Sharjah World Book Capital Program Backs Kenyan Library Restoration

Backing 'the journey of a historic cultural icon' in Nairobi, the Sharjah World Book Capital program announces support for the McMillan Library restoration. The post Sharjah World Book Capital Program Backs Kenyan Library Restoration appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-12-17 13:10:22 UTC ]
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What Do Parents Really Think of Libraries and Book Bans?: Survey Results

The results are in for three surveys of more than 3,000 parents asking about their perceptions of libraries, librarians, and book bans. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-01-18 16:40:10 UTC ]
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L.A. Public Library to Publish Books

The Los Angeles Public Library has become one of the few public libraries in this country with its own press. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-01-17 17:54:25 UTC ]
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Six New Books on the Holocaust, World War II, and Wartime Leadership

Three new books on the Holocaust, a novel set in World War II–era Vietnam, and works on Winston Churchill and Volodymyr Zelensky make for compelling offerings for the history buff. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-01-17 05:00:00 UTC ]
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6 New Books on the Holocaust, World War II, and Wartime Leadership

Three new books on the Holocaust, a novel set in World War II–era Vietnam, and works on Winston Churchill and Volodymyr Zelensky make for compelling offerings for the history buff. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-01-17 05:00:00 UTC ]
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In Wales: Graffeg Buys World Rights to a Kids’ Book on Immigration

The Dandelion's Tale by Margaret Anne Suggs is being published by Graffeg Books and helps children understand more about immigration. The post In Wales: Graffeg Buys World Rights to a Kids’ Book on Immigration appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-01-12 18:03:28 UTC ]
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They’re (Paper)back!: Winter 2024 YA Paperback Books for Your TBR

Your TBR has just grown by leaps and bounds, thanks to the winter 2024 YA paperback releases about to hit shelves. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-01-08 11:33:00 UTC ]
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The Most Popular Books in US Public Libraries 2023

Surveying the data reported from 19 public libraries across the country, here are the top 10 most popular books in 2023. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-12-21 14:40:59 UTC ]
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Opinion: When libraries like Gaza's are destroyed, what's lost is far more than books

Governments and outside organizations can do a lot to preserve collections when disaster is looming. Even so, a part of human identity is erased with each library bombed. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2023-12-12 11:00:34 UTC ]
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Dhonielle Clayton Is Working to Make the Book World More Diverse

Her solution? A packaging business that sells ideas for commercial genre fiction featuring characters from broadly diverse backgrounds. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2023-12-10 10:00:31 UTC ]
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Liz Gough Will Run DK's New Adult Books Program

DK has named Hodder & Stoughton executive publisher Liz Gough to the newly created role of managing director of DK Adult. In the position, Gough is charged with growing and diversifying the publisher's adult publishing program. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-11-14 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Sharjah’s 42nd Book Fair: More Than1.2 Million Visitors

Early numbers from the UAE indicate that the 2023 Sharjah International Book Fair has drawn at least 1.2 million visitors. The post Sharjah’s 42nd Book Fair: More Than1.2 Million Visitors appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-11-13 03:54:12 UTC ]
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At Guadalajara Book Fair: Guest of Honor EU Plans a Professional Program

The Guest of Honor EU program at Guadalajara includes a three-day program for European, Latin American, and Caribbean professionals. The post At Guadalajara Book Fair: Guest of Honor EU Plans a Professional Program appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-11-09 21:45:06 UTC ]
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Texas Book Fest Expands Spanish-Language Programs

The Texas Book Festival, running November 11 and 12 in Austin, will feature more Spanish-language programming, including a dozen Spanish-language authors among the more than 300 authors participating. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-11-09 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Thessaloniki Book Fair Signs Sharjah as Its 2024 Guest of Honor

The 20th edition of Greece's Thessaloniki International Book Fair will feature Guest of Honor Sharjah in May. The post Thessaloniki Book Fair Signs Sharjah as Its 2024 Guest of Honor appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-11-07 21:22:55 UTC ]
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The 16 Books Most Commonly Stolen from High School Libraries

The most commonly stolen books from high school libraries follow a pattern: they're usually mystery, poetry, or graphic novel titles. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-11-07 11:32:00 UTC ]
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Putting the Asian Experience of World War II at Center Stage: A Reading List of Essential Books

Almost eight decades after the end of World War II, that conflict continues to define political discourse throughout the Western world. Still, for American, British, French, and Canadian readers, the war overwhelmingly means the European theater, with the Asia-Pacific campaigns against Imperial... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2023-11-02 08:40:02 UTC ]
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Sharjah Opens Its Book Fair’s 42nd Edition

In its 42nd iteration, the Arab world's leading book fair opens to what is expected to be an 11-day turnout of more than 2 million visitors. The post Sharjah Opens Its Book Fair’s 42nd Edition appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-11-01 16:50:48 UTC ]
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Scholastic Says They’ll Walk Back Their Separate Diversity Collection for Book Fairs

Scholastic Book Fairs will no longer offer a separate diverse voices book case. But they still fail to address many questions. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-10-25 14:12:58 UTC ]
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All The Public Libraries Offering Free Access to Banned Books: A Comprehensive Guide

A comprehensive guide to the public libraries offering free access to banned books. Here's where and how. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-10-23 10:40:00 UTC ]
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8 Queer Historical Fiction Books Set Around the World

When you hear the phrase “queer history,” how far back does your mind go? For many, there’s a sense that LGBTQIA+ history is fairly recent, starting with Marsha P. Johnson or maybe Oscar Wilde. Beyond that, we start to get into murky territory: stories of “lifelong bachelors” and “happy... Continue reading at Electric Literature

[ Electric Literature | 2023-10-17 11:00:00 UTC ]
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