  
The news that the Bologna Children's Book Fair has been
postponed until May because of the coronavirus has left North American
publishers and agents hustling to rearrange appointments and make alternative
plans. more
Lightning Source has sent a notice to all publishers who use
Ingram’s print-on-demand service informing them that, as of April 27, it will
remove print content from its catalog that falls within certain prohibited
areas. The goal, Ingram said, is to uphold the quality of its content and to
guard against copyright infringement. more
Industry veteran Regina Hayes has retired from Viking Children's
Books, where she served as publisher for 30 years and editor-at-large since
stepping down from that role in 2012. We spoke with Hayes about the evolution
of her career, and her memories of working alongside beloved children's book
creators. more
Profits rose at Hachette Book Group last year over 2018 despite
a 1% decline in revenue. The earnings increase was attributed to improved
operating efficiencies in the year, along with higher sales of digital
audiobooks. more
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Some Sonny Day
In New York yesterday afternoon, hundreds turned out at the New
York Public Library for late Knopf
leader Sonny Mehta's public memorial service. Meanwhile, in
financial news, a tough fourth quarter led to a decline in sales and earnings
at S&S in
2019. In the children's book world, Random House
will split Schwartz and Wade Books into two imprints next year and
Dan Brown is
writing a children's book. Plus, Wired takes a look at
"Doomer Lit," the
"hottest" new literary genre, while the AP shines a
light on how bestselling YA authors are pivoting to
adult novels.
Sales, Earnings Down in 2019 at S&S
A tough fourth quarter where earnings were hurt by, among other factors, the tariffs on books manufactured in China contributed to a 7% drop in profits in 2019 at Simon & Schuster. Revenue in the year fell 1%. more » 
Hundreds Turn Out to Remember Sonny Mehta
Approximately 500 people filled the Celeste Bartos Forum at the New York Public Library on February 19 to celebrate the life of Sonny Mehta, the legendary editor-in-chief of Knopf and chairman of the Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, who died on December 30. more » 
‘EndoMEtriosis: A Guide
for Girls’ From award-winning doctor Tamer Seckin comes a book written for all of the Endo Warriors out there. 'School Library Journal' calls this new book "valuable...informative and moving." Dr. Seckin knows that every girl has the right to be pain-free and to live the life they want to live. The journey toward new and happy lives for young women begins now! (Sponsored) more »  
Schwartz and Wade to Get Separate Imprints at
Random House Children's Books
Random House Children's Books announces the debut of two imprints, each helmed by one of the publishers of the eponymous Schwartz & Wade Books, whose releases have garnered nearly 400 starred reviews and numerous awards since it was established in 2005. more » 
Dan Brown to Make His Picture Book Debut
Rodale Kids, an imprint of Random House Children’s Books, has announced the publication of the first picture book by Dan Brown, bestselling author of 'The Da Vinci Code'; illustrated by Hungarian artist Susan Batori, 'Wild Symphony' is releasing on September 1 in 27 countries, with a first U.S. printing of 150,000 copies. more » 
Award-Winning Sal and Gabi
Are Back! Bestselling author Rick Riordan presents the sequel to 'Sal and Gabi Break the Universe,' winner of the Pura Belpré Author Award! Among the many challenges facing Sal and Gabi, they must make everything right with our world when they learn a rogue Gabi from another universe is running loose. (Sponsored) more »  
Last Call: War & Military Books
Deadline: Feb. 24. For this feature, we’re interested in nonfiction books that discuss civilian attitudes toward war, and the perception and treatment of service members before they leave and after they return home. We’re also interested in nonfiction books that discuss the last months of World War II. New titles only, please; no reprints. Pub dates: mid-April through October. Email pitches to features@publishersweekly.com by February 24 and put “Call for Info: War & Military” in the subject line. more » 
Voicing the Villains: Spotlight on Serena Valentino
In 'Evil Thing,' the latest installment in Disney’s Villains series, Valentino delves into the dark mind and complicated backstory of Cruella De Vil. (Sponsored) more » 
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Trade Paperback Bestseller List
'My Hero Academia' (Vol. 23) by Kohei Horikoshi is the #1 title on PW's trade paperback bestseller list. See the full list » 
Review of the Day:
 'The Louvre: The Many
Lives of the World’s Most Famous Museum' by James Gardner "Art critic Gardner traces the turbulent history of Paris’s Louvre Museum from fortress to castle to center of France’s cultural universe in this engrossing account." more »   
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Daniel M. Lavery (l.) read from his new book,
'Something That May Shock and Discredit You' (Atria), earlier this week at
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his wife, Grace Lavery.
