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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Karen Kingsbury Launches a Production Studio

Karen Kingsbury, author of the bestselling Baxter Family series as well as standalone Christian fiction titles such as ‘A Distant Shore,’ will produce page-to-screen adaptations of her books through a new company, Karen Kingsbury Productions. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-09-21 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Wattpad gave authors a boost. TikTok launches them to new heights.

On Wattpad, authors retain a lot of the control, but on TikTok, it’s hard to know when and how a story will go viral. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-09-03 13:00:59 UTC ]
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How the Karma’s World Doll Launch Became a Meeting Ground for Brands and Culture

Karma's World is officially making its mark, and Chris "Ludacris" Bridges couldn't be happier. That's because it took the award-winning rapper, actor, producer and now children's book author over a decade to bring the animated children's program to audiences. Now, the show and its titular... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2022-08-25 15:59:04 UTC ]
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Journalists at rightwing Daily Express set to strike over pay

Staff from newspaper that rails against ‘militant trade unions’ will join sister outlets in striking on FridayThe Daily Express has repeatedly warned its readers that “militant trade unions” are bringing Britain to its knees – but this week many of the newspaper’s own staff will go on strike in... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2022-08-21 16:41:06 UTC ]
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Schiffer Launches Craft-Focused Imprint

The Schiffer Craft imprint will launch in fall 2023, publishing approximately 25 crafting titles per season. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-08-19 04:00:00 UTC ]
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U.K.'s Gardners Launches U.S. Wholesale Company

The Little Group, the parent company of Gardners, the U.K.’s largest book wholesale and book distribution company, has launched Gardners US. The new distribution company is based in Florida and offers 200,000 titles for U.S. delivery within 3-5 days. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-08-07 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Trinity University Press Launches Two New Imprints

Trinity University Press has launched two new imprints: Tinta Books, which will focus on the culture, history and current affairs of Mexico and Mexican American life, and Terra Firma, about nature and the environment. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-08-03 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Sheikh Zayed Book Award Announces Its 2022-2023 Scientific Committee

Looking forward to the 'experience the new members will bring,' Dr. Ali Bin Tamim names the Sheikh Zayed Book Award's new committee. The post Sheikh Zayed Book Award Announces Its 2022-2023 Scientific Committee appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-08-03 01:40:11 UTC ]
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Morning Brew Tops $36 Million First-Half Revenue and Launches Its 10th Newsletter

The business news publisher Morning Brew, an Axel Springer property, launched its 10th newsletter Monday morning, a product called CFO Brew that aims to reach readers in strategic and corporate finance. The publisher has grown rapidly since selling a majority stake to Insider in October 2020... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2022-07-12 10:01:54 UTC ]
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Authors for Abortion Access Launch Auction

The auction, running July 12–26, will benefit two grassroots abortion funds and includes donated items from Neil Gaiman, Chloe Gong, and V.E. Schwab. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-07-11 04:00:00 UTC ]
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S&S Launches Banned Books Promotion for Bookstores

In response to growing book censorship, Simon & Schuster has launched a “Read banned books!” promotion that provides information on challenged titles, in-store displays, and social media materials. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-06-30 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Unsurprisingly, books about abortion and reproductive freedom are in high demand.

In the wake of the overturn of Roe v. Wade by a “vehemently anti-Democratic Supreme Court,” publishers have reported higher sales of both front- and backlist titles about abortion and reproductive freedom. Among the titles in high demand are Annie Ernaux’s memoir Happening (which was recently... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2022-06-28 17:52:43 UTC ]
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Sex, Freedom, Cruising, and Consent: A Conversation with Garth Greenwell

I sat down with the bestselling author of What Belongs to You and Cleanness, Garth Greenwell last year, after the release of the new anthology of sexy short stories, Kink, which Greenwell co-edited with R.O. Kwon. Since our conversation, which often touched on the importance of queer spaces, an... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2022-06-24 08:52:19 UTC ]
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Forefront Books, FDFI Launch Frederick Douglass Books

Forefront Books has partnered with the Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives (FDFI) to launch a new joint publishing imprint in an effort "to establish a pathway for Black and Brown authors to write and publish a professional book with distribution into traditional retailers." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-06-15 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Zando, Crooked Media Launch New Imprint

Zando has partnered with Crooked Media, the progressive media company founded in 2017 by former Barack Obama administration officials Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, and Tommy Vietor, on a new books imprint, which has acquired a new novel by Lydia Kiesling. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-06-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Mila Kunis and Sharad Devarajan Launch Web3-Based Fantasy Universe and Media Company

Today, actress, producer and Web3 innovator, Mila Kunis and media entrepreneur and superhero creator, Sharad Devarajan announce the launch of a multi-platform global entertainment universe, Armored Kingdom Media, Inc. Co-founded by technologist Lindsey McInerney and producer and actress Lisa... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2022-06-10 15:35:00 UTC ]
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Conservative Group Launches “Hide the Pride” to Remove Books From Library Pride Displays

The movement intends to "empty libraries of LGBTQ content aimed at kids" by checking out and hiding all LGBTQ books on library displays. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2022-06-06 13:35:02 UTC ]
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Freedom to Read Advocates Sound Alarm as Obscenity Lawsuit Advances in Virginia

On May 18, a judge found that there was probable cause that two books, 'Gender Queer' and 'Court of Mist and Fury', could be deemed obscene under an obscure state law, and ordered the authors and publishers to defend the books in court. In a statement, freedom to read advocates say such actions... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-06-03 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Toyota and Remezcla Partner for a Campaign That Examines Latinx Expression

As authentic representation in advertising remains a critical industry talking point, some brands and platforms are partnering to offer a real understanding of Latinx culture. As part of its ongoing multicultural outreach effort, Toyota is continuing its 13-year collaboration with Latin digital... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2022-06-02 20:51:12 UTC ]
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An Anthology That Gives Voice to the Realities of Reproductive Freedom and Abortion

Shelly Oria’s new collection, I Know What’s Best for You: Stories on Reproductive Freedom, is the latest in a string of new anthologies that reclaim and challenge the conversation surrounding reproduction. The collection deals with the choice of whether or not to have children, and also explores... Continue reading at Electric Literature

[ Electric Literature | 2022-05-26 11:00:00 UTC ]
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