Sunday 10 March 2019

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Despite political uncertainty, publishers are heading to the London Book Fair with a sense of stability. more
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On March 5, Diversion Books released a book compiling Michael Cohen's congressional testimony along with a number of other legal documents relating to the former personal attorney for President Trump—just five days after the testimony aired. more
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Hachette Books, the imprint of Hachette Book Group, has announced a slew of promotions, including new titles for four top execs. more
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Trustbridge Global Media, parent company of Holiday House and Peachtree Publishing, has announced a new children’s venture, Pixel+Ink, which will be helmed by editor-in-chief Bethany Buck. more
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Discover the History of Publishing
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·         An Annoyed Librarian's Rebuttal
·         Book Deals: Week of March 4

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PW Children's Bookshelf: Breaking children's and YA publishing news, author interviews, bestsellers lists and reviews.
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In the News
60818-1.JPGBethany Buck Launches Children's Imprint at Trustbridge
Trustbridge Global Media, parent company of Holiday House and Peachtree Publishing, has announced a new children’s venture, Pixel+Ink. Based in New York City, the imprint will be helmed by Bethany Buck, who has been named editor-in-chief. The emphasis of Pixel+Ink will be on books with the potential to translate into various platforms and internationally. more more_arrow.gif

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33775-1.JPGSonali Fry Heads to Random House
Sonali Fry, former publisher at Bonnier Publishing USA and founder of the Little Bee, BuzzPop, and Yellow Jacket imprints, will join Random House Children's Books as v-p and publishing director for classic brands and preschool at the end of March. more more_arrow.gif

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BookExpo News
60820-v1-300x.JPGBookExpo Announces Titles for Middle Grade and YA Editor Buzz Panels
BookExpo has announced the titles that will be featured on the three 2019 Editors’ Buzz Panels, which highlight forthcoming books expected to appeal to readers in the fall and winter. The three panels include the Young Adult Editors’ Buzz Panel on May 30, and the Middle Grade Editors’ Buzz Panel on May 31. more more_arrow.gif

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60798-2.JPGSonia Sotomayor Will Make BookExpo Appearance
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor is set to headline a May 30 event at this year’s BookExpo in New York City. Sotomayor will discuss Just Ask: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You, illustrated by Rafael López, her new YA book due out this fall. more more_arrow.gif

On the Scene
60821-1.JPG'The ABC of It' Opens at the Kerlan Collection
The Kerlan Collection of children's literature at the University of Minnesota opened its latest exhibit, "The ABC of It" on February 27 with a program featuring Leonard S. Marcus, author of The ABC of It: Why Children’s Books Matter, and the exhibit’s curator, Lisa Von Drasek. Click through to see our selection of highlights from the event. more more_arrow.gif

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Reading Report
60834-1.JPGChildren's and Young Adult Reissues: Spring 2019
Anniversary editions, reprints of out-of-print classics, and new packages for persistent sellers are all blooming this season. Click through to see our roundup of reissues. more more_arrow.gif

Four Questions
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National Book Award finalist and Newbery Honor author Kathi Appelt’s newest novel, Angel Thieves, is her first for young adults. Set along a Texas bayou and spanning decades, the story follows a unique cast of interconnected characters. Appelt spoke with PW about the experiences and subsequent research that inspired her novel.


Q: How was writing this novel a different experience than writing for younger readers?

