Michigan Library Association Defends Library Defunded Over LGBTQ Books

In a statement this week, the Michigan Library Association called the vote to defund the Patmos Library (Jamestown, Mich.) over the library’s refusal to pull several LGBTQ-themed books from library shelves "a local tragedy with national implications." Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-11-15 05:00:00 UTC ]
News tagged with: #library shelves #lgbtq books #library association

Other Publishing stories related to: 'Michigan Library Association Defends Library Defunded Over LGBTQ Books'

Apple's E-Book Market Share Is Bigger Than You Think

The head of Apple's iBookstore says Apple has captured 20 percent of the U.S. ebook market. Continue reading at AllThingsD

[ AllThingsD | 2013-06-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #ebook market

Superman comic book fetches $175,000 at auction

A rare copy of Action Comics No. 1 – which includes the first appearance of Superman – sold for $175,000 after being hidden for more than 70 years. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-06-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #action comics

Book Tokens reveals rewards programme

National Book Tokens is launching a rewards programme for customers and a direct marketing... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-06-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #rewards programme #direct marketing

The best non fiction kids' books

While a high-calibre jury of writers and critics ponders the nominees for this year's Children's Book Awards, we have asked the true experts. Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2013-06-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #high-calibre jury #critics ponders #book awards #true experts

A Wondrously Simple, Tactile Comic Book For The Blind

Philipp Meyer re-envisions the comic book in a Braille-like format. His simple story uses basic shapes but packs an emotional punch. Comics, by nature, depend on visual storytelling. Philipp Meyer, an industrial design student at Potsdam’s University of Applied Sciences, wanted to introduce... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2013-06-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this |

SoA challenges publishers over library e-loans

Trade publishers contacted by the Society of Authors over the issue of ebook lending are using a... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-06-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #ebook lending

SoA warns publishers over ebook loans to libraries

The Society of Authors has warned that authors may be losing out twice over on ebook loans, with... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-06-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #ebook loans

Ringo Starr will adapt 'Octopus's Garden' as a children's book

Starr's book will be illustrated by children's books illustrator and author Ben Cort. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-06-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this |

African-American-Interest Collection Development for Libraries

New! For the July 1, 2013 issue (reservation deadline June 17, 2013): Some call it multicultural, some call it Africana, some call it a “special collection”; but whatever it’s called, the procurement of materials that reflect black culture is a part of a librarian’s job, and we wanted to hear... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-06-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #school libraries #public libraries #special collection

Sony to release Harry Potter Book of Potions for Wonderbook

Sony is expanding the range of augmented reality titles available for the PlayStation 3 with the... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-06-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this |

Simon & Schuster to publish Starr's picture book

Simon & Schuster Children's in both the UK and US will be publishing a picture book... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-06-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #simon schuster #picture book

Icon title wins Sports Book Award

Independent publisher Icon Books has won the Times Sports Book of the Year Award with Steven Reid... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-06-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this |

Russian Government Targets $100m at Book Industry in Crisis

With 20% of Russia's bookstores having closed and book sales in free fall, the government is investing $100m to promote reading and change in the industry. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-06-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #book industry #book sales #free fall #promote reading

The Art of Book Stacking In Japan Borders on Architecture, Origami

Sure, the Seattle Public Library's world-record breaking "book domino chain" is awesome, but how about these amazing shots of book stack architecture from bookstores in Japan. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-06-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this |

Apple Says Differences in Publisher Deals Belie E-Book Conspiracy Charges

Straightforward, above-board dealings or clever obfuscation? Another one for the judge to decide. Continue reading at AllThingsD

[ AllThingsD | 2013-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this |

Amazon's E-Book Deals Were Just as Tough as Apple's

It turns out that Apple isn't the only major ebook retailer that demands "most favored nation" agreements from publishers. Continue reading at AllThingsD

[ AllThingsD | 2013-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #favored nation

Vienna's favourite picture book

We have teamed up with the NZ Post Children's Books Awards and asked kids to tell us about their favourite books. Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2013-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #favourite books

BA conference to explore 'books for the future'

This year’s Bookseller Association Conference will take place on 22nd-23rd September and... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #ba conference

Why Aren’t More Mexican Children’s Books Making it to America?

Patricia van Rhijin, director at CIDCLI, discussed the problems getting Mexican children's books published in the US. American publishers are 'so square,' she says. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #mexican children #american publishers

June’s Top Reviews of Self-published Books from BlueInk Review

Self-published books receiving starred reviews from BlueInk this month include a novel about a wisecracking cat that investigates the death of its owner and a memoir of escaping Romania under Soviet rule. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-06-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #blueink review #top reviews #self-published books