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Booksellers shared their tips on promoting diversity and inclusion, strengthening programming and partnerships, and more at this year’s Children’s Institute.
The ABA’s seventh Children’s Institute, which took place June 26–28 in Pittsburgh, featured a number of educational panels and roundtables on the day-to-day business of children’s bookselling.
Shakespeare & Co, the iconic NY bookstore chain, is interested in acquiring successful independent bookstores across the US as part of its expansion plans. If you are interested in selling your business now or in the future, please contact Rob Zaffiris at [email protected] (sponsored).
Tuesday New Release Day from 'The Millions': Out this week: the journeys of a makeshift family in contemporary Appalachian Ohio, a new Russian epic, and the faux memoirs of a Bieber-ish pop star.
Out this week: the journeys of a makeshift family in contemporary Appalachian Ohio, a new Russian epic, and the faux memoirs of a Bieber-ish pop star.
English entrepreneur and ZE Records cofounder Michael Zilkha has launched ZE Books, a new small press that will publish "literary mix-tapes from visionary writers, artists, and musicians."
English entrepreneur and ZE Records cofounder Michael Zilkha has launched ZE Books, a new small press that will publish literary mix-tapes from visionary writers, artists, and musicians.
Kelly Luegenbiehl, v-p of international originals at Netflix, will be the featured guest this October at the annual Global 50 CEO Talk offered at the Frankfurt Book Fair.
Kelly Luegenbiehl, v-p of international originals at Netflix, will be the featured guest this October at the annual Global 50 CEO Talk offered at the Frankfurt Book Fair.
Editor Betty Kelly Sargent answers writing questions submitted by readers. This month, she takes a look at the problem with adverbs.
Editor Betty Kelly Sargent answers writing questions submitted by readers. This month, she takes a look at the problem with adverbs.
A mysterious author discusses Wattpad, zombies with insatiable libidos, and his foray into meta genre fiction.
A mysterious author discusses Wattpad, zombies with insatiable libidos, and his foray into meta genre fiction.
New Yorker cartoonist Steiner’s series launch, 'The Good Cop' (Severn, Sept.), introduces an honest Munich policeman struggling to do his job as the Nazis rise to power.
New Yorker cartoonist Steiner’s series launch, 'The Good Cop' (Severn, Sept.), introduces an honest Munich policeman struggling to do his job as the Nazis rise to power.
'PW' Summer Reads 2019 #Romance: 'The Doctor’s Date' by Heidi Cullinan. Cullinan’s heart-wrenching contemporary adeptly mixes heavy themes with lighthearted banter and tender romantic gestures. Hospital HR director Erin Andreas has harbored a crush on anesthesiologist Owen Gagnon since they were teenagers. A comedy of errors leads to Owen rescuing Erin from his controlling father’s house, and the two men teach each other what safety feels like. http://pw-ne.ws/f9341
'Where the Crawdads Sing' by Delia Owens was the top-selling print book in the first half of 2019 at outlets that report to NPD BookScan. The novel, published by Putnam in August 2018, sold over 907,000 copies in 2019 and more than 1.1 million copies since its release.
Delia Owens's novel was the top-selling print book in the first half of 2019 at outlets that report to NPD BookScan. The novel, published in August 2018, sold more than 907,000 copies in 2019 and upwards of 1.1 million copies since its release.
With her second novel, Erin Morgenstern creates a magnificent, imaginative world around a story of love and magic.
With 'The Night Circus,' Morgenstern creates an imaginative world around a story of love and magic.
'The Millions' Top Ten books: June 2019
Sally Rooney skyrockets, Lydia Kiesling returns, Patrick Chamoiseau arrives, and Dreyer continues his reign.
In 'It’s Not You, It’s the Workplace' (Nicholas Brealey, Sept.), Kramer and Harris debunk misconceptions about female competition in the workplace.
In 'It's Not You, It's the Workplace' (Nicholas Brealey, Sept.), Kramer and Harris debunk misconceptions about female competition in the workplace.
Here are some of the books and graphic novels set at or about the San Diego Comic-Con.
San Diego Comic-Con isn’t just a place for authors to promote their work—it’s got a literary tradition of its own. Here are some of the books and graphic novels set at or about SDCC.
Once again SDCC is teaming up with the San Diego Public Library to host the annual Comic Conference for Educators and Librarians, a free five-day conference on graphic novels and libraries, held during SDCC, Wednesday–Sunday, July 17–21. This is the fourth year of the conference, which includes a Library Day on Thursday and a day of panels devoted to developing comics in libraries, as well as days devoted to publishers, educators, and workshops.
Once again SDCC is teaming up with the San Diego Public Library to host the annual Comic Conference for Educators and Librarians, a free five-day conference on graphic novels and libraries, held during SDCC, Wednesday–Sunday, July 17–21.