A: On the lower end of the middle grade spectrum, kids are still believers. You have to convince the older kids that magic is possible. They love fantasy and video games and science fiction, but are they truly convinced that magic is possible? Part of my choice to incorporate magical realism into Angel Thieves comes from my wish that they’ll give into that magic a little bit. more more_arrow.gif

Out Next Week
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Week of March 11, 2019

Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about crocodiles, a graphic novel adaptation of a Homeric classic, and a queer coming of age story. more more_arrow.gif

In Brief
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In Brief: March 7, 2019
This week, Jarrett Krosoczka reads with a friend on a cruise; Lisa Papp shares her love of shelter (and library) dogs; Katharine Holabird offers a twinkly wintertime reading; and students prepare a reader’s theater performance based on the Nocturnals series. more more_arrow.gif
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Rights Report
33787-1.JPGCaitlyn Dlouhy at Atheneum/Dlouhy has acquired Jamaican-born author Desmond Hall's debut YA novel, Your Corner Dark, in a preempt. Set on the unforgiving streets and majestic mountains surrounding Kingston, Jamaica, the novel tells the story of Frankie, an ambitious high school student who has just earned a ticket out with a full ride scholarship to college in the U.S. But when a stray bullet gravely injures his father, Frankie must find a way to earn fast money to pay for his treatment; he falls into a world of crime and violence and has to learn to trust again in order to engineer his own escape. Publication is set for fall 2020; Faye Bender at the Book Group negotiated the two-book deal for world English rights.
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33788-1.JPGKate O'Sullivan at HMH has bought a nonfiction graphic novel by Don Brown, Sibert Honoree and winner of the YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction. In the Shadow of the Towers: After 9/11 recounts the aftermath of September 11—both the triumph and courage, as well as the darker struggles and developments resulting from this historic day. Publication is planned for fall 2021, to coincide with the 20th anniversary of September 11; Jennifer Laughran at Andrea Brown Literary did the deal for world rights.
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33789-1.JPGNikki Garcia at Little, Brown has acquired Sonja Solter's debut middle grade novel in verse, When You Know What I Know, about the difficult and emotional journey 10-year-old Tori encounters after revealing to her mother that she was sexually abused by her uncle. Publication is scheduled for spring 2020; the author represented herself in the deal for world rights.
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33790-1.JPGNick Thomas at Scholastic/Levine has bought debut author Donna Barba Higuera's middle grade novel Lupe Wong Won't Dance. When square dancing threatens 12-year-old baseball phenom Lupe's guaranteed A in PE, she goes to extreme lengths to prevent the American tradition from taking place at her school, all while navigating the complexities of middle school friendships, gender biases, and her own bi-cultural identity. Publication is slated for 2020; Allison Remcheck at Stimola Literary Studio brokered the deal for North American English and Spanish rights.
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33791-1.JPGNeal Porter at Holiday House has acquired, at auction, Guardian cartoonist and New Yorker artist Tom Gauld's debut picture book, The Little Wooden Robot and the Log Princess, a fairy tale about a young princess (who happens to be a log by night), her robot brother (who wakes her each morning with the magic words that turn her back into a girl), and the epic journey that ensues when the prince forgets his duty one day. Publication is set for fall 2021; Steven Malk at Writers House represented Gauld in the deal for world rights, excepting the U.K.
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33792-1.JPGKaren Nagel at Aladdin has bought world rights to Sarah Dillard's Blueberry Cake. In the story, a little bear who is sent to pick blueberries for blueberry cake is distracted from her task, but soon learns that without berries, there can be no cake. Publication is planned for summer 2021; Lori Nowicki at Painted Words represented the author-illustrator.
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33793-1.JPGTalia Benamy at Philomel has acquired world rights to You Know How to Love by Rachel Tawil Kenyon (l.), illustrated by Mary Lundquist. The picture book reminds readers that, right from the start, they know how to love and make the world a kinder place. Publication is slated for spring 2021; Mary Cummings at Betsy Amster Literary Enterprises represented the author, and Steven Malk at Writers House represented the illustrator.
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33794-1.JPGLiza Baker at Scholastic has acquired, in a six-house auction, author Tami Charles's You Matter, a picture book celebrating children of color everywhere, and an affirmation of their worth and importance. You Matter will be illustrated by Bryan Collier (Martin's Big Words); publication is scheduled for fall 2020. A second picture book, Aretha's Voice, a biography of singer and civil rights activist Aretha Franklin, will follow. Lara Perkins at Andrea Brown Literary Agency represented the author in the two-book deal for world rights, and Marcia Wernick at Wernick & Pratt Agency represented the illustrator for You Matter (U.S./Canadian rights).
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33795-1.JPGSusan Van Metre at Abrams, before her departure, bought world rights to One Girl by Andrea Beaty (the Questioneers series) (l.) and illustrated by Dow Phumiruk (Counting on Katherine), a picture book empowering children to have faith in their own curiosity and to know their potential for greatness. One small girl lights one small spark—but when the spark catches fire, it lights up the whole world. Publication is set for 2020; Erica Finkel will edit. Rebecca Sherman at Writers House represented the author, and Deborah Warren at East/West Literary Agency represented the illustrator.
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33796-1.JPGNancy Paulsen at Penguin/Paulsen has acquired world rights to Sing a Song: How "Lift Every Voice and Sing" Inspired Generations by Kelly Starling Lyons, illustrated by Keith Mallett. The picture book celebrates the Black National Anthem and its impact on five generations of a family. Publication is planned for August 2019; Caryn Wiseman at the Andrea Brown Literary Agency represented the author, and the artist represented himself.
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33797-1.JPGKate Prossimmer at Sourcebooks has bought Annette Bay Pimentel's (l.) picture book biography, All the Way to the Top: How One Girl's Fight for Americans with Disabilities Changed Everything, with a foreword by Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins. It tells the true story of how an eight-year-old girl became a disability rights activist and captured Congress's attention with her demonstration in support of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Nabigal-Nayagam Haider Ali will illustrate. Publication is slated for spring 2020; Kathleen Rushall at Andrea Brown Literary Agency represented the author, and James Burns at the Bright Agency represented the illustrator.
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33798-1.JPGKristen Nobles at Page Street Kids has acquired world rights to Orange, a picture book by Zeena Pliska (l.), illustrated by Fiona Halliday. Set among monarch butterflies, the book is about change, loss, and intergenerational friendship. Publication is scheduled for spring 2020; Abigail Samoun at Red Fox Literary represented the author, and Essie White at Storm Literary Agency represented the illustrator.
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To see all of this week's deals, click here.

