Students' social venture aims to help teenage males out of depression

Film-maker Taika Waititi and Prime Minister John Key are among a dozen Kiwis who have shared their insights into mental health in a book published by Onslow College students. Continue reading at 'Stuff'

[ Stuff | 2016-08-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
News tagged with: #mental health #book published

Other Publishing stories related to: 'Students' social venture aims to help teenage males out of depression'


Following a Successful 2023, B&N Aims to Open 50 Stores in 2024

Barnes & Noble followed up sales increases in 2022 with more gains in 2023 and CEO James Daunt said the bookseller is "entering a period of significant growth." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-01-10 05:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #barnes noble #sales increases #significant growth #bookseller


Winnie’s Wagon Supports Unhoused Students

Pittsburgh-based nonprofit Homeless Children’s Education Fund has rolled out Winnie’s Wagon, the first mobile classroom in the region dedicated to serving youth experiencing housing instability. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-12-08 05:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this |


At Guadalajara: Mexico’s Publishers Promote Sustainability, Social Responsibility

The Mexican book chamber's commission on sustainability and issues in diversity has gained traction, according to officials at a session at the Guadalajara Book Fair. The post At Guadalajara: Mexico’s Publishers Promote Sustainability, Social Responsibility appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-12-04 14:25:42 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #social responsibility #gained traction #guadalajara book


ACLU, Parents, and Students Sue Alaska School District Over Book Bans

The suit, filed on behalf of six parents of minor children and two students who are over the age of 18 in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough school district, seeks the return of 56 books said to be improperly banned from school shelves. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-11-21 05:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #book bans #school shelves


Former Marvel Publisher John Nee Unveils New Multiplatform Publishing Venture

Pan-Universal Galactic Worldwide, a new publisher of books, comics, games, and other media from Wildstorm cofounder and longtime comics veteran John Nee, is getting ready for a 2024 debut after four years of preparations. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-11-20 05:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this |


A Nation Haunted: The Social Significance of Ghost Stories

The ghost story is one of the most vibrant modes in U.S. American literature today. But why are ghost stories still relevant? Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-10-26 10:35:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #ghost stories #ghost story #american literature


Why Genre Fiction Is So Effective in Tackling Social Issues

Novelist Cindy Fazzi says authors interested in addressing the great issues of the day should avoid preaching and focus on telling a good story. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-10-06 04:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #genre fiction


New Religion Books for Kids Aim to Start Big Conversations

Forthcoming titles from religion and spirituality publishers aim to get families talking about right-to-life messaging, sex trafficking, climate change, houselessness, gender roles, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-09-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #religion books #forthcoming titles #sex trafficking #climate change #gender roles


New S&S Program, Books Belong, Takes Aim at Book Bans

Simon & Schuster is introducing a new "multi-platform education and resources program" during this year's Banned Books Week, as part of an effort to expand the publisher's response to the book bans and challenges. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-09-20 04:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #books belong #takes aim #book bans #simon schuster


'Empty shelves with absolutely no books': Students, parents question school board's library weeding process

Several Peel District School Board students, parents and community members are concerned about a seemingly inconsistent approach to a new book weeding process intended to ensure school library books are inclusive, but that appears to have led some schools to remove thousands of books published... Continue reading at CBC

[ CBC | 2023-09-13 09:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #community members


Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge gets DLC today

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revengewas a surprise hit when it launched last summer, breathing new life into the old-school 2D beat-em-up formula. Now there’s some new paid DLC to entice players back into the sewers. The Dimension Shellshock update was released today and brings new... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2023-08-31 16:15:11 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #power ups #things fresh #survival mode #original game #nintendo switch #xbox consoles #comic book


Why putting social workers in public libraries could help Montrealers in crisis

As more Quebecers come to libraries for services not found on the shelf, some librarians are calling for Montreal to follow the lead of other Canadian cities and hire social workers. Continue reading at CBC

[ CBC | 2023-07-10 08:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #libraries #public libraries


Nonprofit To Make Book Fairs Accessible to Underserved Students

The nonprofit of an independent bookstore in California is making book fairs accessible to underserved students. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-06-01 18:58:52 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #independent bookstore


World Literature Today Announces 2023 Student Translation Prize Winners

World Literature Today Announces 2023 Student Translation Prize Winners News and Events [email protected] Tue, 05/30/2023 - 09:42 Katie Kassam and Vala Thorodds, winners of the 2023 Student Translation PrizesWorld Literature Today, the University... Continue reading at World Literature Today

[ World Literature Today | 2023-05-30 14:42:03 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #south london #national anthem #united kingdom #white review #faculty sponsor #penguin book #science fiction #book review


Student chefs cook thousands of meals for Montreal's Native Friendship Centre

Aspiring chefs from the Pearson School of Culinary Arts cooked 3,000 meals as part of a collaboration that helps culinary students meet their course requirements while helping out at the centre. Continue reading at CBC

[ CBC | 2023-05-21 07:37:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #pearson


Motherhood, ambition and undiagnosed depression collide in a brutally honest memoir

In 'Life B: Overcoming Double Depression,' book critic Bethanne Patrick writes of a life stifled by family commitments and undiagnosed mental illness — until now. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2023-05-16 13:00:23 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #family commitments #book critic


Why Teenagers Need Their Own Library Space

This world isn't designed for anyone under 18. Teen spaces in libraries don't just promote literacy: they give teenagers a voice. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-04-27 10:30:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #world isn #promote literacy #libraries


How the social traffic that gave life to BuzzFeed News ultimately led to its demise

BuzzFeed News' closure represents the struggles of news media, but larger, the mismanagement of digital media properties in a world of consolidation. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2023-04-24 04:01:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #social traffic #gave life #buzzfeed news #news media #digital media


Author Aims to Glorify God One Hat At a Time

La Verne Wimberly, whose Sunday morning selfies in her fabulous hats went viral, is promoting the newly released 'My Sunday Best' during Easter season. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-04-06 04:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #author aims #newly released


Little Free Library Aims to Eliminate Book Deserts

The Little Free Library nonprofit literacy organization announced that it hopes to eliminate book deserts across the U.S. by partnering with local community organizations to install and maintain book-sharing boxes. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-29 04:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this |