Harper Offering Schools Discounted 'Mockingbird'

With the mass market paperback edition of 'To Kill a Mockingbird' set to go out of print next month, HarperCollins is introducing a special price offer for schools for its trade paperback edition. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-03-15 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Harper Group Launches Nonfiction Imprint, Harper Influence

Senior VP Lisa Sharkey has been tapped to helm Harper Influence, which will publish a "wide range of nonfiction spanning popular culture," including general lifestyle, entertainment, and inspiration. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-06-05 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The Skillset Podcast #5: Sue Kowalski, School Librarian at Pine Grove Middle School

Years before Covid-19, when Sue Kowalski's library was closed for a building renovation and her students scattered across her district, she came up with an innovative solution to stay engaged: she bought a used RV and drove from school to school. The pandemic, however, has presented a larger... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-11-13 05:00:00 UTC ]
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School & Library Spotlight Fall 2019: Indies Support Title 1 Schools

Literacy efforts flourish in the partnership between independent bookstores and schools serving low-income students. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-08-16 04:00:00 UTC ]
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School & Library Spotlight Fall 2019: School Library Advocacy Close-up

Suzanna Panter, library program manager at Tacoma Public Schools, has developed a series of videos that highlight her school library and how it benefits students. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-08-16 04:00:00 UTC ]
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School & Library Spotlight Fall 2019: School Librarians Build Up the Advocacy Pressure

As reductions in education funding still loom nationwide, school librarians seek out ways to showcase and defend the benefits of the work they do. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-08-16 04:00:00 UTC ]
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School pupils bring the fight for school libraries to Theresa May

A group of school pupils are to petition the prime minister to save school libraries arguing that "knowledge is not a privilege". Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-03-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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School & Library Spotlight: Two School Librarians Write a Publishing Wishlist

In the first in a series of library roundups, two school librarians interview each other about what titles their collections could use the most. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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School and Library Spotlight: How Schools Buy and Use E-Books

A snapshot of today’s educational ebook market, and where influencers think it is heading. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-08-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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NBN to Close, Clients Offered Opportunity to Move to S&S

The independent distributor of some 150 publishers will close by the middle of 2025, leaving Independent Publishers Group as the remaining independent distributor of significant size in the United States. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-11-18 05:00:00 UTC ]
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700+ Books Removed From Florida Schools: Book Censorship News, November 15, 2024

Books removed from Florida libraries include books by and about marginalized people as well as classic authors like George Orwell. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-11-15 12:15:00 UTC ]
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The friendliest shark in the sea of internet privacy is a discounted VPN

TL;DR: SurfShark VPN protects your data, hides your location, and gives you access to content from anywhere. Get two years for $45.59 with coupon code HOLIDAY20 until November 17. These days, surfing the internet without a safeguard is a bit like wading into shark-infested waters —... Continue reading at PC World

[ PC World | 2024-11-09 14:00:00 UTC ]
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IVP Titles View Christianity Through Multicultural Lenses to Offer a Comprehensive Understanding

A one-volume commentary and a two-volume set on African American Christianity highlight the mission and vision of InterVarsity Press. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-11-04 05:00:00 UTC ]
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PEN America Report Confirms School Book Bans Are Surging

The report, 'Banned in the USA: Beyond the Shelves,' confirms that 4,231 unique titles were targeted during the 2023-2024 school year, impacting 2,662 authors, 195 illustrators, and 31 translators. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-11-01 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Save Public Libraries and Schools By Voting Down-Ballot: Book Censorship News, October 25, 2024

You have a role in saving public libraries and schools by voting. Here's where, how, and why you need to learn about your down-ballot candidates and initiatives. That, plus this week's book censorship news. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-10-25 12:30:00 UTC ]
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Postcard Bookshop Offers a Literary World Tour

In the Central Eastside Industrial District of Portland, Ore., Patrick Leonard has opened Postcard Bookshop, a store featuring global literature and culture, children’s titles, and sidelines including journals and games for people on the move. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-10-21 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Prime Day Kindle deals include discounts on the Scribe, Paperwhite and Paperwhite Kids at up to 32 percent off

Amazon’s second Prime Day of the year is here and a few of the deals extend to Kindle ereaders. Unfortunately, the standard Kindle is currently out of stock, as are a few other models. That could be a hint that a new Kindle device is on the horizon, but we don't know anything for certain yet on... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2024-10-09 00:25:26 UTC ]
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Prime Day Lego deals discount Super Mario and Star Wars sets by up to 41 percent

With October Prime Day just a few days away, we're starting to see more and more early deals pop up each day. While it might be too early for your liking to think about holiday shopping, you might want to after you check out the latest Prime Day Lego deals. A number of Lego sets from the Super... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2024-10-06 14:23:10 UTC ]
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Adams’ schools chancellor to leave months earlier than planned

New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks will step down on Oct. 16, months earlier than he had previously planned to, City Hall disclosed late Wednesday.The unexpected move may deepen questions about the reasons for Banks’ departure, which comes after his phones were seized by federal agents... Continue reading at Crains New York

[ Crains New York | 2024-10-03 13:14:57 UTC ]
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The ALA and PEN America Offer New Data on Recent Book Bans: Book Censorship News, September 27, 2024

Here are the latest numbers out of Banned Books Week. Spoiler: book banning is not slowing down. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-09-27 13:30:00 UTC ]
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PEN America Finds New State Laws Are Supercharging School Book Bans

In the 2023-2024 school year, state legislation was “particularly critical in accelerating book bans,” the report states, “making it easier to remove books from schools without due process, or in some cases, without any formal process whatsoever.” Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-09-23 04:00:00 UTC ]
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