October 4, 2024
The Week in Libraries: October 4, 2024
Among the week's headlines: Penguin Random Houses's new public policy manager talks about book bans and her new role; a fascinating look at the Internet Archive; and a new survey explores people's attitudes toward libraries. more
Among the week's headlines: Penguin Random Houses's new public policy manager talks about book bans and her new role; a fascinating look at the Internet Archive; and a new survey explores people's attitudes toward libraries. more
In Arkansas, Book Banners Dealt Another Legal Setback
A federal judge this week ruled that the Crawford County (Ark.) Public Library's policy to segregate allegedly controversial books "was motivated in substantial part by a desire to impede users' access." more
A federal judge this week ruled that the Crawford County (Ark.) Public Library's policy to segregate allegedly controversial books "was motivated in substantial part by a desire to impede users' access." more
2024 National Book Award Finalists Announced
The National Book Foundation has announced the finalists for the 2024 National Book Awards. The winners in each of the five categories will be announced at an awards ceremony on November 20. more
The National Book Foundation has announced the finalists for the 2024 National Book Awards. The winners in each of the five categories will be announced at an awards ceremony on November 20. more
Ebook Access You Can Afford
Do metered licenses and monthly borrowing limits make managing your digital budget an annual challenge? Does your digital collection offer equitable discovery and access to readers of more than the latest bestsellers? (Sponsored) more
Do metered licenses and monthly borrowing limits make managing your digital budget an annual challenge? Does your digital collection offer equitable discovery and access to readers of more than the latest bestsellers? (Sponsored) more
Highlights of Next Week's Stars
The Strange Case of Jane O.
Karen Thompson Walker. Random House, $28.99 (276p) ISBN 978-1-9848-5394-3
Karen Thompson Walker. Random House, $28.99 (276p) ISBN 978-1-9848-5394-3
Babylonia
Costanza Casati. Sourcebooks Landmark, $27.99 (448p) ISBN 978-1-4642-2821-6
Costanza Casati. Sourcebooks Landmark, $27.99 (448p) ISBN 978-1-4642-2821-6
The Legend of Meneka
Kritika H. Rao. Harper Voyager, $30 (368p) ISBN 978-0-06-334918-6
Kritika H. Rao. Harper Voyager, $30 (368p) ISBN 978-0-06-334918-6
Don't Go: Stories of Segregation and How to Disrupt It
Tonika Lewis Johnson and Maria Krysan. Polity, $25 (232p) ISBN 978-1-5095-6444-6
Tonika Lewis Johnson and Maria Krysan. Polity, $25 (232p) ISBN 978-1-5095-6444-6
City Time: On Being Sentenced to Rikers Island
David Campbell and Jarrod Shanahan. New York Univ, $35 (336p) ISBN 978-1-4798-2899-9
David Campbell and Jarrod Shanahan. New York Univ, $35 (336p) ISBN 978-1-4798-2899-9
Children's Books
Saturday Morning at the 'Shop
Keenan Jones, illus. by Ken Daley. Beach Lane, $18.99 (32p) ISBN 978-1-665-94080-1
Keenan Jones, illus. by Ken Daley. Beach Lane, $18.99 (32p) ISBN 978-1-665-94080-1
The House on the Canal: The Story of the House That Hid Anne Frank
Thomas Harding, illus. by Britta Teckentrup. Candlewick Studio, $19.99 (56p) ISBN 978-1-5362-4070-2
Thomas Harding, illus. by Britta Teckentrup. Candlewick Studio, $19.99 (56p) ISBN 978-1-5362-4070-2
Meticulous Jones and the Skull Tattoo (Inkbound #1)
Philippa Leathley, illus. by Brie Schmida. Clarion, $19.99 (352p) ISBN 978-0-06-337651-9
Philippa Leathley, illus. by Brie Schmida. Clarion, $19.99 (352p) ISBN 978-0-06-337651-9
New Books and More
New Kids' and YA Books: Week of October 7, 2024
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book depicting the construction of a famous bridge, a middle grade sequel about a highly anticipated first day, a YA fantasy about the opponents of an impending political marriage, and more. more
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book depicting the construction of a famous bridge, a middle grade sequel about a highly anticipated first day, a YA fantasy about the opponents of an impending political marriage, and more. more
'Making the World a More Colorful Place': Highlights from the 2024 Carle Honors
The children's book community gathered last Thursday evening for the 17th annual Carle Honors, celebrating individuals and organizations whose work has elevated the art of picture book-making. more
The children's book community gathered last Thursday evening for the 17th annual Carle Honors, celebrating individuals and organizations whose work has elevated the art of picture book-making. more
Try a Little Tenderness: PW Talks with Jason Reynolds
PW spoke with Jason Reynolds, former National Ambassador for Young People's Literature and a 2024 recipient of the MacArthur Foundation fellowship, about his latest YA novel, 'Twenty-Four Seconds from Now…,' and the importance of centering tenderness in romance for young people. more
PW spoke with Jason Reynolds, former National Ambassador for Young People's Literature and a 2024 recipient of the MacArthur Foundation fellowship, about his latest YA novel, 'Twenty-Four Seconds from Now…,' and the importance of centering tenderness in romance for young people. more
Movie Alert: 'White Bird'
Palacio's graphic novel White Bird, a sequel of sorts to Wonder, was published in 2019 and five years later, the film adaptation is set to hit the big screen. more
Palacio's graphic novel White Bird, a sequel of sorts to Wonder, was published in 2019 and five years later, the film adaptation is set to hit the big screen. more
Just Announced: 'Dear Manny' by Nic Stone
Nic Stone will close out her YA Dear Martin series with the newly announced novel 'Dear Manny,' set for release from Crown Books for Young Readers on March 25, 2025. more
PW JobZone: Latest JobsNic Stone will close out her YA Dear Martin series with the newly announced novel 'Dear Manny,' set for release from Crown Books for Young Readers on March 25, 2025. more
- Ingram Content Group is seeking a new Key Account Sales Manager
- Candlewick Press is seeking a new Senior Digital Marketing Manager
- Plural Publishing, Inc. is seeking a new Books Production Manager
Find out about these and other great jobs at Jobzone
Top 10 Bestsellers
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2 Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Wrath of the Triple Goddess |
3 The Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, from the Founding to the Civil Rights Movement |
4 Ms. Rachel and the Special Surprise: Encouraging Speech and Learning Through Play and Music |
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7 Truths: The Future of America First |
8 Good Energy: Fix Your Metabolism to Feel Better Today and Prevent Disease Tomorrow |
9 Investigators: Class Action |
10 Confronting the Presidents: No Spin Assessments from Washington to Biden |
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