Monday 4 February 2019

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PW Daily: Breaking book business, bookselling and author news, bestsellers lists and publishing deals.
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59966-v1-67x.JPGABA Past Presidents Reflect on a Changing Industry
Five past presidents of the American Booksellers Association met at Winter Institute in Albuquerque, N.M., last week to talk about where the industry is now and where it's headed. more »
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59946-v1-67x.JPGOtto Penzler, Pegasus Books Team to Launch Suspense Imprint
Penzler Publishing and Pegasus Books are partnering to launch Scarlet, a joint publishing venture that will publish works of psychological suspense aimed at female readers. more »
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59986-v1-67x.JPGWhen They Got the Call: PW Speaks with the 2019 Newbery, Caldecott, and Printz Winners
PW spoke with the three big winners of the ALA's 2019 Youth Media Awards, about what they were doing when the committee called with the good news. more »
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JOB MOVES
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Have you changed jobs, retired, or been promoted? Click here to enter your job move information. It will appear on our site and in PW Daily.

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59993-v1-67x.JPGApple Books Bestsellers: 'Crawdads' Keeps Singing
Delia Owens keeps her spot on the top of the Apple Books list with 'Where the Crawdads Sing,' still benefiting from its Reese Witherspoon book club pick and announced film adaptation. more » »
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33080-v1-67x.JPGLast Call: Mysteries, Thrillers & True Crime
Deadline: Feb. 4. For this feature, we'd like to hear about forthcoming Nordic noir, thrillers that touch on current U.S. politics, techno thrillers, true crime, and psychological suspense and domestic thrillers. Please identify each book's subcategory in your pitch. New titles only, please; no reprints. Pub. dates: April through November. Email pitches to features@publishersweekly.com and put “Call for Info: Mysteries, Thrillers & True Crime” in the subject line. more » »

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BOOKSTORE NEWS

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Chicagoland Bookstore is On the Move: Prairie Path Books in Wheaton, Ill., is relocating and will reopen shortly.
Florida Bookstore is a Hit with Shoppers: Back in the Day Books in Dunedin, Fla., is thriving after moving to a new location.
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THE ROUNDUP
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Bart van Es Wins Costa Prize: 'The Cut Out Girl,' a biography of Lien de Jong, 85, who survived the second world war, won the £30,000 Costa book of the year award.
Google Won't Tell Re: 'Shitty Media Men': After Stephen Elliott requested the personal information of contributors to the list, for trial purposes, from Google, the company refused.
'Utopia' Gets Its Star: 'American Honey' breakout Sasha Lane has been tapped to star in Amazon's 'Utopia,' from 'Sharp Objects' author Gillian Flynn.
Reading Fiction Will Make You Nicer: A definitive new study has great news for book lovers: Yes, reading fiction boosts your emotional intelligence.
The Case of the 'New Yorker' Paywall: Why won’t the 'New Yorker' keep you logged in when you're just trying to read? Mystery: solved. Well, kind of.

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PW Bestsellers
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11717-v21-67x.JPGChildren's Fiction Bestseller List
'Dog Man: Brawl of the Wild' by Dav Pilkey is the #1 title on PW's children's frontlist fiction bestseller list. See the full list » »
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PW DAILY REVIEW OF THE DAY
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18837-v16-67x.JPG'Let ’Er Buck: George Fletcher, the People’s Champion' by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson and illustrated by Gordon C. James
"Colloquial narration by Nelson pairs with striking oil-on-board paintings by James to introduce readers to African-American cowboy George Fletcher." more » »

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SHELFTALKER
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One bookstore’s weekly preschool story and art session provides much wisdom about the role of walls in our world.




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PICTURE OF THE DAY
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2213-v1-300x.JPGBooks and the Working Economy
At a panel discussion last week at Manhattan's New School, Stephanie Land (l.), author of 'Maid' (Hachette), discussed her new book and why stories about social class are so hard to come by with Economic Hardship Reporting Project executive editor Alissa Quart.

