Boston Globe names first woman to serve as paper's editor

The Boston Globe named Nancy Barnes as its next editor Monday, elevating a woman to serve in the top job for the first time in the newspaper’s 150-year history Continue reading at 'ABC News'

[ ABC News | 2022-11-15 00:32:36 UTC ]
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Awards: London Book Fair Names International Excellence Shortlists

Seventeen nations are represented in eight categories, with Greece making its debut in International Excellence Awards competition. The post Awards: London Book Fair Names International Excellence Shortlists appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-03-04 12:29:22 UTC ]
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Lia Ronnen Named Publisher, Editorial Director at Workman

Effective May 2, Ronnen will assume the role of publisher and editorial director of Workman's adult publishing program, all while continuing her role as publisher and editorial director of the Artisan imprint. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-03-03 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Awards: The Aspen Words Literary Prize Names Its 2022 Shortlist

One debut is among the five shortlisted titles for the US$35,000 Apsen Words Literary Awards, focused on issue-driven fiction. The post Awards: The Aspen Words Literary Prize Names Its 2022 Shortlist appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-02-26 02:26:44 UTC ]
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Looking for Answers to Paper Shortages

In a recent webinar, speakers said the paper shortage is likely to get worse before it gets better, and offered up a few ideas for how publishers can cope with the challenge. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-02-24 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Gagliano Tapped to Head Boston Book Festival

Gina Gagliano, founder and former publishing director of Random House Graphic, has been named executive director of the Boston Book Festival. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-02-23 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Three Religion Presses Name New Top Executives

Three publishing veterans—all women with extensive backgrounds in editing, acquisitions, and management —will take over leading roles at Westminster John Knox, Brazos, and Liturgical in challenging times for the church and society. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-02-23 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Tom Dupree, Former Bantam and HarperCollins Editor, Dies at 72

Tom Dupree, who was a senior editor at Bantam for much of the 1990s and later an executive editor at HarperCollins, died of in his New York home on February 7. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-02-11 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Awards Season: British Academy Prize Names Jurors, Opens Submissions

The 2021 jury for the British Academy Book Prize for Global Understanding returns in the 2022 cycle, seeking works that  'public understanding of world cultures.' The post Awards Season: British Academy Prize Names Jurors, Opens Submissions appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-02-10 17:07:21 UTC ]
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The German Book Prize Names Its Jurors, Opens Submissions

The top award in German-language fiction opens its 2022 competition with the appointment of seven new jurors and €25,000 for the winner. The post The German Book Prize Names Its Jurors, Opens Submissions appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-02-08 15:10:08 UTC ]
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American Library Association Names the Best YA Audiobooks of 2022

The Young Adult Library Services Association has announced their 2022 Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adult Readers list. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2022-02-07 17:25:09 UTC ]
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Jason Epstein, Legendary Editor and Book Biz Innovator, Dies at 93

The longtime Random House editor, who combined a deep passion for books with a shrewd business mind and, as a result, made multiple major contributions to 20th Century literary and publishing history, died on February 4. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-02-07 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Bologna Children’s Book Fair Names Its 56th Illustrators’ Exhibition Winners

This year, Bologna Children's Book Fair's Illustrators' Exhibition features winning work from 78 artists in 29 international markets. The post Bologna Children’s Book Fair Names Its 56th Illustrators’ Exhibition Winners appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-02-07 04:17:02 UTC ]
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The UK’s Sunday Times Young Writer Award Names Its 2021 Shortlist

The shortlist for the 2021 Sunday Times Charlotte Aitken Trust award includes poetry, nonfiction, and three novels. The post The UK’s Sunday Times Young Writer Award Names Its 2021 Shortlist appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-01-25 12:58:34 UTC ]
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Sheikh Zayed Book Award Names Four 2022 Category Longlists

The Sheikh Zayed Book Award longlists in Literature, Translation, 'Development of Nations,' and Literary and Art Criticism are here. The post Sheikh Zayed Book Award Names Four 2022 Category Longlists appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-01-21 14:40:26 UTC ]
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Former Sydney Morning Herald editor Lisa Davies appointed as new AAP chief executive

Emma Cowdroy to step down from heading newswire service that was saved from attempted closure by shareholders including News Corp and NineThe former Sydney Morning Herald editor, Lisa Davies, has been appointed as the chief executive of Australian Associated Press.The move comes as Emma Cowdroy... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2022-01-20 22:44:00 UTC ]
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LBF names CLPE as charity of the year

The London Book Fair (LBF) has chosen the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE) as its charity of the year. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2022-01-19 07:24:01 UTC ]
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New Morrow Lifestyle Imprint Named Harvest

The new lifestyle imprint formed by HarperCollins following its acquisition of the trade division of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt will be called Harvest. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-01-14 05:00:00 UTC ]
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MacGregor, Bari and Mabanckou named Booker Prize judges

The 2022 Booker Prize judging panel will be chaired by writer and broadcaster Neil MacGregor and features academic and broadcaster Shahidha Bari alongside historian Helen Castor. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2022-01-11 23:48:04 UTC ]
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‘The Paris Bookseller’ honors the American woman who published ‘Ulysses’

Kerri Maher’s novel “The Paris Bookseller” celebrates the life of American Sylvia Beach, a bookstore owner who saw promise in James Joyce’s “Ulysses.” Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2022-01-11 20:01:10 UTC ]
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Boston Speaks Up with investor, entrepreneur and Butlr president Raghav Gupta

In the latest podcast episode of Boston Speaks Up, Raghav “Rags” Gupta shares his thoughts on entrepreneurship and ideas from his bestselling book "One to Ten: Finding Your Way from Startup to Scaleup." Continue reading at Silicon Valley Business Journal

[ Silicon Valley Business Journal | 2022-01-11 12:25:00 UTC ]
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