On college campuses, managing the tension between inclusion and ideas

Michael S. Roth explores political correctness and free speech in a divisive age. Continue reading at 'The Washington Post'

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London Book Fair’s ‘Building Inclusivity’ Conference Explores Diversity

Amid 'rhetoric of animosity and intolerance and the growing support for right-wing politicians,' a new conference examines the publishing community's accelerating drive for diversity. The post London Book Fair’s ‘Building Inclusivity’ Conference Explores Diversity appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-11-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Inclusivity in Publishing Award launched

An Inclusivity in Publishing Award has been launched by the Publishers Association (PA) and the London Book Fair (LBF), recognising companies that have demonstrated commitment to improving inclusivity across the publishing ecosystem. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-11-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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As Racial Tensions Dominate Headlines, Books Offer Insights for Change

In a crop of thoughtful new books, scholars untangle the historical roots of racism, trying to understand why America still struggles with its original sin and to discover paths to healing. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Disney c.e.o Robert Iger's management book to Transworld

Transworld has acquired Robert Iger’s untitled book on leadership and management, which explores the ideas, values, and growth strategies he has developed in his 11 years as c.e.o. of media company Disney, for publication in 2018. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-11-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Obituary: Art Sesselberg, S&S Sales Manager

Art Sesselberg, a special markets national accounts manager at Simon & Schuster, died on October 8 due to complications from pneumonia. He was 53. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-10-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Concept and coffee central to Blackwell’s campus openings

Blackwell’s has launched two new “enhanced” concept stores on the eve of the Back to University season in a bid to combat the “pressured” academic bookshop model, with, among other initiatives, a competitive price-match offer. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-09-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BA backs campus bookshops as Leicester axes academic offer

The Booksellers Association has defended the importance of bookshops on university campuses in the wake of the University of Leicester Bookshop being threatened with closure. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-09-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The magic of inclusive publishing

Penguin Random House's Joe Marriott on inclusive publishing and the company's WriteNow initiative. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bright Group hires new contracts manager

Illustrator agency Bright Group International’s London office has hired Sandra Tharumalingam Willmer as global contracts manager. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Holgate: inclusion of US authors 'disastrous' for Man Booker

Sunday Times literary editor Andrew Holgate has reignited the debate about the recent eligibility rule changes for the Man Booker Prize, saying that making US authors eligible for the Man Booker - which unlike some critics of the move he had been "excited" about when it was first mooted -  has... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Fiona Carr Joins IPR License as Senior Sales Manager

With nearly twenty years experience in the publishing industry, Fiona Carr joins online rights platform IPR License as Senior Sales Manager. The post Fiona Carr Joins IPR License as Senior Sales Manager appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-07-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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My Job in 5: Sarah Taylor, group marketing manager, Troubador Publishing Group

We interviewed Sarah Taylor, group marketing manager at Troubador Publishing Group about her role. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Words on Wheels coming to Marlborough Girls' College as part of book festival

New Zealand writers will share pearls of wisdom with Marlborough children at a special "Speed Date an Author" event this month.  Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2016-06-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How Dynamic Is Your Publishing? A Cloudy Moment in Content Management

'Twenty-eight percent told us they don't know if they're ready' for digital publishing in the next two years, says Mark Gross, whose Data Conversion Laboratory sponsor the 'dynamic publishing' study. The post How Dynamic Is Your Publishing? A Cloudy Moment in Content Management appeared first on... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-06-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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My Job in 5; Anna Cunnane, Export sales manager, Kyle Books

This week Anna Cunnane, export sales manager at Kyle Books tells us about her role and why she rates joining the SYP. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-05-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Staff Pick: 'Ghetto: The Invention of a Place, the History of an Idea' by Mitchell Duneier

Reviews editor Alex Crowley recommends 'Ghetto: The Invention of a Place, the History of an Idea' by Mitchell Duneiera, a history of how the study of what came to be known as “the ghetto” in large part created the phenomenon itself. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Private Donor Funds Calvin College Literary Festival

A donation from longtime Zondervan editor Bob Hudson will keep the doors open at The Calvin College Festival of Faith & Writing, which was nearly shuttered this year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Why Your Idea Of Success Might Be Making You Miserable

People desire excellence. We want to be healthier, well-liked, and successful. So we soak up articles instructing us how to get promoted, be more productive, and become better liked. We read books like Charles Duhigg's recent Smarter Faster Better in order to learn what science can tell us about... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2016-04-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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My Job In 5; Helen Clifford, Marketing Manager, The London Book Fair

This week in honour of The Bookseller magazine's London Book Fair special in print, and with it being a week before the fair itself, I thought it would be great to interview LBF's marketing manager Helen Clifford on what her job entails and her advice to those looking to get a job in books. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-04-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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AWP 2016: Discussions of Diversity and Inclusivity in Literary Communities Take Center Stage

Calls for increased diversity and inclusivity were the focus of poet Claudia Rankine's AWP keynote presentation as well as many panels and conversations throughout the conference. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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