IN THE MEDIA
From Today:
Former first lady Michelle Obama shares favorite books from childhood and more on 'Open Book with Jenna Bush Hager.' Click here more_arrow.gif
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From Variety:
Imagine Sets Development Pact with James Patterson for Children's Film, TV Projects. Click here more_arrow.gif
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From the Guardian:
Readers' World Book Day costumes—from the Cat in the Hat to Mr. Tickle. Click here more_arrow.gif
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From Crime Reads:
Why Does It Matter Who Wrote Nancy Drew, Anyway? Click here more_arrow.gif
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From Bookish:
Spring 2019's Can't-Miss Young Adult Books. Click here more_arrow.gif
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From the Guardian:
Squinky pigsquiffle! How author Roald Dahl teaches children creative swearing. Click here more_arrow.gif
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From Rolling Stone:
Amanda Gorman, Youth Poet Laureate, Is on a Mission. Click here more_arrow.gif
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From Literary Hub:
Louisa May Alcott's Letter of Advice to a Young Writer: "I do not enjoy writing 'moral tales.' I do it because it pays well." Click here more_arrow.gif
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From Deadline:
Netflix to Turn Nidhi Chanani's Graphic Novel Pashmina into Animated Musical. Click here more_arrow.gif
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From Entertainment Weekly:
Get a first look at Sarah Dessen's new novel The Rest of the Story. Click here more_arrow.gif
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From Chowhound:
How to Host a Harry Potter Themed Dinner Party. Click here more_arrow.gif
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From Bookish:
Spring 2019's Best Children's and Middle Grade Books. Click here more_arrow.gif
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From Romper:
8 St. Patrick's Day Children's Books to Properly Celebrate the Luck of the Irish. Click here more_arrow.gif
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From Brightly:
12 Entertaining Picture Books That Teach Kids Grammar Rules. Click here more_arrow.gif
SHELFTALKER

