Orion makes child's play of next acquisition for parents home-schooling

Orion has acquired the first book from Early Years specialist and playHOORAY! founder Claire Russell, to publish in e-book next week. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2020-04-15 07:21:34 UTC ]
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In ‘Grieving,’ MacArthur ‘genius’ Cristina Rivera Garza reflects on the collective suffering of her home country

This concise but weighty collection of essays addresses an array of critical topics, including violence in Mexico, deportation and covid-19. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2020-10-08 12:00:00 UTC ]
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W&N signs Clark on history-making Tudor ladies-in-waiting

Weidenfeld & Nicolson is publishing a narrative history of Tudor ladies-in-waiting, the "oft-overlooked yet hugely influential figures of the Tudor court", by Dr Nicola Clark Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-10-07 09:15:33 UTC ]
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Taylor's 'biohacking' tips to Orion Spring

Orion Spring has acquired a debut health book from actor and "biohacker" Davinia Taylor, taking a holistic approach to weight loss. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-10-04 13:14:34 UTC ]
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Headline Home scoops Atkinson's post-natal fitness guide

Headline Home will publish actress and presenter Gemma Atkinson's "realistic and accessible" post-natal fitness guide and cookbook in summer 2021. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-10-02 09:41:21 UTC ]
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Ways to Make Sunshine by Renée Watson, Read by Sisi Aisha Johnson

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[ Literrary Hub | 2020-10-02 09:13:44 UTC ]
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Ahem: Here is a poem about J.J. Abrams making a Dr. Seuss movie.

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[ Literrary Hub | 2020-10-01 20:19:08 UTC ]
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John Steinbeck and biographer William Souder make a perfect pair

“Mad at the World” captures Steinbeck in the kind of nuanced and unshowy prose that suits its subject. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2020-10-01 12:33:21 UTC ]
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Network to make children's publishing less London-centric, say CBN founders

The founders of Children's Book North have advised industry staffers in the north to network as they look to reduce publishing's London focus. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-09-30 20:38:57 UTC ]
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Orion Spring to publish holistic psychologist's 'revolutionary' guide to healing

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[ The Bookseller | 2020-09-30 14:49:39 UTC ]
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When book storage is limited, people get desperate. Don’t make the mistakes I did.

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[ Literrary Hub | 2020-09-28 13:51:06 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2020-09-24 22:43:02 UTC ]
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Orion to publish 'painfully funny' debut from Amy Lavelle

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[ The Bookseller | 2020-09-23 21:40:22 UTC ]
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PRH UK sends staff home as government gives new Covid guidance on the workplace

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[ The Bookseller | 2020-09-23 00:00:21 UTC ]
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Mo Willems On Parenting And Inspiring Kids In 2020

The children's book author and illustrator opened up about creativity, kindness and more. Continue reading at HuffPost

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