Here's the National Book Awards' 2019 longlist for young people's literature

The National Book Foundation has unveiled the 2019 National Book Award longlist for young people's literature. Contenders tackle major sociopolitical issues. Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

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Markup Standards for Books and Journals: Digital Solutions in India 2015

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Children’s Books Take Center Stage

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Book Deals: Week of April 27, 2015

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Hearst’s Troy Young: The modern publisher needs a platform

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