Building a Literary Village (shelftalker)

Talking about family, identity, and the power of tears with Mitali Perkins and the Anti-Defamation League Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-05-17 12:00:58 UTC ]

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Editor’s Note: Literary Community in a Time of Global Pandemic

We are at the beginning of a frightening and difficult time in America. Though we glimpse—in the overflowing hospitals of Milan, the shuttered plazas of Madrid—that which may come to pass, it is impossible to know just how hard hit the United States will be by the novel coronavirus. This nation... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2020-03-16 14:00:35 UTC ]
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West Coast Literary Events Go Online

With book tours, festivals, conferences, and other literary events being canceled around the world due to COVID-19 concerns, the tech-friendly west coast literary community has begun creating digital events to keep authors and readers connected during the coming weeks of social distancing and... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-03-16 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Linda Grant claims 2020's Wingate Literary Prize for A Stranger City

Linda Grant has won the 2020 Wingate Literary Prize for her "compelling love letter to London life", A Stranger City (Virago). Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-16 01:49:46 UTC ]
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Building an Inclusive Learning Environment

A 2019 AASL Emerging Leaders team has developed a new toolkit for school librarians. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-03-13 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The Loft Announces Wordplay Literary Fest Will Be Virtual This Spring

The Loft literary center in Minneapolis is not canceling its second annual Wordplay literary festival. Instead, it is partnering with other literary organizations to hold a two-month virtual celebration of books and authors. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-03-13 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Playing in Las Vegas (shelftalker)

Reviewing hundreds of toys for the ASTRA Best Toys for Kids nominations is keeping this Shelftalker blogger hard at play. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-03-12 12:00:00 UTC ]
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What the Literary World Gets Wrong About Accessibility

Almost two years ago, I walked through a forest and found myself thinking of fairy tales. The forest is a magical place, so perhaps this is not surprising; what was surprising at the time was the creeping realization, as I walked among the trees, of how inaccessible the forest is for those who... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2020-03-12 08:48:53 UTC ]
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Deep cleaning at HarperCollins' News UK building as Times coronavirus case confirmed

Deep cleaning is being ramped up at the News UK building, home of HarperCollins, after an employee of the Times tested positive for the coronavirus. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-11 20:24:36 UTC ]
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Reasons to Read ‘The Woman on the Windowsill’ (shelftalker)

A powerful academic history by a middle grade fantasy author casts a revealing light. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-03-11 12:00:00 UTC ]
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Germany's Lit.Cologne literary festival cancelled due to coronavirus

While German publishers are still reeling from the cancellation of the major spring fair Leipziger Buchmesse last week, the industry has been dealt two more blows in the wake of the coronavirus crises. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-11 07:50:07 UTC ]
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Do Literary Agents Steal Ideas? What About Editors and Publishers?

Do literary agents steal ideas? Do editors and publishers? Is there any way to protect yourself? Find the answers here. The post Do Literary Agents Steal Ideas? What About Editors and Publishers? by Robert Lee Brewer appeared first on Writer's Digest. Continue reading at Writer's Digest

[ Writer's Digest | 2020-03-11 03:44:03 UTC ]
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A New Strategy for Digital ARCs? (shelftalker)

Why it might be smart to extend e-ARC downloading rights to booksellers a few weeks past pub date. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-03-10 12:00:00 UTC ]
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Field Trip Follies (shelftalker)

A short list of all the things that can go awry for booksellers at offsite events. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-03-09 12:00:00 UTC ]
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Do Literary Agents Work on Weekends?

Do literary agents work on weekends? If so, is this a better time to submit my query or manuscript? Does it matter what time of day? Find the answers here. The post Do Literary Agents Work on Weekends? by Robert Lee Brewer appeared first on Writer's Digest. Continue reading at Writer's Digest

[ Writer's Digest | 2020-03-06 19:58:02 UTC ]
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“If You Read, Say Bahahaha!” (shelftalker)

Reviewing 14 years of beautiful, creative, and hilarious, kid bookmark designs. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-03-06 13:00:29 UTC ]
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PEN America’s 2020 Literary Award Winners

More than US$330,000 in prize money is attached to the annual PEN America Literary Awards, each of which is selected by a separate jury. The post PEN America’s 2020 Literary Award Winners appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-03-06 10:59:52 UTC ]
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Ten Things Before Elevensies (shelftalker)

The first hour of the day in a children’s bookstore is chock full of challenges. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-03-04 13:00:00 UTC ]
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Here’s a list of international literary events canceled over coronavirus concerns.

We’re keeping track of the book fairs and other events that have been canceled or rescheduled as coronavirus spreads around the globe. Check back here for updates. Taipei International Book Exhibition (Taipei, Taiwan, Feb. 4-9): Rescheduled for May 7-12 Leipzig Book Fair (Leipzig, Germany, March... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2020-03-03 18:16:03 UTC ]
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