Congress Investigates Book Banning in Schools

At a three-hour hearing yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives’ Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties investigated the jump in book bans in schools and the danger these bans mean for the protection of the First Amendment. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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John Cassaday, Award-Winning Comic Book Artist, Dies at 52

In series like Planetary, of which he was a creator, and Astonishing X-Men, his drawings conveyed a sense of realism in situations that were often fantastical. Continue reading at The New York Times

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Smaller, shorter books aren’t the only way to make publishing more climate friendly.

The BBC published a story the other day on the push towards shorter and slimmer books, as a potential way for publishers to save money and reduce their climate impact. According to a 2021 study, a single paperback book accounts for around 1 kilogram of carbon dioxide equivalent, which is “a... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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The week's bestselling books, Sept. 22

The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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7 Small Press Books About Motherhood You Might Have Missed

When I started to write about motherhood a decade ago, the topic still carried a tinge of shame. Writers tended to fear motherhood would push them into some unsightly box, as if they’d succumbed to something less serious than the laudable material of their (non-mothering) peers. In the Los... Continue reading at Electric Literature

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Jewish Holiday Books for Children

For Jewish publishers, fall brings a wave of titles highlighting holidays from somber to joyful. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Hooray, It’s Time for New Books!

This week's new books include an excellent graphic memoir, a fiercely honest memoir, and more. Continue reading at Book Riot

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The German Book Prize Issues Its 2024 Shortlist

With its award ceremony set for October 14, the 20th edition of the German Book Prize announces a six-title shortlist of fiction. The post The German Book Prize Issues Its 2024 Shortlist appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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The Best New Book Releases Out September 17, 2024

These new books include a fantastical dark academia set on a secret campus, the memoir of an Indigenous climate activist, a drag queen romance, and more. Which ones are you adding to your TBR? Continue reading at Book Riot

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Funny And Relatable Tweets About The Scholastic Book Fair

"u ever smell the air and it smells like the fourth grade scholastic bookfair on a chilly tuesday in october of 2007." Continue reading at HuffPost

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Religion Book Deals: September 18, 2024

IVP takes National Book Award-nominee Mitali Perkins's book to help kids pray the Beatitudes, WaterBrook takes mother and son duo Amber and Ollie Lia's book of devotions aimed at pre-teens and teens, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Pedro Almodóvar's first book, like his movies, blends reality and fiction: 'A fragmentary autobiography'

Pedro Almodóvar's first book consists of a mix of short stories and personal essays that amount to 'a fragmentary autobiography.' Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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The Resistance: Five People Standing Up to Book Banners

For many, defending the freedom to read has come at a steep cost. We recently talked with five librarians and educators who are standing up to the would-be censors. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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How Booksellers Are Taking On Book Banners

Alongside educators and librarians, indie booksellers across the country are rising up to defend the freedom to read. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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The Week in Book News

National Book Award longlist week, historical fiction and the literary canon, THE POWER BROKER at 50, and more in this week's biggest book news. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Is the fizz up to Edith Wharton’s standards? The joys of launching a book | Rachel Cooke

A party supported by pals who made it through rush hour rain was appropriate for an anthology celebrating female friendshipNervous as I am of organising parties, I could hardly have launched a book about friendship without throwing one. And so it was that last Tuesday night, I found myself in... Continue reading at The Guardian

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The Best YA Book Deals of the Day for September 14, 2024

A YA twist on THE MIST, a Korean-inspired take on ALICE IN WONDERLAND, and more of today's best YA book deals. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Book Review: ‘Frighten the Horses,’ by Oliver Radclyffe

In his memoir “Frighten the Horses,” Oliver Radclyffe recalls his gradual awakening to the sexuality and gender identity he spent 40 years denying. Continue reading at The New York Times

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The Fiction Longlist for the 2024 National Book Awards

The National Book Award Longlist for Fiction, Author Trading Cards, more Osman on screen is coming, and more in today's book news. Continue reading at Book Riot

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US National Book Award 2024 Longlists: Fiction

The 75th National Book Awards' longlist in fiction is drawn from an initial pool of 473 books submitted by publishers for consideration. The post US National Book Award 2024 Longlists: Fiction appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Here’s the longlist for the 2024 National Book Award for Fiction.

Today, the National Book Foundation announced the longlist for the 2024 National Book Award for Fiction. The ten titles were selected from a pool of 473 books submitted for consideration by their publishers. This year’s judges for Fiction are Jamie Ford, Lauren Groff (Chair), Zeyn Joukhadar,... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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