We trace SDCC’s evolution from a small gathering of fans to the biggest pop culture event in the world.
Tracing SDCC’s evolution from a small gathering of fans to the biggest pop culture event in the world.
A happy winner from 'PW’s Summer Reads giveaway. Well, technically, the kitty’s owner @galley_hag is the winner, and honestly the cat looks miffed the owner's attention will be diverted to the pile of books instead of solely on him. @newtonvillebks
An author, editor, and reader has some advice for B&N’s CEO in waiting.
An author, editor, and reader has some advice for B&N’s CEO in waiting.
'PW' Summer Reads 2019 #Mystery: 'Conviction' by Denise Mina. Anna McDonald, a well-to-do Glasgow housewife, is obsessed with true crime podcasts. When one such podcast turns out to have a connection to her dark past, she and a former rock star wind up fleeing for their lives pursued by deadly enemies in this thriller from Edgar finalist Mina. http://pw-ne.ws/f9306
This week: a swampy urban legend, plus Silicon Valley and the remaking of America.
This week: a swampy urban legend, plus Silicon Valley and the remaking of America.
New books hitting shelves include a picture book about a child's first day of kindergarten, an autobiography of an influential mathematician, and a YA novel revisiting the world of 'Pan’s Labyrinth'.
New books hitting shelves include a picture book about a child's first day of kindergarten, an autobiography of an influential mathematician, and a YA novel revisiting the world of Pan’s Labyrinth.
'PW' Summer Reads 2019 #YA: 'Brave Face: A Memoir' by Shaun David Hutchinson. YA author Hutchinson explores with raw honesty the travails of coming into his sexuality as a gay person in the early 1990s, sharing passages from his diaries to present the truth as he saw it and the turmoil he experienced. http://pw-ne.ws/f92ff
In this deeply researched work of graphic nonfiction, Finnish comics artist Tiitu Takalo has created an inspiring history of a grass roots movement to save an historic neighborhood from demolition, as well as a love story that chronicles her own relationship.
In this deeply researched work of graphic nonfiction, Finnish comics artist Tiitu Takalo has created an inspiring history of a grass roots movement to save an historic neighborhood from demolition, as well as a love story that chronicles her own relationship. This 11-page excerpt provides background...
'PW Summer Reads 2019 #MiddleGrade: 'All the Greys on Greene Street' by Laura Tucker, illus. by Kelly Murphy. In a beautifully narrated, Konigsburg-tinged art mystery set in early-1980s New York City, newcomer Tucker skillfully balances themes of mental illness, friendship, and creativity in tough circumstances.
http://pw-ne.ws/f92fe
★ Taking place 16 years after Printz Honor-winner 'GRASSHOPPER JUNGLE,' Andrew Smith’s (@marburyjack) 'EXILE FROM EDEN' follows two siblings in search of their missing father:
Smith follows his Printz Honor book Grasshopper Jungle with this rewarding novel that takes place 16 years later, when Arek Szerba, 16, goes in search of his missing fathers, Austin and Robby
'PW' Summer Reads #picturebooks: 'Daniel’s Good Day' by Micha Archer. Archer’s inquisitive protagonist walks through his friendly neighborhood polling his neighbors: “What makes a good day for you?” The many responses he receives represent a diverse community in the midst of a lush, blooming spring. http://pw-ne.ws/f92fd
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The next best thing to watching baseball is getting a chance to read baseball manga.
We’ve put together a short list of classic manga series inspired by the game of baseball as played and as celebrated in Japan.
'PW' Summer Reads 2019 # nonfiction: 'The Code: Silicon Valley and the Remaking of America' by Margaret O’Mara. Readers anticipating some long, leisurely reading at the beach or the cabin might curl up with O’Mara’s epic “only-in-America story,” which tracks the history of computing in the U.S. via the transformation of once-sleepy Palo Alto and the surrounding Bay Area into a center of unmatched wealth and power. http://pw-ne.ws/f92fc
Danish screenwriter Sveistrup’s first novel, 'The Chestnut Man' (Harper, Sept.), reveals something rotten in Denmark.
Danish screenwriter Sveistrup’s first novel, The Chestnut Man (Harper, Sept.), reveals something rotten in Denmark.
@RJPalacio’s “well-paced graphic novel debut” 'WHITE BIRD' expands upon a story introduced in 'AUGGIE & ME'—Grandmère’s tale of her childhood in German-occupied France:
Branded as “A Wonder Story,” Palacio’s well-paced graphic novel debut expands upon a story introduced in Auggie & Me—Grandmère’s tale of her childhood in German-occupied France. Asked by Juli
'PW' asked Minda Harts, author of “The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table” what was the last great book you read?
'PW' Summer Reads 2019 #comics: 'This Land Is My Land: A Graphic History of Big Dreams, Micronations, and Other Self-Made States' by Andy Warner and Sofie Louise Dam. http://pw-ne.ws/f92e8
In Being at Your Best When Your Kids Are at Their Worst (Shambhala, Sept.), educational consultant Payne coaches parents on how to respond constructively when their kids misbehave.
