We Need Diverse Books Marks 10 Years and Looks to the Future

The nonprofit celebrates a decade of expanding representation and discusses its next challenges. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-11-15 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Black British Book festival founder criticises lack of diversity in publishing

Increasing number of black authors forced to self-publish or promote work on social media, says Selina BrownThe founder of a book festival celebrating black authors has said they are “forced” to pave their own way into the publishing world because of a lack of diversity within the... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2024-10-02 16:06:33 UTC ]
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London: FT and Schroders Business Book of the Year Shortlist

The 20th edition of the Financial Times Business Book Competition is in the second year of its partnership with Schroders. The post London: FT and Schroders Business Book of the Year Shortlist appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-09-24 21:19:23 UTC ]
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Lin Manuel Miranda reflects on 10 years of innovation, from ‘Hamilton’ to ‘Warriors’

A hip-hop musical about the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury didn’t exactly scream global phenomenon when it launched on Broadway in 2015. But Lin-Manuel Miranda had such a clear vision for Hamilton that it became exactly that, winning a Pulitzer Prize along the way. Miranda’s boundless... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2024-09-24 12:31:42 UTC ]
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Danielle Treweek's 'The Meaning of Singleness' Wins 2024 Australian Christian Book of the Year

“Taken seriously, this book will change the way churches operate, preachers preach, Christian organizations act, friends befriend, and crucially, how we love and are loved,” the judges for the award commented, in a release. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-09-04 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Get 2 Months of Kindle Unlimited Free During Their 10 Year Celebration

Kindle Unlimited is celebrating their tenth year with a sale: three months of KU for the price of one if you sign up by September 15th. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-09-03 14:11:16 UTC ]
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A Fall Harvest of Titles for Kids and Teens: 10 Great New Children’s Books Out in September

I’d rather not acknowledge that fall is approaching, mostly because I’ve made an embarrassingly small dent in my summer reading pile over the past three months. But the signs of autumn are unmistakable. Kids are going back to school, political ads are ramping up on swing state TV screens, and... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2024-09-03 08:56:54 UTC ]
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Back to School 2024: New Year, New Books

With summer vacation in the books and the 2024–2025 school year beginning, teachers and librarians are raring to go with new lessons, updated spaces, and plenty of books to recommend. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Abu Dhabi International Book Fair Extended to 10 Days

An expanded Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, says Dr. Ali Bin Tamim, will help expand educational programming and book sales figures. The post Abu Dhabi International Book Fair Extended to 10 Days appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-08-22 22:25:41 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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Pasadena’s Red Hen Press Marks 30 Years

The Californian small press celebrates 30 years of independent publishing in 2024. Red Hen puts out 27 titles annually in fiction and poetry—including the poems of Percival Everett—across seven imprints. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-21 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Review: 'The Future Was Now' is a brilliant look back at the groundbreaking movie summer of '82

In “The Future Was Now,” former Entertainment Weekly film critic Chris Nashawaty explores the significance of the summer of 1982, which featured the release of eight groundbreaking science fiction and fantasy films Continue reading at ABC News

[ ABC News | 2024-08-01 22:54:26 UTC ]
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10 Of The Best New Children’s Books Out July 2024

From richly detailed fantasies to silly early reader graphic novels that will make kids laugh, there’s something for every reader on this list of July children’s book releases. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-07-05 10:30:00 UTC ]
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Scott And Mark Hoying's Debut Children's Book Celebrates Their Real-Life Love Story

The Pentatonix singer and his husband say "How Lucky Am I?" parallels their own experiences as a married couple, including their dream of starting a family. Continue reading at HuffPost

[ HuffPost | 2024-06-20 16:24:07 UTC ]
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Check out the Monitor’s 10 best books of June

For June 2024, the Monitor’s best books include stirring mysteries and moving family tales, including novels based on famous lives. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

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10 New Books for Father's Day

Still looking for the perfect Father's Day gift? This list should satisfy fathers of all types. Geek dads! Punk dads! Military history dads! No dad stone has been left unturned. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-06-13 04:00:00 UTC ]
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10 Book Club Picks for June

It’s a beautiful day, the coffee is perfectly iced, and the news is spiced with variety. Let’s do this. 🌎 ... Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-06-11 15:00:00 UTC ]
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10 Of The Best New Children’s Books Out June 2024

June's new children's book releases include picture books about steppin' and school, middle grade books about magic schools and making friends, and so much more. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-06-07 10:30:00 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of June 10, 2024

Scholastic snaps up Suzanne Collins's new entry in the bestselling Hunger Games series, Red Tower signs three by Melissa de la Cruz, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-06-07 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Barnes & Noble’s Best Books of the Year (So Far)

Barnes & Noble has announced their best books of the year (so far). Grab your TBR and dive into these books spread across 13 unique categories. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-06-05 13:00:00 UTC ]
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How To Prepare for Pride Month in Libraries 2024: Book Censorship News, May 10, 2024

How to prepare for Pride month in the library, both as library workers and library lovers. That, plus this week's book censorship news roundup. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-05-10 11:30:00 UTC ]
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