Parliamentary committee launches inquiry into freedom of expression

The UK Parliament’s Joint Committee on Human Rights has opened an inquiry into the issue of freedom of expression, in part seeking to address if hate speech law is in need of an update. It is inviting interested parties to contribute written evidence by 6th December. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2020-11-09 10:54:37 UTC ]
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Law firm charity to launch string of bookshops

A law firm's charity arm is launching several bookshops as a way to combat loneliness and foster community connections. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-08-25 09:01:14 UTC ]
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Yorkshire comic festival launches donation drive for libraries and schools

A comic art festival based in Yorkshire is encouraging the public to donate new and used comic books to its organisation, which will then distribute copies to schools and libraries. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-08-21 00:12:55 UTC ]
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Greene & Heaton launches underrepresented writers mentoring scheme

Literary agency Greene & Heaton is to launch a submissions initiative and mentoring scheme for writers from underrepresented backgrounds, as part of The Greene Door Project.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-08-19 09:26:48 UTC ]
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Remembering The Black Expressions Book Club

In memory of the Black Expressions Book Club and its impact on a reader always seeking out Black literary excellence. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2021-08-17 10:39:00 UTC ]
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Women's Prize for Fiction launches initiative for writers under 35

The Women’s Prize for Fiction is partnering with Good Housekeeping magazine to launch a new initiative celebrating writers of fiction aged 35 and under. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-08-06 23:54:31 UTC ]
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Anglia Ruskin launches bursary to improve children's book illustration diversity

Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has launched a new inclusivity bursary worth £11,200 to study for a masters degree in children's book illustration.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-08-04 15:16:55 UTC ]
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Pearson reports 'strong rebound' as it launches student subscription app

Pearson’s underlying revenue increased by 17% in the first half of 2021, reflecting a “strong rebound” from last year, and “encouraging momentum in the underlying business”. The company has also announced a new college app launching in the US today, called Pearson+.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-07-30 05:24:08 UTC ]
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Influx Press launches first novel prize for Black British women with Black Ballad

Independent publisher Influx Press is launching a new fiction prize for Black British women, in partnership with lifestyle platform Black Ballad. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-07-27 19:32:32 UTC ]
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The absurd coverage of the January 6 committee

In late May, over the Memorial Day weekend, the top story on NBC’s Meet the Press was a recent vote by Republican senators to kill the prospect of an independent, fully bipartisan commission to investigate the insurrection at the Capitol on January 6. (Six Republicans backed the commission, but... Continue reading at Columbia Journalism Review

[ Columbia Journalism Review | 2021-07-26 12:44:33 UTC ]
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The risible launch of ‘Britain’s Fox News’

Last week, Guto Harri, an anchor on GB News, in the United Kingdom, addressed a pressing news story: the racist abuse that Black English players faced following the final of the European soccer championships, which England lost, and the broader debate around the players’ practice of taking a... Continue reading at Columbia Journalism Review

[ Columbia Journalism Review | 2021-07-20 12:38:46 UTC ]
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Hachette launches Health Charity Book Club with Tesco

Hachette UK has partnered with Tesco to support the retailer’s first Health Charity Book Club, exclusively featuring titles from the publisher.   Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-07-16 20:09:05 UTC ]
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Dark clouds gather over press freedom in Europe

A week ago, Peter R. de Vries, a star journalist in the Netherlands, was leaving a studio where he’d just appeared as a guest on a TV program, RTL Boulevard, when a gunman shot him five times, including in the head. De Vries has covered the criminal underworld dating back to the eighties and... Continue reading at Columbia Journalism Review

[ Columbia Journalism Review | 2021-07-13 12:34:55 UTC ]
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RCW and Knights Of launch children's publishing workshop for authors of colour

The RCW literary agency and publisher Knights Of have announced the return of a free children’s publishing workshop for aspiring authors of colour, now in partnership with development scheme Megaphone. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-07-08 01:37:05 UTC ]
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Skybound to Launch YA, Middle Grade Graphic Novel Imprint

Skybound Comet, a new imprint from Skybound Entertainment, will publish original graphic novels aimed at teens and middle grade readers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-06-24 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Baker Launches Publishing Incubator

Jon Baker, a literary scout who runs the firm Baker Literary Scouting, has created a summer-long program called the BLS Publishing Incubator that gives a work space in Jersey City to young people in publishing. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-06-23 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Cowell and Duchess of Cornwall launch flagship school libraries project

Waterstones Children's Laureate Cresside Cowell and the Duchess of Cornwall have visited a school in Wandsworth, south London, to open a "life-changing" library. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-06-21 16:23:10 UTC ]
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Galbraith series hits audiobook milestone ahead of paperback launch

J K Rowling's Cormoran Strike series, written under the name Robert Galbraith, have hit an audiobook milestone for Little, Brown ahead of the fifth novel's paperback release. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-06-21 11:49:14 UTC ]
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Main’s Phoenix set to fly after lockdown launch with focus on fresh talent

After leaving Picador to launch her own list at Orion, Francesca Main says the emphasis at Phoenix will be on developing writers and hitting the litersary/commercial sweet spot Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-06-18 17:22:26 UTC ]
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What counts as freedom — and how do we get there?

Writing of those who fought repression, Olivia Laing finds there’s no single answer. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2021-06-18 12:00:00 UTC ]
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Walker launches third children's sports writing competition

Walker Books is launching its third Young Sportswriter of the Year competition, in partnership with the Guardian and the Football School series of books. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-06-10 01:41:47 UTC ]
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