Lancaster wins SLA School Librarian of the Year 2012

Adam Lancaster has been named the SLA School Librarian of the Year 2012, receiving the award this... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2012-10-01 00:00:00 UTC ]

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PEN America Report Confirms School Book Bans Are Surging

The report, 'Banned in the USA: Beyond the Shelves,' confirms that 4,231 unique titles were targeted during the 2023-2024 school year, impacting 2,662 authors, 195 illustrators, and 31 translators. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-11-01 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Librarians Struggle With Mental Health After Traumatic Events at Work

As libraries become public stages for social problems — homelessness, drug use, mental health — the people who work there are burning out. Continue reading at The New York Times

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25 Books for 25 Years of NYRB Classics

In honor of the 25th anniversary of New York Review Books Classics, we've selected 25 gems that the publisher has unearthed during its quarter century on earth—plus one from this year, for good measure. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Save Public Libraries and Schools By Voting Down-Ballot: Book Censorship News, October 25, 2024

You have a role in saving public libraries and schools by voting. Here's where, how, and why you need to learn about your down-ballot candidates and initiatives. That, plus this week's book censorship news. Continue reading at Book Riot

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‘A City on Mars’ from Kelly and Zach Weinersmith Wins the £25,000 Trivedi

The American authors Zach and Kelly Weinersmith win the Trivedi Science Book Prize for their 'A City on Mars' from Penguin Press. The post ‘A City on Mars’ from Kelly and Zach Weinersmith Wins the £25,000 Trivedi appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-10-24 20:18:40 UTC ]
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Librarians’ Choice: 2025 Carnegie Medal Longlist Announced

A total of 46 books—23 fiction titles and 23 nonfiction titles—have made the longlist for the American Library Association’s 2025 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction, the association’s adult book award. The six-title shortlist will be announced on November 12. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-10-24 04:00:00 UTC ]
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‘Language City’ Wins the 2024 British Academy Prize

The British Academy Book Prize announces a timely £25,000 winner, in Ross Perlin's 'Language City,' on immigration and endangered languages. The post ‘Language City’ Wins the 2024 British Academy Prize appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-10-23 14:00:14 UTC ]
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Cherie Dimaline Wins NSK Neustadt Prize for Children’s and Young Adult Literature

Cherie Dimaline Wins NSK Neustadt Prize for Children’s and Young Adult Literature News and Events [email protected] Tue, 10/22/2024 - 17:01 World Literature Today, the University of Oklahoma’s award-winning magazine of international literature and... Continue reading at World Literature Today

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Publishers Celebrate 25 and 50 Years as Frankfurt Exhibitors

More exhibitor milestones were celebrated at the 2024 Frankfurt Book Fair with cake deliveries from book fair staff. The post Publishers Celebrate 25 and 50 Years as Frankfurt Exhibitors appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Frankfurt Anniversaries: Exhibitors Celebrate Milestone Years

Longtime Frankfurt Book Fair exhibitors celebrate anniversary years with cake and colleagues. Here are a few celebrations this year. By Hannah Johnson 75 Years in Frankfurt 50 Years at Frankfurt Book Fair 35 Years at Frankfurt Book Fair 25 Years at Frankfurt Book Fair The post Frankfurt... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Klett-Cotta’s Martina Hefter Wins the German Book Prize

The Leipzig-based Martina Hefter's 'Hey, Good Morning, How Are You?' has won the €25,000 20th German Book Prize. The post Klett-Cotta’s Martina Hefter Wins the German Book Prize appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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G/O Media Is Suing Paste Media 1 Year After Selling It Jezebel

Digital media firm G/O Media filed a lawsuit in Delaware court last month against Paste Media, according to public records obtained by ADWEEK. (ADWEEK) Continue reading at AdWeek

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G/O Media Is Suing Paste Media a Year After Selling It Jezebel

The digital media firm G/O Media filed a lawsuit in Delaware court last month against Paste Media, according to public records obtained by ADWEEK. The lawsuit alleges that Paste Media breached the contract the two parties signed last year when Paste Media acquired the... Continue reading at AdWeek

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How Book Bans Have Changed the Lives and Education of Librarians

"Crawford County (AR) libraries have begun to return segregated LGBTQ+ books to their original sections after an order was issued by a federal judge." Continue reading at Book Riot

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PW Star Watch 2024: Celebrating 10 Years of Star Watch

Superstars from years past reflect on the industry and share advice for book-biz newbies Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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20 Books Our Editors Don't Want You to Miss This Year

Our reviews editors look back at the 150+ titles they’ve recommended in our PW Picks newsletter over the past year and share 20 books they especially don’t want you to overlook. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Han Kang: innovative South Korean author wins the 2024 Nobel prize for literature

Han Kang’s poetry and short stories are just as innovative and important as her novels. Continue reading at The Conversation

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Han Kang’s Nobel win is testament to importance of small press publishing

Literature in translation has long been reliant on indie presses to bring work such as the South Korean author’s to wider audiences• South Korea’s Han Kang wins 2024 Nobel prize in literature – as it happenedThe announcement of the South Korean writer Han Kang as the 2024 Nobel Literature... Continue reading at The Guardian

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Han Kang Wins 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature

The South Korean author, best known for her novel 'The Vegetarian,' has won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature for “for her intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life.” Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Andaleeb Wajid Wins Bengaluru’s 2024 Neev Book Award

The winner of India's 2024 Neev Book Award has seen an Amazon Original series developed from her book, 'Asmara's Summer.' The post Andaleeb Wajid Wins Bengaluru’s 2024 Neev Book Award appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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