In a Blistering Opinion, Judge Officially Blocks Texas’ Book Rating Law

After nearly three weeks of waiting, federal judge Alan D. Albright delivered a 59-page written opinion holding that the controversial Texas law "misses the mark" by imposing a web of "unconstitutionally vague" requirements. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-09-19 04:00:00 UTC ]

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Octopus signs official James Bond cocktail book

Mitchell Beazley has acquired the official James Bond cocktail book, Shaken: Drinking with James Bond & Ian Fleming, created in close collaboration with the Ian Fleming Estate and Ian Fleming Publications. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-04-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Follett Takes Book Fairs to Texas

Following last year's rollout of a new school book fair business, which launched regionally in October, Follett has announced that it will expand Follett Book Fairs into the Texas market this coming August. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-04-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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National Book Awards Judges Announced; Submission Process Opens

The National Book Foundation has announced the names of the 25 judges that will determine the lists of nominees for the 2018 National Book Awards. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-15 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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British Book Award Judges Announced as the ‘Nibbies’ Entry Deadline Approaches

With roughly 25 awards on the list, the British Book Awards–the 'Nibbies'–are selected by a sizable group of industry players who serve as jurors. The deadline for entries in this year's competition is February 9. The post British Book Award Judges Announced as the ‘Nibbies’ Entry Deadline... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-02-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Czech Book Market Gains Tempered by Tax Rates, Falling Prices

Czech publishers see gains in 2016's market performance but are concerned about stubbornly high VAT rates and falling book prices. The post Czech Book Market Gains Tempered by Tax Rates, Falling Prices appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-12-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Nick Clegg to chair Russian Book Prize judging panel

Former deputy prime minister Nick Clegg will chair the judging panel for the 2018 Russian Book Prize run by Pushkin House. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-12-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hawaii judge blocks Trump's new travel ban

A federal judge in Hawaii on Tuesday issued an order blocking major parts of President Trump’s newest travel ban, suggesting it violated immigration law. The decision from U.S. District Judge Derrick Watson in Honolulu stops the administration’s travel restrictions nationwide before they were... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2017-10-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Texas Book Festival 2017: Meat and Veggies - Gail Simmons and Mark Bittman

Mark Bittman and Gail Simmons have a way with food. Whatever you want, they can cook it, and show you how Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-10-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Texas Book Festival 2017: Our Coverage

Check out all the goings-on at the Texas Book Festival, which will be held November 4-5 in Austin, TX. We interview festival authors, including headliner Dan Rather, Pulitzer-winner Jennifer Egan, Gretchen Carlson, the Bush twins, and many others. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-10-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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James and Smith join Blue Peter Book Awards as judges

Kid Normal authors Greg James and Chris Smith are joining the Blue Peter Book Awards’ judging panel. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW to Do Texas Book Festival Supplement

PW will publish a special supplement about the Texas Book Festival, set for November 4-5 in Austin, featuring all the information needed to navigate the show. The Texas Book Festival Spotlight will be published in PW and distributed, for free, at the show. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-09-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Simon & Schuster Offers Books for Storm-Stricken Texas

As Harvey storm re-strengthens in the Gulf, Simon & Schuster offers books to relief agencies, booksellers, and libraries in the devastated flood zone. The post Simon & Schuster Offers Books for Storm-Stricken Texas appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-08-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Still No Opinion, but Judge's Order Bans Distribution of 'Infringing' KinderGuides

A federal judge has signed off on a permanent injunction immediately barring Moppet Books from distributing in the U.S. any versions of its KinderGuides series held to be infringing. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Winkleman to judge Book People's story prize

Claudia Winkleman has been unveiled as the head judge for Book People’s latest Bedtime Story competition with a theme of “friendship”. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-07-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New Standards Program Emerges to Judge E-books' Accessibility for Visually Impaired

The new program, called Global Certified Accessible, allows publishers to verify whether their ebooks meet accessibility standards required by blind or low vision students as well as those with dyslexia or other disabilities. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Naomi Alderman to judge Science Book Prize

Novelist Naomi Alderman will join the judging panel for the 30th anniversary of The Royal Society Insight Investment Science Book Prize. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-06-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Dave Eggers, Valeria Luiselli and more will judge the 2017 National Book Awards

Dave Eggers, Valeria Luiselli, Jacqueline Woodson and Nick Flynn are among those who will be judging the 2017 National Book Awards. The National Book Foundation announced the new roster of 20 judges Monday. They include authors, some whom are previous National Book Award winners and finalists,... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2017-03-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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British Book awards judges revealed

Former Little, Brown chief executive Ursula Mackenzie, Front Row’s Samira Ahmed, television presenter June Sarpong and past Publishers Association c.e.o. Simon Juden are among the judges for the British Book Awards 2017. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-02-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Claudia Winkleman to judge Oscar's Book Prize

TV presenter Claudia Winkleman is to join author Cathy Rentzenbrink and Amazon's director of books, Dan Mucha, on the judging panel for children's book award Oscar’s Book Prize. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-02-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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