He named his band the Slants to reclaim a slur. Not everyone approved.

In “Slanted,” Simon Tam tells the story of a legal battle that ended up at the Supreme Court. Continue reading at 'The Washington Post'

[ The Washington Post | 2019-05-16 13:00:00 UTC ]
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'Jesus Always' Named ECPA's Christian Book of the Year

The Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) recognized Sarah Young's bestselling devotional, 'Jesus Always' (Thomas Nelson), with its top award, the 2018 Christian Book the Year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-05-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Switzerland Names Illustrators for its 2019 Bologna Guest of Honor Program

Shortly after the conclusion of this year's Bologna Book Fair, Switzerland has announced key illustrators to attend the 2019 fair as part of its Guest of Honor program. The post Switzerland Names Illustrators for its 2019 Bologna Guest of Honor Program appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-04-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Macmillan’s Wednesday Books Names January Wattpad Acquisition Release Date

With more than 905,000 reads at Wattpad to date, the first installment of author Kara Barbieri's 'Permafrost' trilogy has a January release date, potentially the next platform-born Big Five YA bestseller. The post Macmillan’s Wednesday Books Names January Wattpad Acquisition Release Date... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-04-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Want to earn more as a book author? A male name will help

In a groundbreaking study of more than two million books published in North America between 2002 and 2012, scholars found that books by women authors are priced 45% less than those of their male counterparts. The researchers, sociologist Dana Beth Weinberg and mathematician Adam Kapelner, both... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2018-04-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Martin Lewis sues Facebook over fake adverts with his name

MoneySavingExpert founder says firm failed to stop false adverts luring victims into scamsMartin Lewis, the consumer advice and money-saving expert, is suing Facebook for defamation after it published dozens of fake adverts featuring his face and name. He is seeking exemplary damages in the high... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2018-04-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Libby McGuire Named Head of Atria

McGuire has been named senior v-p and publisher of the Simon & Schuster division, filling a void that has been open since Judith Curr left in late January. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-04-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Industry Notes: Indonesia Named London’s 2019 Market Focus; McIntosh Is CEO of PRH US

Following 2017's Market Focus Poland and this year's Market Focus Baltics, Indonesia will be the highlighted nation at London Book Fair in 2019. And in New York City, Markus Dohle names Madeline McIntosh to lead Penguin Random House US. The post Industry Notes: Indonesia Named London’s 2019... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-04-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PRH Names McIntosh CEO, Dobson Head of Penguin Publishing Group

Penguin Random House has named Madeline McIntosh to the newly created position of CEO of Penguin Random House US, and promoted Allison Dobson to president of Penguin Publishing Group. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-04-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New Street Cat Named Bob book coming in November

Hodder and Stoughton has acquired a follow-up to James Bowen's international bestseller A Street Cat Named Bob called The Little Book of Bob. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-04-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘Best Children’s Publishers of the Year’ Named at Bologna Book Fair

Named in six parts of the world, Bologna's six annual cohort of 'Best Children's Publishers of the Year' is named on the first evening of the book fair. The post ‘Best Children’s Publishers of the Year’ Named at Bologna Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-03-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Boulder Book Store Named 2018 PW Bookstore of the Year; Mesjak Rep

The innovative Colorado bookstore is the 26th recipient of the PW Bookstore of the Year Award. Among the store's firsts, it is the first store to buy on Edelweiss and one of the first to offer consignment sections by publisher. John Mesjak with Abraham Associates was named this year's PW Sales... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hillary Chute, Ed Park Named ‘NYT’ Graphic Novel Columnists

In the wake of promises to increase its comics and graphic novel coverage, The 'New York Times Book Review' has named Hillary Chute and Ed Park its regular comics and graphic novel columnists. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Istanbul Festival Names 2018 Fellows; Beijing Announces Children’s Book Fair

In the ITEF program's eighth year, 19 professional fellows will meet with players in the Turkish publishing industry. And BIBF is to open its own dedicated children's book fair in Beijing. The post Istanbul Festival Names 2018 Fellows; Beijing Announces Children’s Book Fair appeared first on... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-03-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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London Book Fair Names Poet, Illustrator; Tilted Axis Has Australian Partner

The London Book Fair introduces a fair illustrator and a fair poet in April, for special recognition and appearances. And tranlsation press Tilted Axis forms a partnership for rights in Australia, New Zealand. The post London Book Fair Names Poet, Illustrator; Tilted Axis Has Australian Partner... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-03-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Booksellers Without Borders Names Book Fair Scholarships to Frankfurt, Torino, Guadalajara

Twelve booksellers from the United States will be going to book fairs in Germany, Italy, and Mexico this year to meet their counterparts, become more familiar with the international industry, and network. One of them is sponsored by Frankfurter Buchmesse. The post Booksellers Without Borders... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Audio Publishers Association Names Its Four Top Finalist Contenders for the 2018 Audie Awards

Concluding its two-stage release of finalist announcements, the Audio Publishers Association names the four top category candidates in this year's Audie Awards. The post Audio Publishers Association Names Its Four Top Finalist Contenders for the 2018 Audie Awards appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-03-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Industry Notes: A Children’s Publisher Changes Names; Estonian Literature Stages a Festival

Imagine That: After building brand equity for 20 years as Top That, the UK children's publisher is changing names. And in the Baltics' bid for audiences in April, Estonia announces a festival to follow London Book Fair. The post Industry Notes: A Children’s Publisher Changes Names; Estonian... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-03-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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National Book Foundation Opens Its 2018 Award Submissions and Names Judging Panels

Twenty-five judges will produce 50 longlisted titles, then 25 shortlisted books, and finally five winners of the 2018 National Book Awards, this year with the all-new Translation Literature prize among them. The post National Book Foundation Opens Its 2018 Award Submissions and Names Judging... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-03-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Snapchat Approves Branded Content Ads for Discover Publishers

Snapchat has worked out a deal with publishers that finally allows them to publish branded content to the app.Until now, publishers couldn't create the ads they ran between the articles and videos they post in the app's Discover section for professional media partners such as BuzzFeed, Hearst,... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2018-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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