Majority of UK children’s books with Black main characters written by white authors, study finds

Report finds that books with main characters from minority ethnicities or who are disabled or neurodivergent are written by those who do not share the protagonist’s identityMore than half of children’s books with marginalised main characters are by writers and illustrators who do not share their protagonist’s identity, according to a new study.The Excluded Voices report, published by charity Inclusive Books for Children (IBC), identified 568 children’s books published in the UK from 2014 to 2023 that contain main characters from “minoritised” ethnicities or who are disabled or neurodivergent. Continue reading... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2024-10-03 17:10:48 UTC ]
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8 of the Best New Children’s Books Out December 2024

This list of December children's book releases includes books about refugees, Lunar New Year, fairytales, and so much more. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Ten Children’s Books To Read and Enjoy Before The Year Ends

This month’s column is my twelfth for Lit Hub, which means I’ve been sharing new children’s book releases with you for a full year now. And 2024 has been a wonderful year for young readers! As I’ve reviewed each month’s new releases, I’ve found some of my own favorite new books, and I hope I’ve […] Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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Best Kindle Black Friday Deals and Amazon Device Sales (2024)

The brand-new Kindle lineup is on sale for Black Friday, as are many other Amazon products, from Eero routers to Echo speakers. Continue reading at Wired

[ Wired | 2024-11-30 20:44:31 UTC ]
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Best Kindle Black Friday Deals and Amazon Device Sales (2024)

The brand-new Kindle lineup is on sale for Black Friday, as are many other Amazon products, from Eero routers to Echo speakers. Continue reading at Wired

[ Wired | 2024-11-29 13:58:24 UTC ]
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How ‘Isaac’s Song’ by Daniel Black Got Made

An inside look at the publication process for the author’s follow-up to ‘Don’t Cry For Me.’ Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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London Book Fair 2025 Announces Its Quartet of ‘Authors of the Day’

Writers of adult books, children’s books, international publishing, and creativity in general will be featured at London Book Fair 2025. By Porter Anderson, Editor-in-Chief | @Porter_Anderson Adam Ridgway: An Array of Talent n an early announcement from the 2025 edition of London Book Fair today... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-11-27 23:15:18 UTC ]
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Spotify Launches Analytics Platform for Audiobook Publishers, Authors

Spotify for Authors, an analytics and promotion platform for the company's audiobook division, will offer demographic data about listeners, author profile pages, and redemption codes for reviewers, among other features. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-11-26 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Furore sparked by Jamie Oliver children’s book opens wider cultural appropriation debate

Another novel written by a UK author has been withdrawn as publishers and booksellers grapple with the issues of First Nations culture and history as plot pointsGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailWhen British crime writer Elly Griffiths released her fourth novel in the bestselling Ruth... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2024-11-22 23:00:25 UTC ]
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Early Black Friday Deals on Amazon Devices, Even Kindles (2024)

Black Friday deals on Amazon devices have started early. Even the brand-new Kindle lineup is on sale. Continue reading at Wired

[ Wired | 2024-11-22 22:14:23 UTC ]
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Indie Spotlight: A Roundup of World and Military History Titles from Self-Published Authors

In this edition of our monthly thematic roundup of BookLife titles, we feature books on world and military history. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Ghostwriter Survey Finds Manuscripts Fetch High Fees

A compensation survey by the American Society of Journalists and Authors and Gotham Ghostwriters found that 50% of ghostwriter respondents charged $10,000 to $20,000 for their last nonfiction proposal, and 25% charging at least $100,000 for their last nonfiction manuscript. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Shanghai’s Children’s Book Fair Draws 41,263 Attendees

The 11th China Shanghai International Children's Book Fair saw 32 world markets represented among its 497 exhibitors this year. The post Shanghai’s Children’s Book Fair Draws 41,263 Attendees appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-11-19 20:12:13 UTC ]
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Agents, Authors Question HarperCollins AI Deal

HarperCollins has become the first Big Five publisher to strike an AI licensing deal, which authors and agents appear to be approaching with caution, skepticism, and a measure of hope. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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HarperCollins is selling their authors’ work to AI tech.

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The Future Is Bilingual, Say These Children’s Publishers

Lil’ Libros, Bitty Bao, and Gloo Books publish board books and picture books that celebrate global identities. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-11-15 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Opening Day Programs at Shanghai’s Children’s Book Fair

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[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-11-14 22:18:38 UTC ]
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The best Black Friday 2024 deals: Sales from Amazon, Best Buy, Apple, Anker and others

November is in full swing, which means Black Friday is right around the corner. But the days in which you had to wait for Black Friday proper to get good deals have long been behind us. The holiday shopping season is effectively the entire month of November now, with early Black Friday deals... Continue reading at Engadget

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The best Lego Black Friday deals include up to 40 percent off Star Wars, Super Mario sets

We’re big Lego fans here at Engadget, so it’s not difficult for us to understand why the building block sets are some of the first items to sell out during the holiday shopping season. Kids and adults alike seek out Lego sets all year round, and they make particularly good gifts. Whether you... Continue reading at Engadget

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