Penguin Random House Extends Temporary E-book, Digital Audio Terms for Libraries

Terms of sale first enacted in March to help librarians during the Covid-19 crisis will now run through the end of the year. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-08-03 04:00:00 UTC ]

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2025 State of America’s Libraries Report

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Penguin Random House Leads Amicus Brief in LGBTQ+ Books Case

The US high court hears oral arguments as publishing industry parties file an amicus brief, on school exposure to LGBTQ+ themes. The post Penguin Random House Leads Amicus Brief in LGBTQ+ Books Case appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Penguin Random House Leads Amicus Brief in LTGBQ+ Books Case

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Exclusive Cover Reveal of “Little Movements” by Lauren Morrow

Electric Literature is pleased to reveal the cover of Little Movements by Lauren Morrow, which will be published by Random House on September 9, 2025. You can pre-order your copy here. Thirty-something Layla Smart was raised by her mother to dream medium. But all Layla’s ever wanted was a career... Continue reading at Electric Literature

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Lumberjanes: Looking Back 10 Years

It's been 10 years since Lumberjanes hit bookstores and libraries and so many hands. Looking back, what made Lumberjanes so successful? Continue reading at Book Riot

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Climate Action in Classrooms and Libraries

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A History and Future of School Librarianship

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Virginia Norey, Associate Design Director at RHPG, Dies at 68

During her tenure at Random House Publishing Group, Norey created the enduring interior house styles, as well as illustrations and maps, for such authors as Lee Child, Diana Gabaldon, George R.R. Martin, and Danielle Steel. She died on March 28. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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ALA Releases Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2024

In its annual State of America's Libraries report, the American Library Association found that George M. Johnson’s All Boys Aren’t Blue was the most challenged book of last year, among other titles largely by and about LGBTQ+ persons and people of color. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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National Library Week 2025 Emphasizes the Draw of Libraries

Amidst turmoil, the American Library Association is marking National Library Week April 6-12 with the tagline “Drawn to the Library,” which emphasizes the essential role libraries play in American life. This year’s honorary cochairs are Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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The think tank quietly influencing New York’s top officials

Two years ago, newly pregnant and fleeing a violent partner, Briana Drummer left her life behind and checked into a family shelter. There, feeling overwhelmed, she spotted “a big, bright poster” advertising CUNY Reconnect, a program that allows adults with partial college credit to finish their... Continue reading at Crains New York

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Publishers Ask Congress to Defend Libraries as Federal Library Grant Funding Ends

Four of the Big Five publishers and Sourcebooks sent a letter to Congress on April 3 expressing “deep concern” for the nation’s libraries following a week of unprecedented turmoil orchestrated by the Trump administration at the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Ohio’s Republican Budget Proposal Destroys Library Funding, Restricts LGBTQ+ Books, Targets Library Trustee Terms

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The DOGE Axe Comes for Libraries and Museums

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Election for New York City’s money manager is a battle of the boroughs

Overshadowed by the drama-filled mayoral race, a quietly competitive contest is brewing between the candidates vying to become New York City comptroller: the city’s top watchdog and fiscal officer, charged with auditing its multibillion-dollar budget, scrutinizing mayoral agencies and stewarding... Continue reading at Crains New York

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Trump administration seeks to starve libraries and museums of funding by shuttering this little-known agency

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