Taylor Norman Named PW Star Watch Superstar of 2024

The executive editor at Holiday House/Neal Porter Books was honored for what she describes as a life-long ambition: working as a children’s book editor. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-10-11 04:00:00 UTC ]
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'The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse' Named B&N Book of the Year

Barnes & Noble booksellers around the country have voted to name Charlie Mackesy’s illustrated fable 'The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse' Barnes & Noble’s 2019 Book of the Year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-12-06 05:00:00 UTC ]
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PRH US donates up to 30,000 books to First Book charity in Obamas' name

Penguin Random House US will donate up to 300,000 more children’s books to First Book, the literacy charity, on behalf of former US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-12-04 05:39:25 UTC ]
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Inspired Selection named best company to work for at IRP Awards

Inspired Search & Selection has been named the best small company to work for at the Institute of Recruitment Professionals annual awards. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-11-29 08:19:49 UTC ]
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Bar-Kar named Bookwire global head of audio

Frankfurt-based Bookwire has appointed Videl Bar-Kar as global head of audio to oversee the expansion of its audio activities. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-11-28 19:37:33 UTC ]
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HarperCollins scoops book from social media stars Irving and dog Max

HarperCollins has acquired “a heartwarming tale” of the friendship between car crash survivor Kerry Irving and Max the Springer Spaniel after their story proved a social media hit. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-11-25 11:02:19 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, November 25, 2019

This week: why we're wrong about nearly everything, plus Bohumil Hrabal's meditations on living with cats. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-11-22 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Nielsen Names Jacqueline Woods as CMO of its Global Connect Division

Nielsen Holdings has announced that Jacqueline Woods will be joining the company as chief marketing officer of its Global Connect division, which provides CPG manufacturers and retailers with data insights on consumer trends. "I am humbled and excited to join the team, as we begin to create the... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2019-11-21 17:13:28 UTC ]
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Barbara Taylor Bradford pens prequel to A Woman of Substance for HarperCollins

Barbara Taylor Bradford has written a prequel to her bestselling 1979 novel A Woman of Substance, to be published by HarperCollins in 2020. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-11-21 16:49:46 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, Nov. 25, 2019

This week: A biography of Jay-Z from Michael Eric Dyson, a series launch from bestseller Jeff Lindsay, and a Man Booker–shortlisted novel from Bernardine Evaristo. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-11-21 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Tuesday New Release Day: Starring MacLaughlin, Gritton, Hamilton, Dunn, and More

Here’s a quick look at some notable books—new titles from the likes of Nina MacLaughlin, JP Gritton, Saskia Hamilton, Stephen Dunn, and more—that are publishing this week. Want to learn more about upcoming titles? Then go read our most recent book preview. Want to help The Millions keep churning... Continue reading at The Millions

[ The Millions | 2019-11-19 10:59:52 UTC ]
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Aspen Institute Names Its 2020 Aspen Words Literary Prize Longlist

Unusual for its focus on socially relevant fiction, the Aspen Words Literary Prize has six debuts among its 16 longlisted titles for 2020, is third year. The post Aspen Institute Names Its 2020 Aspen Words Literary Prize Longlist appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-11-18 06:30:13 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, November 18, 2019

This week: a woman who gave birth to rabbits, plus a brilliant mystery set in 15th-century England. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-11-15 05:00:00 UTC ]
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The PW Publishing Industry Salary Survey, 2019

More small strides were made in 2018 toward addressing issues of pay disparity and diversification of the workforce. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-11-15 05:00:00 UTC ]
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How an Episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation Wound Up in a Memoir About Domestic Abuse

Carmen Maria Machado explains why she dedicated a chapter of her new book to recapping a sci-fi show from the ‘90s. Continue reading at Slate

[ Slate | 2019-11-14 23:07:23 UTC ]
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Financial Times Names New Top Editor | People on the Move

[caption id="attachment_175123" align="alignright" width="150"] Roula Khalaf[/caption] The Financial Times announced Roula Khalaf as its next editor, making her the first female top editor at the FT in its 131-year history. A 24-year veteran of the FT, Khalaf most recently served as deputy... Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2019-11-14 20:49:51 UTC ]
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Kit de Waal named FutureBook Person of the Year

Author and campaigner Kit de Waal has been named FutureBook Person of the Year, sponsored by Mosaic Search and Selection. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-11-14 07:31:44 UTC ]
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Avon signs two more from C L Taylor

Psychological thriller writer C L Taylor has signed a deal with HarperCollins imprint Avon for two more suspense novels following her "amazing" 2019 success. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-11-12 16:58:08 UTC ]
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Damon Reiss Named V-P, Publisher of W Publishing

Thomas Nelson has appointed Damon Reiss to v-p, publisher of its W Publishing imprint, effective immediately. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-11-08 05:00:00 UTC ]
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'Climate strike' named Word of the Year by Collins Dictionary

Collins Dictionary has revealed its word of the year is "climate strike" after the form of protest took off in 2019 thanks to Greta Thunberg and Extinction Rebellion. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-11-06 15:45:48 UTC ]
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HCCP Names New Publisher of Thomas Nelson Bibles

Philip Nation will join HarperCollins Christian Publishing as v-p and publisher of Thomas Nelson Bibles on December 2. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-11-05 05:00:00 UTC ]
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