time when manga was a niche within a niche, Tokyopop brought manga—Japanese book-format comics—to a new generation of young American fans, ushering in a new era in North American comics. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-05-18 04:00:00 UTC ]
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In the summer of 2018, 'New Yorker' Cartoonist Sofia Warren emailed Julia Salazar, a young democratic socialist running for the New York state senate, a request to follow her around and create a nonfiction comics account of her campaign. The result is the graphic memoir 'Radical: My Year with a... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-05-18 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Hundred of booksellers from around the world have gathered in the U.A.E. emirate of Sharjah to discuss best practices and share experiences as part of the inaugural Sharjah Book Seller conference. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-05-17 04:00:00 UTC ]
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We talk with Ross and Heidi Rojek, who opened Capital Books in downtown Sacramento, Calif., in spring 2019. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-05-13 04:00:00 UTC ]
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In San Diego, an 8-year-old published a book about a courageous turtle and plans to donate the proceeds for art and music supplies. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2022-05-12 21:42:48 UTC ]
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Keanon Lowe left the NFL to coach high school sports, a series of fateful decisions that would change his life. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2022-05-12 11:00:17 UTC ]
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A new translation of ‘The Late Fragments’ reveals the great French poet’s wit and foresight Continue reading at The Washington Post
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At the first in-person ECPA Leadership Summit held in three years, Tish Harrison Warren won Book of the Year for 'Prayer in the Night.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-05-04 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Take this quiz to go on a scavenger hunt and get a fun queer YA book recommendation based on what you find! Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2022-05-03 10:30:00 UTC ]
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As it celebrates 20 year of championing unconventional, entertaining, and high-concept titles that ignite readers’ imaginations, the team at Quirk Books talked with PW about the company's first two decades, what’s in store for the future, and what makes the Quirk brand tick. (Sponsored) Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-05-03 04:00:00 UTC ]
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This year, 'The White House: An Historic Guide,' coedited by first lady Jacqueline Kennedy, celebrates its 60th year in print and, with it, the WHHA’s 60th year in publishing. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-04-29 04:00:00 UTC ]
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From live virtual reading groups to apps for organizing in-person meet-ups, we have tips to help you gather with your fellow bibliophiles. Continue reading at Wired
[ Wired | 2022-04-28 11:00:00 UTC ]
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After a century of success and growth—and on PW’s 150th anniversary—the imprint looks to the future by leveraging the latest technology and remaining true to its origin. (Sponsored) Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-04-19 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Tonight, The Story Prize announced that the 2021 winner is Brandon Taylor for Filthy Animals. The Story Prize’s $20,000 top prize is among the largest first-prize amounts of any annual U.S. book award for fiction. Now in it’s 18th year, The Story Prize annually honors the author of an... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2022-04-14 01:11:02 UTC ]
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The National Book Foundation has released its annual list of the “5 Under 35,” a group of five fiction writers under the age of 35 “whose debut work promises to leave a lasting impression on the literary landscape.” Each winner was chosen by a judge who has won a National Book Award, been... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2022-04-13 15:03:17 UTC ]
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The publishing jamboree was finally back after a two year break with clues of what we can expect in bookshops once all the deals are signedAfter two years off because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the London book fair, one of the biggest international literary events, returned in full force last... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2022-04-13 12:56:37 UTC ]
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Writers for Democratic Action, an organization of some 2,600 authors, is mobilizing its membership in a campaign called Book the Vote. WDA will facilitate nonpartisan voter registration for the 2022 midterm election, working with authors, bookstores, and libraries to educate voters about their... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-04-13 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Over 1,000 books were banned in schools in the past year, with bans disproportionately targeting books on race and the LGBTQ community. Continue reading at The Huffington Post
[ The Huffington Post | 2022-04-07 19:26:40 UTC ]
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Magema Fuze’s book was a radical act of publishing. It contained histories of chiefdoms and kingdoms - from the Zulu to the Ngcobo. Continue reading at The Conversation
[ The Conversation | 2022-04-07 14:10:22 UTC ]
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