Literacy encourages success, says former director of Ofsted

Written By: Graeme Neill Publication Date: Wed, 08/06/2011 - 09:29 An early engagement with books in the home is a core function of a child's future success, the former director of Ofsted has said. Speaking at a parliamentary reception for the children's literacy charity Volunteer Reading Help, Sir Jim Rose said the work the charity did was crucial for developing children's reading skills. It has a team of volunteers who read to primary school children with poor literacy skills across England. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-06-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Literacy encourages success, says former director of Ofsted

Written By: Graeme Neill Publication Date: Wed, 08/06/2011 - 09:29 An early engagement with books in the home is a core function of a child's future success, the former director of Ofsted has said. Speaking at a parliamentary reception for the children's literacy charity Volunteer Reading... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2011-06-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hearst Promotes Michael Sebastian to Esquire.com Site Director, Kate Storey to News Director

A trio of promotions at Hearst moves Michael Sebastian up to site director of Esquire.com, Kate Storey to news director, Ben Boskovich to managing editor of Esquire.com and Megan Friedman to deputy news editor of the newsroom. Sebastian joined Hearst in 2015 from Ad Age as senior news editor at... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2017-05-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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ALA Reopens Search for New Executive Director

The news of the reopened search comes on the one-year anniversary of Leslie Burger taking the helm as interim executive director, on November 15, 2023, and more than a year after executive director Tracie D. Hall abruptly resigned from her position on October 6, 2023. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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How Should Debut Novelists Measure Success?

Earlier this May, an Esquire article by Kate Dwyer called “Why Are Debut Novels Failing to Launch?” channeled the fear of debut novelists everywhere: What happens if no one buys my book? Book sales are an important way for editors and agents to gauge whether to invest in an author. If her first... Continue reading at The Millions

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Nadxieli Nieto Joins Algonquin as Editorial Director

Nieto, who is currently executive editor at Flatiron Books, will help usher in the next chapter for Algonguin following the restructuring of the imprint this summer under new Little, Brown publisher Sally Kim. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-10-15 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Scrapper director Charlotte Regan joins Somesuch roster

Charlotte Regan has directed ads for brands including Cadbury, Alzheimer’s Society and Macmillan Cancer Support. Continue reading at Media Week

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Hearst Names Derek Schnell Regional Director of News

Derek Schnell has been promoted to regional director of news for Hearst Television. Schnell has been the news director at KCRA and KQCA in Sacramento since 2018. He will continue to serve as KCRA/KQCA news director. In his new position, Schnell will have management... Continue reading at AdWeek

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Canadian Publishing 2024: Building on Success

In her new role at the top of Simon & Schuster Canada, Nicole Winstanley wants to create a culture of inclusion. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Michelle Aielli Named Interim Executive Director at AWP

Aielli was most recently VP and publishing director of the now-dissolved Hachette Books imprint and has been on the AWP board since 2020. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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The secret Succession battle for the Murdoch empire - podcast

Behind closed doors in a courtroom in Reno, Nevada, a high-stakes family business dispute has been unfolding. Rupert Murdoch is trying to change the terms of a longstanding family trust to give his favoured eldest son, Lachlan, full control of his media empire after his death.Associate professor... Continue reading at The Guardian

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‘I wanted to write a suburban Reacher’: Richard Osman talks to Lee Child about class, success and the secret to great crime writing

The two bestselling authors who both started in TV discuss writing as a second career, natural justice – and what they really think of literary fictionIn the four years since Richard Osman published his first Thursday Murder Club novel he has consistently topped the bestseller lists, and now his... Continue reading at The Guardian

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Derek Holland Named Managing Director of Tattered Cover

The 35-year veteran has been tapped to oversee operations and revitalize the Denver-based bookstore chain in the wake of its bankruptcy and acquisition by Barnes & Noble. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Words Without Borders Appoints Elisabeth Jaquette Executive Director

The prominent Arabic-language translator and current head of the American Literary Translators Association will succeed Karen M. Phillips as head of the literary arts organization and English-language magazine of translated literature on September 1. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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As more seniors head online, efforts are needed to help their digital media literacy skills

Canadian seniors haven't been the focus of many digital media literacy initiatives, but with more everyday tasks requiring digital fluency, misinformation swirling online and given the influence this cohort wields, experts say older adults want and need more education and support. Continue reading at CBC

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Rights Roundup: Bologna Hosts Book Fair Directors

Our Rights Roundup features work from both English- and French-language Canada, Sweden, Finland, and the Czech Republic. The post Rights Roundup: Bologna Hosts Book Fair Directors appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Don Perlin, Comic Book Artist Who Found Success Late, Dies at 94

His Moon Knight was a hit in the 1970s, 30 years after he began his career. Bloodshot, another popular superhero, followed two decades later. Continue reading at The New York Times

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Masie Cochran Named Publisher and Editorial Director of Tin House

Cochran was appointed interim publisher in October following the departure of publisher Craig Popelars, who had helmed the Portland, Ore.—based independent publisher since 2019. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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It took 20 years for Children of the Sun to become an overnight success

Children of the Sun burst onto the indie scene like a muzzle flash on a dark night. Publisher Devolver Digital dropped the game’s first trailer on February 1, showcasing frenzied sniper shots and a radioactive art style. A Steam demo highlighting its initial seven stages went live that same day... Continue reading at Engadget

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CAA Appoints Managing Directors, New Board Members

Chris Silbermann, whose clients include Dr. Seuss Enterprises, has been named one of nine managing directors at Creative Artists Agency, while motion picture literary department co-head Ida and literary agent Sloan Harris have joined the CAA board. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Bologna 2024: Indigenous Literacy Foundation Wins Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award

Australia’s Indigenous Literacy Foundation is the winner of the 2024 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, the world’s largest children’s book prize, with the laureate receiving five million Swedish krona. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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