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The PW Publishing Industry Salary Survey 2018
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PW Daily: Breaking book business, bookselling and author news, bestsellers lists and publishing deals.
ARC Request For Dark Trade: Lost in Boxing
59944-v1-67x.PNGHMH Trade in Realignment
An HMH spokesperson said the realignment included "a limited set of position eliminations, as well as the creation of new roles to meet our business goals." more »
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59939-v1-67x.JPGThe Big Books of Winter Institute 14
One of the main attractions of Winter Institute is the chance for booksellers to get their hands on forthcoming titles. Here, attendees share some of the titles that got them talking...and excited. more »
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59937-v1-67x.JPGRH Names Combined Teams in Several Departments
Random House took more steps to streamline its operations since its merger with Crown, naming new combined teams for the public relations and marketing; art; and finance, subsidiary rights, and publishing operations departments. more »
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JOB MOVES
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The Kalem Agency has moved its offices to Caferaga Mah. Moda Cad. Erengul Apt. No:110 K:1 D:1 34710 Kadıkoy, Istanbul, Turkey.
Andrea Torres has joined University of California Press as editorial assistant.
Connor Guy, formerly associate editor at Metropolitan Books, is joining Basic Books as editor.
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ARC Request For Dark Trade: Lost in Boxing
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59938-v1-67x.JPGMedina, Blackall, Acevedo Win Newbery, Caldecott, Printz
The 2019 Youth Media Awards were announced Monday morning at the American Library Association’s midwinter conference in Seattle. more » »
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59950-v1-67x.JPGRidout Forms New U.K. Publisher
Amanda Ridout, former managing director of Head of Zeus and a prominent figure in the U.K. publishing world, has launched a new publishing house, Boldwood Books. more » »
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59942-v2-67x.JPGWI14: Kobe Bryant Receives a Mixed Reception from Booksellers
Basketball star Kobe Bryant received a mixed reception from booksellers when he introduced them to his new imprint, Granity Studios at Winter Institute. While some were excited to meet him, others said they may not sell his books, recalling his being charged with sexual assault in 2003. more » »
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33079-v1-67x.JPGCall for Information: Books on Space Exploration
Ahead of the 50th anniversary of the lunar landing, we’re looking at adult and children’s books on space exploration, including histories, biographies, pop science titles, and more. The focus is on 2019 books; backlist titles and reissues will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Email pitches to features@publishersweekly.com by February 15 and put “Call for Info: Space Exploration” in the subject line. more » »

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News Briefs

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2018 B&N Discover Award Shortlist
The six winners of the Discover Great New Writers Awards will share a cash prize totaling $105,000 and will be announced on Wednesday, March 6. more » »
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Roxane Gay Named Judge for Flannery O’Connor Award
Writer, editor, professor, and commentator Roxane Gay has been chosen as the new judge for the University of Georgia Press’s Flannery O’Connor Award for Short Fiction. more » »
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S&S to Distribute David Zwirner Books
Under the agreement, which is effective August 1, 2019, David Zwirner Books titles will be available nationwide wherever books are sold. more » »

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BOOKSTORE NEWS
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California to Get a New Indie Bookstore: Capital Books, a new indie bookstore in Sacramento, Calif., may open as early as April.
Toronto's Top Used Bookstores: This listing of the top used bookstores in Toronto includes Doug Miller Books, Monkey's Paw, and Balfour Books.
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THE ROUNDUP
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Lord of the Binges: Anyone can binge-watch the 'Lord of the Rings' movies. The real challenge in our distracted age? Reading the book in a day.
This Library Is a Tree: The most magical little free library is built right into a rotting 110-year-old cottonwood tree stump in Idaho.
Ursula K. Le Guin’s Daily Routine: Somehow, the literary great managed to write all of her classic works between 7:15 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. each day—or so she says.
Tracy K. Smith’s Work Diary: The "nonstop rush" of a poet laureate is not all iambic pentameter and chamomile tea.
The Surreal Leonora Carrington Museum: The sculptor, writer, and feminist pioneer who defied categorization has a museum to herself in San Luis Potosí, Mexico.

