Women dominate first Rising Stars list

Written By: Bookseller Staff Publication Date: Fri, 17/06/2011 - 14:12 Women dominate the first-ever The Bookseller Rising Stars, an annual listing which highlights the people who will shape the British book trade. Two-thirds—26 of 39 entries—of Rising Stars 2011 are women. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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