Longlist unveiled for Women in Translation award

German, Polish, Croatian and Swedish titles are amongst those longlisted for the 2018 Warwick Prize for Women in Translation. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2018-10-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Resignations, Censures Follow in Wake of Hugo Awards Controversy

The resignations and disciplinary actions come after it was revealed that certain authors and books—including R.F. Kuang's hit novel 'Babel'—had been inexplicably deemed "not eligible" for the Hugo at Worldcon 2023 in Chengdu, China. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-02-01 05:00:00 UTC ]
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The UK’s New Nero Book Awards Name Their First Category Winners

The successor to the Costa Book Awards, the new Nero Book Awards announce several winners ahead of the Nero Gold Prize book of the year. The post The UK’s New Nero Book Awards Name Their First Category Winners appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-01-30 22:52:15 UTC ]
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Audio Publishers Association: 2024 Audie Awards Shortlist

The Audio Publishers Association's Audie Awards has created an 'APA Choice' honor for high-flying audiobooks. Winners named May 4. The post Audio Publishers Association: 2024 Audie Awards Shortlist appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-01-30 20:16:41 UTC ]
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Scotland’s Highland Book Prize Names a 2023 Longlist

Established in 2017, the Highland Book Prize is one of the United Kingdom's younger awards programs. The post Scotland’s Highland Book Prize Names a 2023 Longlist appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-01-26 17:29:48 UTC ]
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How Womb House Became the Internet’s Favorite ‘Women-Driven’ Bookstore

Womb House Books owner Jessica Ferri's carefully curated listings have turned her online storefront into the favorite bookseller of Emma Roberts, Natalie Portman, and thousands of Etsy customers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-01-26 05:00:00 UTC ]
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CALIBA Presents 2024 Golden Poppy Awards

On January 25, the California Independent Booksellers Alliance hosted a streaming award ceremony honoring “the most distinguished books written and illustrated by creators who have made California their home.” Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-01-26 05:00:00 UTC ]
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In 'Expats,' Lulu Wang centers not only the lives of women but a changing Hong Kong

Lulu Wang's "Expats," premiering Friday on Prime Video, is an adaptation of Janice Y. K. Lee's bestselling book that stars Nicole Kidman and examines the intersection of the lives of three women living in Hong Kong. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2024-01-25 19:17:55 UTC ]
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Finalists for the 2024 National Book Critics Circle Awards Announced

The Finalists for 2024 National Book Critics Circle Awards were announced today. They include books published in 2023. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-01-25 15:20:11 UTC ]
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2024 National Book Critics Circle Awards Finalists Announced

Thirty finalists in six categories for this year's National Book Critics Circle Awards, which recognize books from the publishing year 2023, have been announced. 'Washington Post' critic Becca Rothfeld, author Judy Blume, and the American Library Association have also won special awards. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-01-25 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Graphic novelist Posy Simmonds wins prestigious French comics award

Award marks first time a British artist and author has won Grand Prix at International Comics festival in AngoulêmeThe graphic novelist Posy Simmonds has won the Grand Prix at France’s Angoulême International Comics festival – the first time a British artist and author has been awarded the... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2024-01-24 17:52:58 UTC ]
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Science fiction awards held in China under fire for excluding authors

Concerns raised about interference or censorship after documents showed writers were barred despite receiving enough nominationsA prestigious literary award for science fiction, which was hosted in China for the first time, has come under fire for excluding several authors from the 2023 awards,... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2024-01-24 15:53:48 UTC ]
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UK: Nielsen BookData Bestseller Awards Go to 22 Titles

The Neilsen Bestseller Awards for 2023 installed four new titles and their authors in the top category's 'Hall of Fame.' The post UK: Nielsen BookData Bestseller Awards Go to 22 Titles appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-01-23 14:06:09 UTC ]
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Bombardier unveils new private jet assembly plant at Pearson airport

The Canadian aerospace firm Bombardier is in the midst of moving its aircraft assembly plant from Downsview Park to Pearson Airport, and CBC Toronto got a sneak peak of the new facility.  Continue reading at CBC

[ CBC | 2024-01-23 10:00:49 UTC ]
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New Canada Post stamp of abolitionist Mary Ann Shadd unveiled

For descendants of ground-breaking abolitionist and newspaper publisher Mary Ann Shadd, Tuesday's unveiling of a Canada Post stamp featuring her image sparks "so much pride."  Continue reading at CBC

[ CBC | 2024-01-23 09:00:00 UTC ]
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Three trailblazing women in media who've been forgotten – until now

Mae D Huettig, Romana Javitz and Shirley Graham DuBois were instrumental in their respective media fields but very few of us will be aware of their individual contributions. Continue reading at The Conversation

[ The Conversation | 2024-01-22 21:21:50 UTC ]
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Margaret Atwood thrilled by award from France honouring her literary achievements

Canadian author Margaret Atwood has received a high honour from France's ministry of culture for her contributions to literature. Continue reading at CBC

[ CBC | 2024-01-18 18:47:25 UTC ]
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Inaugural Eleanor Roosevelt Banned Book Awards Set for Next Month

On February 17, the Eleanor Roosevelt Center and the Fisher Center at Bard College will host the first-ever Eleanor Roosevelt Banned Book Awards; in addition, Judy Blume will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award for Bravery in Literature. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-01-18 05:00:00 UTC ]
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2024 Hans Christian Andersen Award Shortlist Announced

The International Board on Books for Young People has announced the shortlist for the 2024 Hans Christian Andersen Awards. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-01-18 05:00:00 UTC ]
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