Every week we recommend 5 publishing news stories that young book professionals should read to feel more connected to what’s going on in the industry. There are only 5, so even if you weren’t able to read a thing all week, these should help keep you in the know. Netflix and Barnes & Noble Education both made acquisitions this week. Children’s books are addressing the refugee crisis. LeVar Burton‘s famous catchphrase has landed him in legal trouble. Amazon told booksellers to speed up their delivery times. The Dragon Awards have seen two authors withdraw their nominated […]
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Top 5 Publishing News Stories 7/31-8/4
Every week we recommend 5 publishing news stories that young book professionals should read to feel more connected to what’s going on in the industry. There are only 5, so even if you weren’t able to read a thing all week, these should help keep you in the know. Macmillan is moving out of the historic Flatiron building. PBS is making a show about beloved American novels. Both playwright Sam Shepard and legendary editor Judith Jones passed away this week. Immigrant children are writing their own children’s stories to see themselves represented. Lawyers for Simon & Schuster are […]
Top 5 Publishing News Stories 8/25-8/29
Every week we recommend 5 publishing news stories that young book professionals should read to feel more connected to what’s going on in the industry. There are only 5, so even if you weren’t able to read a thing all week, these should help keep you in the know. University of Colorado Boulder researchers are using 3-D technology to recreate classic children’s books for the visually impaired. Libraries in and around Ferguson, MO remained open during protesting, offering themselves as “a quiet oasis” for all ages. The cry for diversity in children’s books has spread from […]
5 Top Publishing News Stories of the Week, 7/15 – 7/19
Every week we recommend 5 links to publishing news that the young professional should read to feel more connected to what’s going on in the industry. There are only 5, so even if you weren’t able to read a thing all week, these should help keep you in the know. **** Juror on the Zimmerman trial drops plans to write a book after outrage ensues on Twitter. Ebooks company Inkling signs major deal with Pearson and Elsevier, raising $16M in funding. VIZ Media launches Perfect Square Kids Imprint at Comic Con, debuting book […]
