The IPA’s Michiel Kolman in China: ‘We Continue To Push the Literacy Agenda’

Calling books 'like glue, binding peoples together,' the International Publishers Association's president stresses commonalities over controversy in China. The post The IPA’s Michiel Kolman in China: ‘We Continue To Push the Literacy Agenda’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-05-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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China’s Book Market in 2022: An 11.77-Percent Decline

Overall book sales in China decreased in 2022, but online sales driven by TikTok and other short-video platforms are growing rapidly. The post China’s Book Market in 2022: An 11.77-Percent Decline appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-02-07 16:24:29 UTC ]
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IPA States Its Concern for a Missing Egyptian Publisher

Kotopia's Ahmed Mahmoud Ibrahim, the International Publishers Association says, was detained in Riyadh in October. The post IPA States Its Concern for a Missing Egyptian Publisher appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-01-25 07:15:19 UTC ]
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Twitter is reportedly struggling to break even as advertisers continue to flee

Twitter’s ad business is reeling, with its daily revenue reportedly falling by 40 percent from a year ago. According to The Information, over 500 of the company’s top advertisers have paused spending on the platform since Elon Musk’s October takeover. Despite that, Twitter is still attracting... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2023-01-18 18:54:25 UTC ]
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5 boundary-pushing laptops I’m dying to get my hands on in 2023

There’s nothing more exciting to me than a laptop with unique features or an out-of-the-box design. While a slew of brand spanking new laptops were announced at CES this year, there were some that really stood out from the rest. From RGB keyboards on Chromebooks to portable laptops so thin... Continue reading at PC World

[ PC World | 2023-01-18 11:45:00 UTC ]
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Literacy Focus: Welcoming Places, Safe Spaces

We spoke with four librarians about how they create safe spaces for their students, and why it matters so much to them. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-01-09 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Interview with Brazil’s Karine Pansa: IPA’s New President

The complexity of the International Publishers Association's service leads Karine Pansa to call for more and better market data. The post Interview with Brazil’s Karine Pansa: IPA’s New President appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-01-06 16:21:11 UTC ]
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Egypt’s IPA Prix Voltaire Laureate Khaled Lotfy Out of Prison

The Prix Voltaire-winning Cairo publisher and bookseller Khaled Lotfy was released from prison, the IPA reports, on November 19. The post Egypt’s IPA Prix Voltaire Laureate Khaled Lotfy Out of Prison appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-01-03 05:05:52 UTC ]
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China Bestsellers: History, Awards, Humor

Awards and screen adaptations drive fiction, while humorous history stokes nonfiction, on China's October bestseller lists from OpenBook. The post China Bestsellers: History, Awards, Humor appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-12-13 17:47:51 UTC ]
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IPA Joins Criticism of Russia’s Anti-LGBTQ Bill

The International Publishers Association warns that 'publishers will find themselves at risk' under the proposed Russian legislation. The post IPA Joins Criticism of Russia’s Anti-LGBTQ Bill appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-11-29 05:22:31 UTC ]
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'Intermittent' Distribution Issues Continue at Waterstones

The U.K. bookseller's distribution center, known as the Hub, is now 'largely stable,' despite ongoing concerns, and the chain remains confident about Christmas shopping. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-11-29 05:00:00 UTC ]
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China Bestsellers in September: ‘Humor and Wisdom’

Writerly craft, online serialization, television appearances, and studies of loneliness propelled titles onto the September bestseller lists in China. The post China Bestsellers in September: ‘Humor and Wisdom’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-11-16 09:12:19 UTC ]
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Book Sales Continued to Struggle in August

Book sales fell 9% in August compared to a year ago at the 1,367 publishers who report data to AAP’s StatShot program. All segments had declines in the month, with sales of adult books down 9.3% and sales of children’s/young adult book declining 10.9%. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-11-16 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Print Book Sales Slide Continues

The soft fall sales season continued last week, with print unit sales falling 14.9% compared to the week ended November 6, 2021. Sales declined in all categories, including sales of adult fiction, which has been the best-performing segment this year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-11-10 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Brazil’s Portuguese IPA-UN SDG Book Club: 500,000 Copies

The Brazil chapter of the Portuguese SDG Book Club is Honored with a request for its books' inclusion in a major government requisition. The post Brazil’s Portuguese IPA-UN SDG Book Club: 500,000 Copies appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-11-07 15:49:58 UTC ]
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Literacy Focus: Reading Across Genders

We asked four teachers and librarians about the ways they encourage students and patrons to read books featuring protagonists of diverse gender identities. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-11-01 04:00:00 UTC ]
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At Frankfurt: IPA Stages Its Second ‘Sustainability Summit’

The Publishers Association's Dan Conway called sustainability 'the issue we will all be judged on in the future." The post At Frankfurt: IPA Stages Its Second ‘Sustainability Summit’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-10-28 13:30:17 UTC ]
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IPA’s 33rd International Publishers Congress: Program Highlights

The first IPA International Publishers Congress since 2018 will look at issues confronting the world book publishing industry. The post IPA’s 33rd International Publishers Congress: Program Highlights appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-10-27 16:49:15 UTC ]
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At stake in the U.S.-China rivalry: The shape of the global political order

Three books explore the endurance of China's Communist Party, its standoff with the United States and its designs for the future. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-09-22 10:00:36 UTC ]
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Macmillan Announces Changes as CEO Transition Continues

Jon Yaged, who will officially succeed Don Weisberg as CEO of Macmillan Publishers US later this year, will take over day-to-day responsibilities for running the company, effective today, along with other changes among executive personnel. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-09-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
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In the 1990s, the GOP got a hard push to the right

Pat Buchanan, Newt Gingrich, Rush Limbaugh and other figures extolled Ronald Reagan but led the Republican Party away from his principles, Nicole Hemmer argues. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-09-16 10:00:14 UTC ]
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