Inaugural In Other Words shortlist revealed

BookTrust today released its shortlist for In Other Words, its inaugural children’s books in translation project, comprising a story of spies and kidnapping set in Stalin’s Russia as well as "laugh out loud" entries from Denmark and South Africa, and entries translated from Afrikaans and Korean. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Inaugural In Other Words shortlist revealed

BookTrust today released its shortlist for In Other Words, its inaugural children’s books in translation project, comprising a story of spies and kidnapping set in Stalin’s Russia as well as "laugh out loud" entries from Denmark and South Africa, and entries translated from Afrikaans and Korean. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Shortlist for inaugural Jericho Prize revealed

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Inaugural Sceptre Bookshop Award shortlist revealed

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Shortlist for Armitage's inaugural Laurel Prize revealed

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Shortlists for inaugural Small Press of the Year award revealed

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In Other Words reveals books in translation shortlist

Books from Iceland, Spain, Italy, Finland and The Netherlands are in the running for this year’s In Other Words project, designed to help UK publishers acquire children’s books in translation. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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€20k EBRD Literature Prize reveals inaugural shortlist

The €20,000 EBRD Literature Prize, launched by the British Council and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, has revealed its inaugural shortlist, including titles from Turkey, Croatia, Russia, Albania and Lebanon. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Inaugural First Translation Prize shortlist revealed

The Translators' Association First Translation Prize, set up by writer and translator Daniel Hahn, has revealed its inaugural shortlist. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Inaugural Lollies shortlist revealed

Authors such as Sue Hendra, Jonny Duddle, Pamela Butchart and David Baddiel have made it onto the shortlist for the first Laugh Out Loud Book Awards (Lollies). Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Margaret Walker Biographer Maryemma Graham Reveals the Woman Behind the Words

In an authorized biography of the poet and writer, Graham reveals Walker’s work to unite writers and stand up for her beliefs. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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The Issue-Driven Aspen Words Literary Prize: 2023 Shortlist

The Aspen Words Literary Prize shortlist of five fiction titles highlights 'essential books' that each address 'a vital contemporary issue.' The post The Issue-Driven Aspen Words Literary Prize: 2023 Shortlist appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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A Posthumous Memoir Reveals Paul Newman in His Own Words

Compiled from interviews he gave to a close friend, “The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man” sheds light on the self-doubt of the seemingly imperturbable Hollywood star. Continue reading at The New York Times

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A Posthumous Memoir Reveals Paul Newman in His Own Words

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Awards: The Aspen Words Literary Prize Names Its 2022 Shortlist

One debut is among the five shortlisted titles for the US$35,000 Apsen Words Literary Awards, focused on issue-driven fiction. The post Awards: The Aspen Words Literary Prize Names Its 2022 Shortlist appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Deborah Rogers Foundation Writers Award shortlist revealed

Yasmine Awwad, Sophie Meadows and Mathelinda Nabugodi have been shortlisted for the Deborah Rogers Foundation Writers Award, chosen from 983 entries this year.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

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ALCS Educational Writers' Award shortlist revealed

Titles exploring climate change, expressing difficult emotions and exploring the wonders of the scientific world have been shortlisted this year for the Society of Authors (SoA) and Authors’ Licensing & Collecting Society (ALCS) Educational Writers’ Award. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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FutureBook Awards shortlists revealed

The shortlists for the 2021 FutureBook Awards have been revealed, featuring the likes of BookBar, the Feminist Book Box, Bad Form Review and the Working Class Writers’ Festival as well as a strong showing for Penguin Random House across various categories.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Staunch Prize shortlists for flash fiction and short stories revealed

The 2021 shortlists have been revealed for the Staunch Prize’s unpublished flash fiction and short stories without violence to women, while the original book prize is on hold until 2022. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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‘Noël Coward On (and In) Theatre’ reveals the playwright’s nimble way with words

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Shortlist revealed for £20k Kindle Storyteller Award

Romance, crime and science fiction novels are among the five shortlisted books for the £20,000 Kindle Storyteller Award, which this year received a record number of submissions.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

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