In 'Being at Your Best When Your Kids Are at Their Worst' (Shambhala, Sept.), educational consultant Payne coaches parents on how to respond constructively when their kids misbehave.
Patricia "Pat" Buckley, the longtime director of children's subsidiary rights at Macmillan and HarperCollins, died on June 19 in Austin, Tex. She was 84. "Pat was the consummate lady, the consummate professional, and the consummate character," said Ginee Seo, children’s publishing director at Chronicle Books.
Patricia Pat Buckley, the longtime director of subsidiary rights at Macmillan, then HarperCollins Children's Books, died on June 19 in Austin, Tex.; she was 84.
'PW' spoke with Rebecca Solnit, author of 'Whose Story Is This?' and asked "what is the last great book you've read?"
Story time conversations with kids about the 4th of July.
Story time conversations with kids about the 4th of July.
Anime and manga are some of Japan’s biggest contributions to overseas popular culture, but the light novel, a work of prose fiction with some manga-style Illustrations, has become a fast-growing category in North America.
Works of prose fiction with quirky fun plots and manga-style illustrations, Japanese light Novels are attracting a growing audience of fans in North America.
The new tariffs, which included books, were proposed this spring. But after meeting with China President Xi at the G20 conference this weekend, Trump agreed to delay any new tariffs as part of an effort to restart trade talks. In his speech, Trump said new tariffs have been delayed “for the time being.”
Publishers are holding their breath to see if President Trump’s decision to postpone the imposition of 25% tariffs on $300 billion worth of goods imported from China will become permanent.
After participating in the Well-Read Black Girl Workshop with Glory Edim earlier in the day on June 28, Elizabeth Acevedo (The Poet X; With the Fire on High) took the stage for the afternoon keynote, echoing the importance of representation and inclusion, recognizing our role as gatekeepers, and a bookstore’s responsibility to create a welcoming space.
On June 28 at Children's Institute, author Elizabeth Acevedo took the stage for the afternoon keynote, discussing the importance of representation and inclusion, recognizing our role as gatekeepers, and a bookstore’s responsibility to create a welcoming space.
★ 'SATURDAY' by Caldecott Honoree Oge Mora (@ogemora) follows a family on their day off together handling “the stress of dashed expectations in a way that acknowledges disappointment while conveying the buoyancy of resilience and the joy of their bond”:
Ava’s mother works six days a week, so Saturday, their only day together, “was the day they cherished.” Despite a practiced plan and tickets to a “one-night-only puppet show,” though, this one isn’t g
'PW' Summer Reads 2019 #SciFi: 'This Is How You Lose the Time War' by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone. In this exquisitely crafted tale (already being developed for television), two special agents from competing factions forge an unexpected relationship through messages left behind as they wage a secret war across space and time. http://pw-ne.ws/f92e6
Independence Day is a reason to celebrate bookselling.
Independence Day is a reason to celebrate bookselling.
Spring 2019 Flying Starts: Carlos Hernandez. Carlos Hernandez has no intention of buying a Mega Millions or Powerball lottery ticket. That would be greedy, he says: “I have already won the lottery—the publishing lottery.”
Carlos Hernandez, author of ‘Sal & Gabi Break the Universe,’ speaks with us about celebrating Cuban-American culture and science fiction in his middle grade debut.
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The countdown is on! Love Ball III, the return of the legendary HIV/AIDS benefit, is coming at you on June 25 at Gotham Hall. Are you ready? Link in bio for tickets #LoveBall.
CFDA and Susanne Bartsch present Love Ball III, the legendary party extraordinaire and HIV/AIDS benefit that will hit New York’s Gotham Hall on June 25. #LoveBall.
Ever wanted a vacation from your marriage? Well, Pauline Brooks took one. Here's your chance to win a copy of her buzz-worthy book 'Marriage Vacation'. http://pw-ne.ws/f7b32
'Marriage Vacation' is a new book written by Pauline Turner Brooks, a character on the hit TV show 'Younger,' and published not only by the fictional Empirical Press from the show, but also by the very real Simon & Schuster in real life. Here's a chance to win one of 50 copies of 'Marriage Vacation': http://pw-ne.ws/f7ab5
At the #NBAwards with Danez Smith, poetry finalist
Erika Sanchez author of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter nominated for Young Peoples Lit.
At the #NBAwards with Min Jin Lee, fiction finalist
At the #NBAwards with Nancy McLean, nonfiction finalist
Ted Adams of IDW
Chris Bachelder, author of The Throwback Special
Welcome to the National Book Awards
Arlie Hocschild, author of Strangers In Their Own Land
John Lewis and the team behind March
Karan Mahajan author of The Association of Small Bombs
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