The NBCC Named winners for its 2022 awards.
People 3/23
At Sourcebooks, Ashley Holstrom has been promoted to eBook production coordinator.
Distribution: Plumleaf Press
Plumleaf Press will be distributed by University of Toronto Press Distribution as of April 1.
ALA Report: Book Ban Attempts Almost Doubled in 2022
The American Library Association released a new report on Thursday about the total amount of attempted book bans and restrictions in 2022, which they say almost doubled from the previous year. The AP writes, “More than 1,200 challenges were compiled by the association in 2022, nearly double the then-record total from 2021 and by far the most since the ALA began keeping data 20 years ago.” The ALA’s findings are based on media reports, as well as accounts from libraries, and they say “the numbers might be far higher.” Rather than attempting to ban or restrict access to one book […]
Barnes & Noble National Book Club Selection
B&N chose Hang the Moon by Jeannette Walls as their April 2023 National Book Club pick.
People 3/22
At Random House Studio, Maria Modugno has been promoted to vice president, executive director.