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Crichton Comes Back to Macmillan
Henry Holt has found its next editor-in-chief in Sarah Crichton,
who will return to
Macmillan to take on the role. In printing news, tariffs on
books from China have dropped, while Penguin Random House is well
on its way to sourcing all
its paper from sustainable mills amid other greening initiatives.
In California, the state is considering expanding its controversial
freelancer law to include
exemptions for journalists, Folio: reports, while the Los
Angeles Times has announced the finalists and honorees for its 40th
annual Book Prizes. Online, Black Twitter is making the
case for Lorde-Morrison Day to honor two literary giants, Fast
Company reports. And Vulture has profiled My
Dark Vanessa author Kate Elizabeth Russell and reported that a
juror at the Weinstein trial was almost removed
from the bench for reading Russell's book.
Sarah Crichton Named Editor-in-Chief at Holt
Amy Einhorn, president and publisher of Henry Holt, has named Sarah Crichton v-p and editor-in-chief of the Macmillan division. She will start April 6. more » 
Tariffs On Most Books from China Now 7.5%
Following the signing of a phase one trade deal between the U.S. and China, books that were subject to a 15% tariff had the duty lowered to 7.5% on February 14. more » 
Win Elizabeth Acevedo’s New Novel-in-Verse!
Camino lives for when her father visits her in the Dominican Republic. But this time, she arrives at the airport to see crowds of crying people. In New York City, Yahaira is called to the principal’s office, where she finds out her father has died in a plane crash. Separated by distance—and Papi’s secrets—it seems the two girls have lost everything of their father, until they learn of each other. (Sponsored) Enter for a chance to win »  
PRH Makes Progress in Green Initiatives
Following the February 17 announcement by Penguin Random House parent company Bertelsmann that the conglomerate will be carbon neutral by 2030, PRH global CEO Markus Dohle sent a letter to employees outlining the publisher’s role in helping Bertelsmann achieve that target. more » 
New Tools Are Leveling the Playing Field for
Booksellers
A bookseller believes Bookshop and Edelweiss360 are game changers for indies. more » 
Apple Books Bestsellers: Hilderbrand Leads the Pack
Again
Elin Hilderbrand's 'Summer of '79,' a short sequel to her bestselling 'Summer of '69,' is #1 on the Apple Books store's bestseller list, followed by Jessica Simpson's memoir 'Open Book.' more »  
AAP Names 2020 Prose Award Subject Category Winners
The Association of American Publishers has named the 49 Subject Category Winners for the 2020 Prose Awards, which honor the best scholarly works published in 2019. more » 
Miller to Retire from Tattered Cover
Tattered Cover Book Store chief operating officer Matthew Miller will retire on June 30. more » 
Call for Information: Fast-Growing Small Publishers
Needed: To be considered for inclusion in our annual look at fast-growing small publishers, presses with net sales of $2 million to $10 million should submit net sales for 2017–2019 as well as the number of employees in those years and the number of new titles released. Sales will be kept confidential. A brief description of the reasons behind the growth should be included. Email responses to Jim Milliot at jmilliot@publishersweekly.com; phone 212-377-5705. more » 
Full STEAM Ahead: Spotlight on Chris Ferrie
With a new board book series focused on STEAM, Ferrie aims to instill in young readers a lifelong passion for science, technology, engineering, art, and math. (Sponsored) more »
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Children's Fiction Bestseller List
'Fetch-22 (Dog Man #8)' by Dav Pilkey is the #1 title on PW's children's frontlist fiction bestseller list. See the full list »  Review of the Day: 'Chi
Spacca: A New Approach to American Cooking' by Nancy Silverton, with Ryan
DeNicola and Carolynn Carreño "Restaurateur Silverton gives her all in this excellent carnivorous compendium of dishes served at her eponymous restaurant in Los Angeles." more » 
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At the Savannah Book Festival in Georgia this
past weekend, SBF board member and author Jonathan Rabb and author Zoe
Fishman discussed Fishman's novel 'Invisible as Air' (William Morrow) and how
finishing the book helped her work through her grief of suddenly losing both
her husband and her father.
