If you’ve been paying attention to local news in the past year, you’ve likely noticed the concerning wave of book bans sweeping the nation. Books by authors of color; books that acknowledge historical atrocities; books featuring LGBTQ+ characters; sex education books for teens; all are under threat. Concerned? I certainly am. Helpfully, the Authors Guild, […] Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'
[ Literrary Hub | 2022-02-09 19:49:33 UTC ]
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DSTLRY will focus on premium comics and collectibles with a resellable digital marketplace that "redefines" the creator-owned business structure. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-04-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Our favorite books coming out this week include new titles from Susan Meissner, Karl Geary, and Andrew F. Sullivan. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-04-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Knopf buys a memoir from WNBA star Brittney Griner, and Teju Cole sells his second novel to Random House. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-04-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Her science fiction writing won awards. Her tarot books won her a devoted following. And she created DC Comics’ first transgender superhero. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2023-04-13 20:05:34 UTC ]
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Join our community book club. Our mission is to get Southern California reading and talking. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2023-04-13 19:22:10 UTC ]
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DSTLRY hopes to improve the treatment of creators in the industry by offering an opportunity to reap the benefits of their characters and content. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2023-04-13 16:26:24 UTC ]
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With Easter falling one week earlier this year than in 2022, unit sales of print books rose 4.7% last week over 2022 at outlets that report to Circana BookScan. Every segment except adult nonfiction posted increases over 2022. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-04-13 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The Public Enemy cofounder and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee will discuss his new imprint Enemy Books and its inaugural title, a graphic novel trilogy penned and illustrated by Chuck D himself. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-04-13 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Rick Wolff, who published dozens of bestselling books as a business editor for Warner Books, Hachette Book Group, and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, died April 10. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-04-13 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Populated with photographs, emails, speeches and interviews, "Make Something Wonderful" is a chronological exploration of the life of Steve Jobs. Continue reading at Silicon Valley Business Journal
[ Silicon Valley Business Journal | 2023-04-12 22:11:45 UTC ]
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With a £2,000 purse for the winner, four shortlistees are named by the regionally specific Highland Book Prize. The post Scotland’s Highland Book Prize Names Its Shortlist appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-04-12 19:07:00 UTC ]
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Is your kid hungry to read more books like this best-selling series? Find more book series like Diary of a Wimpy Kid here, like The Magnificent Makers: How to Test a Friendship by Theanne Griffith and Reggie Brown. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2023-04-12 10:33:00 UTC ]
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One of the most common concerns I heard from teachers when I interviewed hundreds of educators for my book, The Teachers: A Year Inside America’s Most Vulnerable, Important Profession, was the negative portrayals of their profession by politicians, certain groups of parents, and on social media.... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
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Casemate's new imprint will focus on books about the history of southeast Pennsylvania and the greater Delaware Valley area. Casemate is based just outside of Philadelphia. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-04-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The newest of four yearly reports from Hachette Book Group sees staff BIPOC diversity increasing by 2.5 percent in 2022. The post Hachette Book Group: BIPOC Diversity at 36.4 Percent appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-04-11 14:35:23 UTC ]
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These compelling Indigenous historical fiction books cover hundreds of years and take place all across North America. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2023-04-11 10:36:00 UTC ]
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London Book Fair's International Excellence Awards, a smaller program this year, features winners from Turkey, the UK, and the USA. The post London Book Fair: The 2023 International Excellence Awards appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-04-11 04:17:55 UTC ]
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Lambda executive director Samiya Bashir called Forester's gift "transformational," which will allow Lambda Literary to usher in a new phase of expansion. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-04-11 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers sign podcasters Alicia Michelle, Carlos Whittaker, and TikTok influencer Sarah Grace Hallas. Convergent takes 'Black Liturgies', and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-04-11 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Renowned author and NBA winner Jacqueline Woodson will present the lunchtime keynote address at the U.S. Book Show on May 24. The in-person talk will focus on Woodson’s forthcoming book for middle grade readers, 'Remember Us.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-04-11 04:00:00 UTC ]
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