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 2018 ‘5 Under 35’ Honorees appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-09-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bond and Ahlberg books announced at PRH showcase

New titles by Michael Bond, Allan Ahlberg and Shirley Hughes were among some of the highlights presented at a Penguin Random House Children’s showcase yesterday. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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2016 Carle Honorees Announced

The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art has announced the recipients of its 2016 Carle Honors. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-03-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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5 resonant quotes from Pat Conroy, book lover

Conroy was one of the nation’s – and perhaps the world’s – most enthusiastic lovers  of books. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2016-03-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘The Markets’ Announced for 2016’s Global Summit at Frankfurt Book Fair

Issuing a call for papers, Frankfurt Book Fair and Publishing Perspectives announce the seven-nation focus for 'The Markets' 2016. Regions highlighted include Southeast Asia, Europe, South America, and the Middle East. The post ‘The Markets’ Announced for 2016’s Global Summit at Frankfurt Book... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-02-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Exclusive: YALLWest teen book festival announces 2016 lineup

YALLWest is coming, and if that doesn't mean anything to you, you're not a teen reader. Now in its second year, YALLWest is a book festival targeted at teens -- although it won't turn away grownups who like YA books, and younger readers are invited too. Set for Santa Monica April 30-May 1,... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2016-02-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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State-of-the-nation novel to Gallic Books

Gallic Books is to publish a "skilfully woven state-of-the-nation novel" by Antoine Laurain called French Rhapsody. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-02-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Harry Potter fever rages with announcement of eighth book

Harry Potter frenzy has already reached fever pitch — and we still have five months to wait until we can get our hands on the latest book about the boy wizard, now all grown up. Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2016-02-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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My Job In 5; Lauren Farnsworth, senior editor, Buster Books

Describe your role. I’m involved in so many aspects of editorial, but the main component of my role is to devise new title ideas and develop them with a strong sense of identity. This includes exploring new designs, authors, artists and concepts. I also oversee the work of the rest of the... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-02-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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My Job In 5, Sarah Sleath, production and editorial assistant/ publicity and marketing assistant, Swales and Willis/Impress Books

This week I asked Sarah Sleath about he dual role as both production and editorial assistant and publicity and marketing assistant at both Swales and Willis and Impress Books. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-01-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Canada’s 2016 “Battle of the Books” Shortlist Announced

Five titles have been shortlisted for Canada Reads 2016, a program that highlights Canadian authors and gives the winner a significant sales boost. The post Canada’s 2016 “Battle of the Books” Shortlist Announced appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-01-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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National Trust launches children’s book festival

The National Trust is launching its first children’s book festival at Wray Castle in the Lake District in March. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-01-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ta-Nehisi Coates, Adam Johnson take prizes at the 2015 National Book Awards

Coates' 'Between the World and Me' and Johnson's 'Fortune Smiles' won the nonfiction and fiction awards, respectively, at this year's National Book Awards. Johnson's work is the second short story collection in two years to win the fiction prize. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2015-11-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Young People's Literature at the 2015 National Book Awards: A Photo Essay

Our photographer caught up with the authors (and their editors) who were nominated in the Young People's Literature category. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-11-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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2015 National Book Awards Go to Johnson, Coates, Lewis, and Shusterman

The winners of the 66th National Book Awards were announced at a ceremony at Cipriani in downtown Manhattan on Wednesday evening. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-11-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Costa book nominations announced

A thriller about an abducted child and a biography of Lewis Carroll's Alice character are among the 20 titles up for this year's Costa Book Awards. Continue reading at BBC News

[ BBC News | 2015-11-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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5 Reasons Books are So Expensive in South Africa

Jeremy Boraine, publishing director of Jonathan Ball Publishers, offers five reasons why books are so expensive in South Africa. The post 5 Reasons Books are So Expensive in South Africa appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-11-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Chen Bochui Picture Book Award Winners Announced in Shanghai

Ahead of the Shanghai International Children's Book Fair, which runs November 13–15, the winners of the first Chen Bochui International Children's Literature Award were announced today at the Baoshan International Folk Arts Exposition. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-11-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How to write a book – top tips for National Novel Writing Month

Welcome to NaNoWriMo! MG Leonard (who wrote her first book Beetle Boy in six months, one hour a day) has tips on how to do it. And it starts with writing EVERY SINGLE DAY NaNoWriMo stands for National Novel Writing Month, and takes place every November. It’s for anyone thinking about writing a... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-11-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'N.Y. Times' Announces 2015 Best Illustrated Children's Books

The 'New York Times' has announced its Best Illustrated List for books published in 2015. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-10-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Who won the 2015 Man Booker Prize and finalists for National Book Awards

A Jamaican-born writer took the Man Booker Prize for the first time, while some authors are in the running for the National Book Award in America. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2015-10-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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