Written By: Caroline Horn and Benedicte Page Publication Date: Wed, 08/06/2011 - 15:25 Former childrens laureate Michael Rosen has warned the Evening Standards new literacy campaign, which launched this week in support of Volunteer Reading Help (VRH), could shift the focus away from universal provision for literacy support. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
[ The Bookseller | 2011-06-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers are urging the UK government to support measures that would allow VAT to be removed on ebooks, audiobooks and online newspaper and magazine subscriptions in the UK. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-05-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The lack of information regarding pre-publication review policies at various government agencies raises First Amendment questions, the plaintiffs say. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-05-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Execs from Meredith Corp., Penske Media, and Nylon on the ways brand licensing extends well beyond selling the rights to a logo. The post Once a Side Gig, Licensing Has Become a Crucial Revenue Source for Publishers appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2018-05-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The new PA president, HarperCollins UK c.e.o. Charlie Redmayne, outlines the priorities of his tenure, during which the UK will officially depart the European Union. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-04-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Time Warner Inc.’s chief executive testified Wednesday that the government’s assertions that AT&T Inc. wanted to buy the company to use its programming as leverage over distributors “makes no sense” because it would limit viewership. “I think it’s ridiculous. It’s not how this works,” Jeff... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2018-04-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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While working on a recent story about hate speech spread by telephone in the ’60s and ’70s, I came across an interesting book that had been digitized by Google Books. Unfortunately, while it was a transcript of a Congressional hearing, and therefore should be in the public domain and not subject... Continue reading at Fast Company
[ Fast Company | 2018-04-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The biggest U.S. antitrust case of this century kicked into high gear on Thursday as a government lawyer warned that AT&T Inc. wants to buy media giant Time Warner Inc. to “weaponize” its must-have content — a move that would raise prices for consumers and hinder innovation. “Time Warner... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2018-03-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The government is to investigate Northamptonshire Council’s plans to close 21 libraries following strong protest from campaigners and libraries body CILIP. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Buddy programs, play, and story time are among the ways librarians help children engage with one another and their families. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Susan B. Neuman shares her research into the effect of library programming on parent behavior and engagement. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE) has raised more than double the initial target of £30,000 for its new library. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-03-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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From Brazil, China, India, and the UAE, five children's book publishers spoke the growing urgency to build young readership as competitive digital enticements grow more seductive. The post Five Viewpoints on Creating Tomorrow’s Readers: Literacy, Digital, and Children’s Books appeared first on... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-03-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Fifteen book businesses have signed this year’s Vision for Literacy Business Pledge, organised by the National Literacy Forum. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Usborne is partnering with the UK government on its ‘Year of Engineering’ campaign, which is aimed at inspiring young people to get more involved with the subject. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-01-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Former digital minister Matt Hancock has been made culture secretary in prime minister Theresa May’s cabinet reshuffle, replacing Karen Bradley who is now Northern Ireland secretary. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-01-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The National Literacy Trust and Walker Books have created a Literacy Toolkit for businesses to donate to primary schools and community groups. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-01-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Greater commitment is needed from the government to support the continued growth of the creative industries in the UK, the Creative Industries Federation (CIF) has said following the release of the industrial strategy white paper. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-11-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Chancellor Philip Hammond has announced that business rates will follow the Consumer Price Index (CPI) two years earlier than planned, providing some welcome relief to bookshops. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-11-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers and retailers including Amazon, W H Smith, Walker Books and Penguin Random House have signed a pledge to "tackle the nation’s growing literacy and social mobility crisis". Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-11-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Culture secretary says internet firms may have legal status changed amid concerns about copyright and extremist materialKaren Bradley, the culture secretary, has said the government is considering changing the legal status of Google, Facebook and other internet companies amid growing concerns... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2017-10-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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