Margaret Wilkerson Sexton’s new novel explores family ties and the complications of race. Continue reading at 'The Washington Post'
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Vicky Featherstone, Zia Haider Rahman and Peter Stothard will be joining Maureen Freely and Antonia Fraser as judges of the 2016 PEN Pinter Prize, which has extended its eligibility to include writers from the Republic of Ireland and the Commonwealth. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-02-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Authors and critics are warning that Middle Grade children’s books, for readers aged eight to 12 years, are failing to get the attention they merit from the media and book prize organisers because of the dominance of Young Adult titles. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-02-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is donating $15,000 to Water for South Sudan to mark the impact of the million-selling 'A Long Walk to Water.' The post Houghton Honors ‘A Long Walk’ With South Sudan Donation appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-02-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Brands are going long on Snapchat—at least with video. After beginning to test the first "swipe to view" video ad with Activision's Call of Duty in November, a series of brands are now experimenting with ads that promote clips longer than 10 seconds. On Wednesday, three entertainment... Continue reading at AdWeek
[ AdWeek | 2016-01-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The controversy has sparked a debate about producing children's literature that offers a nuanced view of slavery and that is able to ask uncomfortable questions without stifling a conversation on one of the nation's darkest chapters. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor
[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2016-01-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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We need literature that wrestles with the evils of slavery while confronting its complexity – especially when it’s written for childrenA book called George Washington’s Birthday Cake has caused controversy for depicting a smiling black cook, in this case chef Hercules and his daughter, preparing... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2016-01-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Author Jim Wallis argues that current racial tensions are embedded in deep, unresolved, systemic sins such as slavery and racism in his book ‘America’s Original Sin.’ Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-12-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The life of an Instagram star might seem stylish and elegant, but what about the poor sidekick left holding the camera like some off-screen putz? A new video called "Instagram Husband" tells the heartbreaking (or at least relatable) story of men whose existence has dwindled into two roles:... Continue reading at AdWeek
[ AdWeek | 2015-12-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Man Booker Prize winner Marlon James says there are "huge sections of the population who don’t read because no one is telling the stories that they want to read". Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-12-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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London-based digital start-up Lost My Name has said worldwide sales of its personalised picture book have reached 1m copies. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-12-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Two weeks have passed since the government in Bangladesh blocked access to Facebook, WhatsApp, Viber, and other social media sites. In Dhaka, some people have crowded into hotel lobbies to access private networks, while others are gaining access thro ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher
[ Editor & Publisher | 2015-12-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ebury m.d. Rebecca Smart said that traditional publishers need to “shout from the rooftops” more about the value and investment they provide for authors. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-12-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This year's Bookseller 100—our annual list of the main movers and shakers in the book trade—marks a generational shift. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-11-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A study of Danish Facebook users published this month found foregoing Facebook for a week increased "life satisfaction" among participants. We went on our own seven-day social media diet to test the theory for ourselves. Continue reading at Stuff
[ Stuff | 2015-11-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The French Culture Ministry is illuminating the façade of its main courtyard in the red, white and blue colours of the national flag between 5.30pm and 8.30pm local time every evening for a week in homage to the victims of last Friday’s terrorist attacks in Paris. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-11-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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While most publishers are trying to figure out how to get video shorter to distribute on platforms like Facebook and Snapchat, The Economist is betting on a long-form approach. Its 4-month-old, 10-person video division, called The Economist Fi ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher
[ Editor & Publisher | 2015-10-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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It's been several years since the last book in the 'Potter' series was published, but judging by the fervor of fans, the boy wizard isn't going anywhere anytime soon. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor
[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2015-10-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A Texas textbook published by McGraw-Hill described US slaves as 'workers,' prompting massive protests on social media and promise of a change. The post Epic Fail: Texas Textbook Sanitizes Slavery form US History appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-10-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Women are as much as 10 decades away from reaching gender equality in the United States, according to a new study published Wednesday by LeanIn.Org and McKinsey & Co. The report from Facebook Inc. Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg’s nonprofit and the management consulting firm states... Continue reading at Silicon Valley Business Journal
[ Silicon Valley Business Journal | 2015-10-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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