Readings in high places: the Leukerbad International Literature Festival in Switzerland drew record attendance and international authors in 2016. The post Switzerland’s 21st Festival at Leukerbad: 14 Nations Represented appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-07-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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April 22, 2017, 8:00 a.m. Love tacos? Dragons do, too. Meet the author who explains why Catch Adam Rubin, author of "Dragons Love Tacos," reading at the children's stage at 2 p.m. April 21, 2017, 1:05 p.m. Listen to your favorite authors even if you can't make it to the Festival of Books... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2017-04-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The presidency of Donald Trump and its implications on a wide range of areas — feminism, race relations, arts, science, children and even writing itself — was a powerful theme during the first day of the 22nd annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books on Saturday at USC. The two-day festival —... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2017-04-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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At Mobile World Congress, Samsung debuted its Galaxy Book, a power tablet running Windows 10 with a snap-on keyboard that looked to improve on Huawei's Matebook. Despite promising specs and integration of the device giant's new S Pen peripheral, it w... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2017-04-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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TURKEY Presentation Angie Brenner will discuss her new cookbook, “Tree of Life — Turkish Home Cooking,” inspired by her travels in Turkey. When, where: 7:30 p.m. Monday at Distant Lands, 20 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena. Admission, info: Free. RSVP to (626) 449-3220. SEQUOIA Workshop REI experts will... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2017-04-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This and other surprising stats from around the media industry... The post President Trump Has Been on Over 28 National Magazine Covers in 2017 | By The Numbers appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2017-04-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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When Caren Lissner’s young adult novel Carrie Pilby was released in January 2003, the person who would eventually play her on-screen, Bel Powley, was just about to turn 11 years old. And while the title character of Lissner’s book was a prodigy of sorts—a young British woman who graduated... Continue reading at Fast Company
[ Fast Company | 2017-04-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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US senator Bernie Sanders, Man Booker Prize winner Paul Beatty, veteran director Ken Loach and actress Charlotte Rampling are among the famous names on the line-up for the 30th Hay Festival. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-04-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Lisa Thomas has been promoted to publisher and editorial director of adult books at National Geographic. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-04-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This year's MoCCA Arts Festival, an annual gathering of independent and self-published comics and graphic novels, attracted a record crowd. PW was there to capture images of the weekend comics festival. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-04-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'The professional indexer has been around for a good century longer than the printed book.' And the Society of Indexers is looking for respect. The post Have You Hugged Your Indexer Today? It’s the UK’s National Indexing Day appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-03-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hachette Children’s Group is publishing a second cookbook and storybook compilation by "Great British Bake Off" winner and author Nadiya Hussain, Nadiya's Bake Me a Festive Story, this October. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The line up for RebusFest, a weekend of literature, music, art and film in Edinburgh organised by Orion Publishing Group and curated by Ian Rankin, has been revealed, with Edinburgh International Book Festival partnering on the event and Waterstones ready to be the festival's official bookseller. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Voted Best Children’s Publisher in Asia at the 2015 Bologna Children’s Book Fair, 21st Century Publishing Group has come a long way in its 32 years. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-03-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Working with UNESCO's European Capital of Culture program for Denmark this autumn, Hay Festival plans a new children's literature festival for October. The post At London Book Fair: Hay Festival Names ‘Århus 39’ Writers appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-03-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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As the number of independent campus stores dwindles precipitously, NACS is making the preservation of indies its top priority. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-03-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Dave Eggers, Valeria Luiselli, Jacqueline Woodson and Nick Flynn are among those who will be judging the 2017 National Book Awards. The National Book Foundation announced the new roster of 20 judges Monday. They include authors, some whom are previous National Book Award winners and finalists,... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2017-03-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The college store association is redefining its indiCo subsidiary to offer full and custom services to institutions that need help with running their campus stores. And it is partnering with Amazon, RedShelf, and VitalSource, among other service providers, to keep campus stores independent. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-03-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The role of public libraries is "crucial to sustaining and building engagement in literature", the Royal Society of Literature has concluded from a survey conducted with Ipsos MORI. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Philippa Slinger blogs about why a poetry competition is a vital platform for poets just starting out, and those in the midst of their careers. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-02-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ledbury Poetry Festival will present a “truly dazzling” programme of events including appearances from actors Juliet Stevenson and Ann Mitchell, to celebrate its 21st year. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-02-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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