Yesterday, 85 percent of eligible employees at the Barnes & Noble on West 85th Street in Manhattan voted to join the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU). The union represents approximately 50 workers, and contract negotiations “will commence swiftly,” according to a release. In a release, senior barista Gina Fowler said, “Winning our union election means my and my co-worker’s needs can finally be heard! We’re asking for fair pay, clear opportunities to progress in long-term careers with Barnes & Noble, and overall job security. I look forward to having our voices heard at the bargaining table.” This marks […]
Authors Pull Out of Pen World Voices Festival
A group of authors, including Naomi Klein, Lorrie Moore, Zaina Arafat, Michelle Alexander, Isabella Hammad, and others, have decided not to participate in the Pen World Voices Festival in protest of Pen America’s “inadequate response” over the war in Gaza, Lit Hub reports. The authors had been confirmed as speakers, moderators, and an honorary co-chair. Details for this year’s festival had not been announced; the event typically takes place in New York and Los Angeles in April or May. In a letter announcing their decision to withdraw from the Pen festival, the writers said, “In the context of Israel’s ongoing war […]
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Libby Book Awards
The Libby Book Awards announced their inaugural winners across 17 categories. Winners were chosen by a panel of 1700 librarians worldwide.
Yoto Carnegies Shortlist
The Yoto Carnegies announced their shortlists at London Book Fair, with winners to be named on June 20.
BNED Continues to Look For a Solution
Barnes & Noble Education reported results for the third quarter ended January 27, with sales up 4 percent to $457 million from $438 million last year, due to “higher course material sales.” The net loss improved to $(9.9) million from $(22.1) million, but the company still cannot make money and that remains an existential problem. Facing a deadline from their lenders, significant debt and an ever-sinking stock, the company took the unusual step of canceling their investor call, “due to the advanced and ongoing discussions with third parties to evaluate a range of options to strengthen its liquidity and financial […]