Faulkner couldn’t overcome racism, but he never ignored it

That’s why the privileged White novelist’s work is still worth reading, Michael Gorra argues. Continue reading at 'The Washington Post'

[ The Washington Post | 2020-10-02 12:00:00 UTC ]
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Sphere to publish Lee Lawrence's story of racism, riots and redemption

Sphere is publishing the story of Lee Lawrence, whose mother's wrongful shooting by police in 1985 sparked rioting in Brixton.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-15 22:07:45 UTC ]
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Fforde to explore racism in new novel The Constant Rabbit

Hodder & Stoughton is publishing a new standalone novel from Jasper Fforde, tackling topics of racism and privilege in a story about human-sized rabbits. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-02-20 10:51:28 UTC ]
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WI15: Unearthing the Roots of Racism: PW Talks with Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi

In this conversations with featured speakers, PW checks in with Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi, who will discuss Stamped at a panel on Friday, January 24. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-01-10 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Raven signs Katherine Faulkner debut after four-way auction

Raven Books has snapped up Greenwich Park by debut author Katherine Faulkner following a "passionately fought auction" with four publishers head-to-head in the final round.   Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-15 07:49:05 UTC ]
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August Religion Bestsellers: Daily Readings Dominate; ‘Overcomer’ Takes #1

Four devotionals, including Sarah Young’s classic 2004 ‘Jesus Calling,’ made the top 10 on PW’s Religion Nonfiction bestsellers list; 'Overcomer' tops as the new film of the same name debuts in theaters. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-09-11 04:00:00 UTC ]
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A Handbook for Fighting Racism in America

Ibram X. Kendi opens his latest book with his worst memory as a high school student competing in an oratorical contest. Having spent his short lifetime internalizing negative messages about Black people from Black people, from white people, and from the media and culture at large, Kendi... Continue reading at Electric Literature

[ Electric Literature | 2019-08-28 11:00:52 UTC ]
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A black academic grapples with his own racism

Ibram X. Kendi writes of being influenced by racist ideas — and how to get rid of them. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2019-08-23 18:06:57 UTC ]
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Racism, Reading and an Act of Courage (shelftalker)

Are children who read a lot of books more likely to do the right the thing in a tough spot? Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-08-08 12:00:15 UTC ]
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Toni Morrison not only remade American literature, she challenged us to resist the tenacity of racism

The Nobel laureate, who died on Monday, blasted many a myth, with eloquence and grace. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2019-08-06 18:28:08 UTC ]
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Publisher accused of 'ripping off' best-selling book on racism

Ben Lindsay’s We Need To Talk About Race has similar cover and title to prizewinning book by Reni Eddo-LodgeThe publisher of a new book about racism in the UK has been accused of “ripping off” Reni Eddo-Lodge’s best-selling polemic Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race, after... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2019-07-18 17:51:47 UTC ]
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Quercus acquires 'provocative' 28-day guide to anti-racism

Quercus has acquired the “provocative” 28-day guide to anti-racism and recognising white privilege by Layla Saad. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-05-28 07:07:07 UTC ]
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Ebury to publish Lisa Faulkner's motherhood memoir

Actor, presenter and cookery author Lisa Faulkner has written a memoir for Ebury about “finding family in unexpected places, and learning to embrace the unpredictable life” featuring her experiences of infertility, IVF and adoption. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-05-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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These moms couldn’t find bilingual books. So they started a publishing company

Patty Rodriguez and Ariana Stein started Lil’ Libros in 2014 because they had trouble finding children’s books in both English and Spanish. The Huntington Park company now has 14 titles, all written by the co-founders, and brought in $1 million in sales last year, a feat the pair never thought... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-03-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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An Author Canceled Her Own YA Novel Over Accusations of Racism. But Is It Really Anti-Black?

On Wednesday, Amélie Wen Zhao, author of the upcoming YA fantasy novel Blood Heir, announced that she asked her publisher, Delacorte Press, “not to publish [the book] at this time.” Blood Heir was born from a Twitter pitching event for marginalized creators, and it secured Zhao both an agent... Continue reading at Slate

[ Slate | 2019-02-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Àbíké-Íyímídé exposes racism in 'explosive' debut novel

Usborne has acquired an "explosive" high-school thriller by debut author Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé that examines institutionalised racism. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-11-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Six Books on Overcoming Jealousy

New and forthcoming titles from religion and spirituality publishers are addressing insecurities and other causes for unhappiness at the core of jealousy and envy. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-08-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Indies overcome trade challenges through new routes

Independent publishers are increasing their focus on events, social media and developing a strong identity through their output to boost sales and build communities of readers, a range of indies have told The Bookseller. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-08-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Wiley Overcomes Soft Publishing Results to Finish FY18 Strong

Revenue fell 2% in John Wiley's publishing division in the fiscal year ended April 30, compared to fiscal 2017. However, increases in the company's other two groups led to a 5% increase in sales and a 16% gain in earnings for the entire company. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-06-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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My Job in 5: Rachel Faulkner-Willcocks

Rachel Faulkner-Willcocks tells us all about her role as senior commissioning editor at Avon, HarperCollins UK. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-05-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HarperCollins wins six-way auction for 'powerful' book on racism in sport

HarperCollins Publishers has acquired world rights to a book about sport and race from former journalist Derek A Bardowell following a six-way auction. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-04-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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