PEN America Finds New State Laws Are Supercharging School Book Bans

In the 2023-2024 school year, state legislation was “particularly critical in accelerating book bans,” the report states, “making it easier to remove books from schools without due process, or in some cases, without any formal process whatsoever.” Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-09-23 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The week's bestselling books, Sept. 1

The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2024-08-28 13:00:32 UTC ]
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Esmeralda Santiago Felt Invisible in Mainland United States, So She Wrote Herself Into Existence

Esmeralda Santiago’s book When I Was Puerto Rican debuted 30 years ago. This memoir introduced us to Negi (Santiago), a pre-teen with a captivating voice who chronicles her life in rural Puerto Rico in the 1950s. In Santiago’s own words, the memoir captures a world that no longer exists in... Continue reading at Electric Literature

[ Electric Literature | 2024-08-28 11:00:00 UTC ]
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Greenville County Libraries To Relocate, Restrict “Trans” YA Books

Greenville County Library System will remove all trans books from their young adult sections and restrict access to those under 17. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-08-27 14:45:00 UTC ]
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Book Review: ‘At War With Ourselves,’ by H.R. McMaster

A new memoir by the onetime national security adviser shows how the former president’s insecurities and weaknesses harmed U.S. foreign policy. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2024-08-27 09:03:11 UTC ]
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19 New Books Coming in September

New novels by Sally Rooney and Richard Powers, a memoir by the first Black woman on the Supreme Court — and more. Continue reading at The New York Times

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Mango Forms Books That Save Lives Imprint

The new imprint will release its first book on September 1, the day that marks the beginning of Suicide Prevention Month. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-27 04:00:00 UTC ]
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New YA Books Hitting Shelves, August 26, 2024

Read your way into a boatload of new YA books hitting shelves this week in hardcover and paperback. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-08-26 15:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Club: Let’s Talk About ‘My Brilliant Friend’

The first novel in Elena Ferrante’s Neapolitan quartet was just voted the best book of the 21st century. We like it too. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2024-08-23 13:58:16 UTC ]
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17 new city restaurants to book this fall

New York’s insider summer restaurant season — when locals decamp to the Hamptons, the Catskills and the Greek isles and the city’s hottest places have open seats — is winding down. That signals the search for new spots opening this Fall.A couple of New York’s best-known chefs are launching new... Continue reading at Crains New York

[ Crains New York | 2024-08-23 10:03:06 UTC ]
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Abu Dhabi International Book Fair Extended to 10 Days

An expanded Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, says Dr. Ali Bin Tamim, will help expand educational programming and book sales figures. The post Abu Dhabi International Book Fair Extended to 10 Days appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-08-22 22:25:41 UTC ]
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A Civic Education in YA: YA Book Talk and News, August 22, 2024

These YA books explore American civics and encourage readers to get involved in the democratic process. That, plus this week's YA book news. Continue reading at Book Riot

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14 back-to-school gadgets you didn’t know you needed

Some back-to-school purchases are no-brainers, like a new laptop or Chromebook. But other helpful products aren’t always as obvious. They can seem purely optional—stuff to buy when you have money to burn. But don’t discount tech gadgets and accessories, especially if you’re often... Continue reading at PC World

[ PC World | 2024-08-22 10:30:00 UTC ]
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9 of the Most Polarizing Science Fiction Books to Love or Hate

These excellent, thought-provoking sci-fi books have been banned and taught in classrooms in equal measure. Continue reading at Book Riot

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The Book World Takes on the 2024 Democratic National Convention

Chicago booksellers and other literary-minded organizations are responding to the crowds in town for the Democratic National Convention by selling books, promoting causes, and, in the case of one publication, reporting on the proceedings from a literary perspective. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The week's bestselling books, Aug. 25

The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2024-08-21 13:00:54 UTC ]
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The 10 Most Interesting Questions in the World of Books and Reading

Some stories come and go, but there are some stories that are part of fundamental questions that the book world is asking and trying to answer. Here are the ten that I find to be the most important at the moment. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-08-21 10:00:00 UTC ]
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New Science Fiction and Fantasy Books

Our columnist takes a look at recent books by Sofia Samatar, Vajra Chandrasekera and Emet North. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2024-08-21 09:00:44 UTC ]
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The Most Anticipated Historical Fiction Books of Fall 2024, According to Goodreads

Can anyone unseat Kristin Hannah as the bestselling historical fiction book of the moment? Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-08-20 10:15:00 UTC ]
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The German Book Prize Issues Its 2024 Longlist of 20 Titles

The German Book Prize jury issues a 20th-edition longlist of 20 books with a date of September 17 for the release of its shortlist. The post The German Book Prize Issues Its 2024 Longlist of 20 Titles appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-08-20 09:35:29 UTC ]
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