Ishiguro appeals for more diversity and open-mindedness in literature

Faber is publishing Kazuo Ishiguro's Nobel Lecture which the acclaimed writer used to issue a rallying call to the literary world for open mindedness and diversity. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2017-12-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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LinkedIn profiles unearthed diversity rankings for 100 tech companies

Countless tech companies have pledged their commitment to diversity in recent years, but it’s largely only giants like Facebook and Google that have caved to pressure and published diversity reports. In the pursuit of transparency, a new initiative called Dear Tech People dug through tens of... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2018-02-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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No. 2 Fairfax, No. 3 Taft rally in second half to win City Section playoff openers

There was plenty of drama on the opening night of the City Section Open Division basketball playoffs. At one point Saturday night, the Nos. 2, 3 and 4 seeds all trailed in the second half. At halftime in Woodland Hills, with No. 3 Taft down by eight points to No. 6 Crenshaw, standout guard Kihei... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2018-02-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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S&S launches competition with Darley Anderson and Bradford Literature Festival

Simon & Schuster UK has launched a competition with the Darley Anderson Literary Agency and Bradford Literature Festival to find the next bestselling commercial fiction author. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-02-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Samuel French bookshop re-opens following 'wonderful coincidence'

Theatre bookshop Samuel French has found a new home in the Royal Court theatre a year after rent hikes forced it to close. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-02-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Opening a Queer/Feminist Bookstore in Small-Town Mississippi

With its official grand opening on February 3, owner Jaime Harker’s dream has become a reality: the small town of Water Valley, Miss. has its first (and only) Queer/Feminist bookstore – Violet Valley Bookstore. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-02-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The UK’s Book Aid International Opens ‘New Worlds Through Books’ Campaign

In a coordinated effort for the rest of the month, book charities Book Aid International and World Book Day are raising funds for the annual goal of a million donated books. The post The UK’s Book Aid International Opens ‘New Worlds Through Books’ Campaign appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-02-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishing Perspectives’ Spring Magazine: Call for Stories on Diversity

With challenges to so many voices becoming shrill in so many markets, Publishing Perspectives' Spring Global Overview Edition will spotlight the book industry's champions of diversity and efforts to promote it. The post Publishing Perspectives’ Spring Magazine: Call for Stories on Diversity... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-02-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Usborne to encourage diversity with work experience scheme

Usborne is launching a new work experience scheme for people from communities under-represented in the industry. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-02-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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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

[ The Bookseller | 2018-02-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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WH Smith Travel to open London Bridge shop in April

WH Smith Travel is to open a new 900 sq ft bookshop at London Bridge station in April. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-02-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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National Book Awards opens up to translated books

America’s National Book Awards will reportedly expand to recognise works in translation. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-02-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon to open new Rugby fulfilment centre

Amazon's new fulfilment centre in Rugby will create 400 new jobs, the e-tailer has said. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-01-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Czech Publisher Grada Opens Bookport, an Ebook Subscription Platform

More than a quarter of the roughly 15,000 ebooks available in Czech are on the newly launched Bookport subscription platform, with more titles coming. The post Czech Publisher Grada Opens Bookport, an Ebook Subscription Platform appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-01-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Solid accounts' for Waterstones will appeal to buyers, Daunt says

Waterstones plans to press ahead with its programme of opening new premises in 2018, despite the business being up for sale. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-01-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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WI13: Junot Diaz Urges Booksellers to Walk the Talk on Diversity

During his Winter Institute 13 keynote address, author Junot Diaz delivered a blistering political statement urging the publishing industry to "stop talking about diversity and start decolonizing our shelves." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-01-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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WI13: Booksellers Tackle Diversity and the Sustainability of the Indie Model

Following an eruption about the lack of diversity in bookselling at last year's Town Hall Meeting, the topic was front and center at this year's discussion. Also on attendees' minds? How to create a sustainable business model for indie bookstores. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-01-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How video header bidding is opening doors for Ranker

Video has emerged as the undeniable future of programmatic advertising. Find out online publisher and Quantcast Top 30 site Ranker is utilizing video header bidding to get ahead — and stay ahead — of their competitors. Sponsored by AppNexus. The post How video header bidding is opening doors for... Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-01-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Golf: Jerry Kelly shares lead at Champions opener

Fresh off a solid performance on Oahu, Jerry Kelly shot an eight-under 64 on the Big Island to share the first-round lead at the Mitsubishi Electric Championship, the season opener on the PGA Tour Champions. The 51-year-old Kelly, who tied for 14th at the PGA Tour’s Sony Open last week in... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2018-01-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Tales On Moon Lane to open second shop

The owner of Tales on Moon Lane, Tamara Macfarlane, will open a second bookshop in South London in April. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-01-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New Conferences Aim to Bring Diversity to Religion Publishing

Brian Allain, director of the Frederick Buechner Center, is launching a new series of conferences for under-represented groups of spiritual authors such as African-Americans, Asian-Americans, Hispanic-Americans, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-01-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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