The American Academy of Pediatrics is releasing a new policy statement that recommends pediatricians and policy makers promote reading aloud to children daily, beginning in infancy. more »
James
Patterson Donates Books to NYC Middle Graders Reaffirming his advocacy of children's literacy, James Patterson announced on Monday that he is offering every sixth grader in the New York City public school system a free copy of "Middle School, The Worst Years of My Life." more » »
Job Moves: June 24, 2014
Patrick Janson-Smith, former Transworld publisher and MD and publisher of HarperCollins U.K. imprint, Blue Door, has joined London-based digital publisher Apostrophe Books as editor-at-large. more » »
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Amazon Accused
of Antitrust Violation : German book publishers have formally
accused Amazon of violating the country’s competition laws and have asked the
antitrust authorities to investigate.
Librarian Maps
Out Your Summer Reading: If you like your summer reading to take
you beyond the beaten path, librarian Nancy Pearl is here to help.
Amazon Taking
Warner Bros Preorders : Amazon has resumed preorders of movie
discs from Time Warner Inc's Warner Bros Studio as the companies are close to
resolving a pricing dispute, the "Wall Street Journal" reported
citing people familiar with the matter.
Broadway Books
Co-Owner to Retire : Roberta Dyer, the co-founder of Broadway
Books in Northeast Portland, said she is retiring after 22 years. Co-owner
Sally McPherson is looking for a partner or partners to buy 50 percent of the
store.
10 Shocking
Books for Children : Following the Carnegie Medal award to Kevin
Brooks for "The Bunker Diary," here are 10 children’s books that
definitely don’t have happy endings.
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