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PW Bestsellers
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11518-v16-67x.JPGHardcover Nonfiction Bestseller List
'Becoming' by Michelle Obama is the #1 title on PW's adult hardcover nonfiction bestseller list. See the full list » »
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PW Daily Review of the Day
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19629-v17-67x.JPG'Let Me Finish: Trump, the Kushners, Bannon, New Jersey and the Power of In-Your-Face Politics' by Chris Christie
"The former New Jersey governor and advisor to Donald Trump ruminates on a litany of political slights in this rancorous memoir." more » »

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SHELFTALKER
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A quick look at award stats, plus handy lists arranged differently.




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PICTURE OF THE DAY
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2212-v1-300x.PNGShop Local, Live Local
Outdoor publisher AdventureKEEN's "Shop Local, Live Local" campaign raised a total of $2,155 for the Book Industry Charitable Foundation (Binc) in 2018, and the 250 stores participating in the campaign received rebate checks reflective of each store’s support of AdventureKEEN titles. AdventureKEEN President Richard Hunt (r.) presented a check for $2,155 on Thursday morning to Binc's executive director Pamela French (l.) during Winter Institute 14 in Albuquerque, N.M.

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ARC Request For Dark Trade: Lost in Boxing
ARC Request For Dark Trade: Lost in Boxing
ARC Request For Dark Trade: Lost in Boxing
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PW Daily: Breaking book business, bookselling and author news, bestsellers lists and publishing deals.
The PW Publishing Industry Salary Survey 2018
59928-v1-67x.JPGA Robust Winter Institute 14 Wraps Up
A confident indie bookselling sector looks to the future—and to next year's conference in Baltimore, Md. more »
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59935-v1-67x.JPGMan Group Pulls Out of Booker Sponsorship
The Booker Prize Foundation said yesterday that it was "confident" of finding a new sponsor following the decision of the hedge fund company the Man Group to end its association with the Booker Prize and the Booker International Prize. more »
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59936-v1-67x.JPGMakkai, Laymon Win 2019 Carnegie Medals
'The Great Believers' by Rebecca Makkai has won the 2019 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction, and 'Heavy: An American Memoir' by Kiese Laymon has won the 2019 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction. more »
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33072-v1-67x.JPGScribd Hits 1 Million Paying Subscribers
Scribd, the first-ever premium reading subscription service offering unlimited books and audiobooks, has surpassed 1 million paying subscribers. Trip Adler, Scribd CEO and co-founder, gives thanks to publishing partners for contributing to this exciting milestone. (Sponsored) More »
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JOB MOVES
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Veronica Park, formerly literary agent and marketing specialist at Corvisiero Literary Agency, has joined Fuse Literary as associate agent and can be contacted at veronica@fuseliterary.com.
Raquel Avila has joined Apollo Publishers as Director of Corporate Sales and can be contacted at raquel.avila@apollopublishers.com.
Alexandra Franklin has been promoted to associate agent at Vicky Bijur Literary Agency.
Emily Settle has been promoted to associate editor at Macmillan Children's Publishing Group.
Carol Ly has been promoted to senior designer at Macmillan Children's Publishing Group.
Sophie Erb has been promoted to associate designer at Macmillan Children's Publishing Group.
Maya Baran is joining Viking/Penguin as publicity manager.
Jennifer Custer, formerly rights director at A.M. Heath & Co., has joined Elwin Street Productions as North American and Asian sales director.

