Macmillan Children's hires Pearson and Timms as publishing directors

Macmillan Children’s Books has appointed Egmont's Nicole Pearson and Little Tiger's Barry Timms to new publishing director roles in its expanding Preschool, Brands and Classics division. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2020-05-05 14:15:14 UTC ]

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Suki Thompson, founder of Oystercatchers, dies aged 56

Thompson raised nearly £200,000 for Macmillan Cancer Research, and donations continue to come in. Continue reading at Media Week

[ Media Week | 2023-08-02 15:16:19 UTC ]
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Secrets Live Inside My Son’s Ears

The Oracle by Joanna Pearson You name it, Lola’s found it in someone’s ear. A green Skittle, a watch battery, the tarnished back of a gold earring, a bunched-up bit of mint floss, a Lego head. Insects—yes, of course. Roaches of various sizes, a wasp, a small beetle. Hardened ear wax (cerumen,... Continue reading at Electric Literature

[ Electric Literature | 2023-07-31 11:05:00 UTC ]
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Actions of bystanders — including kids — saved 3-year-old from drowning in B.C. lake, police say

Chris Pearson told CBC News he was on his boat in the East Kootenay with his friend Jason when their kids came running over to tell them a little girl was floating in the waters of Wasa Lake. Continue reading at CBC

[ CBC | 2023-07-26 23:27:15 UTC ]
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See the cover for Sloane Crosley’s new novel, Grief is for People.

Literary Hub is pleased to reveal the cover for Grief is for People, a first memoir from the sharp-eyed essayist and novelist Sloane Crosley, which will be published by Macmillan on February 27, 2024. Here’s a bit about the book from the publisher: For most of her adult life, Sloane and Russell... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2023-07-19 14:00:54 UTC ]
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Former NHLer Billy MacMillan remembered as humble, well-respected friend

Billy MacMillan, a former NHL player known for his work ethic and friendship, died Friday at the age of 80. Continue reading at CBC

[ CBC | 2023-07-16 16:03:30 UTC ]
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How a round-the-clock team turned the Jan. 6 Report into recorded history in 26 hours

The Jan. 6 Report could be reprinted or recorded by any publisher. So when Macmillan Audio got the draft, the race unfolded with the precision of a heist film. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2023-06-13 13:00:31 UTC ]
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Student chefs cook thousands of meals for Montreal's Native Friendship Centre

Aspiring chefs from the Pearson School of Culinary Arts cooked 3,000 meals as part of a collaboration that helps culinary students meet their course requirements while helping out at the centre. Continue reading at CBC

[ CBC | 2023-05-21 07:37:00 UTC ]
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U.S. Book Show 2023: Tom Leigh

Minneapolis-based Macmillan house rep Tom Leigh hopes the third time will be the charm: he’s been nominated twice before for PW rep of the year, in 2008 and in 2013. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of April 24, 2023

Malala Yousafzai sells a new memoir to Atria, Crown buys an authorized Tupac bio, YA bestseller Mary E. Pearson is set to make an adult debut with Flatiron, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-04-21 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Pearson Named A Benetech Global Certified Accessible Publisher

The London-based educational publisher Pearson is designated today by Benetech as a 'Global Certified Accessible Publisher. The post Pearson Named A Benetech Global Certified Accessible Publisher appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-04-17 10:00:16 UTC ]
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2nd lawmaker voted back into Tennessee House following expulsion for gun reform protest

Commissioners in Memphis have voted to send Justin Pearson back to the Legislature in Nashville. Republicans banished Pearson and Rep. Justin Jones last week over their role in a gun control protest on the House floor after a deadly school... Continue reading at CBC

[ CBC | 2023-04-12 19:04:26 UTC ]
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Richard Charkin in London: ‘Accidental Successes’

'The best editors are always alert to opportunities,' writes Richard Charkin in this pre-publication excerpt from his forthcoming book, 'My Back Pages.' Object lesson: Macmillan and Jeffrey Archer. The post Richard Charkin in London: ‘Accidental Successes’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-04-03 11:58:45 UTC ]
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Remembering Pat Schroeder

Tina Jordan, deputy editor of the 'New York Times Book Review,' and former Macmillan CEO John Sargent share memories of working with the former American Booksellers Association CEO over 12 very active years. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-24 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Leigh Bardugo just landed a *reedy voice* 8-figure book deal.

Must be nice! We are happy for her! So glad that publishing can support artists with a livable wage! This week, Publisher’s Lunch dropped the news of Leigh Bardugo’s 8-figure 12-book deal with Macmillan Publishers. Bardugo published YA fantasy Shadow and Bone with Macmillan back in 2012,... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2023-03-15 15:02:49 UTC ]
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An ode to the art of the book cover

‘The Book Cover Review’ is an unabashed celebration of what makes book covers such a singular art form. During the height of the pandemic, as many of us hunkered down with a tower of unread books, David Pearson was doing something different: He was thinking intensely about their covers.Read... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2023-03-15 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The National | Health-care fees, Transit woes, Inside Pearson airport

March 10, 2023 | Ottawa warns charging patients for medically necessary services could cost provinces. Plus, an inside look at Canada’s busiest airport. Continue reading at CBC

[ CBC | 2023-03-11 02:00:00 UTC ]
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Is Pearson ready for March break? Go behind the scenes at Canada's busiest airport

With air travel rebounding as pandemic restrictions ease, Toronto’s Pearson International Airport is busier than ever — but it’s been a rocky restart with flight delays and cancellations, long lines and lost luggage. CBC News gets an inside look... Continue reading at CBC

[ CBC | 2023-03-10 09:00:00 UTC ]
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Pearson Airport to limit flights during peak hours ahead of March Break, summer travel season

Toronto's Pearson Airport will be placing a "hard limit" on the number of flights arriving or departing during peak times ahead of March Break and the upcoming summer travel season. Continue reading at CBC

[ CBC | 2023-02-28 16:22:46 UTC ]
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Former Employee Sues Macmillan over 2022 Data Breach

The complaint claims that the company’s negligence exposed employees’ sensitive personal information to hackers in the wake of a widely reported cyberattack in June, 2022. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-02-15 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Boris Johnson to publish ‘memoir like no other’ of his time as PM

The book, which so far has no title or publication date, was announced by publisher William Collins, who did not reveal how much Johnson will be paidA memoir by former prime minister Boris Johnson, covering his years as leader, will be published by HarperCollins, it has been announced.The book,... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-01-16 16:38:43 UTC ]
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