HBG Diversity Efforts Continue in Hiring and New Partnerships

In its annual update on its diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, Hachette Book Group reported that BIPOC employees comprised 35.4% of its workforce last year, up from 32.9% in 2020. The company also announced four new partnerships it has signed to support writers and publishing professionals from underrepresented backgrounds. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-03-24 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Cambridge University press c.e.o. Peter Phillips explains how the publisher is working ever more closely with other university departments to capitalise on 'the Cambridge Advantage'. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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‘We are not going to give up’: German publishers continue war with ad blockers

“We are not going to give up." The post ‘We are not going to give up’: German publishers continue war with ad blockers appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

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The UK’s Publishers Commit to a Workforce Diversity Program’s 10-Point Action Plan

In its program to change the makeup of the UK book business workforce, British publishers have taken the lead in international inclusivity efforts. The post The UK’s Publishers Commit to a Workforce Diversity Program’s 10-Point Action Plan appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Van Metre hired by Walker Books US

Susan Van Metre has been named executive editorial director of the new Walker Books US imprint.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

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W&N hires Lettice Franklin as commissioning editor

Weidenfeld & Nicolson has appointed Lettice Franklin as commissioning editor. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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China’s 2017 book sales continue upward curve

China’s printed book sales in the first half of 2017 have showed revenue growth year on year of “above 10%”, according to book-sales data company OpenBook, which released the figure at the Beijing International Book Fair. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Faber strikes partnership with Liberty London Fabrics

Faber has announced a “unique” publishing partnership with Liberty London Fabrics. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Diversity and Tolerance Promoted in Myanmar Children’s Books Projects

From Frontier Myanmar: 'A complete collection of all our child-authored books' is part of the reading program one literacy-based charity delivers to kids. The post Diversity and Tolerance Promoted in Myanmar Children’s Books Projects appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Nosy Crow boosts team with raft of hires

Children’s publisher Nosy Crow is expanding its team as it prepares to turn over £10m for the first time. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Mashable Hires Bankers to Study Options Including Sale

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National Trust unveils publishing partnership with Falmouth University

The “first collaborative publishing venture of its kind” between the National Trust and Falmouth University has been unveiled. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Comic Con: Do fans want diverse characters?

Comic book fans say they welcome diverse characters, despite a Marvel boss claiming otherwise. Continue reading at BBC World

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London-based publishing houses are “struggling” to work out how to “address the problem of regional diversity”, New Writing North's Claire Malcolm has said.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Quarto's board becomes 50% female with new hire

For the first time Quarto has reached an equal split between men and women on its board of directors following the appointment of chartered accountant Leslie-Ann Reed. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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At San Diego Comic-Con, Diversity in Content and Consumers is Key

The recent San Diego Comic-Con offered a window into the steady transformation of the North American comics industry and its fans. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Two new people are joining the Penguin General communications team: Hannah Ludbrook and Cat Mitchell. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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