On Thursday, the Freelance Isn’t Free Act was introduced in the New York State Senate, which would both expand statewide and also strengthen a similar 2017 law in New York City that provides protections to independent contractors. The city’s law applies to contracts worth $800 or more; the state threshold would apply at just $250. Author’s Guild ceo Mary Rasenberger released a statement in support of the law on behalf of the organization, saying, “We have seen a dramatic increase in the number of complaints from writers about very late payment or nonpayment. It is not fair that workers paid […]
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Cancelled: Jumi Bello’s The Leaving
Riverhead has cancelled Jumi Bello’s debut novel THE LEAVING, about a young Black woman dealing with an unexpected pregnancy, which was set to be published on July 12. A high profile title, the book had appeared on multiple anticipated lists. Metadata for the book has been removed from online booksellers. Bello did not respond to queries about the cancellation, nor did Riverhead or Amy Williams, who sold the book and reportedly no longer represents Bello.
Buzz Books Young Adult Editors Panel Tomorrow
You still have time to register for our second virtual Buzz Books Young Adult Editors Panel, happening tomorrow, Wednesday, February 2 at noon Eastern. You can register here. ALL MY RAGE, by Sabaa Tahir (Razorbill). Edited by Ruta Rimas. HOW TO BE THE BEST THIRD WHEEL, by Loridee De Villa (Wattpad Books). Edited by Rebecca Sands. BALLAD & DAGGER AN OUTLAW SAINTS NOVEL, by Daniel Jose Older (Rick Riordan). Edited by Rebecca Kuss. FINDING JUPITER, by Kelis Rowe (Crown Books for Young Readers). Edited by Phoebe Yeh.
Buzz Books Young Adult Editors Panel This Wednesday
You still have time to register for our second virtual Buzz Books Young Adult Editors Panel, convening on Wednesday, February 2 at noon Eastern. Once again, we are honored to have the American Booksellers Association join us as co-presenter, with Books of Wonder YA expert Zoe Detlaf as the host. You can register here — and the first 25 booksellers who enroll will get a package of galleys for the featured titles. Our just-released digital sampler, Buzz Books 2022: Spring/Summer includes substantial excerpts from the YA Editors Panel books, along with dozens of other not-yet-published breakout titles. The Young Adult […]
Register now for Buzz Books Young Adult Editors Panel
After our successful adult Buzz Editors Panel last night, we are open for registration for our second virtual Buzz Books Young Adult Editors Panel, convening on Wednesday, February 2 at noon Eastern. Once again, we are honored to have the American Booksellers Association join us as co-presenter, with Books of Wonder YA expert Zoe Detlaf as the host. You can register here — and the first 25 booksellers who enroll will get a package of galleys for the featured titles. Our just-released digital sampler, Buzz Books 2022: Spring/Summer includes substantial excerpts from the YA Editors Panel books, along with dozens […]
Announcing A Buzz Books Young Adult Editors Panel
We are open for registration for our second virtual Buzz Books Young Adult Editors Panel, convening on Wednesday, February 2 at noon Eastern. Once again, we are honored to have the American Booksellers Association join us as co-presenter, with Books of Wonder YA expert Zoe Detlaf as the host. You can register here — and the first 25 booksellers who enroll will get a package of galleys for the featured titles. Our just-released digital sampler, Buzz Books 2022: Spring/Summer includes substantial excerpts from the YA Editors Panel books, along with dozens of other not-yet-published breakout titles. The Young Adult Buzz […]