From Baby Sitters to a Fairy-Tale Kingdom: PW Talks with Katy Farina

After adapting the first two novels in Ann Martin's Baby Sitters Littlle Sister series into graphic novels, cartoonist Katy Farina has just released 'Song of the Court,' her own original graphic novel. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-11-03 05:00:00 UTC ]
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When They Got the Call: PW Speaks with the 2018 Newbery, Caldecott, and Printz Winners

PW spoke with the three big winners of the ALA's 2018 Youth Media Awards, about what they were doing when the committee called with the good news. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-02-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, February 12, 2018

This week: a literary adventure about a movie crew in the jungles of Honduras, plus the painting that shocked the world. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-02-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bath Spa creates ghost tale which personalises to every reader

A two-year literature research project at Bath Spa University has culminated in a digital ghost story which personalises the “haunting” to each reader through their mobile phone. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-01-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, January 29, 2018

This week: a forbidden book containing unsettling fairy tales, plus the uses and misuses of civil rights history. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-01-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Finalists Named for the 2018 PW Bookstore of the Year

Publishers Weekly named the top five bookstores from around the country and sales representatives. Each is vying for the 2018 PW award for Bookstore of the Year and Sales Rep of the Year to be announced in late March. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-01-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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WI13: Junot Diaz Urges Booksellers to Walk the Talk on Diversity

During his Winter Institute 13 keynote address, author Junot Diaz delivered a blistering political statement urging the publishing industry to "stop talking about diversity and start decolonizing our shelves." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-01-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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WI13: Talking in Memphis With the Independent Publishers Caucus

The Independent Publishers Caucus, a new advocacy organization, met during WI13 in Memphis on Monday. Topics of discussion included funding the group and developing stronger ties between indie presses and indie booksellers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-01-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, January 22, 2018

This week: Emma Glass's mind-bending debut novel, plus two remarkable scientists and their dueling visions to shape tomorrow’s world. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-01-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Tales On Moon Lane to open second shop

The owner of Tales on Moon Lane, Tamara Macfarlane, will open a second bookshop in South London in April. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-01-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Translation Database Now Hosted by 'PW'

The Translation Database, founded in 2008 by Chad Post and featuring details on over 6,000 works in translation, will now be hosted on the 'Publishers Weekly' website. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-01-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook Will Show You Fewer Posts From Brands and Publishers, and More Baby Photos

Mark Zuckerberg is upending the News Feed, what people see on Facebook every day, in a way that will boost posts from friends, while downplaying messages from brands and media companies, even video posts.The Facebook CEO announced the changes on the social network on Thursday evening, and it... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2018-01-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, January 15, 2018

This week: Denis Johnson's short story collection, destined to be a classic, plus a history of the heart in 11 operations. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-01-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Kieran: 'white middle class men should talk about diversity'

White middle class men should not be afraid to talk about and challenge publishing's lack of diversity, Unbound c.e.o. Dan Kieran has said. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-01-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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CES 2018: Short story dispenser spits out tales

A French publisher aims to print stories and poems on demand in unexpected places. Continue reading at BBC World

[ BBC World | 2018-01-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, January 8, 2018

This week: four siblings find out the days that they will die, plus classic crime fiction by forgotten female authors. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-01-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Staff Picks: The Best Books We Read in 2017

Though we've named our best books of 2017, we all have our personal favorites, and not all of them are from 2017. These are the best books we read this year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-01-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Historical tale of fashion pioneer to Barrington Stoke

Accessible children's publisher Barrington Stoke is publishing a tale inspired by the true story of a "fashion pioneer" at the court of Marie Antoinette, Rose Bertin. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-12-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW's Top Publishing News Stories of 2017

A canceled book deal, Amazon buy buttons, and sexual harassment were among the big news stories this past year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-12-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW’s Most-Read Cooking Stories of 2017

This year, we took a look at one cookbook’s journey from Broadway and ate Shake Shack burgers at home. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-12-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW’s Most-Read Comics Stories of 2017

The 'New York Times' eliminating its Graphic Novel Bestseller List and the continued growth of manga sales in North America were among PW’s most popular articles about graphic novel publishing in 2017. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-12-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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