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IN THIS WEEK'S MAGAZINE
·         Books to Mend a Divided America
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59931-v2-67x.JPGALA Midwinter 2019: In Keynote, Melinda Gates Talks Gender Equality, Advocacy, and ‘Moments of Lift’
“The demand for gender equality is growing louder, and it is coming from all over the world,” Gates told librarians. But progress is not inevitable she warned. "If we want to summon a moment of lift for women and girls, a moment that will lift up all of humanity, we all need to step up, every single one of us." more » »
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59924-v1-67x.JPGBook Deals: Week of January 28, 2019
Vintage unveils a new one from E.L. James, Megan Abbott changes houses, ABC News’ Dan Abrams inks a two-book deal for a rumored seven figures, and more in this week's notable book deals. more » »
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59922-v1-67x.JPGThis Week's Bestsellers: January 28, 2019
What were D.C. residents reading during the government shutdown? A book popular with job-seekers, a memoir by a Muslim-American Olympic fencer, and a cookbook–turned–Netflix series. more » »
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18510-v98-67x.JPGPW's Latest Starred Reviews
Check out the starred reviews of titles including 'Here and Now and Then,' 'Deep Creek: Finding Hope in the High Country,' 'We Cast a Shadow,' and more. more » »
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33078-v1-67x.JPGCall for Information: Biographies & Memoirs
We’d like to hear about the most highly anticipated memoirs and biographies for the coming season. Adult titles only; three pitches per imprint. Pub. dates: April–November. Email pitches to features@publishersweekly.com by February 11 and put “Call for Info: Bio & Memoir” in the subject line. more » »

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News Briefs

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NetGalley Launches NetGalley Advanced
NetGalley has launched NetGalley Advanced, a "premier level of service" intended to help publishers track and analyze NetGalley trends across divisions. more » »

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BOOKSTORE NEWS
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D.C. Store Gets a New Owner and Name: Upshur Street Books in Washington, D.C., has a new owner, who is rebranding the store as Loyalty Books.
Vegas Bookstore to Move and Expand: Las Vegas's Writers Block is anchoring a new cultural center and becoming the biggest bookstore in Nevada.
Florida Store to Help Needy Libraries: Midtown Reader bookstore in Tallahassee, Fla., is collecting books for libraries Hurricane Michael destroyed.
Malaysian Bookstore Claims Title: The new BookXcess store in Penang claims to have the longest bookshelves in Malaysia.
Bookstore Closure is a Loss for Toronto: An editorial laments the loss of Ten Editions Bookstore, a venerable used bookstore near the University of Toronto.
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THE ROUNDUP
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Writers Resist Populism in Europe: Thirty European writers and intellectuals signed a manifesto, published on Friday in 'Libération,' the French daily, warning of peril in Europe.
Amazon vs. All the Other Companies: The modern company can work with Amazon, or work against it, but companies have found that ignoring the e-tailer is no longer a viable option.
Publishing Without a Fact-checking Net: Fact-checking is not built into the editing process at publishing houses, and it never has been. Here's what that means today.
'Native Son' Film, Reviewed: An imperfect but mesmerizing adaptation of Richard Wright’s classic novel opened the 2019 Sundance Film Festival and updates the story for the 21st century.
Calvin Trillin's New Play of True Love: The 'New Yorker' writer and newly-minted playwright on loving, being a good man, and his new play, 'About Alice.'

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PW Bestsellers
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11023-v140-67x.JPGHardcover Fiction Bestseller List
'Liar Liar' by James Patterson and Candice Fox is the #1 bestseller on PW's adult hardcover fiction bestseller list. See the full list » »
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REVIEW OF THE DAY
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7916-v58-67x.JPG'Team of Vipers: My 500 Extraordinary Days in the Trump White House' by Cliff Sims
"According to this savvy, entertaining insider’s memoir, the Trump administration is, as advertised, a snake pit of betrayal and backstabbing." more » »

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SHELFTALKER
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Making room for big ideas in an inspired picture book biography of Margaret Wise Brown.




