National Poetry Day reveals 'freedom' competition winners

National Poetry Day has revealed the winners of its "freedom" themed children's poetry competition, for which 700 entries were submitted. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2017-12-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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ACLS Announces 2024 Open Access Book Award Winners

The winning authors will share a cash award of $20,000, and the winning publishers will share a grant for $30,000 to support “the immediate open access publication of at least two new books.” Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-05-03 04:00:00 UTC ]
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It’s the last Free Comic Book Day at the place where it was created

Celebrate Free Comic Book Day one more time at Flying Colors Comics store in Concord, which is where Joe Field originally came up with the idea. Continue reading at Baltimore Sun

[ Baltimore Sun | 2024-05-02 16:09:44 UTC ]
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Mystery Writers of America Celebrates 2024 Edgar Award Winners

The winners—including James Lee Burke, who won the award for Best Novel, and Linda Castillo, who took home two awards—were announced at the 78th annual Edgar Awards Banquet, held on May 1 at the Manhattan Marriott Marquis in New York City. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-05-02 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Free Comic Book Day 2024 Is This Saturday!

May the Fourth be with you as you celebrate Free Comic Book Day and pick up some of the 48 (!) free titles being offered this year. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-05-01 15:41:32 UTC ]
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The Best Children’s Book Deals of the Day for May 1, 2024

Jedi youngling adventures, anti-racism for kids, a disinformation toolkit, and more of today's best children's book deals. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-05-01 14:39:01 UTC ]
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Independent Bookstore Day 2024: 'An Indie Bookseller's Christmas'

For this year's Independent Bookstore Day, held on April 27, hundreds of indies across the country extended their celebration across the entire weekend as crowds crawled from one shop to the next, snapping up books. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-04-29 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Riot’s YA Book Deals of the Day for April 27, 2024

Inspiration for youth activists, a dark (and delicious) serial killer story, a fairy tale with twists and turns, and more of today's best YA book deals. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-04-27 10:30:00 UTC ]
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Deals of the Day: April 26

LeasesStartup moving headquarters to Refinery at DominoAddress: 300 Kent Ave., BrooklynLandlord: Two Trees Management Co.Tenant: WhopLease size: 9,554 square feetAsset type: OfficeChildren’s book publisher inks Midtown South leaseAddress: 381 Park Ave. South, ManhattanLandlord: ATCO Properties... Continue reading at Crains New York

[ Crains New York | 2024-04-26 15:25:09 UTC ]
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Poetry Foundation Offers Aid to SPD Presses as the Search for New Homes Continues

The Poetry Foundation is funding a new grant program to help presses, while more than 70 former SPD clients have found new distribution partners. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-04-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Beijing Book Fair Expects 70 Nations’ Engagement in June

The 2024 Beijing International Book Fair includes a program for international publishers, with applications open until May 10. The post Beijing Book Fair Expects 70 Nations’ Engagement in June appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-04-25 23:47:43 UTC ]
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In light of SPD’s implosion, the Poetry Foundation announces a small press fund.

When SPD (Small Press Distribution) announced its sudden and immediate closure at the end of March, hundreds of small and indie presses were not only caught off-guard but immediately thrown into existential limbo. Publishers and authors took to whatever platforms they had available to share... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2024-04-25 16:35:33 UTC ]
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U.S. Book Show to Offer a Day of Education and Connection

The one-day event, produced by PW in cooperation with the AALA, is set for May 22 at NYU and will include a roundtable discussion featuring four publishing CEOs; a closing keynote by TikTok star and author Vivian Tu; and panels featuring such well-known industry players as Reagan Arthur, Dawn,... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-04-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The Best Children’s Book Deals of the Day for April 24, 2024

Marker magic, rainforest discovery, Critter Club, a pangolin girl, and more of today's best children's book deals. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-04-24 14:45:32 UTC ]
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World Book Day: EU to Exclude Book Industry from Late Payment Regulations

Publishers and booksellers worked together to secure an exemption from the EU's late payment legislation, a decision that protects the publishing's unique business model. The post World Book Day: EU to Exclude Book Industry from Late Payment Regulations appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-04-23 23:25:00 UTC ]
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Book Riot’s Deals of the Day for April 23, 2024

Celebrate World Book Day with this megalist of ebook deals, all for $3.99 or less! Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-04-23 15:48:46 UTC ]
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L.A. Times Book Prize winners named in a ceremony filled with support for USC valedictorian Asna Tabassum

Winners at the 2024 L.A. Times Book Prizes included Ed Park for fiction, Ivy Pochoda for mystery/thriller and the pro-Palestinian commencement speaker whose name has become a rallying cry for free speech. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2024-04-20 05:08:39 UTC ]
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Cover Reveal: ‘Yr Dead’ by Sam Sax

We’re thrilled to reveal the cover for Sam Sax‘s forthcoming debut novel Yr Dead, slated for August 6.  Here’s a bit about the book, courtesy of McSweeney: In between the space of time when Ezra lights themself on fire and when Ezra dies the world of this book flashes before their eyes. Everyone... Continue reading at The Millions

[ The Millions | 2024-04-18 12:00:00 UTC ]
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Helen Elaine Lee, Joseph Plaster Among 2024 Publishing Triangle Award Winners

The winners of the 36th annual Triangle Awards, which honor the year’s best LGBTQ fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and trans literature published in 2023, were honored at a celebration held at the New School in New York City on April 17. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-04-18 04:00:00 UTC ]
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