The London Library has launched the Emerging Writers Programme to support unpublished writers, with literary agency A M Heath one of the scheme's supporters. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
[ The Bookseller | 2019-01-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Among the week's headlines: the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has weighed in on Iowa's SF 496 with a mixed decision; Utah bans 13 books from all public schools in the state, six of which are by Sarah J. Maas; and Kelly Jensen of 'Book Riot' offers a how-to guide to fighting book bans. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-09 04:00:00 UTC ]
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In an effort to help consumers find and read books that have been banned in their localities, Open Road Integrated Media has started a new marketing service, the Free Voices Geo-Targeting initiative, focusing on 10 states where book banning is most prevalent. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-08 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The game-like endeavors are designed to get guests to view their local libraries — and the world outside of them — a little more imaginatively. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2024-08-07 10:00:27 UTC ]
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Author-illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka embarked on a public library book tour from June 21–August 2, billing his New England stops as “JJK’s Summah Readin’ Roadtrip.” Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-06 04:00:00 UTC ]
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This season’s crop of notable nonfiction debuts tackle the nature of life, the role of religion in American culture, Indigenous histories, and book bans Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-02 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Among the week's headlines: a new EveryLibrary report explores the threat to libraries posed by the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025; Maggie Tokuda-Hall weighs in on book bans for 'Book Riot'; and a mother and TikToker in Idaho details her experience with the state's new harmful to minors law. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-02 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The Dallas-based 'Southwest Review' is launching New Pony Press, which plans to publish works by cult writers, putting out one book a year. Its first title is 'Disappearances,' a book of drawings by Barry Gifford, publishing October 8. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-01 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Her novels and short stories often explored the lives of willful women who loved men who were crass, unfaithful or already married. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2024-07-29 02:48:48 UTC ]
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Among the week's headlines: Kamala Harris addresses book banning at a campaign event; a community in Michigan seeks to remove its library board over their refusal to ban books; and NBC News has a chilling look at an officer's bid to charge three Texas school librarians for sharing inappropriate... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-07-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The former NFL quarterback turned civil rights activist, who founded his own publishing company in 2020, has launched Lumi, an AI-based platform providing authors and other creatives with another alternative to traditional publishing. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-07-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Starting with comics and graphic novels, Lumi will help creators develop and illustrate ideas, then sell their work through an all-in-one platform. A new AI platform led by activist and former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick aims to make it easier for anyone to publish—and monetize—their... Continue reading at Fast Company
[ Fast Company | 2024-07-24 16:00:00 UTC ]
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The author of humorous short stories finds emotional connections in tales that engage with tech. But he’s more interested in the ties between humans. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2024-07-24 09:04:44 UTC ]
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The fourth imprint launched by Orbit, Hachette Book Group's SFF division, Run for It joins the flagship Orbit imprint, Redhook, and Orbit Works. Orbit executive editor Bradley Englert will serve as the imprint's principal acquiring editor. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-07-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
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What's happening in the world of libraries this week? A roundup of news and stories you should know. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2024-07-19 16:25:00 UTC ]
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Among the week's headlines: ALA welcomes the FCC's decision to allow E-rate funding to be used to purchase and lend Wi-Fi hotspots; parents in Lansing, Mich., are unhappy with plans for two new library-less elementary schools; and Kelly Jensen at 'Book Riot' questions an unusually quiet Pride... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-07-19 04:00:00 UTC ]
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With stories set in Bosnia, El Salvador, Iran, and Scotland, this fall’s notable fiction debuts have a distinctly international flavor. There’s also a New Orleans ghost story and a behind-the-scenes dive into the NFL. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-07-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Among the week's headlines: The Fifth Circuit will rehear its June decision in a closely-watched book banning case; Fresh off a high energy annual conference, ALA now faces some critical decisions; and why the New Mexico state library is offering New Mexicans access to the 'New York Times.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-07-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Both/And, EL’s series of essays by trans writers of color, is going to be a book published by HarperOne—edited by our editor-in-chief, Denne Michele Norris! The anthology will feature new essays by acclaimed writers Tanaïs, Meredith Talusan, and J Wortham, alongside some of our community’s most... Continue reading at Electric Literature
[ Electric Literature | 2024-07-11 19:06:00 UTC ]
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A bestselling author takes on the bots, Penguin Random House acquires a comics publisher, an epic bookstore roadtrip, and more. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2024-07-11 15:00:00 UTC ]
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Over 500 industry professionals sign open letter to bookseller after employee’s post about ‘tearing up books’ by Christina DalcherMore than 500 authors and book industry professionals have signed an open letter calling on Waterstones to reverse a decision to dismiss an employee who said she... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2024-07-11 10:31:48 UTC ]
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