Since the killing of George Floyd in late May, the book publishing industry, overwhelmingly white at every level, seems to have reached a period of reckoning about its own history of exclusionary hiring practices. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
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We spoke with activist Dias and asked her to reflect on her activism and publishing journey so far, and to share some of her future goals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-12-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Faber is publishing Kazuo Ishiguro's Nobel Lecture which the acclaimed writer used to issue a rallying call to the literary world for open mindedness and diversity. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-12-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Two years ago, we called publishers to account for the glaring lack of diversity in the industry. Pledges were made and initiatives set up. Have things improved?Find out about the new projects to encourage inclusivity in the book businessIn December 2015, British publishing stood accused of... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2017-12-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A change in culture must take place in the way the CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Children’s Book Awards are administered "with no more buck passing", a report has found. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-12-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bob Love, editor-in-chief of America's most widely circulated print magazine, on defying stereotypes and growing a 60-year-old brand. The post Aging With Grace: AARP The Magazine Keeps It Vibrant appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2017-12-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Doreen Montgomery, the “remarkable” chairman of the literary agency Rupert Crew Ltd, has died aged 89 following a seven-decade career in the trade. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-12-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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At the third annual Global Kids Connect conference, held Monday in New York City, children's publishing luminaries discussed hot topics in the kids' sector, in GKC's first afternoon-only event. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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When we started working on the annual Ad Age Magazines of the Year package in the fall, there were six large magazine publishers: American Media Inc., Cond Nast, Hearst, Meredith, Rodale and Time Inc.Soononce Hearst finalizes its acquisition of Rodale, and Meredith swallows Time Inc.there will... Continue reading at Advertising Age
[ Advertising Age | 2017-12-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Dialogue Books is set to release a title examining over 60 words to describe black men and women, many of them "hugely contentious". Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-12-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Leading questions and an extensive three-tracked structure frame the programming of this year's FutureBook conference from The Bookseller team in London. The post FutureBook’s 2017 Triple Threat: Big Asks and Diverse Voices appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-11-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon is under scrutiny for its apparent reluctance to sign up to the Scottish government’s "fair work" programme and pay employees the Scottish real living wage. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-11-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The founding art director of Walker Books, Amelia Edwards, who helped create Five Minutes’ Peace and Owl Babies, has died. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-11-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The upsides and downsides of promoting African-American books using social media. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-11-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Snapchat users emerging from their tryptophan haze this morning will see a promoted story from HBO with a message telling Black Friday shoppers to stay home and watch "Game of Thrones" instead. The ad is the first since Snapchat began serving ads to go out to every user in the country.The ad can... Continue reading at Advertising Age
[ Advertising Age | 2017-11-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Pair have chosen neglected books by female writers for a series launching to coincide with February’s anniversary of the Representation of the People ActFrom a neglected novel for adults by the beloved children’s author E Nesbit to a provocative short-story collection from the Urdu writer Ismat... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2017-11-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon has opened a pop-up shop in London's Soho Square ahead of its Black Friday sale on 24th November. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-11-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Dr Sue Black is to present the FutureBook Awards at this year’s FutureBook Conference, to be held on 1st December in London. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-11-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The key event in the US National Book Foundation's annual awards program is the ceremony on Wednesday evening (November 15) in New York City. The post Industry Notes: National Book Award Live Stream Wednesday appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-11-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Told that the publishing industry 'has a responsibility to be a beacon of inclusivity,' delegates to the UK's diversity conference look at challenges. The post The UK’s Second ‘Inclusivity Conference’ Grapples With Diversity Issues appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-11-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Statutory targets for improving diversity and inclusion are "patronising" and "too easy", according to digital and culture minister Matt Hancock. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-11-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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