Kenny Brechner
Karen Cushman Re-Covered?
It’s always hard to be fair to new covers of classic books, and the new covers for ‘Catherine, Called Birdy’ and ‘The Midwife’s Apprentice’ certainly offer us a stiff challenge.
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Cynthia Compton
Teeny Tiny Treasures
Lots of new impulse are filling the displays of this childrens bookshop.
If it doesn’t look hand-drawn, your book cover’s font may be old school….
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Meghan Dietsche Goel
Spring Comes to Texas!
Celebrating a new season with paper, glue, and a rainbow of books.
FEATURED REVIEWS
33762-1.JPGHigh Five
Adam Rubin, illus. by Daniel Salmieri. Dial, $19.99 (64p) ISBN 978-0-525-42889-3

In this interactive picture book by the Dragons Love Tacos team, a high-five champion called Sensei, who resembles Bigfoot and wears a multicolored belt, offers to apprentice readers. It’s all to prepare for the annual high-five contest, where “high five fans from far and near/ all press their palms against the rest,/ to see whose high five is the best.” more more_arrow.gif
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33763-1.JPGHold Hands
Sara Varon. First Second, $17.99 (40p) ISBN 978-1-59643-588-9

Varon celebrates the simple gesture of holding hands with a cast of wide-eyed animals whose four-fingered paws are just right for clasping. Throughout the story are subtle nudges toward good citizenship and being part of a community. White action lines highlight the hand-holding going on in every spread—in Varon’s world, even the sun and the moon hold hands. more more_arrow.gif
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33764-1.JPGstar.gifLeyla
Galia Bernstein. Abrams, $16.99 (32p) ISBN 978-1-4197-3543-1

Bernstein offers another taut and snappy animal story illustrated with correspondingly spare yet emotive pictures. Inspired by the author’s observation of hamadryas baboons, who live in boisterous, close-knit troops, the book introduces a young monkey who has two parents, nine aunts, and 23 cousins, a tally Leyla deems “too many!” A warm and witty celebration of family, individuality, and introspection. more more_arrow.gif
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33765-1.JPGstar.gifWe Rule the Night
Claire Eliza Bartlett. Little, Brown, $17.99 (400p) ISBN 978-0-316-41727-3

Inspired by the Night Witches, real WWII Soviet fighter pilots, Bartlett’s electrifying feminist fantasy debut uses keenly wrought characters, harrowing action sequences, and creative yet economical worldbuilding to explore misogynistic military culture and the human cost of war. Roshena’s father is serving life in prison for stealing military scrap to fashion her prosthetic legs, so when a Union officer witnesses the 17-year-old practicing banned magic during an enemy attack, she fears she’ll meet a similar fate. more more_arrow.gif
TALES FROM THE SLUSH PILE
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March 7, 2019
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A New Home by Tania de Regil, Book Trailer
PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Ross Burach
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Abrams Children's Books has several new hires and promotions. Kim Lauber has been named senior director of children's book marketing. Most recently she was director of marketing at Random House Children’s Books, and before that worked at Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, Penguin Young Readers Group, and Chronicle Books. Pam Notarantonio has been promoted to art director, children's books and ComicArts, from associate art director. Anne Heltzel has been promoted to executive editor at Amulet, from senior editor. Erica Finkel has been promoted to senior editor at Amulet, from editor. Emily Daluga has been promoted to assistant editor at Abrams Children’s Books, from editorial assistant. Max Temescu has been promoted to assistant designer, from design assistant. Sara Sproull joins Abrams Children's Books as editorial assistant; she was an editorial intern.
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Jessica Garrison has been promoted to executive editor at Dial Books for Young Readers; she has been with Penguin Young Readers for more than 15 years, and was most recently senior editor.
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Jillian Vandall has been promoted to associate publicity director at Random House Children's Books, from senior manager.
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Valerie Howlett has been promoted to senior publicity and marketing manager for children’s books at Running Press, from publicity and marketing manager.
ICYMI
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Macmillan has overhauled its sales operations in what executive v-p of sales Jenn Gonzalez said is a move aimed to more closely align the sales division with the needs of Macmillan’s customers and its publishers. more
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Just one day after Skyhorse Publishing announced its plans to publish Robert Mueller's report on the investigation of Russia's interference in the 2016 election, Scribner revealed it will follow suit, teaming up with the 'Washington Post' to do so. more
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This year's ceremony, held at New York University's Skirball Center and conferred for the first time to a sold-out house, featured a strong showing by debut and women writers. more
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Due to criticisms voiced via social media by members of the children’s book community, author Kosoko Jackson has requested that the company withdraw publication of his debut novel, 'A Place for Wolves.' more
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Discover the History of Publishing
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Too Many Job Moves to Count
Some days, it feels like everyone in the entire book business changed jobs overnight. That's the story today, with major shifts in leadership in Macmillan's sales division and at the Hachette Books imprint—plus new bigwigs at Barnes & Noble and Random House Books for Young Readers, not to mention perhaps the longest Job Moves section we've ever run on one day. In addition, BookExpo has announced the titles for its buzz books panels, and Barnes & Noble's Q3 results were...acceptable.

