Susan Goldberg Becomes First Female Editor-in-Chief of National Geographic

The National Geographic Society announced a large structural reorganization of the nonprofit’s media operations April 30 that broadened roles for three veteran executives and newcomer Susan Goldberg who has been promoted as the first female editor-in-chief of National Geographic Magazine. Continue reading at 'Folio Magazine'

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Male Characters Still Outnumber Female Characters in Children’s Books

The giraffe or elephant main character in your children's book is probably male. Continue reading at Book Riot

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David Ferriero to Retire from National Archives

A highly respected and celebrated library leader, Ferriero was appointed by President Barack Obama and has served as Archivist since November 6, 2009, presiding over one of the most successful and consequential periods in the institution's history. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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PRH Peru Chief and Author in Defamation Case: Publishing Industry Support

IPA, CPJ, and several embassies condemn the defamation verdict against PRH Peru's Jerónimo Pimentel and author Christopher Acosta. The post PRH Peru Chief and Author in Defamation Case: Publishing Industry Support appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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The exceptional stories in ‘On Girlhood’ explore the realities of growing up Black and female

‘On Girlhood,’ edited by Glory Edim, pulls together the work of Toni Morrison, Alice Walker and more. Continue reading at The Washington Post

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HarperCollins scoops debut from ex-BBC politics editor Burley

HarperCollins has scooped Why is This Lying Bastard Lying to Me?, an insider account and debut by former BBC political programming editor Rob Burley. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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How the Revolutionary War created a nation — and divided its citizens

H.W. Brands tells the story of the era through the eyes of prominent patriots and loyalists. Continue reading at The Washington Post

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National Teen Book Club reads Cheung's Chinglish

Charities Speakers for Schools and Book Clubs in Schools have teamed up with Andersen Press for the third National Teen Book Club and creative writing course for state school students, this time reading Sue Cheung's Chinglish.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

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How mountains, rivers and seas shape the fates of nations

Geography’s role in wars and politics shows the world isn’t “flat,” Tim Marshall writes. Continue reading at The Washington Post

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Lacey joins newly announced Footnote Press as consulting editor

Candida Lacey, former publishing director at Myriad Editions, is joining the newly announced Footnote Press as consulting editor.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

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2021 National Book Award Winners Announced

Here are the 2021 winners of the National Book Award across five different categories. Continue reading at Book Riot

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2021 National Book Award Winners: Full List

Tiya Miles won the nonfiction prize for “All That She Carried.” The author Karen Tei Yamashita received a lifetime achievement award. Continue reading at The New York Times

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Jason Mott, Tiya Miles among the winners of the 2021 National Book Awards

Jason Mott took home the National Book Award for fiction. Other winners included Tiya Miles, Martín Espada and Malinda Lo. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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Here are the winners of the 2021 National Book Awards.

Tonight, in a digital ceremony hosted by Phoebe Robinson, the National Book Foundation announced the winners of its 2021 National Book Awards in Young People’s Literature, Translated Literature, Poetry, Nonfiction, and Fiction. The winners in each category will receive $10,000 and a bronze medal... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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Goff named new Quarto group chief executive

Alison Goff has been announced as the new group chief executive officer at Quarto. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Guatemala's F&G Editores Wins AAP International Freedom to Publish Award

Guatemala's F&G Editores publishing house has won the 2021 Association of American Publishers International Freedom to Publish | Jeri Laber Award. The publisher's founder, Raúl Figueroa Sarti, and his colleagues have been threatened with censure and worse by the Guatemalan government and... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Dusapin, Espada, Lo, Miles, and Mott Win 2021 National Book Awards

On November 17, author, comedian, and Tiny Reparations Books publisher Phoebe Robinson presided over the second virtual National Book Awards ceremony in a row and the first under the Foundation's new executive director, Ruth Dickey. Martín Espada and Jason Mott were among the night's winners. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Sutton appointed chief exec at STM

The International Association for Scientific, Technical and Medical Publishers (STM) has appointed Dr Caroline Sutton as the organisation’s new chief executive officer. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Petra Mayer, NPR books editor who championed fantasy and romance fiction, dies at 46

Known to legions of radio listeners for her exuberant coverage of literature and culture, she was a self-described “resident nerd” at NPR. Continue reading at The Washington Post

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Authors support Women's Prize Trust's T-shirt celebration of female icons

Authors including Elizabeth Day, June Sarpong and Dolly Alderton are among those supporting a new T-shirt initiative to spotlight iconic female writers, launched by the Women's Prize Trust. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Petra Mayer, Books Editor for NPR and ‘Resident Nerd,’ Dies at 46

Ms. Mayer reported on Comic-Con and contributed to Book Concierge, NPR’s literary recommendation tool. She gravitated toward science fiction, romance and fantasy. Continue reading at The New York Times

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