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Slowing Down and Savoring the Writing Process
An author finds herself facing an unexpected deadline.
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A Love-Hate Relationship with Book Promotion
Author Libby Sternberg acknowledges her complicated feelings about the promotion of books.
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The Female Quixote and Me
Author Seth Kaufman realizes his idea to recast Don Quixote as a woman wasn’t as original as he’d thought.
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Until Fiction Do Us Apart
Author Ellen Meister casts her almost perfect husband in a different light.
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Soapbox: Children's Nonfiction Has an Image Problem
Sibert Medal Honoree Melissa Stewart has written more than 200 science books for children. Here, she argues that many children gravitate towards nonfiction books, but adults may be steering them away because of their own assumptions and biases, to the detriment. of young readers.
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Standing Up for Copyright
Keith Kupferschmid, CEO of the Copyright Alliance, argues that the Internet Archive is stealing from authors and publishers.
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The Danger of Complacency in the Book Business
Author Andrew Neiderman says it’s time for writers, publishers, and agents to show support for the good guys.
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Readying Authors for Their Close-Ups
Erica Plouffe Lazure finds that picking a new author photo is more complicated than she thought.
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Digging Deeper into Hemingway
Professor and author Ulrich Baer says that rather than cancel Hemingway, readers should hold him to his own standards.
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Soapbox: Show Me the Funny Girls
Author Margaret Finnegan argues for equal time and attention given to humorous books for middle graders with female protagonists.
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The Book Business Ecosystem Is Under Attack
Professor and author Harvey J. Graff argues that recent book banning efforts are having a widespread impact.
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Author to Authors: Take a Chance
Author John David Mann makes the case for stepping out of one’s comfort zone.
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Making Art in Dark Times
Author Scott Russell Sanders says that children and artists alike can create works that speak out against war and oppression.
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Taking a Stand Against Discrimination at Book Fairs
Authors Brandy Colbert and Eliot Schrefer talk about fighting back against censorship at book fairs and literary festivals.
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A Bookshelf for All Ages
Author R.S. Mellette argues that publishers and booksellers should make room for books that appeal to multiple age groups.
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Stand By Our Teachers and Librarians
Author Chris Barton urges people to publicly demonstrate their support for teachers and librarians who are fighting book banning.
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Out of the Ashes, the National Book Critics Circle Is Reborn
David Varno, fiction reviews editor for 'PW' and the most recent past president of the NBCC, sees a bright future for the organization.
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Soapbox: Showing Up and Moving Forward
Children's author Chris Barton reflects on his recent experience facing objections to the civil rights-related content in his picture book, 'Moving Forward,' while visiting a school in Texas.
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Sci-Fi for Kids Is a Missed Publishing Opportunity
Professor and author Emily Midkiff says the industry is underestimating the demand for children’s science fiction.
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The Power, and Freedom, to Publish and Curate
Publisher Rudy Shur says the government and private companies have different obligations in protecting free speech.