Cranachan and Black & White scoop Scots language grants

Indies Cranachan and Black & White are among the publishers awarded funding from the Scots Language Publication Grants.  Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2019-07-28 10:22:14 UTC ]
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‘Black Mirror’ drops a new trailer ahead of June 15th premiere

The four-year wait is almost over. Netflix has set a June 15th premiere date for the sixth season of sci-fi anthology series Black Mirror. This latest season has been in the works for at least a year and creator Charlie Brooker has stated the new episodes would “keep things fresh” by tackling... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2023-05-31 16:30:54 UTC ]
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News Corp denies it played a part in Stan Grant’s decision to leave Q+A amid racist attacks

Murdoch’s Australian media chief calls on ABC to ‘correct the record’ after accusations that excessive coverage encouraged racist social media trollsGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastRupert Murdoch’s top executive in Australia has defended News Corp’s... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-05-23 08:46:23 UTC ]
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At IBPA PubU, Black Indie Publishers Call for Audacity and Advocacy

Founders of Third World Press, Black Classic Press, Africa World Press, and Just Us Books gathered for a May 6 keynote at IBPA's PubU. Plus, the IBPA announces its Innovative Voices Program. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-08 04:00:00 UTC ]
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'Black Mirror' returns in June with its 'most unpredictable season yet'

Following a three-year hiatus, Netflix revealed on Wednesday that Black Mirror’s latest season will begin streaming in June. In an interview on the Tudum blog, series creator Charlie Brooker claimed Black Mirror’s latest episodes would surprise fans. “Partly as a challenge, and partly to keep... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2023-04-26 16:27:40 UTC ]
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London Book Fair: Translation and Arabic as a ‘Global Language’

On London Book Fair's final day, 'Translating in a Global Language' looked at vernacular dialects and Modern Standard Arabic. The post London Book Fair: Translation and Arabic as a ‘Global Language’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-04-21 17:27:58 UTC ]
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Bookworm in a Chrysalis: How Language Acquisition Nourishes a Love of Literature

The publishing party for my first book was held in the bookstore I used to work at. My book was piled on the table. People with flowers, people with cups of wine, people who didn’t understand Icelandic all filled the store. I felt like it was my birthday. Ten days earlier, I’d been awarded the […] Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2023-04-19 08:52:49 UTC ]
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Exclusive Cover Reveal of Ross White’s “Charm Offensive”

Electric Literature is pleased to reveal the cover for writer Ross White’s poetry collection, Charm Offensive, which will be published by Eyewear Publishing this July. White is the designer and author of Valley of Want, a finalist for Electric Lit’s Best Book Cover of 2022 contest. Charm... Continue reading at Electric Literature

[ Electric Literature | 2023-04-14 11:00:00 UTC ]
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Millennial Black Church Leaders to Get Elders' Blessing

An event by the AND Campaign will feature authors, pastors, millennials, and elders who are working to bridge the conservative-progressive divide. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-04-10 04:00:00 UTC ]
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‘I Googled “white guy” and there I was’: stock photo models on seeing their faces in everything from ads to ridiculous memes

Some of them posed for photos – and before they knew it they had become the face of skin lightening, bad boyfriends, penis disorders and Canadian immigration. What’s it like when your image goes around the world?Stock images are everywhere, and you probably rarely notice them: on billboards and... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-04-08 09:00:18 UTC ]
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ECPA's Jeff Crosby Discusses 'The Language of the Soul'

Jeff Crosby, ECPA CEO- turned-author, addresses the yearnings that haunt us in his new book due out from Broadleaf in May. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-04-03 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Making Books Come Alive: Close-Up on Hardie Grant North America

Longtime publisher Hardie Grant is kicking off their North American line of food and lifestyle titles in style. (Sponsored) Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-31 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Whiting Winners Announced

At a ceremony on March 29 in New York City, the winners of this year’s Whiting Awards, which honor emerging writers, were announced. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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2023 Whiting Award Winners Recognized as Emerging Talents

Ten award winners were announced in the categories of poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and drama at an in-person ceremony held in New York City. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-30 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Here are the 2023 Whiting Award winners.

The crop of emerging writers who will receive $50,000 as a Whiting Award winner has been announced. Ten writers across fiction, nonfiction, drama, and poetry received the prize at the March 29 ceremony, with a keynote address by Pulitzer Prize winner and PEN president Ayad Akhtar. Previous... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2023-03-29 23:31:07 UTC ]
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In Germany, Frankfurter Buchmesse Opens Fellowship and Grant Programs

Four key fellowship opportunities have opened to applications for international publishing professionals from various parts of the world. The post In Germany, Frankfurter Buchmesse Opens Fellowship and Grant Programs appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-03-10 19:27:11 UTC ]
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Haymarket Books, Kaepernick Publishing to Co-Publish Anthology Defending Black Studies

In response to educational bans, Haymarket Books and Kaepernick Publishing are collaborating on a compilation of essays by African American scholars and other Black intellectuals writing in defense of African American/Black Studies. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-02-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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With New Model Language, Library E-book Bills Are Back

A year after a federal judge struck down Maryland's groundbreaking library e-book law, library advocates are backing revised legislation they say can help ensure “fair and equitable licensing terms" for library e-books while avoiding the thorny copyright issue that doomed Maryland’s effort. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-02-23 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Roald Dahl rewrites: edited language in books criticised as ‘absurd censorship’

Author Salman Rushdie among those angry after some passages relating to weight, gender, mental health and race were rewrittenCritics are accusing the British publisher of Roald Dahl’s classic children’s books of censorship after it removed colourful language from works such as Charlie and the... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-02-20 04:05:42 UTC ]
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British publisher removes language deemed offensive from Roald Dahl children's books

Critics are accusing the British publisher of Roald Dahl's classic children's books of censorship after it removed some language from works such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Matilda to make them more acceptable to modern readers. ... Continue reading at CBC

[ CBC | 2023-02-19 19:08:29 UTC ]
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Legacy and Impact Lead This Year’s All Ways Black Initiative From Penguin Random House

With recent book bans in the U.S. causing alarm across the country, it's more crucial than ever to show support for literature in its many forms. As books by Black writers continue to be among the most targeted by extremist groups, Black authors, publishers and supporters are working double time... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2023-02-16 17:50:25 UTC ]
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