Is religion in children's literature a new taboo?

Stephanie Williamson says the industry needs to publish more books featuring religious characters if it wants to be truly diverse. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2017-08-09 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Religion Book Deals: February 21, 2024

Dr. Terence Lester's book on equitable access to advanced education to IVP; the prolific Robin Jones Gunn's latest to Harvest House; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Book Riot’s Children’s Deals of the Day for February 14, 2024

A dirty cat, complicated middle school friendships, a cut-throat school election, and more of today's best children's book deals. Continue reading at Book Riot

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China’s Shanghai Children’s Book Fair Names 2024 Dates

The 11th Shanghai International Children's Book Fair has announced its dates and some of its plans for its 2024 iteration. The post China’s Shanghai Children’s Book Fair Names 2024 Dates appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Religion Book Deals: February 7, 2024

IVP lands Natasha Smith’s book of hope and healing for the grieving Black woman; Our Daily Bread signs Bible study expert Mariel Davenport to a three-book deal; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Trade Fair on Tour: Bologna Children’s Book Fair and Book Plus in India

Bologna Children's Book Fair and Bologna Book Plus will have a stand this year at the upcoming New Delhi World Book Fair. The post Trade Fair on Tour: Bologna Children’s Book Fair and Book Plus in India appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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PRH Led in Children’s Picture Book Bestsellers in 2023, While Scholastic Took Top Spot in Fiction

Penguin Random House strengthened its grip on the picture book lists and made gains on the frontlist fiction lists, which Scholastic still rules. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Too Enjoyable to Be Literature

“I pulled the Fitzgerald off a shelf in the bookshop where I had a summer job. It was so delicious and joyful to read, I could canter through it with such bright and sudden pleasure, that it felt almost criminal.” Continue reading at The Paris Review

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Book Riot’s Children’s Deals of the Day for January 31, 2024

A Mars survival pick-a-path adventure, visual puzzles in animal pictures, baseball history, and more of today's best children's book deals! Continue reading at Book Riot

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Italy: Bologna Children’s Book Fair Names 2024 Illustration Winners

Easily one of the largest illustration competitions in the world, Bologna Children's Book Fair's Illustration Exhibition has 79 winners. The post Italy: Bologna Children’s Book Fair Names 2024 Illustration Winners appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Religion Book Deals: January 17, 2024

Scott Morrison, the former prime minister of Australia, is bringing a memoir to W; ‘Uncommon Answers’ to prayers land at Chosen Books; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Religion Book Sales Up 1.2% in October, 7.1% Year-to-Date

Sales of religious print books remain solid through October, offsetting slow digital sales. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Religion & Spirituality Books On-Sale Calendar: February 2024

Advice from Pope Francis on ‘good’ living, the latest title from bestselling author Jennie Allen, and stories from ‘Today’ show host Savannah Guthrie are among new religion books hitting shelves in February. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Religion Book Deals: January 3, 2024

Sandra Glahn, the author of ‘Nobody’s Mother,’ brings two more titles to IVP Academic; a true story inspires a picture book headed to Behrman House; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Why Taylor Swift belongs on English literature degree courses

Miss Americana has been discussed in English literature classes for some years now – sometimes alongside Shakespeare. Continue reading at The Conversation

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Electric Literature’s Most Popular Articles of 2023

In one of Electric Lit’s most-read essays of the year, “Black Women Are Being Erased From Book Publishing,” Jennifer Baker examines the publishing industry in the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement in 2020. She holds the publishing industry accountable for appointing high-profile Black... Continue reading at Electric Literature

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Most Parents Want School Libraries for Their Children–But With Restrictions

95% of parents believe every school should have a library, but 60% also believe those libraries should have restrictions. Continue reading at Book Riot

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