In two unresolved cases that have come to light recently, the highly regarded Hay Festival finds itself dealing with sensitive allegations from within its ranks. By Porter Anderson, Editor-in-Chief | @Porter_Anderson Challenging Developments rom many vantage points, no international literary festival program has appeared to be more successful and respected than the 32-year-old Welsh-born Hay Festival. With its eponymous Hay-on-Wye ... The post Hay Festival’s Difficult Autumn: Two Separate Matters appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'
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Writer Sam Hay and illustrator Emma Dodd are working together on a picture book entitled Hugs and Kisses. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-06-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Chelsea Clinton and best-selling author Phillip Pullman are among those taking part in the international event. Continue reading at BBC News
[ BBC News | 2018-06-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Cheltenham Literary Festival—the UK's oldest literary festival—announces its 2018 educational programming aimed at children and school groups. The main festival runs October 5 to 14. The post Cheltenham Literary Festival 2018 Announces Its Educational Program for Kids appeared first on... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In recognition of the Singapore Book Council's 50th anniversary, the Asian Festival of Children's Content names Singapore its 'Country of Focus.' And in the States, Macmillan and Binc open a second year of diversity-driven bookseller scholarships. The post Industry Notes: Asian Festival of... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-06-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Penguin Random House imprint Century is to publish two new books from astronaut Tim Peake and The European Space Agency this autumn. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-06-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Centre for Literacy in Primary Education's chief executive explains why it is launching the UK's first survey of ethnic representation in children’s literature. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-05-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bare Lit, the literary festival showcasing writers of colour, is partnering with Hachette UK for its 2018 edition. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-05-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This year's Toronto Comic Arts Festival celebrated its 15 anniversary while honoring Toon Books' 10th year, and hosted appearances by manga star Inio Asano, and artists Ho Che Anderson, Hope Larson, Mariko Tamaki and others. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-05-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Toronto Comic Arts Festival was held May 12-13 at the Toronto Reference Library. TCAF is an annual showcase of independent, self-published and international comics. PW was on hand to bring back images of the artists, publishers and fans at this year’s TCAF. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-05-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Friday 18th May is the deadline for publishers to submit free listings in the Autumn Buyer’s Guides, which feature new titles being published between August 2018 and January 2019. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-05-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Novelist Junot Díaz has reportedly pulled out of Sydney Writers’ Festival following accusations of sexually inappropriate behaviour. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-05-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A Bristol librarian has won the inaugural Cheltenham Literature Festival First Novel competition with her “clever, pulsing story”, scooping a book deal with Borough Press. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-05-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The news comes days after a former employee accused company co-founder Kevin Thomas of assault and intimidation. The post Maine Magazine Publisher Cancels Festival After Assault Allegations appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2018-05-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Times and The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival has recruited a new advisory group made up of editors, agents and journalists to "help ensure the festival remains at the forefront of the UK’s literary festival scene". Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-05-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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World-renowned neuroscientist and bestselling author David Eagleman has published a lot of books on the brain. But a little work of fiction he wrote almost a decade ago influenced readers' minds in a way scientific texts never could. Ahead of his appearance at the Auckland Writers Festival, he... Continue reading at Stuff
[ Stuff | 2018-04-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hay Festival is launching a new initiative to live stream its “Schools Days” UK-wide following last year's pilot in Wales. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-04-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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At the Los Angeles Times’ Festival of Books, authors who may rarely be seen are able to show a bit more personality than usual. Our photographer Jay L. Clendenin was able to coax fun moments out of authors who stopped by the L.A. Times Studio at the University of Southern California. Here are... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2018-04-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Taking a cue from current events and many cultures' experiences of displacement, the Fondation Jan Michalski themes its debut literary festival 'beyond borders.' The post Switzerland’s Jan Michalski Foundation Inaugurates ‘Bibliotopia’ Festival in May appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-04-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Nearly 2,000 writers, literary agents, and publishers gathered in Grand Rapids, Mich. from April 12-14 for the Calvin College Festival of Faith & Writing, which featured speakers of color and panels on racial issues. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-04-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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President Trump’s immigration policies, L.A.’s homeless crisis, the women’s movement and the culture of food were just a few of the topics covered during the first day of the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books on the USC campus. The 23rd annual festival, which celebrates reading and... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2018-04-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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