Today in "tech is eating everything" news, Bloomberg reports that Amazon is "going on the attack" in Washington, D.C., in an attempt to gain more influence in politics, while the Authors Guild has issued a call to action to force Google to remove links to the pirate website Ebook.bike from its search results. Speaking of piracy, the Guardian has published an assessment of the current state of digital book theft.
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B&N Q3 Sales Flat, Comps Rise 1.1%
Total revenue at B&N in the third quarter ended January 26, 2019 was flat at $1.23 billion as retail sales rose 0.3% and Nook revenue fell 21%. Comparable sales were up 1.1%, but earnings fell slightly. more »
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Macmillan Makes More Changes in Sales Division
Following an overhaul of its sales division late last month, Macmillan has instituted further changes to the division that include promotions and a number of account reassignments. more »
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The Inaugural Harper Kids Lead Read Title
From the critically acclaimed author of 'It’s Not Like It’s a Secret' comes a richly crafted novel about family, community, and the importance of writing your own history. This poignant and relatable novel explores the intersection of race, community, and personal history with grace. Enter here for the chance to win a galley of 'This Time Will Be Different' by Misa Sugiura, on sale June 4th! (Sponsored) more »

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Hachette Promotes Four at Executive Level
Among a slew of promotions at Hachette Books, the imprint of Hachette Book Group has promoted four at the executive level. more »
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BEX Announces Titles for Editor Buzz Panels
BookExpo has announced the titles that will be featured on the three 2019 Editors’ Buzz Panels, which highlight forthcoming books expected to appeal to readers in the fall and winter. more »
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JIBF Unveils New Programming Under New Format
The Jerusalem International Book Forum, the successor to the Jerusalem International Book Fair, released its line up of speakers and panels for its inaugural event that will take place from May 12-15, 2019. more »
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A Moving and Unprecedented Study of the Power of Silence
From award-winning journalist and film-maker Harriet Shawcross comes a deeply personal exploration of silence, taboo and how and why words fail us. 'Unspeakable' is a beguiling mix of memoir, history, literary criticism and investigative journalism. (Sponsored) more »

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B&N Names New V-P, General Merchandise Manager
Barnes & Noble appointed Sasha Quinton to the role of v-p and general merchandise manager, bookstore, effective March 25. more »
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Fry Heads to RHCP
Sonali Fry, the former publisher at Bonnier Publishing USA, will join Random House Books for Young Readers as v-p and publishing director for classic brands and pre-school at the end of March. more »
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Olsewski to Join HarperOne
Paul Olsewski, previously in publicity at Atria Books, has joined the HarperOne Group as senior publicity director for Amistad, HarperEspañol, and HarperVia, effective March 18. more »
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Call for Information: BookCon Show Daily 2019
Needed: Information on author appearances, autographings, panels and other events, contests, giveaways, and anniversaries you’re celebrating at BookCon for coverage in PW BookCon Show Daily, to be distributed at the Javits Convention Center. For adult and children's authors and events at BookCon, send pitches to Craig Teicher: bookcon@publishersweekly.com. more »

