Lambeth Libraries’ Rising Star Dixon on partnerships and community in lockdown

Zoey Dixon, named a Bookseller Rising Star in 2020, has been a leading light in making libraries more accessible, both before and during Covid, in her development role at Lambeth Libraries. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2021-09-03 01:24:28 UTC ]
News tagged with: #libraries #bookseller

Other Publishing stories related to: 'Lambeth Libraries’ Rising Star Dixon on partnerships and community in lockdown'


Tuesday New Release Day: Starring Moshfegh, Hogeland, Gallagher, and More

Here’s a quick look at some notable books—new titles from Ottessa Moshfegh, Anna Hogeland, Leigh N. Gallagher, and more—that are publishing this week. Want to learn more about upcoming titles? Then go read our most recent book preview. Want to help The Millions keep churning out great books... Continue reading at The Millions

[ The Millions | 2022-06-21 09:59:37 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #upcoming titles #post tuesday #ottessa moshfegh #release day #notable books— #whatpublishers weeklyhad


As Digital Comics Surge, Comics Plus Takes Off in Schools and Libraries

The digital comics service has been reborn under "mission-driven" upstart LibraryPass. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-06-16 04:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this |


Tuesday New Release Day: Starring Brooks, Newman, Taddeo, and More

Here’s a quick look at some notable books—new titles from Geraldine Brooks, Sandra Newman, Lisa Taddeo, and more—that are publishing this week. Want to learn more about upcoming titles? Then go read our most recent book preview. Want to help The Millions keep churning out great books... Continue reading at The Millions

[ The Millions | 2022-06-14 09:59:21 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #lisa taddeo #upcoming titles #post tuesday #release day #notable books— #geraldine brooks #whatpublishers weeklyhad


In Final Order, Court Declares Maryland's Library E-book Law Unconstitutional

The final order declares Maryland's groundbreaking, controversial library e-book law preempted by the Federal Copyright Act and blocks its enforcement, all but ending a months-long lawsuit filed by the Association of American Publishers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-06-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #american publishers #e-book


How mothers can be changemakers, at home and in the community

Angela Garbes thinks the pandemic offers a chance to change our approach to mothering and caregiving. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-06-10 12:00:09 UTC ]
More news stories like this |


What's Next for Library Leadership

At the U.S. Book Show, a panel of library leaders weighed in on Covid-19, diversity, literacy, e-books and more Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-06-10 04:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #book show


Once More for Those in the Back: Libraries Are Not Neutral

Five prominent library educators defend the profession’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-06-10 04:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #libraries


The New York Public Library is giving 500,000 free books (for keeps!) to kids and families.

We’ve said it many, many times before and we’ll say it many, many times again: libraries represent the best of America. Today’s entry: the New York Public Library will give away 500,000 books this summer to help kids, teens, and families build their at-home libraries. In addition to English,... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2022-06-09 14:17:10 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #libraries #free books


Murdering the competition: Richard Osman thriller tops UK library loans

Stats from 2020-21 reveal that the Pointless presenter’s The Thursday Murder Club is the biggest hit in UK librariesRichard Osman’s The Thursday Murder Club was the most borrowed book from UK libraries in the year 2020-21, while the prolific bestseller James Patterson was the most borrowed... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2022-06-09 13:22:35 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #pointless presenter #biggest hit #uk libraries #public lending #popular genres #library users #libraries


Book to Film and Back: 'Star Child' Returns to Print with A24

Indie entertainment company A24's publishing division is bringing Claire A. Nivola's 2014 picture book 'Star Child' back into print in a redesigned and expanded edition; the book was prominently featured in the 2021 film 'C’mon C’mon,' written and directed by Mike Mills. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-06-09 04:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #star child #prominently featured #picture book #publishing division


‘After lockdown, things exploded’ – how TikTok triggered a books revolution

Have teenagers taken control of publishing? With some authors notching up a billion views, we look at how TikTok is electrifying the world of books – creating bestsellers, reviving classics and rescuing neglected genresIt’s four o’clock on a sunny Saturday afternoon and the Krispy Kreme doughnut... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2022-06-08 05:00:14 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #alice oseman #love affair ##booktok #early months #asian authors #make sense #graphic novel #manga


Tuesday New Release Day: Starring Crosley, Gayle, Fajardo-Anstine, and More

Here’s a quick look at some notable books—new titles from Sloane Crosley, Caleb Gayle, Kali Fajardo-Anstine, and more—that are publishing this week. Want to learn more about upcoming titles? Then go read our most recent book preview. Want to help The Millions keep churning out great books... Continue reading at The Millions

[ The Millions | 2022-06-07 09:59:25 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #kali fajardo-anstine #upcoming titles #post tuesday #release day #notable books— #sloane crosley #whatpublishers weeklyhad


A new community-oriented bookstore has opened on the Lower East Side.

On Friday night, P&T Knitwear opened its doors on the Lower East Side to celebrate its grand opening. Any new indie bookstore/cafe is cause for applause, but this one in particular has a few fun bells and whistles worth mentioning! When you first walk in, what’s probably most noticeable is... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2022-06-06 15:01:31 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #friday night #grand opening #bookstore


Conservative Group Launches “Hide the Pride” to Remove Books From Library Pride Displays

The movement intends to "empty libraries of LGBTQ content aimed at kids" by checking out and hiding all LGBTQ books on library displays. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2022-06-06 13:35:02 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #remove books #lgbtq books #libraries


A Group of Louisiana Libraries Block Cultural Displays

A group of Louisiana libraries block cultural displays, including Pride, Black and Woman's History Month, and others. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2022-06-02 22:08:33 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #including pride #history month #libraries


Tuesday New Release Day: Starring Sedaris, Adelmann, Cross-Smith, and More

Here’s a quick look at some notable books—new titles from David Sedaris, Maria Adelmann, Leesa Cross-Smith, and more—that are publishing this week. Want to learn more about upcoming titles? Then go read our most recent book preview. Want to help The Millions keep churning out great books... Continue reading at The Millions

[ The Millions | 2022-05-31 09:59:55 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #leesa cross-smith #upcoming titles #post tuesday #release day #notable books— #david sedaris #whatpublishers weeklyhad


Register Today for AAPI Communities in Conversation #6 Featuring Malaka Gharib, author of I Was 'Their American Dream'

The sixth installment in the AAPI Communities in Conversation series, featuring Malaka Gharib, author of 'I Was Their American Dream,' is now set for Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at 1:00 pm ET. Register here. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-05-27 04:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #register today #aapi communities #american dream #sixth installment #conversation series


U.S. Book Show: Jamie Raskin Headlines a Big Day for Libraries

The Maryland congressman, who has become the face of Washington's efforts to fight nationwide book banning efforts, capped off a day full of discussion on the biggest issues in the library world today. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-05-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #book show #big day #biggest issues


Tuesday New Release Day: Starring Batuman, Lee, Chaon, and More

Here’s a quick look at some notable books—new titles from Elif Batuman, our own Marie Myung-Ok Lee, Dan Chaon, and more—that are publishing this week. Want to learn more about upcoming titles? Then go read our most recent book preview. Want to help The Millions keep churning out great books... Continue reading at The Millions

[ The Millions | 2022-05-24 09:59:12 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #upcoming titles #post tuesday #release day #notable books— #elif batuman #whatpublishers weeklyhad


Rhode Island Advances Its Library E-book Law

On May 18, the Rhode Island Senate's Committee on Education unanimously voted to advance the state's library e-book law out of committee and to the floor for a full vote. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-05-20 04:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #e-book