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With Inclusive Design, ‘Everyone Can Be a Reader’
In 2024, Union Square & Co. introduced its Everyone Can Be a Reader series, a line of books specially designed for struggling readers and using dyslexia-friendly tools, including different paper tones and a proprietary font.
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Addressing the Literacy Crisis with Dyslexia-Friendly Tools
Parents and educators nationwide are seeking out the best teaching methods, as well as fonts and formats, to help struggling readers succeed.
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How ‘We Pretty Pieces of Flesh’ by Colwill Brown Got Made
An inside look at the publication process for the author’s debut novel.
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AAP Urges White House to Prioritize Copyright in AI Action Plan
The Association of American Publishers has issued a response to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy's request for information regarding AI regulation, emphasizing the critical role of copyright protections in maintaining American leadership in AI markets.
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Fast-Growing Indie Publishers: 5 Standouts of 2024
Our annual look at fast-growing small publishers spotlights five companies that overcame difficult market conditions last year.
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How ‘Woodworking’ by Emily St. James Got Made
An inside look at the publication process for the author’s debut novel.
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Joseph Montagne Promoted to Publisher at Abrams ComicArts
Montagne, who previously served as associate publisher, joined ComicArts when it was established in 2023. In his new role, he'll focus on growing the division's presence in the graphic novel, manga, and comic book market.
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NYRB to Release Clarice Lispector’s Children’s Stories as Picture Books
Two of the late Brazilian author's stories for children—originally written for her young sons—will come to life as picture books courtesy of NYRB Kids.
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Bloomsbury USA to Launch SFF Imprint
Bloomsbury USA has announced the launch of a new science fiction and fantasy imprint, Bloomsbury Archer, which will publish a wide range of speculative fiction and be headed up by Noa Wheeler and Erica Barmash.
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Red Tower Teams with Penguin Michael Joseph for U.K. Imprint
Red Tower Books, an imprint of Entangled Publishing, is partnering with Penguin Michael Joseph, a division of the U.K.'s Penguin Books, to launch Red Tower in the U.K. as an imprint of Penguin Michael Joseph. The U.K.-based expansion marks Penguin Michael Joseph's first imprint in its 90-year history.
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Page Two Books Announces a Business Imprint, Simplified
Vancouver, B.C.–based hybrid Page Two Books has introduced a business imprint known as Simplified. Business author Mike Michalowicz will curate the imprint, which will publish books by and for entrepreneurs.
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How ‘Madame Sosostris and the Festival for the Brokenhearted’ by Ben Okri Got Made
An inside look at the publication process for the Booker Prize winner’s latest novel.
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Transit to Publish Jon Fosse’s First New Work Since Nobel Win
Vaim, translated by Damion Searls and slated for October 7, is the first in a triptych set in a fictional Norwegian fishing village.
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IPG Cuts Sales Team, Returns to Commission Reps
IPG dismantled its four-year-old in-house field sales team on Monday and is returning to using commission sales reps to represent the company to the trade. It also established new partnerships in the U.K. for distribution there.
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Reagan Arthur’s New Imprint, Cardinal, Sets Inaugural List
Reagan Arthur’s new imprint at Grand Central Publishing has formally launched, announcing its name, Cardinal, and its inaugural list of 10 titles publishing through winter 2027. The imprint aims to publish six titles a year, with its first set for this fall.
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Open Letter Books Partners with Deep Vellum Publishing
Dallas’s Deep Vellum Publishing will assume publishing, distribution, and marketing responsibilities for Open Letter Books, based at the University of Rochester. Open Letter’s editorial direction remains with founder Chad W. Post.
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Keisha Mennefee Launches Honey Blossom Press
The literary strategist and Honey Magnolia Media founder will serve as publisher of the boutique imprint focused on underrepresented authors. Honey Blossom plans to publish 20 titles in its first year, with its inaugural title set for May 6.
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How ‘Sister Europe’ by Nell Zink Got Made
An inside look at the publication process for the author’s latest novel.
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New Ig Publishing Series Looks at Films Through a Personal Lens
The New York–based independent press will launch Auteur, a series of books that combines film criticism and personal narrative, this spring.



