Yang Hongying: One of China’s Bestselling Children’s Book Authors

One of Yang Hongying's most successful series now is 12 years old and has sold more than 70 million copies. Her total unit sales exceed 160 million units. The post Yang Hongying: One of China’s Bestselling Children’s Book Authors appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

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Nosy Crow’s Tom Bonnick at DBW: ‘Humanizing a Book’

The younger generations' appreciation for print books and more are noted by IPG Fellow Tom Bonnick of Nosy Crow at Digital Book World. The post Nosy Crow’s Tom Bonnick at DBW: ‘Humanizing a Book’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Walking in Faith: Three Books Combine Movement with Soul-Searching

Walking can double as both a physical exercise and a workout for the soul, according to three new titles coming from religion and spirituality publishers in the months to come. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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February Religion Bestsellers: Pope Francis, Wanda Brunstetter On Top

Pope Francis’s ‘The Name of God’s Love is Mercy’ came in at #1 on February’s Religion Nonfiction bestseller list, and the latest from Amish romance novelist Wanda Brunstetter was top in fiction. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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SoA seeks new law to protect authors

The Society of Authors is lobbying the government to introduce a new law to protect authors' and creators' contracts. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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China leads LBF International Excellence Awards nominations

China leads the nominations for the London Book Fair International Excellence Awards 2016 with five nominations, while the USA and Australia are "not far behind" with four each. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Jimmy Fallon picture book gets UK publishing deal

Hodder Children’s Books, part of the Hachette Children’s Group, has acquired a picture book by US TV host Jimmy Fallon. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘The Persistence of Print’ at Digital Book World

On the first day of Digital Book World, the children's market focused on gains and print loyalty, and workshops explored the digital development of sales and audience. The post ‘The Persistence of Print’ at Digital Book World appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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What's Selling at Wellesley Books

As the spring selling season gets underway, Lauren D’Alessio, children's book buyer at Wellesley Books in Wellesley, Mass., sheds light on new and tried-and-true titles that are selling well at her store. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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International Hot Book Properties, Week of March 7, 2016

The self-published debut by a Norwegian crime fiction blogger draws interest, along with a backlist novel being billed as a Japanese 'One Hundred Years of Solitude.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Behind the Belgian Bestseller, 'The Melting'

The Flemish novel, which has sold 30,000 copies since its January release, has been helped by strong reviews and a crowdfunding promotion. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-03-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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5 resonant quotes from Pat Conroy, book lover

Conroy was one of the nation’s – and perhaps the world’s – most enthusiastic lovers of books. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

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Scholastic and We Need Diverse Books Expand Collaboration

Scholastic and the non-profit organization We Need Diverse Books has announced that they are expanding their collaboration in order to put more books by diverse authors with diverse characters into schools. The post Scholastic and We Need Diverse Books Expand Collaboration appeared first on... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-03-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Behind the Beglian Bestseller, 'The Melting'

The Flemish novel, which has sold 30,000 copies since its January release, has been helped by strong reviews and a crowdfunding promotion. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-03-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New Zealand Book Awards: Witi Ihimaera, Patricia Grace among finalists

Patricia Grace and Witi Ihimaera are among the finalists in the significantly re-jigged national book awards. Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2016-03-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Filipino Superman fan undergoes 26 surgeries to look like the comic book character

Filipino man Herbert Chavez, who calls himself Superman's biggest fan, has already undergone 26 painful plastic surgery procedures to transform his Asian face into a carbon copy of his idol. Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2016-03-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Apple iBooks Category Bestsellers, May 1, 2016

The bestselling iBooks in mystery, romance, sci-fi, biography, fiction, and more for the week ended May 1, 2016. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-03-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Plexus also set to publish David Bowie colouring-in book

Plexus is publishing David Bowie: Starman: A Colouring Book, a "cultural history in pictures" revealing the late musician's 50-year fashion evolution in 30 illustrations. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Apply to the 2016 Frankfurt Book Fair Fellowship by April 30

Apply now to the 2016 Frankfurt Book Fair Fellowship Program which includes a tour of German publishing, a trip to the Frankfurt Book Fair, and exclusive networking and career-building opportunities. The post Apply to the 2016 Frankfurt Book Fair Fellowship by April 30 appeared first on... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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