Citing issues in its book fair and book club businesses in the fourth quarter ended May 31, 2019, Scholastic said it expects sales and earnings for fiscal 2019 to be below previous forecasts. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-06-03 04:00:00 UTC ]
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This week: new books from Clive Cussler and Jennifer Weiner, plus a very creepy novel about a creative writing M.F.A. program. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-06-07 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Viking buys a memoir from a sexual assault victim, Putnam wins the follow-up from 'Adulting' author Kelly Williams Brown, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-06-07 04:00:00 UTC ]
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With librarians preparing to gather in Washington for the 2019 Annual Conference, PW recently caught up with ALA's Kathi Kromer to talk about navigating today's unusual political climate, and why 'year-round advocacy' is the office's defining strategy. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-06-07 04:00:00 UTC ]
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PW talks with Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden ahead of the upcoming ALA Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-06-07 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark have the #1 book in the country with ‘Stay Sexy & Don’t Get Murdered.’ Plus South Carolina favorite Dorothea Benton Frank returns with ‘Queen Bee,’ and journalist Tony Horwitz’s ‘Spying on the South’ makes its list debut. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-06-07 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Party correspondents Louisa Ermelino and John Maher's excellent adventure navigating BookExpo’s annual celebrations, in photos. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-06-07 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Ahead of her upcoming retirement, the veteran library leader looks back on her work with ALA, and forward to her next chapter. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-06-07 04:00:00 UTC ]
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PW contributing editor Brian Kenney offers a look at the 2019 ALA Annual Conference's professional program, which this year features a strong emphasis on equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) issues. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-06-07 04:00:00 UTC ]
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After several years of conservative views toward licensing in the publishing world, the pendulum seems to be swinging back toward a more expansive outlook. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-06-07 04:00:00 UTC ]
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A BookExpo panel on May 31 gathered five creators of buzzed-about middle grade novels to discuss their upcoming works. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-06-06 04:00:00 UTC ]
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In their 31st year, the Lammys were sponsored by the Big Five publishers, independent houses, booksellers, and other retailers. The post Lambda Literary 2019 Awards Issued in 24 Categories in LGBTQ+ Content appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-06-05 05:30:38 UTC ]
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While comics publishers generally offered mixed to positive reviews of this year's BookExpo, they were enthusiastic about the expansive presence of graphic novels throughout the programming presented at the show. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-06-05 04:00:00 UTC ]
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We have reached a point at which paid subscription growth, for many media companies, feels unattainable. I both vehemently disagree and, sadly, agree. There are more tools than ever for reaching larger audiences (the disagree part), yet, most of the time, they are not deployed to their full... Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2019-06-04 19:12:17 UTC ]
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Thirty percent of 122 publisher executives surveyed by Digiday said that YouTube is the platform that can provide the most meaningful long-term revenue opportunities for publishers. After YouTube, Facebook and Google AMP were second best, each with 24% of the vote. The post Digiday Research:... Continue reading at Digiday
[ Digiday | 2019-06-03 04:01:26 UTC ]
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This year's BookCon literary fan fest drew mixed reviews from attendees, some of whom felt that publishers focused more on merchandising rather than on providing booklovers with an experience or giving them free swag. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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Though fewer in number, religion and spirituality publishers at BookExpo reported positive meetings as well as the opportunity to promote titles, make new connections, and find inspiration. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-06-03 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Poet and performer playwright Lemn Sissay has been awarded the PEN Pinter Prize, with judges praising his ability to "forge beautiful words and a thousand reasons to live and love". Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-06-02 23:11:15 UTC ]
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We talked to Tessa Dare, Abby Jimenez, Joanna Shupe, Sabrina Jeffries, K.M. Jackson, and Maria Vale to find out how they are reinventing romance for 2019. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-06-02 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Randall Munroe, creator of the sensational web comic 'Xkcd,' meets 'Mythbusters' co-host Adam Savage to offer some helpful (and sometimes hilariously impractical) life hacks. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-06-02 04:00:00 UTC ]
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