Children’s authors of colour published in UK rose to 11.7% of market in 2021

BookTrust research shows, however, that the overall picture ‘remains far from representative’ with some writers and illustrators reporting tokenismNew research has found that 11.7% of children’s book creators published in the UK in 2021 were people of colour, up from 5.6% in 2017.Despite the big improvement, though, “the UK’s body of children’s literature overall remains far from representative” said Diana Gerald, chief executive of BookTrust, in the report’s introduction. Continue reading... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2022-11-23 06:01:50 UTC ]
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London Book Fair: Minister of London Visits UK Publishers Association

A seven-year member of parliament, the minister of London Paul Scully, tours LBF, the guest of the Publishers Association. The post London Book Fair: Minister of London Visits UK Publishers Association appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Beloved Children’s Author Patricia MacLachlan Has Died at 84

Patricia MacLachlan, author of beloved children's literature including Sarah, Plain and Tall, died on March 31. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Colin Kaepernick talks about his new venture: Children’s book author

The activist-quarterback discusses the defining moment that sparked his new children’s book, ‘I Color Myself Different.' Continue reading at The Washington Post

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Heading to London Book Fair: Diversity in UK Publishing

As the UK publishing industry prepares for its annual encounter with many colleagues from other markets, a look at UK book business diversity. The post Heading to London Book Fair: Diversity in UK Publishing appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Italian Publishers: Book Piracy Cost €771 Million in 2021

In 2021, a new report indicates, Italians carried out an average 322,000 acts of book piracy per day, a major challenge for publishing. The post Italian Publishers: Book Piracy Cost €771 Million in 2021 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Awards: HarperCollins India Wins Top ‘Publishing Next’ 2021 Industry Honor

The eighth cycle of the Publishing Next industry award recognizes Indian publishing houses, professionals, and books. The post Awards: HarperCollins India Wins Top ‘Publishing Next’ 2021 Industry Honor appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Children’s Books by Black Authors: A Reading List 

A reading list hints at the richness and breadth of African American children’s writing before Brown v. Board of Education. Continue reading at The New York Times

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Berrett-Koehler Publishers Saw Growth in 2021

Now in its 30th year, the Oakland publisher finds that adhering to high corporate, social, and environmental standards helps spur growth. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Awards: Sheikh Zayed Shortlists: Literature, Young Author, Children’s Literature

The nine shortlisted tiles in the Literature, Young Author, and Children’s Literature categories come from six Arab nations. By Porter Anderson, Editor-in-Chief | @Porter_Anderson More Category Shortlists Will Follow he Sheikh Zayed Book Award—organized and administered by the Abu Dhabi Arabic... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Shirley Hughes, beloved English children’s author, dies at 94

Her books sold more than 11 million copies and earned her top literary honors in Britain. Continue reading at The Washington Post

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Denmark’s Saga Egmont Producing Audiobooks for Irish and UK Publishers

The Copenhagen-based Saga Egmont division of Lindhard & Ringhof is making English-language audiobooks for four new partner presses. The post Denmark’s Saga Egmont Producing Audiobooks for Irish and UK Publishers appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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‘IPA Academy’ Digital Publishing Program Set for a March 7 Opening

The 'IPA Academy' program being opened with Sharjah Book Authority, is geared to supporting publishers with digital skills and advancement. The post ‘IPA Academy’ Digital Publishing Program Set for a March 7 Opening appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Children’s Book Author Shirley Hughes has Died at 94

Shirley Hughes was the English author and illustrator of beloved picture books like Out and About, Dogger, and the Alfie series. Continue reading at Book Riot

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'Bigger and bigger': Amazon attains top spot for UK adspend in 2021

Nielsen documented a 20% increase in adspend in 2021 following previous 17% decline. Continue reading at Media Week

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Shirley Hughes, children's author and illustrator, dies aged 94

Beloved English author and illustrator behind more than 60 books, including Dogger and the Alfie series, was voted the most popular Kate Greenaway winner in 50 years• Shirley Hughes obituaryShirley Hughes, the author and illustrator whose everyday stories of early childhood cast a happy glow... Continue reading at The Guardian

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Hamilton author had his children's book translated into a sign language, and says everyone should do it

Bruce Simpson self published Paislee and the Talking Tree, and put an American Sign Language version online. Members of the deaf community say such translations are still not that common with newer books and applaud the move. Continue reading at CBC

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Leonard Kessler, children’s author whose books endured, dies at 101

A writer and illustrator, he created more than 200 books for young readers, including the ode to individuality “Mr. Pine’s Purple House." Continue reading at The Washington Post

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Leonard Kessler, Colorful Children’s Book Author, Dies at 101

He crafted tales of everyday life for early readers. His “Mr. Pine’s Purple House,” first published in 1965, later inspired a new publishing company — and Jeff Bezos. Continue reading at The New York Times

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Bookstore Sales Rose 28% in 2021

Bookstore sales increased 28% in 2021 over 2020, according to preliminary estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau. Sales were $9.03 billion, compared to sales of $6.50 billion in pandemic-ravaged 2020. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Publishers report brisk business in 2021

Representatives at some of the UK’s biggest publishers have supplied data to broaden out the picture regarding their performance in the past year. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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