State school children miss out on author visits, NLT report reveals

Writers say a lack of funding and cuts to libraries mean children from disadvantaged backgrounds are missing out when it comes to school visits, after a new report shows that independent schools are far more likely to have welcomed an author in the past year than state schools. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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5 Tips for Self-published Authors to Maximize Rights and Licensing Deals

Hannah Sheppard, creative director at IPR License, reminds self-publishers that getting the basics right are key when pursuing international rights deals. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-04-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Journalism's decline boosts j-schools

Between 2003 and 2012, media giant Gannett Co. shed more than 20,000 employees, some of them journalists at its television stations, local newspapers and flagship daily USA Today. Nonetheless, on a recent Saturday, the publisher sent recruiters to the Columbia University Graduate School of... Continue reading at Crains New York

[ Crains New York | 2013-04-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Robyn Carr: Growing a Midlist Author

Robyn Carr might not be a household name, but she’s certainly a force to be reckoned with on the bestseller lists. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-04-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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TES poll reveals teachers’ favourite reads

A list of teachers’ favourite books compiled by the Times Educational Supplement (TES) has... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-04-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PublishNews Brazil: Breakfast at LBF, Int’l Authors to Attend Rio Fair

Publishing news from Brazil: The London Book Fair will host a networking breakfast for those interested in Brazil, numerous international authors confirmed for Rio's book fair, and more. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-04-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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StorEbook reads children's books, even does the funny voices

We've come a long way since an IBM 704 first croaked its way through Daisy Bell. Now we've got Siri copping an attitude when we ask a stupid question and Google Now feeding information in an incredibly realistic sounding voice. AT&T has its own initiative, dubbed Natural Voices. At this... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2013-04-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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S&S brings author Faulkner to commuters

Simon & Schuster has partnered with CBS Outdoor to bring its author chef Lisa Faulkner’... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-04-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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SOA criticises new Pearson author payment scheme

The Society of Authors has criticised a decision by Pearson to change the way it pays some of its... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-04-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Argentine Isol Takes Home World’s Largest Children’s Lit Prize

The Argentine illustrator known as “Isol” has won the world’s largest award for children’s literature, the SEK 5m (roughly $766,000) Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-04-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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NLT Young Readers Programme to expand

The National Literacy Trust’s Young Readers Programme will expand this year after increased... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-03-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Have We Moved Beyond Church And State? Top Publishers Discuss The Reality Of Native Advertising

Co.Create joined The Atlantic Digital, Vice, Gawker, and College Humor in a talk about how publishers are approaching native advertising. “The truth is, it’s messy shit and there’s no easy way through it." That’s Vice Chief Creative Officer Eddy Moretti talking about the realities of creating... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2013-03-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Children’s Nonfiction Publishing Comes of Age

Once an afterthought, children's nonfiction publishing is experiencing a revolution, especially in the US, where the segment grew by 5% in 2012. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-03-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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French plans for helping bookshops revealed

French Culture Minister Aurélie Filippetti has unveiled part of the government’s... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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HC Children’s pre-empts SF action-adventure series

HarperCollins Children's Books has acquired new science-fiction action-adventure series,... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-03-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Google reportedly halts print editions of Frommer's guidebooks

Were we really expecting a different outcome? Several months after Google bought Frommer's to bolster its location efforts, Skift hears that the iconic travel guide maker has completely stopped publication of print editions as its focus swings to the online realm. Authors say that many of their... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2013-03-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bologna Children’s Book Fair Celebrates 50 Years

A preview of the 50th Bologna Book Fair includes the TOC Bologna program, Sweden as the Guest of Honor Country, and a list of award winners recognized during the fair. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-03-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Death row tale wins children's prize

Annabel Pitcher's Ketchup Clouds is named winner of this year's Waterstones Children's Book Prize. Continue reading at BBC News

[ BBC News | 2013-03-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Scholastic. Carlton, Faber in latest children's turnaround

In one of a chain of moves across children’s publishing, Scholastic UK publishing and... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-03-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hodder Children’s acquires new Fletcher series

Hodder Children's Books has acquired a new fiction series by author of the bestselling... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-03-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Pitcher wins Waterstones Children's Book Prize

Annabel Pitcher was named a "genuine literary star" this evening as she won the... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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