Described by Ian McEwan as ‘a treasure of English contemporary writing’, the Yorkshire-born novelist’s career spanned 50 yearsJane Gardam, author of books for adults and children including Old Filth and The Hollow Land, has died at the age of 96, her publisher has confirmed.The Yorkshire-born novelist’s career spanned 50 years, and she was awarded an OBE for services to literature in 2009. Her books were also nominated for the Booker prize, the Orange (now Women’s) prize and the Folio (now Writers’) prize. She remains the only person to have won the Whitbread prize (latterly the Costa) in two categories: she won the children’s book category in 1981 for The Hollow Land and the best novel category in 1991 for The Queen of the Tambourine. Old Filth was named as one of the BBC’s 100 greatest British novels in 2015. Continue reading... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'
[ The Guardian | 2025-04-29 15:55:53 UTC ]
Children’s books fall into six main categories based on age groups and format: board books (ages 0-3), picture books (3-8), ... Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2025-02-20 11:00:00 UTC ]
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Bologna's rights-business structure is evolving along with creative industries' growing engagement with book publishing. The post Bologna Children’s Book Fair’s Evolving Rights Hubs appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2025-02-15 01:29:36 UTC ]
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Some of the most impactful books out there are children’s books. They’re often our first experiences with narratives and are ... Continue reading at Book Riot
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Readying its second year, the new Singapore Children's Book Festival is staged by the Singapore Book Publishers Association The post Singapore Children’s Book Festival Calls for Programming Proposals appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2025-01-13 23:00:45 UTC ]
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Sex and the City star says it is ‘the thrill of a life’ to be appointed to 2025 panel alongside Roddy Doyle, Kiley Reid and Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀ to pick year’s best novelHer Cosmopolitan-sipping, Manolo-wearing, wise-cracking Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City was a generation-defining star turn.... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2024-12-14 14:00:18 UTC ]
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This month’s column is my twelfth for Lit Hub, which means I’ve been sharing new children’s book releases with you for a full year now. And 2024 has been a wonderful year for young readers! As I’ve reviewed each month’s new releases, I’ve found some of my own favorite new books, and I hope I’ve […] Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2024-12-02 09:56:42 UTC ]
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Booksellers chose true-crime inspired Butter by Asako Yuzuki as book of the year, while Ross Montgomery’s fun adventure I Am Rebel took the children’s prizeA novel about a serial killer and a children’s book about a dog are the books of 2024, according to Waterstones booksellers.Butter by Asako... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2024-11-28 06:01:34 UTC ]
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Another novel written by a UK author has been withdrawn as publishers and booksellers grapple with the issues of First Nations culture and history as plot pointsGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailWhen British crime writer Elly Griffiths released her fourth novel in the bestselling Ruth... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2024-11-22 23:00:25 UTC ]
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The 11th China Shanghai International Children's Book Fair saw 32 world markets represented among its 497 exhibitors this year. The post Shanghai’s Children’s Book Fair Draws 41,263 Attendees appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-11-19 20:12:13 UTC ]
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On Friday, author Daniel Kibblesmith posted a series of screenshots on Bluesky in order to share a concerning email he received from the agency who’d repped him on his children’s book Santa’s Husband: the book’s publisher, HarperCollins, was offering $2,500 (non-negotiable) for the right to use... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2024-11-18 13:36:53 UTC ]
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The Shanghai Children's Book Fair expects 45,000 visitors and opens its professional programming organized in cooperation with the Bologna Book Fair. The post Opening Day Programs at Shanghai’s Children’s Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-11-14 22:18:38 UTC ]
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Black queer girl superpowers, a classic middle grade mystery, a magical library, and more of today's best children's book deals. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2024-11-13 15:45:00 UTC ]
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The celebrity chef’s second children’s book, “Billy and the Epic Escape,” faced accusations that it stereotyped First Nations people in Australia. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2024-11-11 15:31:00 UTC ]
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Billy and the Epic Escape to be withdrawn worldwide after First Nations groups say fantasy novel trivialises complex and painful historiesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJamie Oliver has pulled his children’s book... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2024-11-09 23:13:35 UTC ]
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The collaboration of the Bologna and Shanghai book fairs on their emphases in children's content leads our November Rights Roundup. The post Rights Roundup: En Route to Shanghai Children’s Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-11-08 21:15:54 UTC ]
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