W H Smith's Pete Selby says lack of diversity means book industry is ‘failing’ children

Pete Selby, head of books for W H Smith, has called on the book industry to make the high street more diverse and inclusive for young readers, saying that diversity is going to become a "significant" part of WHS' strategy. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2019-09-22 19:12:13 UTC ]
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12 of the Best New Children’s Books Out April 2023

Check out new books that center immigration, disability, LGBTQ+ pride, and more in this list of April children's book releases. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-04-06 10:30:00 UTC ]
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In England: Children’s Book Publisher Peter Usborne Remembered

The founder of England's Usborne Publishing, Peter Usborne, is said to have died 'unexpectedly but peacefully,' surrounded by family. The post In England: Children’s Book Publisher Peter Usborne Remembered appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-04-03 17:12:06 UTC ]
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Children’s books publisher Peter Usborne dies at 85

Publisher pays tribute to ‘genius’ who was an ‘inspirational leader’Peter Usborne, the founder of the children’s books publisher Usborne and the co-founder of Private Eye magazine, has died aged 85, the publisher has announced.He died “unexpectedly but peacefully” surrounded by his family this... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-03-30 18:46:40 UTC ]
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AAP StatShot: US Book Industry Gains 3.5 Percent in January

The first monthly StatShot report from the Association of American Publishers in 2023 shows trade revenues up 3.1 percent in January. The post AAP StatShot: US Book Industry Gains 3.5 Percent in January appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-03-21 18:18:29 UTC ]
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What Are We Protecting Children from by Banning Books?

Reading the titles that have been challenged and removed from public-school libraries across the country. Continue reading at New Yorker

[ New Yorker | 2023-03-10 11:00:00 UTC ]
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The Bologna Children's Book Fair Gets Its Bounce Back

With attendance back to pre-pandemic levels, there was lots of energy at publishing’s premiere children’s fair. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-10 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Ian Falconer, Children’s Book Author of OLIVIA, Dies at 63

Ian Falconer, illustrator, theatrical set and costume designer, and children's book author of OLIVIA, has died at 63. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-03-08 17:49:08 UTC ]
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12 Of The Best New Children’s Books Out March 2023

Check out these new March children's book releases, including books by Indigenous creators Joy Harjo, Michaela Goede, and Carole Lindstrom. Start off with Link + Hud: Heroes by a Hair by Jarrett Pumphrey & Jerome Pumphrey. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-03-08 11:31:00 UTC ]
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IPA’s Events Lineup at Bologna Children’s Book Fair

The International Publishers Association leadership will be at Bologna Children's Book Fair in a series of high-profile events. The post IPA’s Events Lineup at Bologna Children’s Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-03-02 17:05:56 UTC ]
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Why one children’s books editor turned down Roald Dahl titles | Letter

Sue Bradley on her conversation with the late Marni Hodgkin about the ‘malicious quality’ to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and James and the Giant PeachRe the letters criticising Roald Dahl’s works (Roald Dahl’s mean and nasty books don’t deserve all this attention, 23 February), in an oral... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-03-01 17:24:42 UTC ]
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Censorship or context? Australian book industry wrestles with how to refresh outdated classics

Australia has a history of removing controversial elements from children’s texts, but the question of whether they should be edited is not easy to answerGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe news this week that some works of bestselling children’s author... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-02-25 23:00:04 UTC ]
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British publisher removes language deemed offensive from Roald Dahl children's books

Critics are accusing the British publisher of Roald Dahl's classic children's books of censorship after it removed some language from works such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Matilda to make them more acceptable to modern readers. ... Continue reading at CBC

[ CBC | 2023-02-19 19:08:29 UTC ]
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Bologna Focus: Italy’s €283 Million Children’s Book Market

At Bologna Children's Book Fair, the AIE and Bologna Book Plus will look at young readers' growing place in the Italian market. The post Bologna Focus: Italy’s €283 Million Children’s Book Market appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-02-15 15:52:17 UTC ]
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12 Of The Best New Children’s Books Out February 2023

These new February children's book releases includes new books by Dan Santat, Grace Lin, and more, plus a super hero pancake and boba tea. Start off with Not an Easy Win by Chrystal D. Giles. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-02-08 11:30:00 UTC ]
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Children's book by Quebec author on gender, identity targeted by complaints in U.S. town

A library in the U.S. is dealing with complaints about a children's book from a Quebec author that deals with sexual and gender diversity. Parents have asked that the book be removed from the library shelves. Continue reading at CBC

[ CBC | 2023-02-03 09:00:44 UTC ]
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Children’s book ‘Freewater’ wins Newbery, Coretta Scott King awards

The American Library Association has announced the top children’s and young adult books for 2023. This year’s John Newbery Medal for best children’s book went to Amina Luqman-Dawson’s novel “Freewater” about a community of people who escaped slavery. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2023-01-31 16:14:22 UTC ]
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Bologna Children’s Book Fair: 2023 Ragazzi Awards Winners

The 2023 Bologna Ragazzi Awards, which honors illustrated children's books, attracted 2,349 entries from 644 publishers in 59 countries. The post Bologna Children’s Book Fair: 2023 Ragazzi Awards Winners appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-01-30 15:51:20 UTC ]
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Union Election at Books-A-Million Outlet in Virginia Fails

A majority of the 15 employees at the Books-A-Million store in Leesburg, Va., voted not to join the United Food & Commercial Workers International Union during an official election. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-01-24 05:00:00 UTC ]
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12 Of The Best New Children’s Books Out January 2023

January children's book releases are on fire with a new book by Kwame Alexander called An American Story, Emma Straub's picture book debut, and more. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-01-03 11:34:00 UTC ]
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Industry Notes: London Book Fair Awards, Hay Festival in Colombia

London's International Excellence Awards extend their nomination dates, and Hay's season opens with its Colombian festival dates. The post Industry Notes: London Book Fair Awards, Hay Festival in Colombia appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-12-16 16:12:24 UTC ]
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