“Helping every kid to become a book lover” is the motto at Thinkingdom Children’s Books, which was established in 2002 to translate classic and award-winning children’s books. Less than one year later, it published two well-known authors: Tetsuko Kuroyanagi (Totto-Chan: The Little Girl at the Window) and Shel Silverstein (The Giving Tree, The Missing Piece, and The Missing Piece Meets the Big O). Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
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He's no friend of those on the political left, but he knows how to woo kids. He's been named as one of four finalists for book of the year at the Children's and Teen Choice Book AwardsName: Rush Limbaugh.Age: 63.Appearance: Angry face drawn on a pink dish.Occupation: Radio talkshow host,... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2014-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Consider these figures: This is the country with the fastest Internet speed in the world at 13.3 Mbps (against 8.7 Mbps in the U.S.), and 98% of its households have access to broadband Internet. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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When online bookstores came on the scene back in 1999, there were around 5,000 brick-and-mortar bookstores in Korea. Today, there are barely 1,500 nationwide. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Diagram prize, honouring the year's strangest title, awarded to self-help guide to toilet etiquetteIn pictures: Thirty odd years of the Diagram prizePowered by the British public's unstoppable enthusiasm for toilet humour, the enticingly-titled How to Poo on a Date has carried off this... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2014-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A self-help guide to toilet etiquette, How to Poo on a Date, wins the Diagram Prize for the oddest book title of the year. Continue reading at BBC News
[ BBC News | 2014-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A visit to the Gwanghwamun branch of Kyobo, Korea’s largest bookstore chain, provides many clues to the country’s present book market. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Germany's small press scene is thriving, with an eclectic mix of ambitious publishers seeking out new authors, experimenting with formats and finding audiences. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-03-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The next book in Jeff Kinney's Wimpy Kid series will be released on 5th November 2014. A... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2014-03-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This week in children's apps, we usher in spring with new apps featuring familiar faces – Little Critter and Dr. Seuss. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HarperCollins Children’s Books has acquired three books by debut picture book author Rob... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2014-03-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Veteran author Christian Jennings offers tips, techniques and strategies on how to write a good non-fiction proposal for submission. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-03-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The new Vintage Books imprint, titled Vintage Movie Classics, re-released such novels as 'Show Boat' by Edna Ferber. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor
[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-03-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Homeless busker James Bowen was helped in his struggle against addiction by the companionship of a stray cat. Now his books charting their friendship have propelled him into an elite publishing clubSamuel Johnson used to buy oysters for his cat, Hodge; Charles Dickens was so distressed when his... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2014-03-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This week Porter Anderson sets up an #EtherIssue discussion on the market implications of bargain-basement book prices and looks at Kobo's fight for Agency. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-03-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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"The Book Show", a new series hosted by presenter James Whale for Information.TV, will... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2014-03-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Digital publishing is rapidly becoming a haven for struggling writers—but it turns out the format might hold similar potential for struggling readers too. Continue reading at Wired
[ Wired | 2014-03-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Two branding experts argue that the future for publishers lies in going direct to consumer, offering examples of companies that have succeeded. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-03-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Jodi Thomas gets seven figures from Harlequin, Samantha Bee goes middle grade, "distressed baby" mom sells a memoir, and more, in this week's book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A new, free app which links books and authors to dates, themes and distinct locations around... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2014-03-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Specs Who Albert Tsai Age 9 Accomplishments Stars as Bert on ABC’s Trophy Wife (Tuesdays at 9:30/8:30c) Base Los Angeles I’ve read that you take all of your classes online. What’s that like? Yeah, I’m homeschooled. When I’m on set, there’s a studio teacher who helps me with my work. I like it,... Continue reading at AdWeek
[ AdWeek | 2014-03-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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