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Subscribe | JobZone | Advertise Print Sales Dip a Bit After unit sales of print books hit a 2020 high in the week ended June 20, sales fell 9.6% at outlets that report to NPD BookScan. Still, sales were up 18% over the comparable period in 2019. more Appeals Court Vacates Temporary Order Blocking Publication of Trump Niece's Tell-All A judge held that because Simon & Schuster is not a party to the confidentiality agreement at the heart of the case they can continue to move forward with its planned July 28 publication, although a July 10 hearing on the matter still looms. more Sale of Book-Themed Masks to Benefit Binc The American Booksellers Association and Out of Print have collaborated on a new line of book-themed face masks, which go on sale on July 6. A portion of each sale will be donated to the Book Industry Charitable Foundation. more The Customer Is Sometimes Right, Booksellers Say Booksellers are increasingly willing to speak publicly about challenging and offensive customers, breaking with a wall of silence about those interactions that has largely held up even in an age of social media. more More News ·         #KidlitForMasks Spreads Awareness ·         Investment Firm Bids to Nominate Directors to B&NE Board ·         Booksellers in Covid-19 Hotspots Exercise Caution ·         NBCC Members Updated on Board Turmoil JobZone ·         Book Reviewer - Publishers Weekly - Remote, . ·         HR Director - Bloomsbury Publishing - New York, NY. ·         Writer-at-Large - Publishers Weekly - , . ·         Store Manager - Ravenna Store - Third Place Books - Seattle, WA. ·         Marketing Coordinator - Catapult, Counterpoint, and Soft Skull Press - New York, . Send advertising questions about this e-newsletter to: cbryerman@publishersweekly.com For additional assistance, contact us by email or at the address below. Publishers Weekly, 71 West 23 St. #1608 New York, NY 10010 Phone 212-377-5500 Copyright 2020, PWxyz LLC

NEW ISSUE This week in Publishers Weekly: Features We highlight more than 100 fall titles from religion and spirituality publishers, and look at how comics publishers and creators are faring without comic cons. Plus, Swedish bestseller Fredrik Backman tells us about his latest. News Industry stocks took a dive in the first half of 2020, as uncertainties about the pandemic weighed on investors, and the Feminist Press and Verso turn 50. Reviews 'Likes' by Sarah Shun-Lien Bynum, 'Just Us' by Claudia Rankine, 'Robobaby' by David Wiesner, and more. Children's Institute Preview ABA's preeminent children's bookselling conference moves online. Look inside Download Our App! Download the Publishers Weekly app to read the new issue on your tablet or smartphone. Simply enter the email address where you received this message to gain access. Publishers Weekly, 71 West 23rd Street, Suite 1608, New York, NY 10010

Pull up a barstool, beach chair or barcalounger and join us in PW’s virtual lounge for our second Books on Tap Live author event. Our new, live author series brings you the story behind the story with prominent authors discussing their recent or forthcoming titles in fiction, nonfiction, comics/graphic novels and children’s/YA. After the interview mix and mingle virtually when the host puts your questions to the guest. Events stream live weekly at 4:00 PM Eastern/1:00 PM Pacific on Facebook, YouTube and publishersweekly.com/booksontaplive. If you really want to make the live event, but just can’t swing it, we won’t hold it against you. All interviews will be archived on our site as well as on both social media platforms. What's on Tap July 9   Kerry Lonsdale Side Trip Sponsored by Amazon Publishing Bestselling author Kerry Lonsdale discusses her writing process, her latest project and of course her newly released title, Side Trip, a romantic, escapist read just in time for summer. Learn more and enter to win one of five signed copies of her new title here. Upcoming Events July 15   Daniel Bernstrom Big Papa and the Time Machine Sponsored by HarperCollins Children’s Books   From the critically acclaimed author of One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree and Gator, Gator, Gator! comes a tender and timely tale filled with magical realism about a grandfather and grandson who travel back through time on a journey through African American history. Learn more and enter to win a copy of the book here. In Case You Missed It Beloved middle grade graphic novelist Svetlana Chmakova joined Books on Tap Live for our inaugural event on June 18 to discuss her new series. Watch the archived interview here. Copyright © 2020 Publishers Weekly, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Publishers Weekly 71 W. 23rd St. Suite 1608 New York, NY 10010

