Even though the uprisings mostly failed, Noah Feldman argues, they’re still meaningful. Continue reading at 'The Washington Post'
[ The Washington Post | 2020-06-26 12:00:00 UTC ]
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No matter what the middle school reader in your life needs, there is definitely a book series to fill that void, including Front Desk by Kelly Yang and The Dragonet Prophecy (Wings of Fire #1) by Tui T. Sutherland. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2022-04-26 10:31:00 UTC ]
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The ‘fascinating insight into what was to become an iconic work’ is the only known surviving copy of its kind and is to be auctioned along with a first edition signed by RowlingA prepublication version of the first Harry Potter book by JK Rowling is expected to fetch at least £20,000 when it is... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2022-04-26 09:29:11 UTC ]
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New legislation in Kentucky gives complete control of public library board appointments to county judge executives. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2022-04-19 13:08:55 UTC ]
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In a move that has alarmed library leaders, Kentucky bill SB 167—which came back from the dead last week with a veto override—will empower local politicians to “appoint whomever they want to library boards and block major library spending.” Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-04-18 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Shelf Talkers is a new series at Lit Hub where booksellers from independent bookstores around the country share their favorite reads of the moment. Here are recommendations from the staff at The Bookshop, a store in East Nashville, Tennessee, founded in 2016. * Kyle Lucia Wu, Win Me Something... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2022-04-11 08:51:17 UTC ]
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Knopf announced March 8 that it will publish two novels by Cormac McCarthy this fall, his first in 16 years, but don’t expect a book tour. The Pulitzer Prize-winning author lives an entirely private life. “He doesn’t give interviews, doesn’t give lectures, and doesn’t do book signings,” Michael... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2022-03-15 08:55:34 UTC ]
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Bill Livek announces departure amid growing industry interest in Nielsen competitors. Continue reading at Advertising Age
[ Advertising Age | 2022-03-01 00:04:04 UTC ]
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The lives of queer Arab-Australian boys and men are vividly inhabited in award-winning poet Omar Sakr’s darkly comic debut novel, set in Western Sydney. Continue reading at The Conversation
[ The Conversation | 2022-02-28 19:12:38 UTC ]
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These middle grade AAPI and Asian historical fiction books, including Troublemaker by John Cho, transport readers into past, learning about important moments in history. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2022-02-17 11:36:00 UTC ]
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The National Book Award finalists Leslie Connor and Sara Zarr explore that frustrating time between childhood and adolescence. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2022-02-11 05:19:32 UTC ]
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The 16-strong longlist of books contending for the 2022 International Prize for Arabic Fiction (IPAF), has been revealed, featuring nine countries. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2022-01-26 14:09:35 UTC ]
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The New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association and the Southern Independent Booksellers Association are moving their fall conference, New Voices New Rooms, to summer and have scheduled it for the week of August 8. In addition, they are launching a spring book event scheduled for May 17 and... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-01-21 05:00:00 UTC ]
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The new partnership highlights the Sheikh Zayed Book Award's translation prize and funding and supports the UK's National Centre's work. The post Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre and Zayed Award Enter a UK Translation Partnership appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-01-20 02:10:35 UTC ]
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Simon & Schuster Children’s Books has snapped up Oliver and The Great Big Universe, the debut middle-grade series by Jorge Cham. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2022-01-20 00:40:32 UTC ]
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Faber has acquired The Umbra Tales, a "magical, bold" new middle-grade fantasy series from debut writer and FAB Prize-winner Janelle McCurdy. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2022-01-13 09:33:13 UTC ]
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Usborne has triumphed in a seven-way auction for a middle-grade story by debut author G M Linton celebrating family, friendship and being proud of who you are and your heritage. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2022-01-12 02:12:44 UTC ]
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Little Island Books has landed Jane Mitchell's "urgently needed" middle-grade novel on Ireland's asylum-seeker accommodation system. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2022-01-05 14:22:36 UTC ]
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In a move to keep the publishing company independent, founder Sara Miller McCune has signed over her voting share and company control to the SAGE-SMM Trust. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-12-07 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Geography’s role in wars and politics shows the world isn’t “flat,” Tim Marshall writes. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2021-12-03 13:00:00 UTC ]
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Independent and inclusive children's publisher Knights Of has acquired Elle McNicoll's "beautifully written" fantasy duology, solidifying its relationship with the award winning author. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-11-24 16:45:38 UTC ]
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