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Commits to In-Person Fair, Opens Registration
The Frankfurt Book Fair has recommitted to running a hybrid
in-person and virtual book fair this year and has opened registration for
exhibitors. The in-person event is scheduled for October 20-24 and has been
given the theme of “re:connect." more
Obituary: Norton
Juster
Children's author Norton Juster, widely praised for the wordplay
in his clever and whimsical books for young readers, including the much-loved
The Phantom Tollbooth, died on March 8, following complications from a
recent stroke. He was 91. Jules Feiffer, illustrator of The Phantom
Tollbooth, said, "He was my oldest friend, and we managed to concoct
a classic together. I miss him badly." more
Scribd Audio
Launches with 40 Titles
The lead launch title for Scribd Audio is 'Black Imagination' by
Natasha Marin, originally released in print by McSweeney's. Scribd said it is
looking to build its audiobook list by choosing diverse voices from leading
independent publishers. more
Barnes & Noble
Education Sees More Losses in Q3
Sales at Barnes & Noble Education continue to be hit by the
pandemic, with sales for the third quarter ended December 31, 2020, down
18.1% compared to the previous year. Retail sales declined 15.1%. more
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Sourcebooks has launched a new imprint company founder Dominique
Raccah said will “expand what publishing can be for women authors.” E.L.
James' backlist titles will become part of the imprint April 1. Pam Jaffee
has joined Sourcebooks to help direct the imprint. more
Kid Lit
Community Rallies Against Anti-Asian Racism
Outraged by the exponential increase in hate crimes targeting
Asian Americans since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, a group of Asian
American children's authors, led by Stacey Lee and Kat Cho, has sought to
make change through an online auction. more
Graywolf Hires
Soft Skull Editor-in-Chief
Literary publishing veteran Yuka Igarashi has been tapped by
Graywolf Press as executive editor, lured away from Soft Skull Press.
Igarashi will assume her new position on April 8, working remotely from
Hawaii. more
Columbia, Howard
to Launch Black Studies Book Series, Diversity Program
Columbia University Press, in collaboration with Howard
University and Columbia University, is launching a new Black studies book
series, with plans to also recruit and train students for the book industry. more
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founded IPR License in 2012, a global rights licensing platform, which
he sold in 2016. In 2019, Legend Times acquired University of
Buckingham Press and in 2020 launched Hero, a non-fiction book
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Lawrence Ferlinghetti, one of the Beat Generation's most
prominent poets and the founder of City Lights Booksellers and Publishers,
died on February 22 in San Francisco. He was 101. more
 S&S Posts Double-Digit Gains in Sales,
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adult nonfiction hits helped to drive the gains. more
Restructuring, Covid-19 Leads to Huge HMH Loss
Restructuring charges and the global pandemic took a toll on
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in 2020, as the company reported a 25.8% decline in
revenue in the year and a net loss of $480 million, compared to a loss of
$213.8 million in 2019. HMH's trade division, which is for sale, had a 6%
sales gain. more
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Named Publisher of Odd Dot as Daniel Nayeri Departs
Nathalie Le Du has been promoted from editorial director to
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imprint, which launched in spring 2019, focuses on interactive nonfiction for
young readers. Outgoing publisher Daniel Nayeri is leaving the company to
write full-time. more
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In celebration of Black
History Month, Blooming in Motion is a coloring book created by Amber
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