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Survey Reveals a Need for Greater Workplace Inclusivity
A report on racism in the publishing workplace found that much work needs to be done to foster a more inclusive industry.
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Mango in Deal with National Baseball Hall of Fame
Mango Publishing has inked a deal with the National Baseball Hall of Fame to publish a series of books under the National Baseball Hall of Fame banner. Three books are set to be released this year, with plans calling for publication of two to three books annually.
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Bayer Assumes Presidency of Association of University Presses
Lisa Bayer, director of the University of Georgia Press, took over as president of the Association of University Presses last week at the conclusion of AUPresses's annual meeting.
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Mikyla Bruder Steps Up at Amazon Publishing
The forthcoming head of Amazon's publishing arm, a 10-year veteran at the business, looks toward its future.
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'PW' Once Again Accepts Print Galleys for Review Consideration
After a hiatus during the Covid-19 pandemic, 'PW' will again begin accepting print galleys for review consideration.
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DoJ Drops Case Against John Bolton
The Department of Justice has dropped its legal claims against former President Trump's one-time national security adviser over his bestselling memoir 'The Room Where It Happened.'
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Publishing Veterans Form New Conservative Publisher
Louise Burke and Kate Hartson, publishing veterans with a background in publishing conservative authors, have formed All Seasons Press, whose mission is to fill the conservative void left by major publishing houses.
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Book Club Picks for June 2021
Book clubs are over the moon for Zakiya Dalila Harris's 'The Other Black Girl,' Oprah announces her latest pick, and more.
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Scholastic Authors Pay Tribute to Dick Robinson
A number of Scholastic’s writers paid tribute to the Scholastic CEO, lauding his vision, his passion, and his unwavering support for children’s books and authors.
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Macmillan Will Experiment with a Hybrid Office Model
Macmillan Publishers will officially reopen its offices on October 18, and its US Trade and Shared Services divisions will operate under a hybrid, remote-friendly model, which will be in effect as a pilot program until June 30 of next year.
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Bookwire Launches in the U.S.
Bookwire, the international e-book and audiobook distribution platform, is launching its services in the U.S.
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Readers Angered over Anne Frank Reference in New Hilderbrand Novel
Author Elin Hilderbrand and publisher Little, Brown have come under fire for a passage in Hilderbrand's new book, 'Golden Girls,' that some readers on social media are calling anti-Semitic.
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AAP Vows to Protect Copyright from All Challengers
At its annual meeting yesterday, AAP chair Brian Napack and association CEO Maria Pallante promised that AAP would continue to fight against forces that seek to erode copyright protection.
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At 85, New Directions Celebrates with City Lights
On June 3, New Directions will join with one of its closest partners, City Lights Booksellers, in the first of three celebratory events to honor the 85th year of its founding.
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A Better Way to Produce Books Locally and Fulfill Global Demand: Spotlight on HP Publishing Solutions
Through its global print partner network, HP offers publishers a more economic, sustainable, and resilient way to do business. (Sponsored)
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Dohle and Grant ‘Rethink’ the Book Business
Penguin Random House CEO Markus Dohle and organizational psychologist Adam Grant take a look at the publishing industry as it emerges from the pandemic into an uncertain new economic reality.
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Haymarket to Issue New Edition of Angela Davis Autobiography
Haymarket Books has acquired the rights to publish the third edition of Black Liberation activist and scholar Angela Davis's autobiography, originally published in 1974. The book will be released in October with a new introduction by Davis.
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In Blood and Ash, Blue Box Press Finds a Big Hit
The fledgling full-length fiction imprint of M.J. Rose and friends' Evil Eye Concepts is spreading its wings, with social media word-of-mouth driving remarkably strong sales for a new fantasy series by Jennifer L. Armentrout.
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Wattpad Launches Imprint for Adult Books
Canadian online writing platform Wattpad announced the launch of W by Wattpad Books, a new adult imprint focused on commercial fiction. It will publish its first five titles in 2022.



