The Boston-based publisher—the only organization in the U.S. that publishes its own books by blind authors for blind readers—has been leading the way in improving access in the book business for nearly a century. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-07-21 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Sponsored by the National Book Committee, the National Book Awards honored writers in ten categories in 1974. In March, the National Book Committee announced the finalists. In poetry, the nominated books were Diving into the Wreck by Adrienne Rich; From Snow and Rock, from Chaos, by Hayden... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2020-11-23 09:49:45 UTC ]
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Scotland's National Book Awards will not go ahead this year and will be delayed until 2021 after a funding application to Creative Scotland was unsuccessful, its organisers have confirmed. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-11-23 04:05:52 UTC ]
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The nonfiction prize went to Les Payne and Tamara Payne for “The Dead Are Arising: The Life of Malcolm X.” The crime novelist Walter Mosley received a lifetime achievement award. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2020-11-19 02:32:00 UTC ]
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During the first 30 years of the National Book Awards in the US, only three writers of colour won prizes; last night, at the (virtual) 71st instalment, almost every person who took home a book award was Black or Asian. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-11-19 00:06:52 UTC ]
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Dust off your formal wear and break out the bubbly because the National Book Awards (a.k.a. the Oscars of the book world) are nearly upon us. Yes, in just a few short hours, five dumbstruck authors will be fêted, garlanded, and welcomed into the American literary pantheon. For those of you... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2020-11-18 17:04:53 UTC ]
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Jason Reynolds! The two-time National Book Award Finalist, and current National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, will host the 71st National Book Awards on November 18, 2020. “To be at the forefront of ushering in the celebration of my peers would’ve been a gift at any point in my... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2020-11-05 15:00:37 UTC ]
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Listen to the audiobooks by this year's National Book Award 5 Under 35 honorees, all of which are women of color! Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2020-11-03 11:30:00 UTC ]
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There’s no denying that this is a rough—if not catastrophic—year for many businesses, from mom-and-pop-run local eateries to huge corporations like Macy’s. But as the Washington Post noted, a national array of bookstores and readerly good-will has helped Bookshop.org raise millions for indie... Continue reading at Electric Literature
[ Electric Literature | 2020-10-28 11:00:00 UTC ]
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Our commenters had some thoughtful responses to a story about novels that ended in disappointing ways. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2020-10-24 12:00:00 UTC ]
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As in life, saying goodbye is not easy for storytellers. Parting can be such sweet sorrow or such putrid disappointment. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2020-10-19 12:00:00 UTC ]
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Ebury Press has acquired a new book from Michael Rosen, exploring his hospitalisation with coronavirus and subsequent recovery, including extracts from the ward diary kept by nurses who cared for him. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-10-16 08:28:33 UTC ]
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What do actual readers think about the books which land on the New York Times Bestseller List? A new study finds out. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2020-10-09 10:33:00 UTC ]
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The National Book Award Finalists are here! The winners will be announced November 18, 2020, in a virtual ceremony. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2020-10-06 16:50:00 UTC ]
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Three writers examine the interplay of religion and nationalism, from Biblical kings to Thomas Jefferson to Donald Trump. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-10-06 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Brit Bennett, Dara McAnulty, Kiley Reid and Rutger Bregman are among the authors shortlisted by booksellers for this year's Books Are My Bag Readers Awards. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-09-30 00:27:03 UTC ]
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IN HONOR of Banned Books Week, LARB’s editors have compiled a brief anthology of essays on works of literature that were — and, in some cases, still are — officially unavailable to large groups of readers around the world, as well as interviews with authors who have faced censorship. In this... Continue reading at Los Angeles Review of Books
[ Los Angeles Review of Books | 2020-09-27 12:30:06 UTC ]
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Autumn means changing leaves, apple-based baked goods, decorative gourds, pumpkin spice lattes—and an avalanche of literary award longlists. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the must-read National Book Award nominees you’re now realizing you didn’t read, why not base your TBR pile off of... Continue reading at Electric Literature
[ Electric Literature | 2020-09-25 11:00:06 UTC ]
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Two years into its work, the book program for children devised by the United Nations and IPA gets a lusophone wing. The post SDG Book Club for Young Readers: A Portuguese-Language Expansion appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-09-23 13:02:41 UTC ]
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Last but certainly not least: it’s the time for fiction! The National Book Foundation has announced the ten books contending for this year’s National Book Award for Fiction. The award, created in 1950, is the most prestigious literary prize in the United States, rewarding bold and cogent... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2020-09-18 14:15:26 UTC ]
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Today, the National Book Foundation announced the longlist for the 2020 National Book Award for Nonfiction. The National Book Awards, created in 1950, is the most prestigious literary prize in the United States, rewarding quality and cogent writing. This year’s longlist features a mix of debut... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2020-09-17 19:15:43 UTC ]
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