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Judy Blume Comes to BookExpo
BookExpo has announced its 2020
Children’s Book & Author Breakfast lineup, which Judy Blume
will headline. In more children's news, our children's
announcements issue for spring 2020 is here. At Wayne State, the
university president has stepped in to
oversee its embattled press's operations. In New York, BMI held
its first Book Manufacturing Mastered seminar earlier this month, where printers and
publishers talked shop. In Arizona, Oprah Winfrey held a TV
discussion on American Dirt last week to which the founding
members of the #DignidadLiteraria movement were not invited, the AP reports.
And one of American fiction's best and most elusive authors, Charles Portis, has died at 86.
Judy Blume to Headline BookExpo’s 2020 Children’s
Book & Author Breakfast
ReedPop announced the author lineup for BookExpo’s 2020 Children’s Book & Author Breakfast, which will be held on Friday, May 29, at the Javits Center in New York City, and hosted and moderated by renowned children's author Judy Blume. more » 
President's Office Takes Over Wayne State U Press,
Interim Director Stepping Down
Wayne State University Press remains embroiled in controversy since the firings of three senior employees. The president's office has assumed oversight for the press, and interim director Tara Reeser is stepping down. more » 
The Other Mrs: The New Addictive Thriller from
Mary Kubica 'The Other Mrs.' is the hypnotic and twisty new psychological thriller from Mary Kubica, the 'New York Times'-bestselling author of 'The Good Girl.' It’s “seductive and altogether unpredictable,” say Karin Slaughter, author of 'The Last Widow.' Perfect for fans of “You.” 'The Other Mrs.' is available now wherever books are sold. (Sponsored) more »    Children's Books for Spring 2020: All Our
Coverage Our comprehensive listing of the season’s books for young readers. (PW subscriber exclusive.) more » 
Publishers, Printers Meet to Talk Shop
BMI held its first Book Manufacturing Mastered seminar February 10–11 in New York City. more » 
Book Deals: Week of February 17, 2020
Marilynne Robinson and FSG go back to Gilead, Iowa, and more. more » 
This Week's Bestsellers: February 17, 2020
Fashion mogul and onetime pop singer and reality TV star Jessica Simpson has the #1 book in the country with ‘Open Book.’ Plus Reese Witherspoon and Jenna Bush Hager’s new book club picks make their list debuts. more »  
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Raim Joins Hachette
Sam Raim has joined Hachette Books as senior editor, effective immediately. more » 
Michael Named Inaugural 'A Public Space' Editorial
Fellow
Taylor Michael will be the inaugural 'A Public Space' Editorial Fellow. She will start in March. more » 
Telling Universal Truths: Spotlight on Michael
ByungJu Kim
In his debut novel, Kim mines his experiences as a financier and banker to tell a coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of the Asian financial crisis. (Sponsored) more »
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Reviews Check out the starred reviews of titles releasing this week, including 'Until the End of Time,' 'Second Sister,' 'The Great Unknown,' and more » 
Review of the Day:
'August' by Callan Wink
"Like a current Jim Harrison, Wink makes irresistible drama out of an individual’s search for identity in landscapes that are by turns romantic and limiting." more » 
Author Jerry Craft, in town for a school visit, stopped by
Wellesley Books in Wellesley, Mass., last weekend to celebrate winning the
Newbery Award for his middle-grade graphic novel 'New Kid' (Quill Tree). He
is pictured here with a group of his Boston-area fans.
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2019's Weak Bookstore Sales; A Memoir by Kaepernick
It was a slow 2019 for
bookstore sales, which fell 7.5% in December compared to a year
ago, and finished the year with a 5.7% sales drop compared to 2018. NFL star
Colin Kaepernick is launching a
publishing house and writing a memoir that will be published in
audio by Audible. Bookstores in
Arizona and California are working to register Democratic voters
in an effort to turn the Copper State blue.
Amazon's very first employee reflected on the company's incredible growth as well as the conflict it presents, saying he is both "proud of what it has become" and that the retail giant scares him. Julia Ebner, a research expert on online extremism, disinformation, and hate speech, describes how undercover work is "a bit like writing a book." And in honor of Valentine's Day, here are 11 romantic books that feature the power of love, and eight more that celebrate unlikely unions. 
