OUP makes pre-Bolonga signings

Oxford University Press has signed a host of book deals in the run-up to the Bologna Book Fair, including titles by Joel Stewart and Roland Chambers. OUP commissioning editor Peter Marley bought world rights Tiny Cops and Robbers, by Stewart, who is an illustrator who has worked with Julia Donaldson and Michael Rosen. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Bloomsbury signs Sethi as 'powerful new voice in nature writing'

Bloomsbury Wildlife is publishing a trilogy of books by journalist Anita Sethi exploring themes of identity, place and belonging, starting with I Belong Here: A Journey Along the Backbone of Britain. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Coalition Presses Tattered Cover to Make Changes

Controversy still swirls about the Tattered Cover after its co-owners' public declaration of neutrality on political issues. Although the store issued an apology, a coalition of individuals and literary organizations are demanding that the store become more inclusive. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Manilla signs memoir exploring womanhood and choice in Trump's America

Bonnier Books UK has acquired Christa Parravani’s "harrowing and beautifully written" memoir Loved and Wanted: A Memoir of Choice, Children, and Womanhood for its new literary imprint Manilla Press. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Two Roads pre-empts debut novel from Mary Karras

Hachette imprint Two Roads has pre-empted a debut novel from Mary Karras, in a two-book deal.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Noodle Fuel signs deal with Little Tiger Group

Sarah Walden's Noodle Fuel has partnered with Little Tiger Group in a deal to create children’s non-fiction, activity and board books on an exclusive basis, just six weeks after launching. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Walker Books signs two-book deal with creative duo Andy Jones and Olaf Falafel

Walker Books will publish Unleash Your Creative Monster: A Children’s Guide to Writing by Andy Jones and Olaf Falafel, the first title in a two-book deal. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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40 Under Forty: Christopher Michael Schroeder aims to make New Mexico the most small business-friendly state

Through SOMOS ABQ, Schroeder and others celebrate what makes Albuquerque a unique place. Continue reading at Silicon Valley Business Journal

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Braithwaite, Mukherjee and Herron make Theakston shortlist

Oyinkan Braithwaite, Abir Mukherjee and Mick Herron are among the writers shortlisted for this year's Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Prize. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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What Makes a Good Summer Reading Program?

We're talking to library staff about how libraries are working to plan for summer reading programs despite the limitations caused by a global pandemic. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Macmillan Children's pre-empts Norse Gods adventure series

Macmillan's Children's Books has pre-empted a middle-grade trilogy by debut author Cat Weldon, set in the world of the Norse gods.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

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White Rabbit signs third novel from Keenan

White Rabbit has signed the third novel from David Keenan, a St Petersburg and St Andrews-set tale about sex, singer-songwriters and magical coincidences. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Snoop Dogg to make 'hood TV show' adapting Joe Ide's IQ series

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OUP agrees first Read & Publish deal in China

Oxford University Press (OUP) and the National Science Library, Chinese Academy of Sciences (NSLC) have announced a new Read & Publish agreement said to be the first of its kind in mainland China.   Continue reading at The Bookseller

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HCG signs picture book from Dr Ranj celebrating key workers

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Viking signs 'spellbinding' new Tana French novel

Viking has signed a “spellbinding” new novel from Tana French about a retired Chicago police officer who moves to a small rural Irish town, and is drawn into the mystery of a missing boy. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Coronavirus Worklife: OUP’s Nigel Portwood on ‘Weathering the Challenges’

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Norway’s Beat Technology Signs a Denmark Trio for an Audiobook Platform

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