Jim Neal Elected ALA President for 2017-2018

In a tight three-person race, James G. (Jim) Neal, university librarian emeritus at Columbia University, New York, has been elected president of the American Library Association (ALA) for 2017-2018. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Penguin General showcases Spring 2017 authors

Penguin General hosted its authors at the Library Club on St Martins Lane, who personally introduced their books for Spring 2017 in a series of five-minute readings. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-09-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hachette’s Blyton ready for 2017

Hachette Children’s Group talks to Charlotte Eyre about its ambitious plans for the Enid Blyton estate. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-09-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Athens named World Book Capital 2018

Athens has been named World Book Capital 2018 by the director general of UNESCO, Irina Bokova. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-09-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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WBD defends 2017 selection after lack of diversity criticism

World Book Day has reiterated its commitment to promoting a “diverse range of authors” after criticisms about the lack of writers of colour in its 2017 selection. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-09-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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AAP’s Tom Allen to Retire in 2017

Allen, who was named CEO of the Association of American Publishers in 2009, has announced that he will retire in early 2017. Given the news, the AAP board of directors has begun a search for a new CEO. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-09-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Jim Field signs six-book deal with Hachette

Illustrator Jim Field has signed a six-book deal with Hachette Children’s Group. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Election 2016: New Books About Race, Class, and More

Here's a sampling of new and forthcoming titles, all reviewed by PW, that tackle pressing domestic issues. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-07-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Election 2016: New Books About Politics

Here's a sampling of new and forthcoming titles, all reviewed by PW, that take an in-depth look at U.S. politics. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-07-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Election 2016: New Books About Foreign Affairs

Here's a sampling of new and forthcoming titles, all reviewed by PW, that tackle pressing international issues. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-07-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers Beef Up on Political Talent as Election Looms

From Atlantic Media to Politico, D.C. bureaus are swiftly loading up on reporters, and openings proliferate. The post Publishers Beef Up on Political Talent as Election Looms appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2016-07-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Time Inc. Names New President of Brands, CCO to Drive 'Historic Transformation'

Rich Battista's rise at Time Inc. continues. Fifteen months after joining the company, CEO Joe Ripp has named him evp of Time Inc. and president of brands, overseeing all of the company's storied titles. Battista joined Time in April 2015 as president of People and Entertainment... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2016-07-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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ALA 2016 in Photos

Just as Children's Institute was drawing to a close, another horde of book lovers descended upon Orlando: librarians! Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-07-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Norton to Publish Gaiman’s ‘Norse Mythology’ in 2017

Bestselling novelist Neil Gaiman's retelling of the classic Norse myths will be published as a hardcover and ebook in February 2017. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-06-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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ALA 2016: Congressman John Lewis Inspires In Orlando

Fresh off leading a “sit-in” on the floor of the House of Representatives, author and Civil Rights leader Congressman John Lewis spoke to librarians at the 2016 ALA Annual Conference this weekend, delivering a message of hope and perseverance. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-06-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In ALA Opener, Michael Eric Dyson Delivers Stirring Case for Diversity

The author and political commentator praised libraries as "citadels of enlightenment" in a culture that is "peppered by a dyspeptic resistance to high intelligence in the service of deep truth.” Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-06-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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ALA 2016 Kicks Off in Orlando

The 2016 American Library Association Annual Conference officially kicks off today in Orlando, with a keynote by author and public intellectual Michael Eric Dyson. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-06-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookstore Coming to Belmont, Mass. in 2017

Writer Chris Abouzeit, a bookseller at Porter Square Books in Cambridge, and his wife Kathy Crowley, a writer and a physician, will open the first full-service bookstore in almost seven years in this Boston suburb. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-06-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Spotlight on Jim Hylton, Author of ‘Being at Ease’

Jim Hylton of Fort Worth, Tex., a lifelong pastor, public speaker, and author, has dedicated his life to sharing a message of awakening to God’s presence. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-06-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Madrid Named Guest City of Honor at Guadalajara 2017

Spain’s capital city will be the special guest at the world’s largest Spanish-language book fair next year in Guadalajara, the first time since 2009 a city has been granted the honor. The post Madrid Named Guest City of Honor at Guadalajara 2017 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-06-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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