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PICTURE OF THE DAY
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2211-v1-300x.PNGA Penny for Your Bookish Thoughts
Leah and Andrew Yerre celebrated the opening of their new bookstore, Aesop's Fable, in Holliston, Mass., earlier this month with children's programming and events. The couple also put out a jar to solicit suggestions from customers about what they'd like to see as the store grows.

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59908-v1-67x.JPGPRH Closing Spiegel & Grau Imprint
After nearly 14 years of publishing, Spiegel & Grau, the celebrated imprint launched by successful editors Cindy Spiegel & Julie Grau, is being shuttered. With the closure, the imprint's eponymous founders are leaving Penguin Random House. more »
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59903-v1-67x.JPGWI14: Atwood, Morgenstern Create A Buzz Among Booksellers
Margaret Atwood and Erin Morgenstern engaged Thursday morning in conversation in front of booksellers that created a buzz lasting all day, as booksellers eagerly anticipate the release this fall of both authors' next novels. more »
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59909-v1-67x.JPGJay Asher Sues SCBWI for Defamation
Asher ('Thirteen Reasons Why'), who has been publicly knocking back sexual harassment charges levied against him last year, has filed a lawsuit against the Society of Children’s Book Writers, as well as the group’s executive director, Lin Oliver. He’s seeking monetary damages for defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress. more »
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32990-1.JPGBaseball Fans Cherish the Unsinkable Mr. Cub
Looking for a home run for your bookshelf this African American History month? History loves its winners, but Ernie Banks was much more than a Hall of Famer and Presidential Medal of Honor winner. Readers are offered a behind-the-scenes look at the bat-wielding athlete and his legacy, with in-depth interviews from Banks’ friends and family. (Sponsored) More »
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London Book Fair 2019

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JOB MOVES
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Sarah Murphy has been promoted to marketing coordinator at Random House Children's Books.
Jena DeBois has been promoted to marketing associate at Random House Children's Books.
Tara Grieco has been promoted to marketing manager at Random House Children's Books.
Sharon Burkle has been promoted to senior art director at Random House Children's Books.
Kelly McGauley has been promoted to associate director of trade marketing at Random House Children's Books.
Kate Boggs has joined Writers House as global licensing manager.
Michele Wells is being promoted to v-p and executive editor at DC Books for Young Readers.

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59907-v3-67x.JPGThomas Nelson Faces $15M in Fraud, Breach of Contract Lawsuit
A jury found Thomas Nelson and its parent company HarperCollins Christian Publishing liable for fraud and breach of contract, awarding $15 million in damages to a San Francisco Bay Area printing company. more » »
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59873-v2-67x.JPGWattpad Launches Publishing Division
Wattpad, the Toronto-based online reading and writing community, is starting its own publishing division, Wattpad Books. The debut list, which will be released this fall, will feature six young adult titles. more » »
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59906-v1-67x.JPGAmazon Publishing Launches Amazon Crossing Kids
The new imprint will publish English-language translations of picture books from around the world. more » »
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59867-v1-67x.JPGChristopher Myers's Make Me a World Imprint Launches This Fall
Helmed by author and artist Christopher Myers, this Random House Children's Books imprint kicks off this fall with three titles that exemplify the line’s range of genres, storylines, and age levels. more » »
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59861-v1-67x.JPGChildren's Authors Cope with Award Season Jitters
Before sunrise next Monday, the careers of some talented authors and illustrators will change in profound ways with a ring of their telephone. when the ALA's Youth Media Awards are announced. We spoke with a number of authors about their strategies for keeping calm and carrying on amid the award buzz and anxiety. more » »
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32831-v1-67x.PNGTune In to PW Insider
PW editor Gabe Habash joins to go deep inside some of the books featured in PW's semi-annual 'Writers to Watch' feature, which highlights debut authors. more » »
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33063-v1-67x.JPGWin 'Funny, You Don’t Look Autistic'!
Enter to win one of 20 advance reading copies of young comic Michael McCreary's funny and inspiring #ownvoices memoir and find out how he's slaying autism stereotypes, one joke at a time. (Sponsored) Enter Here » »