Bookstore Sales Fell 5.7% in 2019
Bookstore sales, which struggled for most of the year, ended 2019 with a weak December and finished the year with a 5.7% sales drop compared to 2018, according to preliminary estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau. more » 
Colin Kaepernick Launches Publishing House, Has
Audio Deal Audible
Free agent NFL quarterback and social activist Colin Kaepernick plans to publish a memoir via his own publishing venture and release an audiobook version of the untitled book via an exclusive deal with Audible. more » 
Win a Copy of Patrick Ness’s New Novel, ‘Burn’
From the #1 'New York Times'-bestselling author comes a story set in a world almost like our own. One cold night in 1957, Sarah Dewhurst waits for a dragon who, unbeknownst to her, will inform her of a prophecy involving a deadly assassin, a cult of dragon worshippers, two FBI agents, and Sarah herself. (Sponsored) Enter for the chance to win a galley. »  
Bookstores Team Up to Turn Arizona Blue
Bookshop Santa Cruz in California and Changing Hands Bookstore in Arizona, have partnered in a drive to register Arizona voters and persuade them to vote Democrat in this year's presidential election. more » 
Judge Denies Bid to Seal Settlement in Audible
Captions Case
“The public has a presumptive right to judicial documents,” Judge Valerie Caproni wrote in her brief order, giving the parties until February 21 to file, under seal, a copy of the settlement agreement with all proposed redactions highlighted. more » 
Harlequin to Expand Love Inspired Imprint
Love Inspired, Harlequin’s inspirational romance imprint, is launching a trade paperback fiction publishing program, starting spring 2021. The new line is accepting submissions of manuscripts that focus on religious values. more » 
Sourcebooks Acquires Chicago Self-Publisher's List
Sourcebooks has acquired 23 children's and YA books produced by author and illustrator D. Corchin, who has been self-publishing books containing socially conscious messages since 2005. more » 
We Could All Use an Emotional Support Animal
Post Hill Press is proud to announce the perfect book to address the issues challenging the publishing industry. Adam Carolla's 'I'm Your Emotional Support Animal: Navigating Our All Woke, No Joke Culture' is on sale May 26, 2020. (Sponsored) more »
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AAP-UNCF Publishing Internship Program Opens to All
Minority Students
Previously available to students from any historic black college and university, the paid student internship program has been expanded to include minority juniors and seniors attending any college in the U.S. The applications are due March 12. more » 
Children's Authors Renovate Washington Bookstore
With the help of her fellow children's authors, Suzanne Selfors (kneeling) has remodeled Liberty Bay Books in Poulsbo, Wash.—in preparation for the community bookstore's soft reopening on Saturday. A longtime local patron, Selfors became the store's new owner at the beginning of February. more » 
WNBA Announces 2020 Pannell Award Nominees
The Women’s National Book Association released the nominees for its WNBA Pannell Award, which recognizes bookstores that enhance their communities. 
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Top 10 Overall Bestseller List
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Review of the Day:
'Shadowplay' by Joseph
O’Connor "O’Connor’s high-spirited latest puts ample flesh on the bones of the little-known story of the theatrical ménage involving celebrity actors Henry Irving and Ellen Terry, and Irving’s business manager, Bram Stoker." more » 
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Authors Kenneth and Sarah Jane Wright took a
Valentine’s week tour to promote 'Lola Dutch I Love You So Much' (Bloomsbury
Children's). Pictured here, Sarah Jane Wright puts the finishing touches on a
Lola Dutch drawing for a class of kindergarten students in Atlanta, Ga.,
presented by Little Shop of Stories.
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Bologna's New Comics Awards
The Bologna Children’s Book Fair will introduce new sequential
art honors this year, the BolognaRagazzi Comics Award, and has announced
the inaugural winners. At Barnes & Noble Education, changes come
to the retail unit in the form of two promotions and one layoff.
Meanwhile, the Federal Trade Commission has broadened its
review of giant technology companies like Amazon, a new piece in
the New York Times reveals, focusing on their deals. And Netflix has
lost its bid to dismiss a $25 million lawsuit, filed by Chooseco, over Black
Mirror: Bandersnatch, the Hollywood Reporter reports.
