“Phenomenal” woman Meena Harris makes the leap from t-shirt branding to book publishing

Phenomenal Media, a company launched by Kamala Harris’ niece that celebrates underrepresented women, is debuting a new partnership with Hachette Books. In 2016, Meena Harris started designing statement t-shirts that quite literally made a statement. Her most famous one read “Phenomenal Woman,” quoting a Maya Angelou poem. Harris, who is also the niece of Kamala Harris, saw the t-shirt as political tool—not to promote her aunt, but to celebrate underrepresented women. The brand quickly became a full-fledged company called Phenomenal Media, which has partnered with HBO, Amazon Prime and Netflix for apparel and events.Read Full Story Continue reading at 'Fast Company'

[ Fast Company | 2023-01-24 08:00:00 UTC ]
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Books Are for Everyone: On Accessible Publishing Standards

Adopting accessible standards is good for the community, writes Lettie Y. Conrad—and good for your business. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Andrews McMeel to Publish Inspirational Books Under Amber Lotus Imprint

The publishing division of Andrews McMeel Universal will add inspirational books to the purview of Amber Lotus imprint next year. The move follows Andrews McMeel’s acquisition of the calendar publisher earlier this year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Brazilian Publishers Set Sights on Global Market at Frankfurt Book Fair

Brazil's publishers this year are proud of their editorial maturity and their investment in international activities, with 38 publishers at Brazil's Frankfurt Book Fair stand. The post Brazilian Publishers Set Sights on Global Market at Frankfurt Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Publishing’s ‘Super Thursday’ includes books by Boris Johnson, Stanley Tucci and Kate Mosse

A total of 1,900 titles are being published today, including a Rebus from Ian Rankin, memoir from Miranda Hart and children’s fiction by AF SteadmanBooks by Boris Johnson, Stanley Tucci and Miranda Hart are among those being published today, on this year’s “Super Thursday” – the day when more... Continue reading at The Guardian

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Black British Book festival founder criticises lack of diversity in publishing

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Publishers, Advocates File New Complaint in Iowa Book Banning Case

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Frankfurt Book Fair 2024: Are We Publishing the Right Stories for Kids?

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Major publishers sue Florida over ‘unconstitutional’ school book ban

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