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Changes to Abrams Sales Department
Elisa Gonzales has been promoted to v-p of sales for North America, and Mary Wowk has been promoted into the newly-created role of senior v-p for international sales. more » »
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Ogino, Tamaoki, Nakamura Join Tuttle-Mori Board
Chigusa Ogino will join Tuttle-Mori Agency's board as executive director, while Manami Tamaoki and Harumi Nakamura both join as directors. more » »

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THE ROUNDUP
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A Book for Every Furloughed Agent: Among the 800,000 furloughed federal employees and those affected by the government shutdown, there’s a tenacious desire to keep reading.
Fiction Can Help Us Deal With Trump: How can anyone maintain sanity in an era of nonstop depressing news? The answer may lie in reading fiction.
A Medieval Box for Your Books: A book coffer acquired by Oxford’s Bodleian Libraries dating to the late 1400s proves the appetite for mobile reading is nothing new.
Where to Start with Russell Baker: The columnist and humorist died on Monday. Here’s a look back at six of his most acclaimed—and beloved—books.
Translating Humor: Top translators share stories about the joys and challenges of translating humor, from puns to satire to creative curses.

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PW Bestsellers
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22190-v19-67x.JPGTop 10 Overall Bestseller List
'Becoming' by Michelle Obama is #1 on our overall list this week. See the full list » »
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PW Daily Review of the Day
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11890-v44-67x.JPG'The Nickel Boys' by Colson Whitehead
"Whitehead’s brilliant examination of America’s history of violence is a stunning novel of impeccable language and startling insight." more » »

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Making room for big ideas in an inspired picture book biography of Margaret Wise Brown.




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PICTURE OF THE DAY
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2210-v1-300x.JPGRiverhead's Pop-Up Reading Room Returns
Last Friday, the Riverhead Pop-Up Reading Room took over lunch hour at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Pictured here, attendees read and chat at the event, which explored the theme “Read to Reinvent,” in a room filled with arrangements of larger-than-life balloon sculptures by the Brooklyn Balloon Company, inspired by each of Riverhead’s summer titles.

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Farmer’s Son, Military Career
59736-v1-67x.JPGWI14: Indie Booksellers and Publishers Gather in Albuquerque
Despite weather-related travel problems, 700+ indie booksellers gathered in Albuquerque to network among themselves, talk to publishers about new books, and meet authors. more »
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59738-v1-67x.JPGPRH Shifts More Staff at Crown, Hogarth
After the recent reorganization of Crown that Penguin Random House unveiled, the company has made some additional changes and promotions in the unit. more »
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59740-v1-67x.PNGGraphic Arts Books Rebrands as West Margin Press
The new name for the indie press signals a new direction for the company. “We want to make room for more voices, increasingly engaging visuals, and an expansive view of the world within our house,” said publishing director Jennifer Newens. more »
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32977-1.JPGPadmé Amidala: Queen. Senator. Hero.
From 'New York Times' bestselling author E.K Johnston. When Queen Amidala steps down from her position, she is asked to become Naboo’s representative in the Galactic Senate. Padmé is unsure about taking on the new role and must figure out how to navigate the treacherous waters of politics and forge a new identity beyond the queen's shadow. (Sponsored) More »
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PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Dan Gemeinhart

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JOB MOVES
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Karly Caserza has joined Fuse Literary as associate agent and can be contacted at karly@fuseliterary.com.
Mark McElhinney, formerly bookseller at the Book Cellar, has joined Arcadia Publishing as field sales representative and can be contacted at mmcelhinney@arcadiapublishing.com.
Carrie Olivia Adams has been promoted to promotions and marketing communications director at University of Chicago Press.
Kyra Ostendorf, formerly v-p at Kaplan Early Learning Company, has joined Free Spirit Publishing as publisher and can be contacted at ostendorf@freespirit.com.

