Italy’s Fifth ‘Why I Read’ Campaign Generates Broad-Based Response

The results of the AIE's fifth annual #IoLeggoPerché book donation program for schools and libraries surprised organizers with 300,000 books. The post Italy’s Fifth ‘Why I Read’ Campaign Generates Broad-Based Response appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

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Amazon Changed Reading. Now It Could Change Writing

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Amazon's political reading map shows which way your neighbors are leaning

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Amazon launches India Kindle Store, swap rupees for good reads

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Kensal Rise Library campaigners half-way to fundraising target

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M&B launches campaign building on erotica 'revolution'

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BA backs indie's high street shopping campaign

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Man Booker to broadcast readings

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Kensal Rise campaigners seek £70k in donations

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Jarvis attacks government for ‘ignoring’ library campaigners

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Gloucestershire campaigners: 'no further legal action'

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Nine books NOT to read at the beach

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