Elif Shafak and Bernardine Evaristo are among a roster of authors confirmed for the Manchester Literature Festival 2021, which is taking place as an in-person event in October. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
[ The Bookseller | 2021-09-01 17:41:52 UTC ]
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An exploration of the various ways romance plays out in Indian literature — it's not all arranged marriages. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2022-02-25 11:35:00 UTC ]
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The policy of using the UN hate speech definition by literary organizations such as ABA and IBPA to censor books is considered. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-02-25 11:00:00 UTC ]
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Gina Gagliano, founder and former publishing director of Random House Graphic, has been named executive director of the Boston Book Festival. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-02-23 05:00:00 UTC ]
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After previous seminars showcased work from Scotland and Wales, this year the focus is on writing from Northern Ireland. Chaired by novelist and non-fiction writer Glenn Patterson, director at the Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen’s University Belfast – a familiar and popular name for British... Continue reading at British Council global
[ British Council global | 2022-02-16 12:14:57 UTC ]
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Today, the National Book Foundation announced its inaugural selected titles for its new Science + Literature program. Supported by a three-year $525,000 grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the program recognizes three books each year and aims to foster an engaged understanding of science... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2022-02-09 16:51:29 UTC ]
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The 2022 edition of the Madrid-based Desperate Literature Prize for Short Fiction offers a long-form manuscript consultation and more. The post Based in Spain, Desperate Literature Opens Its 2022 Prize Program appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-01-26 14:38:51 UTC ]
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Hay Festival unveils plans to ramp up its educational offer to schools and adult learners. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2022-01-22 15:24:30 UTC ]
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The Bookseller’s annual Christmas trading survey, backed up by new data from the Booksellers Association, suggests that the majority of indie booksellers had an excellent festive sales period. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2022-01-16 11:21:18 UTC ]
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The Desperate Literature Short Fiction Prize has announced a new landmark partnership with The Literary Consultancy and revealed the judging line-up for 2022. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2022-01-16 04:07:20 UTC ]
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Manchester University Press has landed the first “remarkable” book from DJ Paulette, Welcome to the Club: The Life and Lessons of a Black Woman DJ. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2022-01-11 14:56:43 UTC ]
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Though concerns regarding the omicron variant loom, many promoters hope to proceed with in-person events in early 2022 Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-12-31 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Dolly Parton will headline the audiobook cast of her debut novel Run Rose Run (Century) along with singer and songwriter Kelsea Ballerini in the role of protégée to Parton’s character. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-12-21 02:34:41 UTC ]
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More than 50 signatories, including Bonnier Books UK c.e.o. Perminder Mann and the Society of Authors, have urged literary festival organisers to keep festivals hybrid as part of a new campaign. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-12-10 07:38:14 UTC ]
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The Festival for Working-Class Writers' team are on the lookout for books to promote as part of their new book club, which launches in 2022. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-12-08 23:43:53 UTC ]
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Journalist Philip Clark and novelist and essayist Javier Montes have been named as the winners of the Eccles Centre & Hay Festival Writer’s Award, at a reception at the British Library. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-12-01 10:40:51 UTC ]
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Lit Lists 2021 was a robust year for literary translations. This list kept growing, and we didn’t resist. As always, though, we recognize there are, thankfully, many more and hope you’ll add them in the comments, along with those you’re eagerly... Continue reading at World Literature Today
[ World Literature Today | 2021-11-29 19:56:31 UTC ]
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A project to develop a guide to make literature events accessible for disabled people has reached its research and development phase target budget following support from the industry. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-11-25 01:08:21 UTC ]
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Based in Abu Dhabi, the Sheikh Zayed Book Award releases the first two of its eight longlists showcasing Arabic literature, scholarship, and writing. The post Sheikh Zayed Book Award Longlists: Young Author and Children’s Literature appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2021-11-18 01:57:08 UTC ]
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