Oahu Publications Promote 7 in Executive Spots

Oahu Publications Inc. has announced that Dave Kennedy, SVP/marketing, was named chief revenue officer of OPI and the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Kennedy’s promotion comes weeks after Glenn Zuehls was named the publisher of San Francisco Me ... Continue reading at 'Editor & Publisher'

[ Editor & Publisher | 2014-08-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Susan Wojcicki, YouTube CEO and Promoter of Google's Book Scanning Program, Dies at 56

Susan Wojcicki, best known as the head of YouTube but also a key player in convincing the book world to allow Google to scan books into its search engine, died of lung cancer on August 9. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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7 New Books for 'Lit Girl Summer'

Earlier this week, 'Elle' magazine officially declared "Lit Girl Summer" to be in full swing—we've rounded up some new books perfect for anyone looking to partake. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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The Best Children’s Book Deals of the Day for August 7, 2024

Magical Adventures with Doggies, a Classic Kids' Mystery, a Funny Middle Grade from Justin Reynolds, and More in Today's Best Children's Book Deals Continue reading at Book Riot

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The Best Romance Deals of the Day for August 7, 2024

Romantic Suspense by Stacey Abrams, a Sapphic Rom-Com, Love in a London Book Shop, and More in Today's Best Romance Deals Continue reading at Book Riot

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A weird, whimsical game is hiding in the bookshelves at Los Angeles Public Library

The game-like endeavors are designed to get guests to view their local libraries — and the world outside of them — a little more imaginatively. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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Religion Book Deals: August 7, 2024

Zondervan signs Faith Womack’s book to help readers understand the Bible, Brazos takes Speaking with Joy podcaster Joy Marie Clarkson's look at influential Christian women, Paraclete acquires a children’s book to help children slay the spiritual dragons they face, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Words Without Borders Appoints Elisabeth Jaquette Executive Director

The prominent Arabic-language translator and current head of the American Literary Translators Association will succeed Karen M. Phillips as head of the literary arts organization and English-language magazine of translated literature on September 1. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-07-30 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Tim Holman Promoted to Orbit President and Publisher

Holman launched Orbit, Hachette Book Group's SFF division, in 2007, publishing such authors as N.K. Jemison and Andrzej Sapkowski. In his new role, he will continue to report to HBG CEO David Shelley, who said the division is currently having its "most successful period ever" following "two... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-07-19 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Sales of Comics, Graphic Novels Fell 7% in 2023

After topping $2 billion for the first time in 2021, sales of comics and graphic novels in North American fell 7% in 2023, to $1.87 billion, according to estimates from 'ICv2.' Despite the decline, sales remained well above 2019 levels. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Promoting New and Unexpected Crossings: A Conversation with Leonora Djament, by Aitana Bellido

Promoting New and Unexpected Crossings: A Conversation with Leonora Djament, by Aitana Bellido Interviews [email protected] Mon, 07/01/2024 - 15:34 Leonora Djament has been editorial director of the Argentine publishing house Eterna Cadencia... Continue reading at World Literature Today

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The First American Union Understood The Necessity of Public Libraries and Education: Book Censorship News for June 28, 2024

In an era before public libraries and widespread public education, the first U.S. union knew their importance. That, plus this week's book censorship news. Continue reading at Book Riot

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The Quiet Crisis Facing U.S. Public Libraries

The latest IMLS data show library visits are half what they were a decade ago—where is the response from library leaders? Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Webtoon Raises Over $300 Million in Public Offering

The webcomics pioneer went public June 27 at a $21.00 per share price, the high end of its projected range and generate total proceeds of about $315 million. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Announcing Publication of the RESISTIR Latin America Online Poetry Anthology, by The Editors of WLT

Announcing Publication of the RESISTIR Latin America Online Poetry Anthology, by The Editors of WLT News and Events [email protected] Tue, 06/18/2024 - 14:20 On November 18, 2023, World Literature Today and Latin American Literature Today... Continue reading at World Literature Today

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They Came For The School Library. Now They’re At The Public Library in Escambia County, Florida

At least two books in Escambia County Public Libraries were relocated following complaints by the same person behind book bans at Escambia Schools. Continue reading at Book Riot

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7 Books Structured as Conversations

I love it when a text centers the dynamics of conversation. In my own life, talking to others gets me out of my head, and introduces me to possibilities I would never have dreamed of alone. I think of a quote by the activist Valerie Kaur, which my local bookshop has printed on some of […] The... Continue reading at Electric Literature

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The Week in Libraries: June 7, 2024

Among the week's headlines: An appeals court upholds a key freedom to read decision in Llano County, Texas; author Hanif Abdurraqib will keynote the ALA's Rally for the Right to Read; and what happened to the Free Library of Philadelphia's Author Events team? Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Easy Ways to Support Your Public Library Right Now

Which of these easy ways to support our libraries are you knocking off the list first? Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-06-05 11:30:00 UTC ]
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Webtoon Entertainment Will Go Public

The webcomic giant had worldwide revenue of more than $1.2 billion last year, and paid creators more than $2.8 billion between 2017 and 2023. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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7 Comics That Call for Extra Popcorn

As film and streaming studios scout comics of all genres for development, graphic novels also take inspiration from cinema—well beyond capes and tights. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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