Higher Learning 2025: University of Arkansas Press

Located in Fayetteville, Ark., a city known as an academic hub and for its innovative spirit, the University of Arkansas Press was founded in 1980 by the historian Willard Gatewood and the poet Miller Williams, who was named its inaugural director.

Higher Learning: A Snapshot of University Presses in 2025

Fall is here and it’s time to celebrate University Press Week. This year’s theme—#StepUP—is a chance to discover the ways university presses step up to educate, enlighten, and take action and to explore how their publications and platforms help to contextualize current issues and events, offer solutions to global challenges, and amplify diverse voices across an array of disciplines.

The Genius of Liddy-Jean

In Mari SanGiovanni’s latest novel, a differently abled narrator makes her move. (Sponsored)

New Book's Surprising Approach to Forming Healthy Relationships

A psychotherapist’s new guide to modern relationships takes a holistic view, encouraging an individual’s spiritual growth in forming healthy relationships.

For Publishers Looking to Expand Globally, Ingram Has All the Answers

Ingram Content Group helps publishers grow globally with extensive distribution, printing, data and digital solutions, and substantial marketing reach.

Tough Topics for Kids

For kids grappling with such complexity while also trying to find their place in the world, a richly told story can ease the journey. Books on tough topics also help adults reach youth who are struggling to process difficult emotions or hard realities.

Tough Topics for Kids - Cultural Identity

PW Close-Up: Jane Dystel on 30 Years of Dystel, Goderich & Bourret

On the occasion of her literary agency's 30th birthday, PW spoke with Jane Dystel about how the publishing business has changed over the years, why she loves being an agent, and what makes her fall in love with a manuscript. (Sponsored)

The IAP Takes the Guesswork Out of Acquiring Indie Books for Libraries

A new survey by the Indie Author Project (IAP), in partnership with Ingram Library Services, shows that libraries want independently published books; they're just not sure how to get them. (Sponsored)

BookTok Sensation Emily Rath's Epic Adventure

International bestseller Emily Rath is known for her spicy romances, but her new novel combines her first two literary loves - fantasy and mythology - for an epic adventure inspired by Finnish mythology that's imbued with her signature wit, rich storytelling, and immersive worlds.

Language of the Heart

Rain Ministries founder Terry Wildman is reimagining Christian stories in ways that are relevant to different cultures with his 'First Nations Version' and children’s picture book 'Birth of the Chosen One,' both from InterVarsity Press. (Sponsored)

Following Her Creative Heart, Emma Grey Writes Stories of Relationships, Grief and Second Chances

Following the success of her novel, The Last Love Note, Emma Grey continues to write multilayered stories on the complex, messy, and joyful experiences of women.

Games, Gifts & Sidelines

Puzzles, notebooks, tarot decks, dolls, calendars. Check out PW's guide to the latest items ideal for making your stores, and maker spaces, come to life this fall.

Sound Off: What’s New in the Audio Market

Audiobooks continue to be a major bright spot for the industry. According to Audio Publishers Association, in 2022 alone, publishers’ audiobook revenue grew a whopping 10% to $1.8 billion. Here, PW takes a look at the publishers, platforms, and production companies bringing you the best in audiobooks this season. (Sponsored)

Women-Run Publishing

Girls may run the world, according to Beyoncé, but women run publishing. Making up well over 50% of the book business’s workforce, women have been moving from the steno pool to the corner office for decades. While there’s still a long way to go, the women found in the following pages—publishers, CEOs, founders—are leading the charge. (Sponsored)

Editor's Note: We'll Be Back in January, 2023

PW Preview for Librarians wishes you a happy and healthy holiday season.

Publishers Weekly Begins Yearlong Anniversary Celebration

Editor's Note: PW Preview for Librarians Will Return January 8

Today's issue will be the last of 2021. We wish you all a happy, healthy, and safe holiday season.

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