More Children’s Books Awards: Carnegie and Greenaway Shortlists

The United Kingdom's based book award duo, Carnegie and Greenaway, have 16 shortlisted titles between them. The post More Children’s Books Awards: Carnegie and Greenaway Shortlists appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

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Scribe signs Scandi-Noir three book deal

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Hans Christian Andersen's 'The Snow Queen' inspires Disney and a children's author

'The Snow Queen' inspired not only Disney's hit musical 'Frozen' but also author Karen Foxlee, who based her critically acclaimed novel 'Ophelia and the Marvelous Boy' on the wintry tale. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

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Connecticut: ‘Wait and See’ How Library E-book Market Develops

A report from the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection on the state of the library ebook market has recommended no legislative initiatives, instead advocating a “wait and see” approach. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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DreamWorks Animation creates own children's imprint

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Valentines revamp for S&S Books and the City

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Muchamore criticises 'negative' children's sector

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February’s Top Reviews of Self-Published Books from BlueInk Review

February's notable reviews of self-published titles include stars for a 'startling' memoir about the Vietnam War and a 'fascinating' exploration of human rights. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Shortlist for Arabic fiction prize announced

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Gardam and McBride on inaugural Folio Prize shortlist

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February 2014 Audio Books: In the Studio

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Anders Breivik is subject of Åsne Seierstad's new book

Norwegian author of The Bookseller of Kabul turns her attention home for 'the hardest book I have ever written'The award-winning Norwegian journalist Åsne Seierstad, best known for her account of an Afghan family living under the Taliban, The Bookseller of Kabul, has turned her attention to a... Continue reading at The Guardian

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Canadian Government Signs E-book Consent Agreements with Four Publishers

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Libraries, E-books and ReadersFirst

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The Cartoonist Studio Prize: The Shortlist

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VIDEO: Book fans flock to Calcutta fair

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India’s Buoyant Book Market Attracts More Foreign Deals

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