Off the Shelf: ALA Preview 2011

More than 10,000 librarians, publishers, authors, and vendors will gather in Dallas, January 20–24, for the 2012 American Library Association Midwinter meeting. Among the meeting’s highlights: the announcement of the ALA’s Youth Media Awards, including the coveted Newbery and Caldecott medals; a bustling exhibit floor; and a strong author presence. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2011-12-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hohl, Suess Seek ALA Presidency

Ballot mailing for the election will begin March 13, 2023 and will run through April 5, 2023. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: November 2022

Bestselling author and New York City-based pastor Tim Keller’s exploration of forgiveness, a myth-busting look at Buddhism, and more are among new religion and spirituality titles publishing in November. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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ALA Soliciting Nominations for Three Annual Intellectual Freedom Awards

With censorship and book bans still on the rise, one powerful way to defend intellectual Freedom is is to honor those who fight for it. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Religion & Spirituality Books Preview: October 2022

New books from religion and spirituality publishers include author and octogenarian Buddhist nun Pema Chödrön’s latest, two scholars’ critique of the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., and just in time for Halloween, ‘The Book of Seances’ which guides readers into communicating with spirits. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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From the Archive: September 5, 2011

In September 2011, we reported that Books-A-Million had agreed to acquire 24 former Borders locations, after Borders filed for bankruptcy and began shuttering its outlets earlier that year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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ALA’s Tracie Hall Receives the National Book Award’s Literarian Award

The first Black woman executive director of the American Library Association receives this year's lifetime Literary Award. The post ALA’s Tracie Hall Receives the National Book Award’s Literarian Award appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Fall Bookseller Gatherings Preview

This season’s regional shows mark the first time that many booksellers have been able to get together in person since the start of the pandemic. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: September 2022

A new portrait of Mother Teresa from her former advisor, Pope Francis’s response to the pandemic, and a book on finding one’s purpose from pastor Dharius Daniels are among the new titles publishing in September. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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From the Archive: August 29, 2011

We look back on our 1991 survey of the bookstore chain landscape, when 11 corporations operated a total of 3,300 outlets. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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ALA Responds as Legislation Threatens Librarians for Offering Information on Abortion Services

ALA says it is “developing guidance” for libraries and library workers and working with other organizations to “oppose any efforts to limit access to constitutionally protected information or limit privacy protections” for library users. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: August 2022

New books by Kathie Lee Gifford, Senator Tim Scott, and more are coming from religion and spirituality publishers in August. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Most Anticipated: The Great Second-Half 2022 Book Preview

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The ALA Annual Conference Returns with Solid Attendance

The 2022 ALA Annual Conference, the first in-person annual conference since 2019, set a new high-water mark for the return to U.S. in-person events in the book business. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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ALA Annual Conference Has Busy In-Person Return

The American Library Association held its first in-person annual conference since 2019 in Washington, D.C., beginning on June 23, and with today and tomorrow still to come, the show's return is getting solid reviews. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Amid 'Roe' Protests, ALA Annual Conference Gets Underway in Washington, D.C.

The conference is set to run through June 28 and will feature a slate of authors and speakers and hundreds of educational sessions. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: July 2022

New books from religion and spirituality publishers coming out in July include a faith-based approach to decluttering, Rumi’s poems examined through a spiritual lens, and stories of nine women in the Bible who lived their faith boldly. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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More than 25 Organizations Join ALA's 'Unite Against Book Bans' Campaign

“Our partners and supporters are critical in moving the needle to ultimately bring an end to book bans," said Deborah Caldwell-Stone, director of the ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom. “It’s time that policymakers understand the severity of this issue.” Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: May 2022

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Drabinski Wins 2023-2024 ALA Presidency

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Shelf Talkers: The Bookshop in East Nashville, Tennessee

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