Archives for July 2026
Booker Prize Longlist
People 7/27
Without a New Hunger Games Book, Scholastic Trade Sales Fall 20 Percent in Q4
Scholastic released its fourth quarter and full year earnings report, with sales down in both periods as success in book fairs and entertainment could not offset declines in trade sales. “Today, our company is more clearly organized around the advantages that make Scholastic distinctive: a trusted brand, beloved IP, proprietary school-based channels and deep relationships with educators and families built over more than a century,” ceo Peter Warwick said in a release. “Scholastic remains uniquely positioned to connect books, schools, homes and screens in ways that deepen kids’ engagement with stories and bring more children back to reading at a […]
People 7/24
Agents Can Offer Non-Editorial Work, Act as Publishers According to New AALA Ethics Rules
The Association of American Literary Agents updated its canon of ethics, clarifying the language and making changes to its policies as some agents offer services outside of traditional editorial work. The canon was last updated in 2022. “Authors and creators are asking more of their literary agents than ever before, and our members should have the flexibility to meet those evolving needs in ways that make sense for their businesses and their clients,” AALA president Regina Brooks said in a release. “The revised Canon gives members the flexibility to respond to an evolving publishing landscape while preserving the trust, transparency, […]