UAE brings in National Law of Reading

The United Arab Emirates has brought in a National Law of Reading, putting legislative frameworks in place to support the development of reading across the UAE. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2016-11-03 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Useless spies save Britain in the brilliant Slow Horses – what you should watch, listen to and read this week

A funny spy thriller, a classic album, a blockbuster feminist exhibition, a good book about a bad childhood and the end of our summer of sport Continue reading at The Conversation

[ The Conversation | 2024-09-06 15:43:26 UTC ]
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How to Make Reading Fun Again

We surveyed authors, editors, and booksellers on the current state of middle grade reading and what might bring readers back to books as a source of fun. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-09-06 04:00:00 UTC ]
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In Brazil: IPA Signs Agreement for Ibero-American Reading and Books

As agreed at São Paulo's book fair, the International Publishers Association is working on reading and books in the Ibero-American markets. The post In Brazil: IPA Signs Agreement for Ibero-American Reading and Books appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-09-05 18:54:51 UTC ]
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An appeals court upholds a ruling that an online archive's book sharing violated copyright law

An appeals court has upheld an earlier finding that the online Internet Archive violated copyright law by scanning and sharing digital books without the publishers’ permission Continue reading at ABC News

[ ABC News | 2024-09-04 21:58:00 UTC ]
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30 books to read this fall

Fall's most anticipated books include novels from Rachel Kushner, Sally Rooney, Danzy Senna, Michael Connelly and Richard Price. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2024-09-03 10:00:18 UTC ]
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Haven’t Read HEARTSTOPPER Yet? This Graphic Novel Series is Soooo Worth the Hype

With the third season of HEARTSTOPPER on the horizon, there's no better time to catch up on the graphic novel series than now. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-08-30 15:45:00 UTC ]
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Major Publishers, Authors Guild Sue Over New Florida Book Banning Law

A major lawsuit challenges Florida's book banning law, SPARE is finally coming out in paperback, and how the NYPL memed its way into saving more than 50 million bucks from being cut from its budget. All in today's top book news. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-08-29 16:33:25 UTC ]
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Major Publishers, Authors Guild Sue Over New Florida Book Banning Law

The August 29 complaint over H.B. 1069 argues that the statute is vague and overbroad, and that it has led to the improper removal of hundreds of books from school and classroom libraries in the state. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-29 04:00:00 UTC ]
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A New Asian American Boom: A Reading List of the Cambodian American Experience

I feel a cultural shift in the way the publishing world is accepting Cambodian American stories. In 2021, Ecco Press posthumously published the groundbreaking story collection, Afterparties, by Anthony Veasna So, opening new doors for Khmer American writers. The next year the University of... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2024-08-26 08:55:20 UTC ]
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Five Irish novelists to read while you wait for the new Sally Rooney novel, Intermezzo

The Irish literary scene is thriving, which makes choosing just five other Irish writers likely to appeal to fans of Rooney a daunting task. Continue reading at The Conversation

[ The Conversation | 2024-08-22 11:49:16 UTC ]
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The Book World Takes on the 2024 Democratic National Convention

Chicago booksellers and other literary-minded organizations are responding to the crowds in town for the Democratic National Convention by selling books, promoting causes, and, in the case of one publication, reporting on the proceedings from a literary perspective. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
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IBPA and EveryLibrary Make a Play for the Freedom to Read

We Are Stronger Than Censorship is a new program aiming to supply diverse books to young readers, which has begun fundraising and bringing partners on board ahead of a September 9 launch. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Help your child read even more with this rare Kindle Kids deal

If your kids are going back to school, you can help make sure they read more this year by grabbing them this Kindle Kids ereader that’s now on sale for $95 on Amazon, down from its $120 MSRP. While this isn’t the best price we’ve seen for this device, it is the best price drop it’s had... Continue reading at PC World

[ PC World | 2024-08-21 18:00:53 UTC ]
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The 10 Most Interesting Questions in the World of Books and Reading

Some stories come and go, but there are some stories that are part of fundamental questions that the book world is asking and trying to answer. Here are the ten that I find to be the most important at the moment. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-08-21 10:00:00 UTC ]
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Eight New Books Indie Booksellers Want You to Read

Independent booksellers from across the country highlight eight independently published books they're excited to sell this fall. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-16 04:00:00 UTC ]
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20 Indie Books to Read for Fall 2024

This season’s noteworthy offerings feature time loops, psychoactive booze, the Big Bang, and a hermit on a mission from God. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-16 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The US National Book Foundation Issues $350,000 in Grants

The Hawthornden Foundation has made possible these grants going to 49 nonprofit programs serving readers and writers. The post The US National Book Foundation Issues $350,000 in Grants appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-08-14 22:42:47 UTC ]
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Here are the 2024/25 National Book Foundation Teacher Fellows.

Today, the National Book Foundation announced the 2024/25 recipients of the National Teacher Fellowship, a program, only in its second year, “that supports and celebrates 6th-12th grade teachers using innovative methods to make reading for pleasure a part of their students’ school day... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2024-08-14 14:00:55 UTC ]
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Barack Obama Releases His Summer Reading List for 2024

The former Reader-in-Chief released his summer reading list for 2024 and it includes a wide range of fiction and nonfiction. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-08-13 13:30:00 UTC ]
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'What I Read on My Summer Vacation'

Teachers and librarians are accustomed to hearing about what their students read over the summer, but we asked them to tell us about the titles they've been enjoying during the break. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
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