The Booming Rights Scene for Children’s Books in China – The Chinese publishing industry and literary marketplace is getting more and more interesting. Publishers Weekly continues to give the market good press, as this article on the growing number of children’s books, many from Western publishers, are being acquired and sold. ... more >
THE “GOOSEBUMPS” CONUNDRUM: WHAT MAKES A CHILDREN’S BOOK GOOD? – We talk a lot about so-called “good” or “quality” books for adults, but Adam Gidwitz puts the same basic questions to kids books, and the psychological, moral, and behavioral implications people often assign to these judgments. Does this application make help ... more >
Australian readers – take note – I think I reported on the Australian Parallel Importation situation not too long ago, but with this recent rant from Jay Kristoff, it might be time to do so again. Kristoff rehearses the argument that allowing parallel importation will dilute the Australian book market, open the ... more >
Court Says EFF Can Move Forward With Discovery In Its Big Case Against NSA Surveillance – Despite a number of legal setbacks, the Electronic Frontier Foundation scored a huge victory last week when Judge Jeffrey White gave plaintiffs the right to proceed with discovery. Not only is this case notable because ... more >
Lambda Literary Awards laud best gay, lesbian and transgender books – Monday night marked the 27th Lambda Literary Awards ceremony, hosted by Kate Clinton. The awards are divided into a wide range of categories, honoring genres such as poetry, memoir, graphic novel, mystery, romance, and genera fiction and nonfiction. Specific ... more >
James Patterson Debuts New Children’s Imprint – I have to give James Patterson credit – he’s putting his money where his mouth is when it comes to his own publishing ideals. His new venture is a YA imprint, jimmy patterson, will publish 10 books a year, half of which will ... more >