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Trailer of the Day
'Loving Like You Mean It' by Ronald J. Frederick, PhD
The latest from Central Recovery Press. A clinical psychologist explains how our fear of expressing feelings sabotages love and offers tools for couple to be more emotionally present in their relationship. Follow up to the best-selling 'Living Like You Mean It.' (Sponsored) more »
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Job Moves
  • Anna Hall is being promoted to marketing and publicity associate at Hachette Books.
  • Odette Fleming is being promoted to senior marketing associate at Hachette Books.
  • Mollie Weisenfeld is being promoted to assistant editor at Hachette Books.
  • David Lamb is being promoted to associate editor at Hachette Books.
  • Kevin Reilly is being promoted to assistant editor at St. Martin's Press/All Points Books.
Bookstore News
Click here to join the conversation in PW's Facebook group for booksellers, and click here to read ShelfTalker, our children's bookselling blog.
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Trade Paperback Bestseller List
'The Tattooist of Auschwitz' by Heather Morris is the #1 title on PW's trade paperback bestseller list. See the full list »
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Review of the Day: 'White' by Brett Easton Ellis
"Political correctness is destroying America’s mind and soul, according to this contentious manifesto" from the author of 'American Psycho.' more »

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At the MIT Press Book Store earlier this week, authors Jessica Helfand and Michael Bierut of 'Design Observer' signed copies of their new book, 'Culture is Not Always Popular' (MIT Press).
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A graphic memoir composed almost entirely of dialogue and static drawings might seem like an unlikely follow-up to The Sleepwalker’s Guide to Dancing, Mira Jacob’s acclaimed 2014 novel. But Jacob, author of Good Talk: A Memoir in Conversations, which will be published this month by One World, doesn’t shy away from a challenge. more red_arrow.gif
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Review: 'Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me'
Smart, funny and beautifully drawn, Tamaki and Valero-O’Connell's queer teen-love graphic novel is a delight. 16 year-old Frederica just caught her girlfriend Laura Dean cheating—again. No matter, Freddy loves feckless Laura, despite her romantic unreliability, to the point of alienating her friends, an irresistible cast of diverse and stylish classmates. More red_arrow.gif
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An Essential Origin Story of Comics
Comic Books Incorporated turns the traditional history of comic books on its head. By focusing on the industry instead of on the characters, it reveals that the real drivers of change weren’t Superman or even Stan Lee, but rather courtroom battles, hostile takeovers, and boardroom maneuverings. (Sponsored) More red_arrow.gif
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A Very Smart Brotha: PW Talks with Damon Young
Hailed for his snarkily entertaining blog posts on race, culture, and politics, 40 year-old Pittsburgh native Damon Young is the author of What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Blacker: A Memoir in Essays, a moving and mercurial meditation on being black in the 21st Century, that will be published by Ecco Press in March. More red_arrow.gif

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Opening the Box: PW Talks with Josh Malerman
When Josh Malerman wrote Bird Box, the 2014 novel that the hit Netflix film is based on, he didn’t expect it to be turned into a movie starring Sandra Bullock or, eventually, become a New York Times bestseller. He was delighted to get both outcomes while he was writing Inspection, a new novel that will be published by Del Rey this month. More red_arrow.gif
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Review: 'Ricochet: David Bowie 1983—An Intimate Portrait' by Denis O'Regan
Photographer O’Regan, a close friend of David Bowie, has compiled a collection of iconic photos documenting Bowie’s 1983 Serious Moonlight Tour. O’Regan captures Bowie at the height of his success, performing before massive stadium crowds, and spending quiet moments lounging with equally famous cohorts like Andy Warhol and Mick Jagger.
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Kith and Kitchen: PW Talks with Kwame Onwuachi
In this Pan African cookbook disguised as an inspirational memoir, Onwuachi, born in the Bronx to an African-American mom and an absent Nigerian father, takes us on a journey through his cooking and food heritage, including time with his grandfather in Nigeria, competing on Top Chef and eventually opening an acclaimed restaurant in Washington D.C. more red_arrow.gif