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Spotlight on Comics and Graphic Novels
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32986-v1-67x.JPGDenpa Books Debuts with Eclectic Indie Manga List
Denpa Books is a newly launched independent manga publisher that will offer a broad range of manga with a focus on licensing an edgy, eclectic array of stories aimed at grown-up readers. more » »

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PW’s Most-Read Comics Stories of 2018: The final year of Check, Please!, Ngozi Ukazu’s LGBTQ hockey webcomic and graphic novel series, PW’s annual comics retailers survey, and Abrams ComicArts’ cancellation of a controversial graphic novel were among PW’s most-read comics articles in 2018.
More To Come Podcast 353: Is the Direct Market Broken?: This week we examine a long list of problems in the Direct Market (aka comics shops) retail channel, discuss the top selling graphic novels of 2018, the ‘New Yorker’ profile of Nick Drnaso, PW's most-read comics stories of 2018, and The Beat’s comics People of the Year.
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59713-v1-67x.JPGTime for Books to Get Accessible
A new guide provides best practices for making books readily available to the visually impaired. more » »
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59739-v1-67x.JPGObituary: Gail Browning
Gail Browning, former Random House v-p and divisional sales director, died January 19 at the age of 80. more » »
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59734-v1-67x.JPGApple Books Bestsellers: 'Crawdads' Adaptation Keeps the Book Singing
Delia Owens's 'Where the Crawdads Sing' keeps seeing dividends thanks to a bump from Reese Witherspoon, whose film adaptation of the novel was announced last month. more » »
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32989-v1-67x.JPGWin an ARC of 'Little Darlings'!
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Alyson Sinclair Launches Nectar Literary
The boutique publicity and communications firm will work with publishers, authors, nonprofit organizations, and major literary events and book festivals. more » »

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THE ROUNDUP
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Russell Baker Dies at 93: The Pulitzer Prize–winning author of the “Observer” column, once one of America’s best-known writers, died on Monday at his home in Virginia.
Writing and Translating China: What it takes to write, and translate, some of China's most famous stories.
Daniel Halpern Loves a Solo Dinner: The publisher of Ecco calls eating alone "one of life’s greatest pleasures," giving the diner "time to consider the life-imitating-life issues."
To Mangle a 'Mockingbird': What should English teachers do after decades of teaching Harper Lee's 'To Kill a Mockingbird' in the wrong way?
Literary Masterpieces, State by State: Rounding up the states with the most National Book Awards, Pulitzers, and National Book Critics Circle Awards to their names.

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11717-v21-67x.JPGChildren's Fiction Bestseller List
'Dog Man: Brawl of the Wild' by Dav Pilkey is the #1 title on PW's children's frontlist fiction bestseller list. See the full list » »
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PW DAILY REVIEW OF THE DAY
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18837-v14-67x.JPG'The Alarming Palsy of James Orr' by Tom Lee
"In his astonishing and riveting debut novel, Lee delivers a taut story about a man’s loosening grip on reality." more » »

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SHELFTALKER
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A Round of Rep Visits
Cynthia Compton
One children’s bookseller preps for the new season’s sales appointments.




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PICTURE OF THE DAY
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2209-v1-300x.PNGWI14 Kicks Off the Festivities
More than 700 booksellers descended upon Albuquerque, N.M., on Tuesday as Winter Institute 14 kicked off with a day of education. This year's conference also features a Spanish-language refugee book drive, organized by booksellers Denise Chavez and Daniel C. Zolinsky of Casa Camino Real Book Store & Art Gallery in Las Cruces, N.M., in partnership with the ABA. Pictured here (from l. to r.) are Robyn Deshotel of the ABA, Zolinsky, Chavez, and Meg Smith of the ABA.
Photo: Claire Kirch
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