National Poetry Day to see 'mass outbreak of verse'

National Poetry Day this year will see community groups come together for a "mass outbreak of verse" on Thursday 6th October, when railway stations, coffee shops, police forces, schoolchildren and scientists all rise to the challenge to “say it with a poem”. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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New Mary Book Launches for Mother's Day

On May 3 at St. Mary’s Bookstore and Church Supply in Nashville, Tenn., Franciscan Media author Julie Dortch Cragon, whose new book, "Visiting Mary: Her U.S. Shrines and Their Graces," is out for Mother's Day, signed books for some 100 attendees. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Mackey Wins $100k Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize

Nathaniel Mackey has been awarded the 2014 Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize, which honors the lifetime achievement of a living U.S. poet. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A Triumphant California Bookstore Day

A year in the planning, California Bookstore Day proved to be a success for participating stores, all of which demonstrated significant sales increases. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Abu Dhabi Book Fair: From Swedish Noir to Arabic Poetry

Sweden is the guest of honor at this year’s Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF), running from April 30 to May 5 at the vast glass-and-steel Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Why One Local Publisher Might Have Mass Appeal

Premier Media Group publishes two local magazines aimed at Seattle suburbs, but the company is betting there's wider appeal for its yet-to-be-launched title: 425 Business. Just like the name suggests, the title will cover business news and culture for the 425 area co Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2014-05-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Susan Goldberg Becomes First Female Editor-in-Chief of National Geographic

The National Geographic Society announced a large structural reorganization of the nonprofit’s media operations April 30 that broadened roles for three veteran executives and newcomer Susan Goldberg who has been promoted as the first female editor-in-chief of National Geographic Magazine. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2014-05-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Pancake Day for Random

Random House is publishing another backlist title, Trilobites & Other Stories by Breece D... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-05-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Nikky Finney Named Editor of USC's Poetry Series

USC Press has announced Nikky Finney will take over as editor of its Palmetto Poetry Series. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bond to be National Trust publisher

Katie Bond, formerly Bloomsbury director of trade marketing and publicity, has been appointed... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-04-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Correction: Picture of the Day, April 10, 2014

In the April 10 edition of PW Daily, Harlan Coben's editor, Ben Sevier, was misidentified in the caption for the Picture of the Day. He is the editor in chief of Dutton, Coben's publisher, not Little, Brown. We regret the error. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW London Book Fair Show Daily: Day 1, April 8, 2014

Read the complete Day 1 coverage from the 2014 London Book Fair in this Scribd reader. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Poetry Gets a Hip New Look

The Academy of American poets, which is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, is one of the most important American organizations entirely devoted to poetry. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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National Book Award Judges Named

The National Book Foundation, which oversees the National Book Awards, has announced the judges for the 2014 awards. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Why are booksellers afraid of children's poetry?

Teachers, parents and poets alike know how children thirst for poetry. Now it's up to booksellers and publishers to save it from extinctionChildren dive into poetry with the same natural ease as swimmers into water, climbers into trees and sleepers into dreams. I've seen this alchemy at work on... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2014-03-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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ASME Announces National Magazine Awards Finalists

In a nod to the growing number of digital-first outlets recognized, the American Society of Magazine Editors took over Twitter on Thursday morning, tweeting out the  Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2014-03-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Paxman to chair Forward Poetry Prizes

Combative "Newsnight" presenter Jeremy Paxman will chair the judging panel for the... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-03-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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McClelland & Stewart Creates Poetry Board

McClelland & Stewart has recruited three prominent poets for a board intended to reinvigorate its renowned poetry program. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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iBooks Bestsellers: Day Lands in Top Five

Sylvia Day's "Aftershock," released March 11, broke the top five on Apple's iBooks bestseller list for the week ended March 17. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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World Book Day titles triumph; Berry cooks up a storm

World Book Day titles dominated the top of last week's UK Official Top 50, nabbing the first... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-03-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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David Nicholls moves on from One Day with new novel

After his bestselling love story about finding a partner, Nicholls' new book Us will look at holding on to oneIn his hugely popular novel One Day, David Nicholls explored the search for a soulmate through the long-drawn-out love affair between Em and Dex. Five years on, Nicholls is set to take... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2014-03-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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