Bologna 2020 Debuts Comics Award Winners, Comics
Corner
The Bologna Children’s Book Fair announced the winners and special mention honorees of the inaugural 2020 BolognaRagazzi Comics Award, and released details about the Comics Corner, a new exhibition and rights section of the fair devoted to graphic novel publishers. more » 
B&NE Makes Changes in Retail Unit
Under the realignment, Jonathan Shar and Lisa Malat have been promoted to new positions, and Barry Brover’s positions as executive v-p of operations for B&NE and executive v-p of B&N College have been eliminated. more » 
'Offerings': A Novel of Finance and Family
Michael ByungJu Kim explores international finance and a Korean-American family’s story of sacrifice, identify, and love. Read the book Gary Shteyngart calls "A potent combination of a financial thriller and a coming-of-age immigrant tale." Malcolm Gladwell raves: “A young man torn between art and commerce, conscience and obligation. I loved it." (Sponsored) more »  
The PLA Heads to Nashville
Our preview of the upcoming library conference in Music City. more » 
Judging a Book by Its Title
A recent test found that titles can be more important than cover art in attracting prospective readers. more » 
Apple Books Bestsellers: Jessica Simpson's Book
Hits #1
Jessica Simpson's memoir, 'Open Book,' hit #1 on the Apple Books store's bestseller list, followed by J.D. Robb's latest, 'Golden in Death.' more » 
Mendez Berry Joins One World
Elizabeth Mendez Berry has been named v-p and executive editor at the PRH imprint, and is charged with expanding its list in the areas of feminism, Latinx literature, cultural analysis, and reported nonfiction. more »
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Museum of Whales You Will Never See: And Other Excursions to Iceland’s Most
Unusual Museums' by A. Kendra Greene "Artist and Southwest Review associate editor Greene delivers a delightful one-of-a-kind journey through some of Iceland’s, if not the world’s, most unusual museums." more » 
Joseph "Rev Run" Simmons (r.), of
the iconic hip hop group RUN DMC, and his wife, Justine Simmons, joined Books
& Greetings owner Kenny Sarfin at his bookshop in Northvale, N.J.,
earlier this month for a signing of his book, 'Old School Love: And Why It
Works' (Dey Street).
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What's for Breakfast at BookExpo
It may only be February, but BookExpo will be here before we
know it, and the event has announced its
Adult Book & Author Breakfast speakers. At Wayne State
University Press, three senior
employees were fired suddenly last Friday, possibly auguring a
transition to a digital publishing program. In Canada, book buyers'
habits were unchanged last year, BookNet Canada has found.
Meanwhile, at a panel last week, Roxane Gay, Myriam Gurba, and others discussed the
state of American publishing following the American Dirt
dustup, which the Los Angeles Times covered. Amazon has begun quietly
removing pro-Nazi books from its website, the New York Times
reports. CNN highlights how former NFL wide receiver Matthew A. Cherry
brought his picture book, Hair Love, from a
Kickstarter to an Oscar win. Also at the New York Times,
author Brandon Taylor gets the
profile treatment for his buzzy debut novel, Real Life. And
Roger Kahn, author of The Boys of Summer, has died at 92.
