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The Independent on Sunday will no longer review gender-specific children’s books

Yesterday, the Independent on Sunday published an editorial stating that the U.K. newspaper will no longer review gender-specific children's books. Literary editor Katy Guest writes, "I promise now that the newspaper and this website will ... Read More »

March 17, 2014 | Filed under: Children's publishing

Photos: Inside Elly MacKay’s studio

By Dory Cerny

Paper theatre, light-box illustration, illuminated papercraft "“ call it what you will, the images that Elly MacKay creates using paper, pen-and-ink figures, an open-sided "theatre," and the manipulation of light are stunning. Based in Owen ... Read More »

March 7, 2014 | Filed under: Children's publishing

Neil Young’s second memoir to come this fall, Freedom to Read Week celebrates 30 years, and more

By Emma Renda

Neil Young to release second memoir with Blue Rider Press this fall Thirty years of Freedom to Read Week in Canada Apple files to move ebook damages trial from New York to home court of California Seth ... Read More »

February 25, 2014 | Filed under: Book links

The Man with the Violin wins ebook award in NYC

By Emma Renda

Annick Press took home the award for best children's ebook at this year's Digital Book Awards gala in New York City. The Man with the Violin, written by Kathy Stinson and illustrated by DuÅ¡an PetriÄiÄ‡, is ... Read More »

January 25, 2014 | Filed under: Awards, Children's publishing

Q&A: curator Bill Dreyer on the “secret art of Dr. Seuss”

By Sue Carter

Toronto's Liss Gallery will resemble Whoville this Saturday, with a special day of exhibitions dedicated to the art of Dr. Seuss creator Theodor Seuss Geisel. From 1 to 3 p.m., there will be a children's ... Read More »

December 6, 2013 | Filed under: Book culture

Quiz: Test your CanLit smarts

By Sue Carter

Think you know your CanLit? On Nov. 14, writers and patrons at the Writers' Trust of Canada's black-tie gala competed in a CanLit quiz, and now it's your turn. Click here to take the Writers' ... Read More »

November 18, 2013 | Filed under: Book culture

Macmillan expands book-to-film division, Mia Couto wins Neustadt Prize, and more

By Becky Robertson

Macmillan expands film-adaptation division Mia Couto wins $50,000 Neustadt International Prize for Literature Russian activist group to publish gay-awareness colouring book in protest of discriminatory laws Capital One to donate 50,000 books to children MFA ... Read More »

November 4, 2013 | Filed under: Book links

PEI pulls publishing grant – again

By Natalie Samson

The government of Prince Edward Island has axed a subsidy designed to support the province's publishers. The Island Publishers Support Program offered up to $10,000 to PEI publishers to "encourage and develop Prince Edward Island ... Read More »

June 19, 2012 | Filed under: Industry news

PEI comedian Patrick Ledwell turns to the crowds to support his first book

By Sue Carter

Popular PEI writer and comedian Patrick Ledwell spends a lot of time onstage, and now he's turning to his audiences to help fund his first book. I Am an Islander, a collection of sketches, rants, ... Read More »

January 5, 2012 | Filed under: Book news, Digital publishing and technology

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Search Results by tag: Acorn Press

The Independent on Sunday will no longer review gender-specific children’s books

Photos: Inside Elly MacKay’s studio

Neil Young’s second memoir to come this fall, Freedom to Read Week celebrates 30 years, and more

The Man with the Violin wins ebook award in NYC

Q&A: curator Bill Dreyer on the “secret art of Dr. Seuss”

Quiz: Test your CanLit smarts

Macmillan expands book-to-film division, Mia Couto wins Neustadt Prize, and more

PEI pulls publishing grant – again

PEI comedian Patrick Ledwell turns to the crowds to support his first book

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