When a Novel Reimagines a Nation

Patrice Nganang’s Cameroon trilogy challenges the capacities of literary fiction with the turbulent complexities of his home country. Continue reading at 'New Yorker'

[ New Yorker | 2022-06-20 10:00:00 UTC ]
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Switzerland’s 21st Festival at Leukerbad: 14 Nations Represented

Readings in high places: the Leukerbad International Literature Festival in Switzerland drew record attendance and international authors in 2016. The post Switzerland’s 21st Festival at Leukerbad: 14 Nations Represented appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-07-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Vaizey: 'Arts can bring the nation together'

Culture Minister Ed Vaizey has said “the arts can bring us together” as a nation following the “uncertainty and division” caused by the EU Referendum. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-06-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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ALA 2016: Inside EveryLibrary's National Campaign for Local Library Support

EveryLibrary is the only national political action committee fighting for libraries at the local level. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-06-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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National Book Foundation Names Two New Board Members

The National Book Foundation has appointed Cheryl Cohen Effron and Jennifer Rudolph Walsh to its board of directors, which has grown to include 22 members. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-06-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Suddenly, national newspapers are heading for that print cliff fall

As advertisers turn their backs on newsprint, publishers who have been in denial about the digital revolution are confronted by an uncomfortable realityI am in Ireland to address the Irish Press Council’s annual general meeting in a lecture entitled “Have newspapers got a future?”My theme is... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2016-05-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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National Book Tokens get personalised

National Book Tokens (NBT) has launched personalised gift cards in a bid to increase the popularity of giving book tokens as presents. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-05-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Esquire's New Editor Wants to 'Reimagine the Way Fashion Can Be Done'

Specs Current gig Editor in chief of Esquire; editorial director of Town & Country Previous gig Editor in chief of Town & Country Age 46 Twitter @jayfielden Adweek: Growing up, were you an Esquire reader? Jay Fielden: Sure I was. I tell this story in my first editor's letter,... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2016-05-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Judges Announced for National Book Awards

The judges for the 2016 National Book Awards include novelists Karen Joy Fowler and Jesmyn Ward, author and former TV host Melissa Harris-Perry, and poet Jericho Brown. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Omar Gonzalez and Gyasi Zardes reunite on the U.S. national soccer team

Former Galaxy defender Omar Gonzalez was among 26 players called up to the U.S. national soccer team Sunday, ahead of two World Cup qualifiers with Guatemala. The team, which will gather for training in Miami, plays Friday in Guatemala City (7 p.m. PT beINSport, NBC Universo) and March 29 in... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2016-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Finland ranked most literate nation

Finland has been named the world’s most literate nation - 16 places ahead of the UK - according to new research. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Four Questions for...New National Book Foundation head, Lisa Lucas

Lucas, the first woman and first African-American to lead the National Book Foundation, talks about her plans for making the organization more relevant to those outside New York publishing. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Harper Lee sales leap at national retailers

Harper Lee's death last Friday has prompted a sharp upturn in sales of To Kill a Mockingbird and Go Set a Watchman for Amazon, Waterstones and Foyles. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-02-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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State-of-the-nation novel to Gallic Books

Gallic Books is to publish a "skilfully woven state-of-the-nation novel" by Antoine Laurain called French Rhapsody. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-02-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Lisa Lucas Named National Book Foundation Director

Lisa Lucas, publisher of the nonprofit online magazine Guernica, has been appointed executive director of the National Book Foundation. She will start March 14. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-02-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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National Libraries Day 2016 was 'truly inspirational'

The support for National Libraries Day, which took place on Saturday and saw communities across the UK participate in more than 850 events, was "truly inspirational" and featured endorsements from authors and illustrators Sir Quentin Blake, Michael Rosen and Sarah McIntyre.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-02-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Communities rally together in support of National Libraries Day

Libraries across the country are hosting a range of events to encourage their communities to show "solidarity and support" in celebration of "our fantastic, vibrant libraries" to mark National Libraries Day tomorrow. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-02-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Andersen to hold Elmer National Libraries Day competition

Andersen Press has teamed up with the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals to launch the Elmer National Libraries Day competition as part of its 40th anniversary celebrations for the press and its colourful patchwork elephant, Elmer. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-01-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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National Trust launches children’s book festival

The National Trust is launching its first children’s book festival at Wray Castle in the Lake District in March. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-01-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Gene Luen Yang Named National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature

Gene Luen Yang, Printz Award winner and two-time National Book Award finalist, has been named National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. The post Gene Luen Yang Named National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-01-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'The Nation' In Deal with I.B. Tauris

U.K.-based independent publisher I.B. Tauris has struck a deal with 'The Nation' magazine to publish two books next year that examine hot topics tied to the presidential election. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-12-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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