NYC public libraries are suspending all programs through March, but will remain open to readers.

This morning, both the Chief Librarian of the Brooklyn Public Library and the President of the New York Public Library released statements announcing that they would be cancelling public library programs for the rest of March, in an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19 and encourage social distancing. At the moment, the libraries will […] Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'

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Though Attendance Down Slightly at AAR/SBL, Religion Publishers Remain ‘Upbeat'

The American Academy of Religion (AAR) and the Society of Biblical Literature (SBL) held their joint annual meetings in San Antonio Nov. 19-22, attracting almost 140 religion publishing houses. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Kohler and Stanley win 2017 Eccles British Library Writer’s Award

Novelist Hannah Kohler and the writer and film producer Bob Stanley, also a member of the Mercury-nominated pop group Saint Etienne, have been named the joint winners of the 2017 Eccles British Library Writer’s Award. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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B&N Concept Store Opens In Eastchester

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Two Awards Programs in China: Illustrators and Children’s Authors

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'March: Book Three' Wins 2016 NBA for Young People's Literature

Members of the publishing industry gathered at Cipriani Wall Street for the 67th National Book Awards, where John Lewis, Andrew Aydin and Nate Powell won for 'March: Book Three.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Tyndale Expands Its Children’s and YA Publishing Program

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'March,' Borzutzky, Kendi, and Whitehead Win 2016 National Book Awards

At the 67th National Book Awards, held at Cipriani New York in Lower Manhattan on Wednesday night, the junction where politics and publishing meet was in the spotlight from the start. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Denmark’s Bogforum: Bringing Readers, Authors and Publishers Together

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Children's Laureates past and present urge end to 'school library lottery'

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PRH Starts Student Loan Repayment Program

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At Sharjah, a Trump-Wary ALA Promotes ‘Libraries Transform’

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Europe rules that libraries can lend ebooks like normal ones

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In the UAE: Sharjah Publishing City, Kinokuniya Bookstores, Library Drones

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