Laugh, Learn, Captivate: Spotlight on Little Genius Books

Launching in April, Little Genius Books is an independent publisher of children’s books that will offer a diverse range of board books, picture books, activity books, nonfiction, novelty books, and more. (Sponsored) Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-03-26 04:00:00 UTC ]

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An author bought his own book to get higher on bestseller lists. Is that fair?

Author Mark Dawson has attracted criticism after bulk buying his own book gave him a high chart position. But that isn’t breaking any rulesFor any author, being able to describe yourself as a bona fide bestseller is key to conferring your career with a certain gravitas – and will often bring you... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2020-07-20 15:59:35 UTC ]
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Mark Wheeller's plays find new home at Salamander Street

Salamander Street, an independent publisher based in Bristol, has acquired the backlist of plays by Mark Wheeller.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-06-11 14:38:17 UTC ]
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Noodle Fuel signs deal with Little Tiger Group

Sarah Walden's Noodle Fuel has partnered with Little Tiger Group in a deal to create children’s non-fiction, activity and board books on an exclusive basis, just six weeks after launching. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-06-10 19:29:58 UTC ]
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BookExpo 2020: Showcasing New Picture Books

PW spoke with the panelists from BookExpo Online's New Picture Book Showcase about their featured stories, delving into their inspiration and hopes for each title. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-05-27 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Stanley Johnson lands book deal to republish virus thriller

The Virus, first published in 1982, will be reissued this summer after the PM’s father shrugged off accusations of cashing in on the coronavirus crisisA long out-of-print novel about a deadly virus by Stanley Johnson, the father of UK prime minister Boris Johnson, is to be reissued this summer,... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2020-05-11 14:45:10 UTC ]
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Hashtag Press buys memoir of reality star and actress Jess Impiazzi

Independent publisher Hashtag Press will publish Jess Impiazzi's memoir Silver Linings.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-05-07 17:36:02 UTC ]
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Coronavirus Worklife: A Publisher Helps Prepare France’s Reopening Bookshops

An independent publisher has produced signage and distancing guides to help welcome customers of newly reopened French bookshops. The post Coronavirus Worklife: A Publisher Helps Prepare France’s Reopening Bookshops appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-05-06 11:46:44 UTC ]
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Nosy Crow gets David Melling hat-trick

Nosy Crow has acquired three new picture books by Hugless Douglas author David Melling. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-04-27 13:28:14 UTC ]
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Blackburn to lead HCG's picture books and trade non-fiction publishing

Emma Blackburn is leaving Bloomsbury Children's Books after eight years to join Hachette Children’s Group in the role of picture book and non-fiction publisher.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-04-24 10:24:27 UTC ]
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Look for the Helpers: 11 Picture Book Biographies of Social Justice Leaders

Gather the kids and get to know some trailblazers in civil rights, education, disability, and more through these picture books about social justice leaders. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2020-04-09 10:41:32 UTC ]
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S&S to publish 'powerful, beautiful and personal' book from Tom Percival

Simon & Schuster Children's UK has acquired two picture books from author and illustrator Tom Percival.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-25 16:26:40 UTC ]
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Nosy Crow acquires 10 children’s books by Pamela Butchart

Independent publisher Nosy Crow has acquired 10 new titles from the award-winning author and schoolteacher Pamela Butchart. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-17 11:26:59 UTC ]
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Comma Press awarded £50k from Greater Manchester Culture Fund

Independent publisher Comma Press and Manchester Literature Festival have been awarded grants from the Greater Manchester Culture Fund. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-05 07:22:17 UTC ]
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Riverdale Avenue Books Acquires Circlet Press

Independent publisher Riverdale Avenue Books has acquired the assets of Circlet Press, an independent small press focused on science-fiction and fantasy works with sex-positive erotic themes. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-02-26 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Mountaineers Books Names New Publisher as It Turns 60

As Mountaineers Books—the independent publisher of outdoor recreation, sustainable lifestyle, and conservation books—turns 60, it shifts around its staff. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-02-25 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Walker Books leads 2020 Carnegie and Kate Greenaway longlists

Independent publisher Walker Books leads this year’s CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medals longlists for the second year running, with 10 entries. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-02-19 23:34:53 UTC ]
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Eye Books unveils digital list Lightning Bolts

Independent publisher Eye Books has unveiled a digital-first fiction list, Lightning Bolts. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-02-19 15:02:30 UTC ]
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Do you even love books if you haven’t collected all of these independent bookseller cards?

Canadian independent publisher (and bookstore!) Biblioasis has printed up a limited run of indie bookseller trading cards, featuring heroic comic book portraits of prominent booksellers. Why? Well, for starters, this week is the annual independent booksellers conference in Baltimore, the ABA’s... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2020-01-21 13:40:31 UTC ]
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Macmillan Children's Books takes two from Haddow and Adeola

Macmillan Children’s Books has signed two picture books from author Swapna Haddow and illustrator Dapo Adeola. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-01-14 02:40:17 UTC ]
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Muswell Press snaps up Isabel Costello novel

Independent publisher Muswell Press will publish literary blogger and author Isabel Costello’s book about a French perfumer’s "conflicting desires and a troubled past". Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-01-08 23:01:09 UTC ]
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