Adult Breakfast Speakers Announced for BookExpo
Joy Harjo, Carmen Maria Machado, Ilhan Omar, and Rebecca Roanhorse will join radio host and MSNBC political analyst Zerlina Maxwell at this year's Adult Book & Author Breakfast at BookExpo, set for May 28. Organizer ReedPop added that registration for this year's show is running ahead of last year's numbers. more » 
Wayne State University Press Fires Three Senior
Employees
Wayne State University Press fired three senior employees on Friday afternoon, including editor-in-chief Annie Martin. Sources speculate that the press may move in a digital publishing direction. more » 
The Saga of the Forgotten Warrior Continues
Ashok Vidal was once a member of the highest caste of Lok. His brutality was legendary. With powerful forces allied against them, Ashok and the Sons of the Black Sword are caught in a game they don’t understand. Ashok no longer knows what to believe. He’s beginning to think the gods really do exist. If so, he’s warned them to stay out of his way. (Sponsored) more » 
Canadian Book Buyers' Habits Unchanged in 2019
The mix of formats sold in the Canadian book market differed only slightly from previous years, according to BookNet Canada. The report also found that the bricks-and-mortar channel picked up some market share from online outlets. more » 
Book Deals: Week of February 10, 2020
Among the big acquisitions this week are a memoir by Bonobos founder Andy Dunn, a new novel by David Duchovny, and a new trilogy by Calendar Girl author Audrey Carlan. more » 
This Week's Bestsellers: February 10, 2020
‘New Kid,’ the first graphic novel to win a Newbery Medal, debuts on our children’s fiction list. Plus Costco Pennie’s Pick ‘The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek’ lands on our trade paper list nine months after publication, and books associated with the late Kobe Bryant draw renewed attention. more » 
'Shortest Way Home': Thank You, Booksellers
Thanks to all of the booksellers who made Pete Buttigieg’s memoir the bestselling book by a Democratic presidential candidate in 2019! (Sponsored) more »  
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At the Center of It All: RBmedia Spreads Its Wings
With mobile apps, consumer websites, publishing partnerships, and new imprints, the world’s largest audiobook producer is on track for continued growth. (Sponsored) more »
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Review of the Day:
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Children's authors gathered to help Suzanne
Selfors renovate Liberty Bay Books in Poulsbo, Wash., earlier this month.
Selfors, the author of more than 30 books for kids, became the new owner on
February 1st. The 1,500 square foot store is the oldest independent bookstore
in Poulsbo, founded in 1977. Pictured here (from l. to r.): Selfors, author
Jennifer Longo, Selfors's son (and occasional co-author and bookseller)
Walker Ranson, author Maureen McQuerry, and author Sara Nickerson.
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Another Swing, Another Miss
The latest effort by a publisher (and, in this case, a
bookseller) to put their money where their mouths are in terms of diversity
has gone down in flames, with Barnes &
Noble and Penguin Random House canceling their Diverse Editions promotion
after the program was accused of being "literary blackface." In
China and beyond, the coronavirus out of the Wuhan province is impacting
publishing worldwide. And Veronica Roth, a YA force, is pivoting to
adult fiction with her next book. At the New York Times, Alice Mayhew
is remembered by her authors, and at the New Yorker, Adam
Gopnik praises George
Steiner for his seriousness.
B&N, PRH Cancel Diverse Editions Promotion
Backlash against a Black History Month promotion from Barnes & Noble and Penguin Random House that saw racially and ethnically diverse covers put on classic books by mostly white authors led to its cancellation. more » 
Virus Impacts Publishing In and Out of China
The pandemic virus, 2019-nCoV is already having an impact on the global publishing business, with numerous U.S. and U.K. publishers and event planners monitoring the situation in China. more » 
Let Terry Giles Teach You to Succeed and Win
In 'The Fifteen Percent,' Terry Giles explains what sets high achievers apart from the pack. Learn what it takes to win—in business and life. Read the book Benjamin S. Carson Sr. calls “unique and fascinating.” Stedman Graham says, “As an attorney, business leader, and philanthropist, it is clear to see why Terry has been able to accomplish so much.” (Sponsored) more »  
Veronica Roth Pivots From YA
A decade after being catapulted to YA superstardom with her Divergent trilogy, Veronica Roth is going after the grown-ups. more » 
Q & A with Elana K. Arnold
Last year, Elana K. Arnold's YA novel 'Damsel' was awarded a Printz Honor, a third book in her Bat series was published, and her first picture book, 'What Riley Wore,' hit shelves. This year, she returns to another well-known tale with 'Red Hood,' a contemporary retelling of 'Little Red Riding Hood.' more »  
Call for Information: War & Military Books
For this feature, we’re interested in nonfiction books that discuss civilian attitudes toward war, and the perception and treatment of service members before they leave and after they return home. We’re also interested in nonfiction books that discuss the last months of World War II. New titles only, please; no reprints. Pub dates: mid-April through October. Email pitches to features@publishersweekly.com by February 24 and put “Call for Info: War & Military” in the subject line. more »
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Review of the Day:
'Show Them You’re Good:
A Portrait of Boys in the City of Angels, the Year Before College' by Jeff
Hobbs "Hobbs tracks four L.A. high school seniors through the 2016–2017 school year in this exceptional work of investigative journalism." more » 
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