Hachette Book Group released its annual diversity report, noting marginal increases over the previous year. In a statement, VP and chief diversity officer Carrie Bloxson said, “In 2020, HBG committed to openly reporting on our efforts to address the critical diversity gap within our staff and publishing programs. Our annual reporting reflects our dedication and transparency in this mission. Enhancing representation in HBG’s leadership, workplaces, and publishing initiatives is paramount to fulfilling our Changing the Story goal of creating inclusive publishing that resonates with all readers and accurately reflects our diverse society. We remain deeply dedicated to this work as […]
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Forthcoming: Alexei Navalny’s Memoir, PATRIOT
Knopf announced that it will publish a memoir by late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny called PATRIOT in North America on October 22. The publisher writes, “Navalny began PATRIOT shortly after his poisoning in 2020. It is the full story of his life: his youth, his call to activism, his marriage and family, and his commitment to the cause of Russian democracy and freedom in the face of a world super-power determined to silence him.” The deal was brokered by Kathy Robbins at The Robbins Office. Knopf adds that rights have been sold around the world and that all publishers […]
Some Authors Decline PEN Awards Consideration
In a continuation of the protests against PEN America over their response to the war in Gaza, some authors have withdrawn from PEN awards consideration. The move comes as various authors have removed themselves from participating in the PEN World Voices Festival, more than 1300 writers have signed an open letter urging PEN to respond to the deaths of writers and scholars in Gaza, and protestors disrupted a January PEN event that featured Israel supporter Mayim Bialik. Camonghne Felix shared on social media that her book DYSCALCULIA was set to be longlisted for the PEN/Jean Stein award. She declined before […]
Kobo Introduces E-Readers In Color
Kobo has launched two new e-readers, the Kobo Libra Colour and the Kobo Clara Colour, that use color e-ink. The company writes that new models offer a “subtle palette” in addition to black and white. Kobo Libra Colour also offers stylus-enabled “colour handwriting, highlighting, and notebooks.” Both models incorporate new repairability features, including easier battery replacement. Michael Tamblyn, ceo of Rakuten Kobo said in a release, “We are pleased to be the first global ebook platform to offer affordable colour eReaders, bringing both your books and our bookstore to life with a beautiful spectrum of gentle hues. It’s everything you […]