Following the alarming rise of selective local banning of books in various school systems, both the House and Senate are reported to be preparing resolutions “to protect the rights of students to learn.” Resolutions are expression of sentiment, however, and are not laws. From coverage in Politico, which has seen a draft, the resolution “expresses concern about the spreading problem of book banning and proliferating threats to freedom of expression in the United States” and “reaffirms the United States’ commitment to supporting writers’ freedom of expression, and the freedom of all Americans to read books without government censorship.” It also […]
Archives for September 2022
Yaged Begins Running Macmillan
President of Macmillan Publishers US Jon Yaged has taken over the day-to-day duties of running the company, ceo Don Weisberg told employees today. In May, Weisberg announced that he would step aside as ceo and Yaged would assume the title at the end of the year. Today’s announcement is part of “continuing the CEO transition.” Weisberg indicates he “will continue to be available to everyone for advice or guidance through the end of the year when Jon takes on the CEO title.” In a memo to staff, Yaged detailed a number of personnel changes. Clare O’Rourke is promoted to cfo, […]
Forthcoming: The January 6th Reports
Multiple books about the January 6th Commission have been announced for publication, despite the fact that the government hearings have not concluded yet. The first, titled THE BREACH: The Untold Story of the Investigation Into January 6, was written by Denver Riggleman, a former Virginia Republican congressman who served as technical adviser to the House committee, and will be published by Holt on September 27. The publisher writes in a release that the book is “a behind-the-scenes look at major findings unearthed by the committee and the wave of digital disinformation that has been weaponized by former President Donald Trump […]
Financial Times Best Business Book of the Year Shortlist
The Financial Times announced the finalists for Best Business Book of the Year, with the winner to be announced on December 5.
People 9/21
At Insight Editions, Tim Golden has joined as director of sales – business development and national specialty. He was previously director of sales, special markets and new business development at Sourcebooks.
Imprint: Thesis
Portfolio will launch Thesis, a new imprint which will publish “urgent idea-driven nonfiction by thought leaders, journalists, and experts with a strong point of view.” The first list will publish in spring 2023 with Struggle Sessions by Nellie Bowles, and future authors include activist Laila Mickelwait, journalist Matt Taibbi, “America’s government teacher” Sharon McMahon, and evolutionary psychologist Diana Fleischman. The imprint will be led by Sentinel editorial director Bria Sandford and Portfolio editor-in-chief Niki Papadopoulos. Portfolio president and publisher Adrian Zackheim will serve as publisher, and Helen Healey will rejoin the company as editor to acquire for Thesis, Sentinel, and Portfolio. […]