Lit Hub Weekly: January 20 – 24, 2025

RESPONDING TO THE SECOND TRUMP ADMINISTRATION: Kim Kelly on the how-tos and DOs and DON’Ts of mutual aid • Madeline ffitch on direct action and survival work in the face of fascism • Josh Cook on what the publishing industry can do in the face of authoritarianism. | Lit Hub Politics Matthew Nienow on stumbling […] Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'

[ Literrary Hub | 2025-01-25 11:30:02 UTC ]

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How the far right seeks to spread its ideology through the publishing world

Efforts raise questions about the far right’s place in the broader culture wars waged by the Trump administration The far right US publisher Passage Press is now part of Foundation Publishing Group and it is connected via a Foundation director, Daniel Lisi, to Network Press, whose only title to... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2025-06-03 10:00:33 UTC ]
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Publishing in Color Director Urges Inclusion

“God made us diverse, but the publishing industry has been monochromatic,” said Joyce Dinkins, director of the writers conference serving diverse communities in the Christian publishing sector. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-05-21 04:00:00 UTC ]
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National Ambassadors for Young People's Literature Respond to the Removal of the Librarian of Congress

Seven former National Ambassadors for Young People’s Literature today announced their opposition to the Trump administration’s removal of the Librarian of Congress. Librarian Carla Hayden was fired from the role without justification on May 8. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-05-20 04:00:00 UTC ]
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What libraries are getting rid of after Trump’s order to dismantle the IMLS

Libraries’ e-book and audiobook programs are especially vulnerable to the Trump administration’s budget cuts. Libraries across the United States are cutting back on e-books, audiobooks, and loan programs after the Trump administration suspended millions of dollars in federal grants as it tries... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2025-05-19 19:30:00 UTC ]
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Spotlight on Audible: Tech Advances and Busy Lives Fuel the Platform's Surge

In a time-crunched world, it’s no surprise that audio is the fastest-growing format in the publishing industry. (Sponsored) Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-05-19 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Right Now Is Publishing’s Time to Shine

The publishing industry is stacked with talent, writes PW editorial director Jonathan Segura. And with all the chaos coming out of Washington, this is the time, he writes, for publishers to make the most of that talent and do their best work. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-05-16 04:00:00 UTC ]
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In a new lawsuit, the Authors Guild is going toe to toe with DOGE.

This afternoon, the Authors Guild filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration. Plaintiffs, which include the guild and an independent group of scholars and writers, are protesting the sudden termination of millions of dollars in individual and institutional humanities grants. The perps on... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2025-05-13 19:09:59 UTC ]
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CGI Federal launches fraud prevention platform for government agencies

The Fairfax company's new platform aligns with a key priority of the Trump administration. Continue reading at Silicon Valley Business Journal

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Penguin Random House Leads Amicus Brief in LTGBQ+ Books Case

The US high court hears oral arguments as publishing industry parties file an amicus brief, on school exposure to LGBTQ+ themes. The post Penguin Random House Leads Amicus Brief in LTGBQ+ Books Case appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2025-04-22 20:46:03 UTC ]
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Penguin Random House Leads Amicus Brief in LGBTQ+ Books Case

The US high court hears oral arguments as publishing industry parties file an amicus brief, on school exposure to LGBTQ+ themes. The post Penguin Random House Leads Amicus Brief in LGBTQ+ Books Case appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Meet the designer behind the look of the 21st-century book

In an industry ruled by #BookTok trends, Rodrigo Corral has become the publishing industry’s go-to designer by creating an undefinable style. There’s one big thing about Rodrigo Corral that does not initially make sense: The book cover maestro does not have a signature style.  Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2025-04-09 10:00:00 UTC ]
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The Publishing Industry Has a Serious Waste Problem, and It Needs to Stop Now

So many of us are asked about favorite lines from books. I have favorite phrases: for example, “ineluctable modality” garnered from reading Joyce’s Ulysses over 40 years ago. It seems to have relevance in regard to whatever process or system that catches my attention enabling me to think about... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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Why publishers are pivoting to community as a new source of growth

Mark Zohar, CEO, Viafoura The publishing industry is at an inflection point. After one decade of over-reliance on platform-driven growth, declining social media referrals and AI-driven traffic shifts are forcing publishers to rethink their audience strategies. Community is the way forward. It’s... Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2025-04-08 13:56:46 UTC ]
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The ALA Sues Over the Scuppering of the IMLS

A lawsuit filed in federal court on April 7 by the American Library Association and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees alleges that the Trump administration’s recent “evisceration” of the Institute of Museum and Library Services is both illegal and unconstitutional. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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21 States Sue Trump Administration Over Scuttling of IMLS, Other Agencies

Attorneys general from 21 states have sued the Trump administration to block its recent efforts to scuttle the Institute of Museum and Library Services and several other federal agencies. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-04-07 04:00:00 UTC ]
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‘Meta has stolen books’: authors to protest in London against AI trained using ‘shadow library’

Writers will gather at the Facebook owner’s King’s Cross office in opposition to its use of the LibGen database to train its AI modelsAuthors and other publishing industry professionals will stage a demonstration outside Meta’s London office today in protest of the organisation’s use of... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2025-04-03 07:00:26 UTC ]
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