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Scholastic Says Sorry
Following a swift public outcry, Scholastic will no longer offer an optional collection of diverse books at its book fairs, with president Ellie Berger apologizing for the “pain caused” by the decision “to segregate diverse books in an elective case.” After eight decades on the market, the Little Golden Book brand is staying relevant with a new line of biographies of icons from Oprah Winfrey to Taylor Swift. Up in Canada, the indie publishers of British Columbia are carving out their own niche, and a spate of new literary podcasts are shining a spotlight on the canon of “CanLit.” In her newsletter, publishing expert Brooke Warner calls out the industry’s “retail price problem,” arguing for publishers to raise book prices amid inflation and rising costs. A new report from PEN America found that tens of thousands of books are currently being banned or restricted in U.S. prisons, and ahead of a vote by the Oklahoma Textbook Committee on math curriculum in public schools, eight publishers have withdrawn from consideration due to the state’s increasingly politicized textbook adoption process, reports the Oklahoma Voice. A24 and David E. Kelley will adapt Rufi Thorpe’s forthcoming novel Margo’s Got Money Troubles, which HarperCollins will publish in June 2024, per the Hollywood Reporter. Nylon looks at how marketing strategies from launch parties to merch drops are minting a new crop of “literary it girls.” And author Scott Blackwood has died at 58.
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Scholastic Apologizes, Will End Controversial Book Fair Offering
After a public outcry, Scholastic says it will discontinue its optional diverse stories collection and pledged to "redouble" its efforts to "combat the laws restricting children’s access to books." more »
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A Big Year for Little Golden Book Bios
Launched in 1942, the iconic Little Golden Book brand is staying relevant with a new line of popular biographies with broad appeal for readers of all ages. “The response from fans and book buyers has been overwhelming,” author and editor Wendy Loggia said of her recent Taylor Swift biography. more »
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Exclusive Holiday Savings for Indie Bookstores
Make this holiday season a successful one by taking advantage of Ingram’s offer of an additional 2% off over 700 trending titles through December 11th. With our vast inventory to stock your shelves and speedy shipping, Ingram is helping booksellers like you have the books and sidelines you need, when you need them.  (Sponsored) Learn More  »

Skating on Thin Ice By Walter S. DeKeseredy
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NVNR Announces 2024 Dates
New Voices New Rooms, the combined annual conference for NAIBA and SIBA, will return to Arlington, Va., on August 8–11, 2024. more »
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Canadian Publishing 2023: Talking CanLit

An author offers insight into literature podcasts up north. more »
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Canadian Publishing 2023: The View from the West

British Columbia publishing focuses on politically engaged books and a diverse, global audience. more »
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Webinar: Publishing Now Fall 2023 
Tomorrow, October 26, panelists Marina Padakis Lowry (Union Square and Co.), Diem Bloom (Johns Hopkins University Press), and Bill Rojack (Midland Paper Corporation) will discuss steps publishers can take toward “Improving Efficiency and Managing Your Costs” throughout the publishing process.  Co-hosted by Westchester Publishing Services and Publishers Weekly. (Sponsored) more »

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NEA Big Read Opens Applications, Announces New Theme
Applications are now open for grants to support NEA Big Read projects between September 2024 and June 2025, the theme for which is "Where We Live." more »
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A New Fantasy and a 20th Anniversary for Christopher Paolini
Two decades after Christopher Paolini self-published his debut book, 'Eragon,' which launched the mega-selling Inheritance Cycle, this year is unfolding as a blue-ribbon one for the author. On November 7, Knopf will release Murtagh,' a standalone novel set in the world of Alagaësia, with an announced first printing of two million copies, and an illustrated anniversary edition of 'Eragon.' more »
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Author Scott Blackwood Dies at 58
Blackwood, the author of the PEN Award-winning novel 'See How Small,' died of complications from ALS on October 4. more »
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PRH, WNDB Launch Freedom of Expression Award
Penguin Random House and We Need Diverse Books are currently accepting applications for their annual Creative Writing Awards. The 2024 program will also include the inaugural Freedom of Expression Award, recognizing U.S. high school seniors who are taking a stand against censorship. more »


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Job Moves
  • Jenne Abramowtiz, previously editorial director of Scholastic, has joined Sourcebooks as editorial director for Jabberwocky, Young Readers, and Fire children's imprints.
  • Christine Marshall has been promoted to senior managing editor at Simon Spotlight, Little Simon, and Libros Para Niños.
  • Elizabeth Huang has joined Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing as digital marketing assistant.
  • Brian Ulicky, formerly associate publisher at The New Press, has joined Audere Media as v-p and executive director.
  • Sonja Holzman has joined Sourcebooks as customer experience representative.
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Children's Fiction Bestseller List
'The Chalice of the Gods (Percy Jackson and the Olympians #6)' by Rick Riordan is the #1 title on PW's children's frontlist fiction bestseller list. See the full list »
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Review of the Day: 'What’s Left Unsaid' by Melissa DeRosa
"DeRosa presents herself as the plucky sidekick of a besieged hero in this by turns cloying and combative debut memoir of her role as chief of staff to New York governor Andrew Cuomo during the myriad crises and scandals leading up to his 2021 resignation." more »

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Picture of the Day


Author Melissa Lozada-Oliva (l.) discussed her debut novel 'Candelaria' (Astra House) with musician and poet Sadie Dupuis at The Head and The Hand Bookstore in Philadelphia on October 16.

Courtesy Astra House
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