News and Events Laura and Bunmi celebrate 41 books by Black authors. From Black joy to history to empowerment, the books on this list provide affirming messages for children and young adults with a special shout-out to NSK Neustadt Prize finalist Jason Reynolds. Which book “affirms Blackness like no other”? Which kept Bunmi and Laura on the edge of their seats? Find out in this episode. Black Joy Emile and the Field, by Kevin Young; ill. Chioma Ebinama The King of Kindergarten, by Derrick Barnes; ill. Vanessa Brantley-Newton Instructions for Dancing, by Nicola Yoon Happy Hair, by Mechal Renee Roe Baby Goes to Market / B Is for Baby, by Atinuke; ill. Angela Brooksbank Saturday, by Oge Mora Thank You, Omu!, by Oge Mora Imani’s Moon, by JaNay Brown-Wood; ill. Hazel Mitchell The Last Last-Day-of-Summer, by Lamar Giles; ill. Dapo Adeola Exploring Issues The Voice in My Head, by Dana L. Davis From the Desk of Zoe Washington, by Janae Marks Blended, by Sharon M. Draper Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero, by Kelly J. Baptist Playing the Cards You’re Dealt, by Varian Johnson Rocket Says Clean Up!, by Nathan Bryon; ill. Dapo Adeola This Is My America, by Kim Johnson Dear Martin, by Nic Stone On the Come Up, by Angie Thomas History The 1619 Project: Born on the Water, by Nikole Hannah-Jones and Renée Watson; ill. Nikkolas Smith Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People... Continue reading at 'World Literature Today'
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Amid some 250 events in August's hybrid edition of the Edinburgh International Book Festival, a group of programs welcomes industry players. The post In-Person, Online: Edinburgh International Book Festival’s Business of Books appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2021-07-09 18:10:26 UTC ]
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Independent publisher Black Spot Books has partnered with genre specialist PR and marketing agency Black Crow, as it announces its upcoming list. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-07-07 23:54:34 UTC ]
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The staff of Book World will answer your questions and provide their recommendations on Friday, July 2, at 3 p.m. Eastern time. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2021-07-02 07:00:47 UTC ]
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Stormzy's imprint at PRH, #Merky Books, will publish its first children's book in September, celebrating 50 iconic British figures from underrepresented communities to inspire, encourage and empower children. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-06-29 07:55:17 UTC ]
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You don't need a romance novel to find love. True romance is found in the small gestures of any great character arc. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2021-06-11 10:41:00 UTC ]
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Launched in 2017, the essay series celebrates literature of “unsung, under-recognized genius.” Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2021-06-10 12:53:00 UTC ]
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Six months after it acquired LSC Communications, Atlas Holdings has renamed the book division Lakeside Book Company. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-06-08 04:00:00 UTC ]
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'The biggest threat to our industry post-Brexit,' says the Publishers Association, is an 'international copyright exhaustion framework.' The post UK Book Publishing Industry Raises Copyright Alarm: ‘Save Our Books’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2021-06-07 17:22:58 UTC ]
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Professors Rachel Noorda and Kathi Inman Berens offer a 21-minute presentation of some key findings from their groundbreaking survey report 'Immersive Media & Books 2020.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-05-28 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Kicking off the day of children’s editors' picks was a conversation between eight editors on forthcoming picture books moderated by 'PW' senior children’s reviews editor Amanda Bruns. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-05-27 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The new release is 'World Book Capital' and proceeds from is sales go to damaged bookshops and libraries in Gaza. The post Bodour Al Qasimi Launches Her Book at Sharjah Children’s Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2021-05-26 19:57:39 UTC ]
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In a conversation at the U.S. Book Show, two agents and two editors provided an in-depth look at perhaps the most heated issue in publishing in 2021. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-05-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Another unexpected boost for publishers, as Abu Dhabi's crown prince puts the equivalent of US$1.6 million into play for book purchases. The post Sheikh Mohamed Funds Book Buying at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2021-05-24 18:01:11 UTC ]
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Welcome to the inaugural U.S. Book Show, a different kind of trade show. 'Publishers Weekly' editorial director Jim Milliot introduces the next big thing in publishing conferences. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-05-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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BIPOC employees represented 47.8% of new hires by the Hachette Book Group in 2020, and the percentage of titles acquired from BIPOC authors and illustrators increased to 29%, from 22%. CEO Michael Pietsch acknowledged that despite the improvement, much more work needs to be done. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-05-13 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Bricks-and-mortar booksellers curate books for you. Online, the decisions are more arbitrary. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2021-04-22 10:00:00 UTC ]
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The 26th Los Angeles Times Festival of Books is going virtual again this year. The event kicks off April 17 at 10 a.m. Here's how to watch. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2021-04-16 12:00:30 UTC ]
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This year's new 'page-turner' category is included in the 'book of the year' shortlists for the 'Nibbies,' for an awards event May 13. The post British Book Award Issues Its 2021 ‘Book of the Year’ Shortlists appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2021-03-21 19:47:44 UTC ]
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The National Literacy Trust and the Premier League are teaming up to distribute nearly 25,000 books to five to 11-year-olds from disadvantaged backgrounds this World Book Day, Thursday (4th March). Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-03-02 18:07:28 UTC ]
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21 Black Futures, a new stage anthology by CBC and Toronto's Obisidan Theatre Company, brings together 63 Black artists from across the country to answer the question "What is the future of Blackness?" Its creation also directly addresses, and... Continue reading at CBC
[ CBC | 2021-02-16 09:00:00 UTC ]
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