Welcome to our inaugural issue of the monthly School & Library Spotlight newsletter! Here, you'll find articles on the latest developments in the field, themed book lists, author interviews, and more timely content from PW, all specially curated for teachers and librarians who work with children from pre-K through 12th grade. We hope you'll spread the word about this new resource throughout your communities. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram; and be sure to get in touch with any feedback. Happy reading! Children's Publishers Share Pandemic Progress Report As the world has grappled with stay-at-home orders, we checked in with a number of publishers and educational companies to see how their distance learning efforts have gone, and what summer and a new school year might hold. more Pandemic Best Practices School librarians weigh in on the strategies that have worked for their communities during the current crisis. more Libraries Adapt Quickly to Launch Summer Reading Programs As libraries are slowly reopening and kicking off their summer reading programs, PW reached out to six libraries to see how they're adapting to the new normal. more Library Programming for Teens Goes Virtual During Covid-19 Unable to open their doors to their communities, youth services librarians across the country have taken their programs online. We've gathered some of the most innovative approaches, from trivia nights and social media challenges to scavenger hunts and more. more Learning at Home in the Age of Covid-19 Educational companies and publishers have rushed to offer digital resources for educators and families during lockdown. more With School Closures, Book Fairs Go Online With near-total nationwide school closures, the fallout for book fairs has been abrupt, but has also led to creative workarounds. more Noteworthy New Releases for Children and Teens We've assembled a list of some of the more prominent children's and YA books reviewed by PW, which were published in May and June, including new books from Suzanne Collins, Christian Robinson, Erin Entrada Kelly, and many more. more An Anti-Racist Children's and YA Reading List We've compiled a large selection of recommended fiction and nonfiction about race and activism from creators of color, as well as suggested books that celebrates the diversity of the Black experience. more Reading with Pride Here we gather an extensive selection of LGBTQ+ books for kids and young adults, including a wide range of voices and genres. more Middle Grade Spotlight Click through to see our selection of some of the noteworthy 2020 titles exploring new territory in books for middle graders. more Summer Reads For long, warm days amid uncertain times, check out PW’s picks for young readers of all ages. more Virtual Field Trips and Video Conferencing Accessible technology brings the world into the classroom. more In the Field: Skype in the Classroom We took a look at how educators are using the platform to build global connections for their students. more Building an Inclusive Learning Environment A 2019 AASL Emerging Leaders team has developed a new toolkit for school librarians. more Interactive Activities for All-Day Fun! Looking for something to do with kids? Check out bestselling and beloved author Sandra Magsamen’s Hello You video series! Parents and kids will enjoy search and find fun, kid-friendly recipes, arts and craft projects, silly jokes, and so much more. See what all the buzz is about! (Sponsored) more Coronavirus Updates: Impact on Children's Books As the book publishing world takes a hit from the pandemic, PW continues to provide coverage on industry updates as well as efforts by publishers, authors, booksellers, and more. more The Changing Ecosystem of Learning: PW Talks to Macmillan Learning Macmillan Learning general manager Susan Winslow explains how the textbook publishers of yesterday are transforming into digital platforms focused on student success, and what the Covid-19 crisis is revealing about the future of learning. more Penguin Workshop to Launch RISE Preschool Program Fall will bring the launch of RISE x Penguin Workshop, a line of board books and early picture books for children up to the age of five. more Christian Robinson: Creating Art That Matters: Author-illustrator Robinson spoke with us about the genesis of his latest picture book, You Matter, and his new video series, called Making Space, which aims to provide comfort to families amid Covid-19. Q & A with Zoraida Córdova: Córdova's latest novel, The Way to Rio Luna, marks her entrée into writing middle grade fiction and weaves themes of isolation and hope through a story rooted in family. The author spoke with us about what it’s like to write for a new age group. Q & A with Andrew Eliopulos: An author and executive editor at HarperCollins, Eliopulos's debut YA offering, The Fascinators, is a magic-laced LGBTQ story set in small-town Georgia. He spoke with us about his new book and magic in queer fiction. School & Library Spotlight Editor: Emma Kantor Digital Producer: Deirdre Coyle Send editorial questions about this e-newsletter to: childrensbooks@publishersweekly.com Send advertising questions about this e-newsletter to: cbryerman@publishersweekly.com Follow PW on Facebook and Twitter. For additional assistance, contact us by email or at the address below. Publishers Weekly, 71 West 23 St. #1608 New York, NY 10010 Phone 212-377-5500 Copyright 2020, PWxyz LLC

Subscribe | JobZone | Advertise Judge Tosses 'Defective' Trump Family Bid to Block Niece's Tell-All Memoir The dismissal may not be the end of the legal road, however, as Trump family attorneys are likely to bring suit in another legal venue. more Upcoming YA Novel 'Ember Days' Canceled by Author Alexandra Duncan has canceled her young adult novel 'Ember Days' mere days after its cover reveal, in light of objections surrounding her representation of Gullah Geechee culture. more John Bolton's Memoir Receives Mixed Reception from Booksellers After months of delays due to attempts to prevent its publication, John Bolton's White House memoir was published last week, but not all bookstores are selling it. more B&N Makes HQ Layoffs Even as its stores reopen, Barnes & Noble has laid off a number of employees at its headquarters, including some book buyers. more More News ·         Print Unit Sales Post Another Week of Solid Gains ·         Macmillan Forms Trade Management Committee to Address 'Key Issues' ·         Enderlin Tapped as Prez at SMPG ·         Reading Is Only a Step on the Path to Anti-Racism JobZone ·         Book Reviewer - Publishers Weekly - Remote, . ·         HR Director - Bloomsbury Publishing - New York, NY. ·         Writer-at-Large - Publishers Weekly - , . ·         Store Manager - Ravenna Store - Third Place Books - Seattle, WA. ·         Marketing Coordinator - Catapult, Counterpoint, and Soft Skull Press - New York, . Send advertising questions about this e-newsletter to: cbryerman@publishersweekly.com For additional assistance, contact us by email or at the address below. Publishers Weekly, 71 West 23 St. #1608 New York, NY 10010 Phone 212-377-5500 Copyright 2020, PWxyz LLC

NEW ISSUE This week in Publishers Weekly: Features We look at forthcoming hobby and craft books that set the tone for a new era of making and doing, and we talk with six children's and YA authors and artists who had notable spring debuts. News Unit sales surged in mid-June, peaking for the year to date with a boost from social justice titles and Father's Day books. Reviews 'The Cold Millions' by Jess Walter, 'Eat a Peach' by David Chang, and 'Fighting Words' by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley. BookLife In our latest survey of self-publishing, we catch up with the founders of Just Us Books, a family-owned indie press now in its third decade. Look inside Download Our App! Download the Publishers Weekly app to read the new issue on your tablet or smartphone. Simply enter the email address where you received this message to gain access. Publishers Weekly, 71 West 23rd Street, Suite 1608, New York, NY 10010