Pablo Cartaya on Heading to the Heart of Controversy, and More

Pablo Cartaya is an award-winning author whose books have been reviewed by The New York Times, featured in The Washington Post, received starred reviews from Kirkus, Booklist, Publisher’s Weekly, and School Library Journal, as well as been among the Best Books of the Year for Amazon, Chicago Public Library, NYPL, and several state award lists. […] Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'

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Jessica Kingsley Publishers (JKP) has ordered 5,000 copies of a book about gender diversity for schools, despite a media backlash over its subject matter. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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S&S UK will not publish controversial Milo Yiannopoulos

Simon & Schuster UK will not join its US counterpart in publishing a book by controversial right-wing figure Milo Yiannopoulos. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-01-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Milo Yiannopoulos Book Sparks Freedom of Speech Controversy

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Swindon Council approves controversial plans to axe 10 libraries

Plans to close 10 out of Swindon's 15 libraries have been approved by the council’s cabinet. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-12-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Kings Road's head of digital Nick Coveney leaves Bonnier Publishing

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[ Slate | 2016-11-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2016-10-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-10-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2016-09-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2016-09-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2016-09-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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