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  • Captain Marvel Has Arrived: And an early review/verdict on Marvel’s blockbuster Captain Marvel movie (which opens this weekend) by New York Times movie critic A.O. Scott is … “it’s pretty good fun.” Marvel will take it.
  • Captain Marvel, Female Fans, and Comics: Polygon’s Caitlin Rosberg offers an in-depth look at the recent publishing history of Captain Marvel, the support of the character’s female fans—the Carol Corps—and Captain Marvel writer Kelly Sue Deconnick, as a prelude to the opening of Marvel’s first female-led blockbuster superhero movie.
  • Graphic Novels In the Age of Trump: New York Times graphic books columnist Ed Park examines several new graphic novels, among them James Sturm’s Off Season and Elly Lonon and Joan Reilly’s Amongst the Liberal Elite.
  • Manga Art Hotel: American otaku, the next time you’re visiting downtown Tokyo, try the Manga Art Hotel, a new Japanese capsule hotel designed around a collection of 5,000 manga titles available for guests to borrow whenever they choose or to buy. Every title in the hotel is accompanied by a review and reason why it was included, and English language manga are also available.
  • White Follows Black: Kwanza Osajyefo and Tim Smith 3, co-creators of the critically acclaimed comics/graphic novel series, Black, the story of a world where only black people have super powers, have announced the debut of White, a new six-part sequel that is also being launched with a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter, like its predecessor.
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This week on the More to Come Podcast
This week the More to Come crew, Calvin Reid, Heidi 'The Beat' MacDonald and Kate Fitzsimons, discuss retail and drama at the ComicsPro annual meeting; PW's annual Comics Retail Survey; a new CEO at IDW; and Black Panther at the Oscars and Heidi talks to the New York Times about the Captain Marvel movie; the #MeToo movement takes on anime voice actor Victor Mignona; Plus reviews editor Meg Lemke looks at Mira Jacob's Good Talk and Ebony Flowers's Hot Comb in a new Star Gazing segment. More red_arrow.gif

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In this excerpt from Tyler Cross: Angola, Cross, Nury and Bruno’s 1940s criminal antihero, finds himself imprisoned in Louisiana’s notoriously brutal Angola State Prison after an easy insurance scam turns into a doublecross. Tough, taciturn and relentless, Cross plots his escape, and his revenge, against a backdrop of back breaking chain gang labor, vicious beatings, and a murderous Mafia takeover of the prison that turns inmates’ forced labor into profits for organized crime. Eventually, Cross makes them all pay for his suffering in this stylish Euro-comics homage to American noir. Tyler Cross: Angola will be published this month by Hard Case Crime Comics. Click the image above to view the full excerpt.

PW Comics World and The Fanatic Editor: Calvin Reid
More to Come podcast cohosts: Kate Fitzsimons, Heidi MacDonald and Calvin Reid
Podcast Producer: Kate Fitzsimons
PW Graphic Novels Reviews Editor and Star Gazing cohost: Meg Lemke
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Changes for Holt, Justice for BookExpo
The coveted Thursday night slot at this year's BookExpo has gone to a third political figure in as many years, with Justice Sonia Sotomayor speaking at the event a year after Bernie Sanders and two years after Hillary Clinton. At Henry Holt, newly-ordained publisher Ben Schrank has made some changes in staff—while change is something B&N Education could use a little more of, considering its 8.8% sales drop in Q3. Plus, an update in the ReDigi copyright case: the defendants have asked the Supreme Court for more time to file a petition.

