As early as May 2020 a Nielsen Book survey reported that 41% of UK adults were reading more during the coronavirus pandemic, almost doubling the time they spent reading books from around three-and-a-half hours a week to an average of six. In July 2020, National Literacy Trust research revealed that more than a third of eight to 18-year-olds were reading more than before lockdown. And 41% of young readers who voted in a Love Reading Kidzone poll said they were reading ‘much more’. Stress-busters Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
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Da Chen, whose memoirs for both adults ('Colors of the Mountain') and young readers ('Girl Under a Red Moon') chronicled his experiences growing up during China's Cultural Revolution, died of lung cancer on December 17 in Temecula, Calif.; he was 57. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-01-02 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Yesterday morning, Gordon Sondland, the Trump donor turned US ambassador to the European Union, gave explosive testimony in the impeachment inquiry—directly tying the president and his top allies, including Mikes Pence and Pompeo, to the Ukraine scandal. Comparisons to John Dean’s testimony that... Continue reading at Columbia Journalism Review
[ Columbia Journalism Review | 2019-11-21 12:58:24 UTC ]
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Bloomsbury Children’s has made three acquisitions centred around diversity which will "up-end the content stereotypes of series for young readers". Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-16 18:04:27 UTC ]
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'The Firekeeper's Daughter' by Angeline Boulleywas acquired by Tiffany Liao at Henry Holt Books for Young Readers after a 12-bidder auction. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-10-08 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon has launched a child-friendly version of its Kindle ereader -- the Kindle Kids Edition. At $110, this special edition device is slightly more expensive than the cheapest Kindle, but it has one massive advantage that will appeal to parents, kids and others: it is free from ads. But there... Continue reading at Betanews
[ Betanews | 2019-10-07 15:55:49 UTC ]
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Reflecting on the ways that we “softly” censor books for young readers by the titles we recommend in the bookstore. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-09-23 12:00:51 UTC ]
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Pete Selby, head of books for W H Smith, has called on the book industry to make the high street more diverse and inclusive for young readers, saying that diversity is going to become a "significant" part of WHS' strategy. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-09-22 19:12:13 UTC ]
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This fall, four indie presses distributed by Consortium Books & Distribution are expanding beyond their well-established adult niches by publishing books for young readers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-08-09 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Both the United States-based Rakuten OverDrive and the UK-based Nielsen Book are named today as new partners for CILIP in Libraries Week 2019. The post Nielsen Book and Rakuten OverDrive Named Supporters of the UK’s Libraries Week appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-07-17 08:10:12 UTC ]
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Nielsen Book has joined forces with library and information association CILIP to sponsor its reading campaign alongside National Libraries Week in a new two-year partnership. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-07-16 17:15:51 UTC ]
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HarperAlley will publish a variety of graphic novels and nonfiction for young readers and adults beginning in fall 2020, under the direction of Andrew Arnold. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-07-11 04:00:00 UTC ]
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When Crystal Bobb-Semple decided to host a Percy Jackson for young readers, she never imagined the fantasy series updating the Greek myths would change her life. The had officially ended a year... To view the full story, click the title link. Continue reading at Crains New York
[ Crains New York | 2019-06-25 11:00:00 UTC ]
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Changing demographics have created a growing demand from parents and educators for bilingual titles for young readers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-06-07 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Da Chen’s 'Girl Under a Red Moon' (Scholastic, Sept.) brings his family’s experiences during China’s Cultural Revolution into clear view for young readers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-05-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In 2001, Eoin Colfer introduced criminal mastermind Artemis Fowl to young readers, who were thrilled to make his acquaintance. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-05-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Begun in January of 2017, the National Book Foundation's 'Book Rich Environments' program and its partners distribute free books for young readers. The post US National Book Foundation Program To Distribute 1-Millionth Book appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-05-22 02:30:44 UTC ]
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D.L. Miller's illustrated BigFoot books bring some of the world's most amazing places home to young readers. (Sponsored) Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-05-10 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Exposés of the Trump White House have led the boom, but readers have also been turning to theoretical work from authors including Marx and OrwellWhether it boils down to a desperation to understand the intricacies of Theresa May’s backstop or a longing for reason in these troubled times, sales... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2019-03-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The lengthy list of Youth Media Awards from the ALA includes the Mildred L. Batchelder Award for young readers' content translated into English. The post American Library Association’s Youth Media Awards Include Daciūtė’s ‘Fox’ in Translation appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-01-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Donne Forrest, longtime rights director at Dutton Children's Books and Dial Books for Young Readers, died on January 7 at age 80. Here, some of her friends and colleagues offer tributes. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-01-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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