Mira Jacob Recommends 5 Inspiring Books That Aren’t By Men

It doesn’t feel like an exaggeration to say that Mira Jacob’s latest book Good Talk is a blueprint for a kinder world. In this graphic memoir, Jacob details a lifetime of difficult conversations—about politics, about race, about love and relationships. Seeing her handle these tricky talks, sometimes awkwardly and imperfectly, is like a survey course […] The post Mira Jacob Recommends 5 Inspiring Books That Aren’t By Men appeared first on Electric Literature. Continue reading at 'Electric Literature'

[ Electric Literature | 2019-07-18 11:00:20 UTC ]
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5 Refreshing Lessons From Elizabeth Warren's Personal Finance Book

She wrote 'All Your Worth' in 2005. Here's how her advice holds up nearly 15 years later. Continue reading at The Huffington Post

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Oscar’s Book Prize Announces Its 2019 Shortlist for Kids Under 5

Named for an avid young reader who died very early, Oscar's Book Prize recognizes titles for pre-schoolers with an eye to family reading. The post Oscar’s Book Prize Announces Its 2019 Shortlist for Kids Under 5 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-04-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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5 debut novelists you won’t want to miss at the L.A. Times Festival of Books

Every year, the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books brings some of the world's most acclaimed authors, artists and performers together for one unforgettable weekend. It's a chance for book-loving Angelenos to see, in the flesh, the writers who have educated and entertained them. This year's... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-04-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bologna Book Fair 2019 Attendance Exceeds Last Year’s by 5 Percent

Bologna Children's Book Fair announces a record year in attendance and news coverage, while naming Sharjah as its 2020 Guest of Honor. The post Bologna Book Fair 2019 Attendance Exceeds Last Year’s by 5 Percent appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Children’s Books in China 2019: Four Chinese Publishers Discuss Titles That Inspire Them

For Li Xin, vice president and general editor of the children’s book division at Thinkingdom Children’s Books, Leo Lionni’s 'Swimmy' is that book. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-03-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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8 books that inspired this year's Oscar-nominated films

If you're a movie buff, your list of films to watch probably increased dramatically Tuesday after the nominees for the 91st Academy Awards were announced in Beverly Hills. But if you prefer spending an evening curled up on your couch with a good book, and not in a theater with an overly expensive... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-01-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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5 books Bill Gates says to read–and gift!–over the holidays

The 2018 holiday reading list from the philanthropist is here, covering everything from killer robots to meditation. If you want to make sense of the world, you need to learn more about it. That’s the prevailing theme behind every single one of billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates’s biannual... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2018-12-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of November 5, 2018

Harper invests in the debut by a former Aussie book buyer, a social history of the Barbizon Hotel draws Hollywood interest, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-11-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bluebird to publish food bank-inspired recipe book from Jack Monroe

Pan Macmillan will publish Jack Monroe’s fifth book, Tin Can Cook, about using tinned or dried ingredients, inspired by her experience of using food banks. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-10-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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National Book Foundation Announces 2018 ‘5 Under 35’ Honorees

The National Book Foundation cycle of award announcements includes this year's group of '5 Under 35' emerging literary talents, 'whose debut titles provide a first look at their exceptional talent as fiction writers,' according to David Steinberger. The post National Book Foundation Announces... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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St Albans teacher's hidden book cover pebbles inspire reading

Secret pebble pictures featuring famous book covers encourage children to delve into stories. Continue reading at BBC News

[ BBC News | 2018-09-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New Fern Britton and Tesco book club to recommend HC titles exclusively

Presenter and author Fern Britton is teaming up with HarperCollins on a book club in partnership with Tesco. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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First novel inspired by CIA's Doctor Zhivago plan nets $2m book deal

Lara Prescott’s We Were Never Here recounts how the CIA used Boris Pasternak’s novel as a propaganda tool during the cold warLast month, Lara Prescott was preparing to graduate from her three-year creative writing fellowship at the University of Texas. Two weeks later, she is sitting on book... Continue reading at The Guardian

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Draymond Green wants to trademark the phrase 'Hampton 5' for beverages, sneakers, comic books and more

Try to imagine a time in the not-so-distant future when fans of the Golden State Warriors can take a sip of a Hampton 5 sports beverage, place their Hampton 5 phone charger, Hampton 5 inflation needle and Hampton 5 comic book into their Hampton 5 backpack before slipping a Hampton 5 hoodie over... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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Debut novelist reveals how sickle cell disease inspired her book

Debut novelist Adebayo Ayobami reveals how sickle cell disease inspired her book. Continue reading at BBC World

[ BBC World | 2018-04-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Five contend for £5,000 Oscar's Book Prize

Five picture books published by Hodder Children’s Books, Egmont, Flying Eye Books, HarperCollins Children’s Books and Nosy Crow are in the running for this year’s £5,000 Oscar’s Book Prize, organised by the Evening Standard. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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African women 'inspire comic book heroes'

You've heard of Wonder Woman and Black Panther, but what about Queen Amina and Ireti Moremi? Continue reading at BBC World

[ BBC World | 2018-03-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Stephen Hawking's Books Inspired Scientists, Christian Apologists

Groundbreaking physicist Stephen Hawking, who died March 14, knocked God out of his universe in his books -- and Christian apologists put the creator right back in theirs. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Book Deals: Week of March 5, 2018

HC invests in a middle grade series, Capstone buys the latest from a Newbery winner, Amazon re-ups a French bestseller, and more in this week’s notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Channel 5 to mark World Book Day

Channel 5’s Milkshake! team is celebrating World Book Day by reading 10 picture books after striking a partnership with BookTrust. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-02-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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