Amazon's book algorithms continue to trouble the industry, most recently in the form of a Qanon conspiracy book, which has climbed the charts unduly. In better news, the Guardian reports that translated fiction is seeing a sales boom in the U.K.—although the U.S. could use a little more of what they're having. Instead, the big translation news in America at the moment is thanks to Netflix, which will adapt Gabriel García Márquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude, the New York Times reports. But not all international news today is happy news as, sadly, Turkish-born writer and PEN international v-p Moris Farhi has died at age 84.
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B&NE Q3 Sales Fell 8.8%
The faster than expected move from physical textbooks to digital offerings was the key factor in a 8.8% revenue decline at Barnes & Noble Education for the quarter ended January 29. more »
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Schrank Makes Shifts at Holt
Holt's new publisher has announced promotions for Serena Jones, Sara Bershtel, and Maggie Richards. more »
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Bill McKibben’s Powerful and Sobering Call to Arms
In 'The End of Nature,' Bill McKibben’s groundbreaking book, he offered one of the earliest warnings about climate change. In 'Falter', he broadens the warning: the entire human game, he suggests, has begun to play itself out. A powerful and sobering call to arms, 'Falter' tells the story of how climate change and new technologies are converging in seemingly impossible to control ways, and offers possible ways out of the trap. (Sponsored) more »

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Sonia Sotomayor Will Make BookExpo Appearance
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor will headline a Thursday evening event at this year’s BookExpo, show organizer ReedPop announced. more »
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ReDigi Will Seek Supreme Court Review in Key Copyright Case
In a letter filed with the Supreme Court this week, the defendants asked for more time to file a petition, saying the case raises "novel and important legal questions about copyright law." more »
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SCBWI Partners with Nonprofits for Literacy Initiative
The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators' Books for Readers program was created in 2017 with the mission of providing children's books to underserved communities nationwide. more »
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Uncovering America's Hidden History: Spotlight on Thom Hartmann
Progressive political commentator Hartmann launches his new book series with a powerful examination of the underlying forces that got America so hooked on guns. (Sponsored) more »

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Apple Books Bestsellers: 'Crawdads' Is Back On Top
'Where the Crawdads Sing' by Delia Owens returns to #1 on the Apple Books store after slipping to #3 last week. more »
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Call for Information: BookExpo Show Daily 2019
Needed: Information on author autographings, panels and other events, contests, giveaways, and anniversaries you’re celebrating at BookExpo for advance coverage in PW Show Daily to be distributed at the Javits Convention Center. For adult authors and events at Book Expo, send pitches to Liz Hartman and Judith Rosen: showdaily@publishersweekly.com. For children’s and YA authors and events at Book Expo, send pitches to Sally Lodge: childrensbooks@publishersweekly.com. more »

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Job Moves
  • Salma Yaqubi has been promoted to director of data management at Independent Publishers Group and can be contacted at salma@ipgbook.com.
  • Nita Basu is being promoted to assistant manager for marketing and publicity at Hachette Audio.
  • Elece Green is being promoted to producer at Hachette Audio.
  • Kim Sayle is being promoted to v-p and associate publisher at Hachette Audio and can be contacted at kim.sayle@hbgusa.com.
  • Lucy Kim has been promoted to art director at Little, Brown.
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Bookstore News
Click here to join the conversation in PW's Facebook group for booksellers, and click here to read ShelfTalker, our children's bookselling blog.
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Children'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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Review of the Day: 'Solitary' by Albert Woodfox, with Leslie George
"In this devastating, superb memoir, Woodfox reflects on his decades inside the Louisiana prison system." more »

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Picture of the Day

Longtime friend of the store Rick Steves hosted an overflow crowd celebrating his book 'Travel as a Political Act' at Book Passage's Corte Madera, Calif., store on Saturday, March 2.
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