PRH launches virtual Penguin Talks series with Speakers for Schools

Penguin Random House has launched a collaboration with charity Speakers for Schools delivering a series of virtual educational events from its authors, streaming to thousands of students across the UK. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2020-04-23 20:41:22 UTC ]
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The Historical Panorama of American Comics: PW Talks with Jeremy Dauber

Jeremy Dauber's 'American Comics: A History' is a lively historical survey of the American comics medium across 150 years of literary and commercial development. The book will be published this month. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-11-17 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Pan Mac launches positive action proofreading traineeship

Pan Macmillan is launching a positive action proofreading traineeship for applicants from backgrounds that are traditionally underrepresented in publishing. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-11-15 19:23:23 UTC ]
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PS5 vs. Xbox Series X: How They Compare 1 Year Later

Sony and Microsoft have had a year to address supply shortages and improve game libraries for their new consoles. Here's how they stack up. Continue reading at Wired

[ Wired | 2021-11-12 12:00:00 UTC ]
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W F Howes launches WFH Original list of audio exclusives after strategic shift

After five years at the helm of W F Howes, Miles Stevens-Hoare has led the audio pioneer through a huge growth spurt, and is now moving into creating its own audio-first content, launching the WFH Original list.   Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-11-11 21:35:34 UTC ]
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Cool, elected school district officials are calling for literal book burning now.

Those who have been paying attention to local education news and the critical race theory debate know that many school districts are battling over what materials can be kept in libraries and taught in classrooms. The battle is making its way to the courts: just this week a PEN America report... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2021-11-11 17:33:10 UTC ]
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Fane launches first app, Fane TV

Fane has launched its first app, Fane TV, in response to growing customer demand and to enhance its offering for hybrid events. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-11-10 08:56:47 UTC ]
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UpLift literature leadership scheme for young people of colour launches

Words of Colour Productions and the Irish Writers Centre have unveiled UpLift, an international literature leadership initiative for young people of colour aged between 18 and 30. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-11-10 00:53:24 UTC ]
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Bookselling still not 'particularly diverse' say trade figures, as New Futures project launches

Bookselling is still “not particularly diverse” say trade figures, as a scheme launches to help entrepreneurs from underrepresented communities start bookshops. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-11-09 08:43:41 UTC ]
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How to Talk Back to God: J. Richard Middlton

Biblical scholar J. Richard Middleton discusses a "gritty spirituality" in which believers grapple with God. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-11-05 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Justice Dept. Sues Penguin Random House Over Simon & Schuster Deal

The Biden administration’s rejection of the proposed $2.18 billion publishing merger reflects a changing atmosphere in Washington toward consolidation. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2021-11-02 21:41:37 UTC ]
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Justice Department Sues to Block Penguin Random House Acquisition of Simon & Schuster

The Department of Justice sues to block the acquisition of Simon and Schuster from Penguin Random House. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2021-11-02 16:56:25 UTC ]
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DOJ sues to block Penguin Random House from merging with Simon & Schuster

Some tech analysts are a bit baffled by the move and, subsequently, the DOJ’s priorities. The Justice Department on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against publisher Penguin Random House that seeks to block its proposed merger with rival Simon & Schuster. It’s one of the Biden administration’s... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2021-11-02 14:35:22 UTC ]
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Guillory launches the Underline Literary Agency in Glasgow

Robbie Guillory is leaving the Kate Nash Literary Agency to start his own agency in Glasgow. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-11-02 13:20:05 UTC ]
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National Book Tokens launches monthly gift card

National Book Tokens is launching a new gift card scheme, which offers customers a regular monthly books budget to be spent through high street bookshops.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-11-02 09:08:23 UTC ]
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Justice Department Sues to Block Penguin Random House Acquisition of S&S

The Department of Justice has sued to block Penguin Random House’s proposed acquisition of Simon & Schuster, arguing that it "would result in substantial harm to authors." Lawyers for PRH said that they expect the case to go to trial sometime in 2022. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-11-02 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Image Comics Staff Launches Effort to Unionize

In an unprecedented effort at labor organizing in the comics industry, a group of 10 staffers at Image Comics, a major independent comics publisher, have announced plans to launch a union. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-11-02 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Guppy signs first screen deal for Dolan's Ghost Scouts series

Guppy Books has signed its first screen deal after production company Threewise optioned the Ghost Scouts book series, written and illustrated by Taylor Dolan. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-11-02 00:50:09 UTC ]
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Saraband launches 'green book bundle' for environmental charities

Manchester-based indie publisher Saraband is launching a "green book bundle" option on its website, in support of two environmental charities.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-11-01 09:10:41 UTC ]
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UCLan signs Finlayson-Palmer's debut series for new illustrated list

UCLan Publishing is launching an illustrated chapter book list for younger readers, kicking off with a two-book deal for debut author Emma Finlayson-Palmer’s Autumn Moonbeam series.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-11-01 05:21:50 UTC ]
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Let’s talk about audiobooks: best narrators, best listening speeds and why we like them to begin with

Does listening to an audiobook while working hinder or enhance productivity? Let’s discuss. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2021-10-30 12:00:00 UTC ]
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