The Book Industry Study Group (BISG) and the American Library Association (ALA) announced a partnership today to produce a major survey of public library patrons’ use of digital content. This is the first time both organizations have engaged in a joint research...
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S&S Offers New Publishing Unit, North Star Way-2015
Simon & Schuster is pleased to announce North Star Way, a new publishing unit that will offer authors an expanded suite of profile-building, ancillary services that extend beyond the boundaries of traditional publishing. North Star Way will partner with its...
2015 Hillman Prizes in Journalism Deadline 1-30-15
he Sidney Hillman Foundation is accepting entries for the 2015 Hillman Prizes which honor investigative journalism and commentary in the public interest. Winners exemplify resourcefulness and courage in reporting, skilled storytelling, social impact and relevance to...
IBPA Picks Ben Franklin Digital Honorees-2015
The Benjamin Franklin Digital Awards (BFDAs), launched in 2013 by the Independent Book Publishers Association, has announced 2015 honorees for innovation in electronic publishing Both Gold and Silver honoree designations are awarded based on exceptional content,...
Barnes & Noble Announces the “NOOK® Reading Challenge” 2015
Commit to Reading One or More Books, Invite Your Friends to Participate, and Join the Month-Long Conversation on NOOK’s Social Media Channels and Enter for a Chance to Win a Barnes & Noble Gift Card Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS), the nation’s largest retail...
Deadline Near for Wilbur Awards for Faith Coverage –2015
The Religion Communicators Council, a national association of faith-based communicators, is accepting entries for the 2015 Wilbur Awards, which promote and encourage excellence in the communication of religious faith. The Wilburs recognize the secular work of...
Blue Plate Special by Kate Christensen
Blue Plate Special: an Autobiography of My Appetites Kate Christensen Buy This Book www.amazon.com ". . . an example to women in search of their own healing." Family dysfunction, poverty and comfort food sums up the years of Kate Christensen’s...
Kiss of Broken Glass by Madeleine Kuderick
Kiss of Broken Glass Madeleine Kuderick Buy This Book www.amazon.com ". . . must read for teens, parents and teachers." Kenna tells the details of her 72 hours confined on the psychiatric ward starting at 3:22 PM on Tuesday until 3:22 PM on...
Ingram Construct Introduces Book Customizing Tool-2015
Publishers’ ability to customize content and give readers exactly what they want just got easier with Ingram Construct, a comprehensive, custom publishing solution for print-on-demand and e-books from Ingram Content Group Inc. Ingram Construct gives publishers a...
2015 Oregon Book Awards Finalists Announced
Literary Arts is pleased to announce the 2015 Oregon Book Awards finalists and Literary Fellowship recipients. The Oregon Book Award winners will be announced at the 28th annual Oregon Book Awards ceremony on April 13, 2015 at the Gerding Theater at the Armory....
