Penguin Random House Children’s Summer Party boasted a magician, ice cream created with liquid nitrogen and two “magic wonder” trees. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
[ The Bookseller | 2017-06-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Frederick Warne & Co, an imprint of Penguin Random House Children’s, will this September release a previously unpublished children’s story by Beatrix Potter, with new illustrations by Quentin Blake. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-01-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Free speech campaigners have spoken out against Scholastic’s withdrawal of A Birthday Cake for George Washington, pulled from shelves after it was criticised for its ‘light’ treatment of slaveryThe decision to pull a children’s book last week over the “false impression” it gives of slavery was... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2016-01-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Penguin Random House has acquired a skin, food and lifestyle book by Wendy Rowe, a "world-renowned beauty expert" and Burberry's artistic consultant. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-01-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Other publishers and universities are welcoming Penguin Random House UK's decision to disregard university degrees as a prerequisite for applications. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-01-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Penguin Random House is to publish The Racehorse Who Wouldn’t Gallop, the first children’s book from broadcaster Clare Balding. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-01-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Penguin Random House UK has launched its consumer website Penguin.co.uk, and a new corporate site Penguinrandomhouse.co.uk, designed to showcase its eight publishing divisions and their imprints. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-01-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Scholastic has halted distribution of A Birthday Cake for George Washington amid criticism of the book's sugar-coated portrayal of slavery. The post Bowing to Pressure, Scholastic Recalls Children’s Book Accused of Being Racist appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-01-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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We need literature that wrestles with the evils of slavery while confronting its complexity – especially when it’s written for childrenA book called George Washington’s Birthday Cake has caused controversy for depicting a smiling black cook, in this case chef Hercules and his daughter, preparing... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2016-01-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Country singer Dolly Parton is to support a scheme to provide free books for children born in Southwark this year. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-01-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Penguin Random House UK is removing any requirement for a university degree for all new jobs to attract a “more varied candidate pool” in order to “publish the best books that appeal to readers everywhere”. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-01-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Nadiya Hussain, the winner of last year’s “The Great British Bake Off”, is writing a children’s book of stories and recipes, which is due to hit shops in September. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-01-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A UK festival to “celebrate the work and achievements” of black, Asian and minority ethnic writers (BAME) has launched a crowdfunding campaign. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-01-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The American Library Association is presenting National Readathon Day through its Libraries Transform campaign, with support from Penguin Random House's Library Awards for Innovation. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-01-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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"Indie bookselling is back," Vivien Jennings, owner of Rainy Day Books in Fairway, Kan., proclaimed after a "wonderful" holiday season with sales up 11%. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-01-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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When asked how she was going to finish the rest of her day yesterday, just-named Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall responded: “Champagne! And donuts." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-01-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Fiona Murphy has been appointed to the new in-house role of publicity director at Penguin Random House Ireland. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-01-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Macmillan Children’s Books is moving in on the Moomins after signing a deal to publish gift titles with the brand’s rights’ owners Moomin Characters Ltd. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-01-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The National Trust is launching its first children’s book festival at Wray Castle in the Lake District in March. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-01-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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India's Pratham Books' StoryWeaver platform offers open source of children's books and encourages users to translate, adapt and use the content for free. The post Pratham Books’ StoryWeaver: Open Source Publishing for India’s Children appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-01-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Want to know when your favourite author has a new book published? When the awards are being dished out? What film adaptations are up-coming or get the low-down on festivals near you? Then check out our literary calendar for 2016Have we missed anything? Email us at [email protected]... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2016-01-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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